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Building a Strong Docent Community. The RISD Museum Docent Council. Judith A. Dorian, Touring Docent RESEARCH ASSISTANCE FROM Kathleen Munro, Touring Docent. RISD Museum Docent Council History Council Organization Bonding Activities. Museum History. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Building a Strong Docent CommunityThe RISD Museum Docent Council
Judith A. Dorian, Touring Docent
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE FROM
Kathleen Munro, Touring Docent
RISD Museum Docent Council
HistoryCouncil OrganizationBonding Activities
Museum History Women’s Centennial
Commission for RI exhibition of Philadelphia Exposition of 1876 was left with $1,675 after meeting expenses.
With it, they founded School of Design.
In 1854, the Rhode Island Art Association was chartered.
Students in the galleries, 1977
Docent History Term “Docent” coined by
Louis Earle Rowe at MFA Boston– No trained docents at the
RISD Museum in 1958
First Ed. Department Director in 1940
Volunteer training began after that– Junior League, student
teachers, volunteers
Eventually Docent training program was begun, followed by Docent Org.
Galleries ca. 1910Photograph by Sheldon
Governing Documents Bylaws
– Define docents and docent categories– Provide for and describe Docent Council
Handbook
– Defines responsibilities of Docents and Museum
Bylaws Officers Membership Dues Meetings Council Amendment and review
Council Committees Nominating Committee Finance Committee Library Committee Enrichment Committee Other Committees as necessary A docent representative sits on the
Museum’s Education Committee
Handbook Prepared by Ed. Department in cooperation with
Joint Planning Committee Included statement from Education Department:
The staff of the RISD Museum Education Department provides a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes best practice, active inquiry, constructive debate, personal growth, and meaningful interaction among docents, staff, and the public. To support the interpretive mission of the museum, educators and curators provide ongoing learning opportunities in the areas of art history, art education, educational philosophy and learning practices. Staff members are available for docents seeking assistance, guidance, or wanting to discuss any ideas or concerns. They keep docents informed about the Museum, manage administration related to the Docent program, and keep accurate records.
Docent Position Description Obligations and Responsibilities
– Attend weekly docent class– Volunteer for required number of tours annually– Understand and follow Museum policies and
procedures– Secure replacement if you cannot fulfill a tour
obligation– Complete and submit planning & reflection forms
Docent Benefits
Goals and Guidelines Best Practices Tour Procedures and Logistics Lead Docent responsibilities
Bonding Opportunities Enrichment Committee
– Plans trips and outings to other museums, exhibits and galleries
Holiday Party– Planned and sponsored by
docents for docents and Museum staff
Season Opening Coffee– Provided by museum.
Coincides with Spring meeting.
Docent Picnic
Docent Forum– Quarterly newsletter edited by one of our docents
Docent Picnic– Coincides with our annual meeting, provided by the Museum
Bernstingle Lecture – Coincides with our annual meeting, provided by the Museum
Angel Project– Fund established and led by one docent to provide funds for buses to
help K-12 students visit the Museum
Cookbook– 2005 project undertaken by docents; books were sold in the gift shop
Overall Sense of Community“With this group you never have to worry about which table you will be at, because all of the conversation is interesting”