TAM Docents: Docent QUOTE Log

Hello Docents-

To replace the Docent Log, we now have the Docent QUOTE Log. The purpose of which I have posted below and on the top of the sheets which will go in the Docent Log Book. You will only write in it when there is a story to share versus every shift. It still gives a place to share stories without the pressure of having to write something up when there isn’t much to say. I hope this bridges both of those “needs”. Your feedback is, of course, welcome.

 

Please write down any quotes from our visitors or experiences from a tour that you would like to share that might be of interest to other docents and the Tacoma Art Museum Development Department for use with grants or to share with exhibition funders.

 

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Tacoma Art Museum | Free Community Festival October 30

 

 

TAM Docents: New Docent Pictures

<<Kara Bonana.JPG>> Hello Docents-
Sanjeev suggested that I send out the pictures of our new docents so that you might recognize them and introduce yourselves. Those are attached above. Despite Security's misspelling, they are Sarah Berkley and Kara Bonavia.
Thanks for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!
-Jana

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM
Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs
T: 253.272.4258 x3030

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Tacoma Art Museum | Free Community Festival October 30

TAM Docents: Mexican Folk Art Public Tours

Hello Docents-

You will find a PDF attachment on this email with the text I submitted for inclusion on the website. Thanks to all of you who submitted tour times for inclusion. I will ask that you treat these as scheduled tours, as they will be advertised, though we cannot guarantee that there will be people who sign up.

Thanks again,

-Jana

TAM Docents: Welcome new docents!

Hello Docents-

As of today we have officially welcomed 2 new docents to our rank and file: Sarah Berkley and Kara Bonavia. I will be scheduling them for shadow shifts soon so be aware that you may be paired up for some of your shifts as they learn the ropes and learn from you by watching and asking questions. They  have been given the New Docent Checklist as a guideline too. Both have also RSVP’d to the lunch following Nancy Fullerton’s talk on October 28 so please welcome them in person then!

Best regards,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Tacoma Art Museum | Free Community Festival October 30

 

 

TAM Docents: Book Recommendation

Hello Docents-

There is a book at my desk, America’s Medici’s: The Rockefellers and Their Astonishing Cultural Legacy, that has been loaned by Stephanie. If you would like to borrow this book to learn more about the Rockefellers in anticipation of the Mexican folk art exhibition, please feel free to do so. Just let me know you have it and please keep it no longer than 2 weeks so that others may have a chance at it.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

 

Ahh!! November Tours

Hello Docents,

 

The tours are coming in!

 

I am still in need of one docent to help out with the following tour on Monday of next week.

 

Tour Type:                  General Tour covering Haffer, Safeco & Chihuly’s Gifts (Museum Highlights)

Organization:               Purcell Advisory Group

Date & Time:               Monday, October 24, 2011, from 5 pm to 6 pm

Guest Count:               40 - 45 

 

I also have the following November tours I need you help with.

 

To start it off with a bang I have a tour coming up on November 2^nd that is in collaboration with the City of Tacoma. This tour is going to focus on our lighting system in both the Chihuly’s Gifts from the Artist exhibition and the Collecting for the Future: The Safeco Gift and New Acquisitions exhibition. If you are interested in our lighting system, that is a plus and this tour is for you! If not, a brief introduction to both galleries is all that is needed.

 

Tour Type:         Safeco & Chihuly’s Gifts from the Artist collaborative tour with City of Tacoma/TAM green initiative lighting.                                     * Docent introduction of art in both galleries in collaboration with the City of Tacoma which will be focusing on the lighting in our galleries. *              

Organization:               VIVA Events Consulting

Date & Time:               Wednesday, November 2, 2011,Two 15min tours, one at 5:30pm and one at 6pm.                                             

 

 

I also need two docents to help out with the following UWT group. This group is interested in small group tours around 30 minutes in length.

 

Tour Type:                 Folk Treasures of Mexico  

Organization:               UW Tacoma

Date & Time:               Thursday, November 3^rd, from 4:30 pm to 6pm  

Guest Count:               100

 

Please let me know if you are interested in any of the opportunities above.

 

Warm regards,

Megan

Megan Ristine | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Education Coordinator

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

embrace art in everyday life | Folk Treasures of Mexico | October 29 through February 19

 

TAM Docents: Docent Log Book is back...sorta

Hello Docents-

I will have the Docent Log Book back at the Docent Desk today. However, it will no longer contain the log book pages. We have decided to stop that process for now but I have left in the book check-out sheets so that you can sign out any books you take home from the docent shelves (only those on the left bookcase). I also removed the Independent Study Log Sheets because I know that you study the exhibitions and visit other museums without you also having to write about it in a book. I would rather you focused your time on the studying and the touring without having to log it all too. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please let me know.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

 

TAM Docents: Don’t Miss The Saint John’s Bible on Wednesday’s Today Show

Hello Docents-

Randi thought you might enjoy this too….

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

 

 

 

From: randi kander
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:42 AM
To: Jana Wennstrom
Subject: Fw: Don't Miss The Saint John's Bible on Wednesday's Today Show

 

Just got this info from a friend--thought you might want to share it.

 

Randi

From: SJU University Relations <JOHNEMAIL@CSBSJU.EDU>

Date: October 17, 2011 11:38:47 AM PDT

 

Subject: Don't Miss The Saint John's Bible on Wednesday's Today Show

 

The Saint John's Bible is scheduled to be featured on NBC's Today show during the second hour (8-9 a.m. Central) on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Donald Jackson and Fr. Robert Koopmann, OSB, are scheduled to be guests and to discuss the completion of the project.

 

The exact time of the segment is not known, and the feature could be postponed due to any breaking news. Archived video of Wednesday's feature will be available on Today's website after the segment. Jackson and The Saint John's Bible were featured on Today at the beginning of the project in 1999.

 

Learn More:  http://www.csbsju.edu/News/Bible-on-Today.htm

 

 

 

TAM Docents: Public Docent Tours Update

Hello Docents-

I am far from hearing form all of you regarding preferred times and dates for the public docent tours of Mexican folk art. Below are what I have so far. Please let me know if you want to offer tours during your shifts by formatting your preferences as you see below and I will get you on the event calendar so that we can promote your tours. I will want this finalized by Thursday, October 20 so that it can go up on the website before the opening the following weekend. The exhibition runs from October 29, 2011 – February 19, 2012. I hope to hear from more of you – it is something to do during a shift and just might help to drive attendance!

 

Friday, November 4                12 pm              Barb Renfro

Wednesday, November 9       1 pm                Margaret Upshaw

Saturday, November 12         1pm                 Gaard Logan

Friday, November 18              12 pm              Barb Renfro

Wednesday November 23      11 am              Cathy Wiggins

Wednesday, November 23     1 pm                Margaret Upshaw

Saturday, November 26         1pm                 Gaard Logan

Friday, December 2                12 pm              Barb Renfro

Saturday, December 10         1pm                 Gaard Logan

Wednesday December 14      1 pm               Cathy Wiggins

Friday, December 16              12 pm              Barb Renfro

Saturday, December 24         1pm                 Gaard Logan

Wednesday December 28      11 am             Cathy Wiggins

Friday, January 6                    12 pm              Barb Renfro

Wednesday January 11          1 pm                Cathy Wiggins

Friday, January 20                  12 pm              Barb Renfro

Wednesday, January 25         1 pm                Margaret Upshaw

Saturday, January 28             1pm                 Gaard Logan

Friday, February 3                  12 pm              Barb Renfro

Saturday, February 11            1pm                 Gaard Logan

Friday, February 17                12 pm              Barb Renfro

 

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

celebrating his art and inspirations | Dale Chihuly’s Northwest | on view through October 2