TAM Docents: May Opportunities Continued

Hello Docents,

 

I have one more tour I forgot to add to this email:

 

Tour Type:                  The 10th NW Biennial

Tour Contact:              Shirley Loper 206.323.3882   

Organization:               SAM Volunteers 

Date & Time:               Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 11 am to 12 pm

Guest Count:               16-20

 

Let me know if you this tour or one of the opportunities below is something you would like to help out with.

 

Warm regards,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Education Coordinator

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

 

 

 

From: Megan Ristine
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 10:03 AM
Subject: TAM Docents: May Opportunities

 

Hello Docents,

 

I hope you all enjoyed yourselves at volunteer appreciation! We could not do all that we do without each and every one of you! Thank you again for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

 

I have a few updates to the May opportunities email. Let me know if one of the following open shifts or tours catches your eye.

 

May Tours:

 

I am still looking for one docent to help out with the following tour in the 10^th Northwest Biennial gallery. You will need to be available in this gallery from 8 pm to 10 pm to answer any questions guest may have.

 

Tour Type:                  Biennial & HIDE/SEEK

Organization:               Fiduciary Counseling, Inc

Date & Time:               Monday, May 14, 2012, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Guest Count:               60

Docents:                      Margaret Upshaw (HIDE/SEEK) and  

 

I also need one docent to help out with the following tour on Saturday, May 26^th, from 11 am to 12 pm. (If you are interested in this tour, you may also be interested in the corresponding docent shift form 11 am to 3 pm J)

 

Tour Type:                  HIDE/SEEK

Organization:               Photographic Center Northwest  

Date & Time:               Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Guest Count:               24

Notes:                          Students of the photography class: Gender and Sexuality in American Portraiture

 

 

May Open Shifts:

 

Late Night Thursday, May 3^rd, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, May 5^th, from 11 am to 3 pm

Late Night Thursday, May 10^th, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, May 12^th, 11 am to 3pm

Late Night Third Thursday, May 17^th, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, May 26^th, from 11 am to 3 pm

Thursday, May 31^st, from 11 am to 3 pm

Late Night Thursday, May 31^st, from 5 pm to 8 pm

 

Ongoing Open Shifts:

 

1^st Saturday, from 11 am to 3 pm

 

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

 

Regards,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Education Coordinator

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

THE SECRET IS OUT / AND YOU’RE INVITED

HIDE/SEEK: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture

March 17–June 10, 2012

 

TAM Docents: May Opportunities

Hello Docents,

 

I hope you all enjoyed yourselves at volunteer appreciation! We could not do all that we do without each and every one of you! Thank you again for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

 

I have a few updates to the May opportunities email. Let me know if one of the following open shifts or tours catches your eye.

 

May Tours:

 

I am still looking for one docent to help out with the following tour in the 10^th Northwest Biennial gallery. You will need to be available in this gallery from 8 pm to 10 pm to answer any questions guest may have.

 

Tour Type:                  Biennial & HIDE/SEEK

Organization:               Fiduciary Counseling, Inc

Date & Time:               Monday, May 14, 2012, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Guest Count:               60

Docents:                      Margaret Upshaw (HIDE/SEEK) and  

 

I also need one docent to help out with the following tour on Saturday, May 26^th, from 11 am to 12 pm. (If you are interested in this tour, you may also be interested in the corresponding docent shift form 11 am to 3 pm J)

 

Tour Type:                  HIDE/SEEK

Organization:               Photographic Center Northwest  

Date & Time:               Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Guest Count:               24

Notes:                          Students of the photography class: Gender and Sexuality in American Portraiture

 

 

May Open Shifts:

 

Late Night Thursday, May 3^rd, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, May 5^th, from 11 am to 3 pm

Late Night Thursday, May 10^th, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, May 12^th, 11 am to 3pm

Late Night Third Thursday, May 17^th, from 5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday, May 26^th, from 11 am to 3 pm

Thursday, May 31^st, from 11 am to 3 pm

Late Night Thursday, May 31^st, from 5 pm to 8 pm

 

Ongoing Open Shifts:

 

1^st Saturday, from 11 am to 3 pm

 

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

 

Regards,

Megan

 

Megan Ristine | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Education Coordinator

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3026

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

THE SECRET IS OUT / AND YOU’RE INVITED

HIDE/SEEK: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture

March 17–June 10, 2012

 

TAM Docents: Training Calendar to Date

Hello Docents and VSS Volunteers-

As Rock has been out of town and very busy, as usual, I have still not been able to confirm some training times with him. Below is what I have confirmed on the Docent Training Calendar to date. VSS is also encouraged to join in the docent trainings. As a reminder, docents get the student rate for all of the lectures listed below that are not required trainings (required trainings are always free!) If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know, and I will get the later training times to you as I am able to confirm them.

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

 

Highly Recommended	Saturday, April 7 1 pm	Know More Art lecture Between Icon and Idol: Venerated and Broken Images in Byzantium
Highly Recommended	Saturday, April 14 1 pm	Know More Art lecture Rhetoric of Degeneracy: Three Moments in 20th Century Art
Required Training	Wednesday, April 18, 10:30 am – 12 pm	VTS Training with Courtney Vowels.
Highly Recommended	Saturday, April 21 1 pm	Know More Art lecture The Art of Remembering
Highly Recommended	Saturday, April 28 1 pm	Know More Art lecture Art and Anger: The AIDS Crisis and the Culture Wars
Highly Recommended	Saturday, April 28 3 pm	Lecture David Wojnarowicz: What’s All the Fuss About?
Required Training	Month of May – Any time you can arrange	During the month of May, pair up with another docent and do a tour – even if it is just for the other docent (act as you would with a visitor). Assess touring technique for peer evaluation. This is also your chance to let me know what you would like more training opportunities in.
Highly Recommended	Saturday, May 5 1 pm	Know More Art lecture Art at Risk
Highly Recommended	Saturday, May 5 3 pm	Film Screening: The Great Northwest The artist, Matt McCormick will be available to discuss his film and answer questions.
Highly Recommended	Saturday, May 12 1 pm	Know More Art lecture Challenging Portraits
Required Training	Wednesday, June 27, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm	Best in the NW docent  training with Margaret and Public Program

 

-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

 

THE SECRET IS OUT / AND YOU’RE INVITED

HIDE/SEEK: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture

March 17–June 10, 2012

 

 

 

TAM Docents: special gallery tours...?

Hello Docents-

What do you think about offering nude tours?

-Jana

 

(I know, it is a bit late for April Fool’s but the link below is for real!)

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

THE SECRET IS OUT / AND YOU’RE INVITED

HIDE/SEEK: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture

March 17–June 10, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

From: Courtney Vowels
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 1:02 PM
Subject: special gallery tours...?

 

Well, here’s a way to really get some attention for nudity in an exhibition.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/28/australia-nude-gallery-tour_n_1385183.html

 

 

Courtney Vowels | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Director of Education

 

T: 253.272.4258 x3038

1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98402

www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

 

 

THE SECRET IS OUT / AND YOU’RE INVITED

HIDE/SEEK: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture

March 17–June 10, 2012