Opportunity Details
Art Exhibition Tour Guides at Central
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
We are seeking Exhibition Interpreters for an exciting initiative between Queens Library and Queens Museum.
Exhibition Interpreters are trained to serve as guides to art/exhibitions located within Queens Library branches. The purpose of a guide is to help give visitors a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artwork.
Tours are conducted every 30-60 minutes and structured to actively involve visitors in the experience, giving them the tools of visual literacy. Interpreters help the visitor attain some sort of “ownership” of the art, and enable them to include art in their own lives.
Specific Interpreter Duties:
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Develop visual literacy skills
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Provide a general art history background of Modern and Contemporary art
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Provide an exhibition overview, and an in-depth understanding of the installation at the assigned library, and its response to the particular library site
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Develop audience sensitivity
The following characteristics make a good interpreter:
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17 years and older
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An interest in the arts and learning about the arts
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Sincere and genuine interest in people of all ages
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A love for and excitement about learning and teaching
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Attention to detail and accuracy.
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A sense of flexibility and cooperation
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An attitude of tolerance and respect for all people’s points of view
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An interest in community
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Language skills, in this case, in Mandarin, Bengali or Spanish can be especially helpful.
The program runs from November 10th through February 23rd. Weekly shifts are scheduled (choose at least one shift):
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Thursdays 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Saturdays 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Training is required for all volunteers. You must attend BOTH sessions:
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Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00am - 5:00pm at Queens Museum
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Tuesday, November 6th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm at Central Library
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers.
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Civic & Community, Arts & Culture
Families, Low-income communities, Visitors & Travelers, Other
Age Minimum (with Adult): 17+, Minimum Age:17+
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