Docents

About

The Contemporary Austin values its 38-year-old docent program as an important contribution to the Austin community. Our volunteer docents lead conversational tours at the Jones Center downtown and at the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria on Lake Austin. Both locations feature rotating exhibitions and permanent installations of dynamic contemporary art, unique architectural elements, and rich historical narratives.

Benefits

• In-depth training covering both locations
• Opportunity to meet exhibition artists and curators
• Monthly trainings focusing on tour techniques, art history, and discussions
• Visits to artists’ studios and collectors’ homes
• Opportunity to learn how to look at art and how to talk about contemporary art
• Chance to meet others who enjoy looking at and talking about art

Requirements

• Current member of The Contemporary Austin
• Two-year commitment
• Minimum of 4 hours a month set aside for training
• Minimum of 12 tours/year

All inquiries:
docents@thecontemporaryaustin.org