Summertime is upon us and what better way to spend it than meeting other interesting people, learning about art and becoming a docent.
In response to huge demand for guided tours from local schools and community, the Education Department of the Museum has recruited a new group of docents. Starting on June 2nd through September 2nd, 2009, they began their training program.
Paris Almond and Ginny Jubert at Docent Training
The program consists of three modules: Principles and Elements of Design, Art History and Gallery Teaching. With a hands-on approach to Principles and Elements of Design taught by Jennifer Ishimatsu, students learn about fundamentals of design, various artistic media and techniques. Students have an opportunity to unleash their own creativity through art projects involving drawing, mixed media, clay and printmaking. The next step is Art History. Colin Robertson provides a wealth of knowledge about the last two hundred years of historical events influencing trend-breaking artistic movements and shaping the art world of today. Students eagerly engage in stimulating discussions about artists and their works. The open format of the module allows participants to share their observations and ponder over the meaning of art.
And last, but not least, is the Gallery Training. Colin Robertson explains the role and responsibility of docents in the art education. He discusses different learning styles, group management techniques, nuts and bolts of a tour design and gallery experience. Again, the open structure of this module allows interesting debates. The program offers first hand information about museum events. It is free of charge and the group meets twice a week for two hours. But the training doesn't end there. As future docents, they will be engaged in frequent educational sessions about the current and upcoming exhibitions, art on display and also meeting visiting artists. Most importantly though, they will be able to help museum visitors, no matter how young or old, expand their visual experiences and appreciation of art. If you are interested in becoming a docent please contact Colin Robertson at colin.robertson@nevadaart.org for more details.
Lucinda Gunderson (Smock), Linda Canavan (Pink) and Jacque Dawson in the distance glazing their pottery.
News & Updates
ART + ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE Begins September 29th through October 1st. Be sure to register early or contact Rosalind for a volunteer’s view of this event.
Second Saturdays are Free. Thanks to the Nightingale Family Foundation, admission to the Museum is FREE every second Saturday throughout 2011.
First Thursday Enjoy a cool beverage 5 to 7 PM while listening to the Whitney Myer Band, August 4th and Max Yasgur’s Band, September 1st. Free valet parking for your bike, courtesy of Reno Bike Project. Admission $10/ Members FREE
Talk and Tasting: Tom Young, Jazz Aldrich, Ancient Egyptian Homebrew and Dr. Church’s Living Room Lager Enjoy an original brew and learn the process of recreating an authentic Egyptian beer in honor of Museum founder, James E. Church. Thursday, August 11th, 6 - 7 PM. $12/ $8 Members. Fee includes one beer, additional beer available for purchase.
Wander through the wilderness one last time. Don’t miss the imagery of Ansel Adams Distance and Detail. Exhibit ends August 14th.
Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 AM to 1 PM, welcomes Dickie Mills Group, Sunday, August 21st. On September 18th, enjoy the music of the Jackie Landrum Trio. Admission is FREE. A la carte brunch menu provided by Café Musée. Brunch menu $5-$15.
Join local bands, Very Pretty Pigeon and Memory Motel rooftop for an Indie Rock Night Thursday, August 18th. 6 - 7:30 PM. Admission is $3.
A Special Exhibition Art, Science and the Arc of Inquiry The Evolution of the Nevada Museum of Art, comprised of archival materials, including photographs, newspaper articles and artworks, from the Museum’s Collection and the University of Nevada, Reno Special Collections. August 27th-29th. FREE with admission fee.
Art Break Bring a friend and peek “behind the scenes” with fellow Museum volunteers Thursday, September 8th. Lecture begins at 5 PM followed by Museum tour.
The Altered Landscape: Photographs of a Changing Environment opens Saturday, September 24th commemorating the Museum’s 80th anniversary of the institution’s signature photography collection examining human interaction and intervention with the environment.
Museum Hours
GALLERY & STORE
Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursdays 10 AM to 8 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays
LIBRARY
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM
1st Thursday 5 to 7 PM
CAFÉ MUSÉE
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Tuesday – Friday 9AM - 5PM
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in serving on the volunteer board? Have you always wanted to explore being a docent? We are currently looking for help in these areas as well as the Annual Arts and Flowers Luncheon, support for planning volunteer recognition events and administration work. For more information, please contact Rosalind Bedell at rosalind.bedell@nevadaart.org.