Yellowstone Art Museum - Education

Yellowstone Art Museum - Art of the Rocky Mountain West Contemporary and Historic

Docents
What is a Docent? The word docent has its root in the Latin, meaning to teach.

At the Yellowstone Art Museum, docents provide tours to school children and/or adults. They also may provide pre- and post-visit art appreciation presentations in the schools.

Qualifications
•	An interest in and aptitude for teaching
•	A commitment to learning (no prior art knowledge required)
•	An ability and desire to represent the Museum
Benefits
•	Opportunities to learn from curators, artists, art historians, and guest experts
•	Personal satisfaction from learning, by teaching others about art
•	Involvement with a wonderful group of docent colleagues who share similar interests and enthusiasm for art
•	Participation in the Museum's mission to educate, enlighten, and inspire the widest possible audience

Yellowstone Art Museum
Teens

Yellowstone Art Museum Teen Ambassadors
•	Learn more about the arts from curators, docents, and other professionals in a museum setting
•	Take part in special art classes with artists
•	Help with children's workshops, special events, and tours
•	Develop new skills that will help you in school and work
•	Serve as ambassadors for the Museum to your school
•	Contribute to the community by volunteering
•	Make new friends