Teen Docent Program at the Danforth
Teen docents lead a tour of the 2007 Members' Exhibition
Who are the Teen Docents? Teen Docents are high school students interested in learning about art and the art museum experience. They train during the summer to lead interactive tours for children and families. Their training helps them prepare questions, think on their feet in front of an audience, and accept and encourage multiple interpretations of a work of art. Free art classes (from the Danforth's Portfolio and Teen Programs) increase their understanding of the processes and materials involved in the creation of art. At the same time, Teen Docents get a behind-the-scenes perspective on how the museum functions by meeting staff members and notable guest speakers from the art world.
In the fall, Teen Docents have the option to apply for a paid internship at the Museum. Throughout the school year, they will continue to work with families to interpret art in the galleries, and will assist with art classes and educational programming, such as First Sundays Drop into Art.
How can I apply? The Teen Docent Program accepts new applications every spring.
The application for the 2008-2009 Teen Docent Program at the Danforth Museum of Art is now available. Click here to download more information and the application.
Learn more about collAboRaTe (the Teen Art Night held March 29, 2008) here.
Read The Boston Globe article: “Young docents draw on new experiences,” By Denise Taylor, The Boston Globe, March 27, 2008.
The Teen Docent Program at the Danforth Museum of Art is generously funded by The Crossroads Foundation and The Sudbury Foundation.
You may also find the Summer 2008 Portfolio and Teen art classes of interest. Click here for more information about these week-long summer art classes.
The Danforth Museum of Art is located in Framingham, a town 30 minutes west of Boston. It is accessible by the Boston-Worcester commuter rail line and also offers free parking. See more at the directions page.
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