Are you looking for a way to become involved in museums? Do you enjoy talking with people about art? The Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection, both at Stanford University, are jointly recruiting a new class of Museum Engagement Guides!
Please submit your application to the Museum Gallery Engagement Training Program by December 11, 2023.
If you have any questions please contact Sandhya Rajan, Community Learning and Engagement Associate, Cantor Arts Center.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Museum Engagement Training Program focuses on learning about the history and collections of the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection at Stanford University as well as developing critical skills and techniques for authentic, visitor-centered engagement. The training will incorporate in-gallery sessions, workshops, discussions, readings, virtual presentations, and more.
At the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! We are especially looking for people of ALL backgrounds who are passionate about art and enthusiastic about sharing stories with others. A background in art history is not required. We encourage anyone,18 years of age and older with interest, to apply for this volunteer position!
As soon as you begin training you will:
Once trained you will:
Museum Engagement Guides are expected to make a two year commitment which includes six months of initial training from January 2024 - May 2024. The training will be delivered in a hybrid format consisting of 10 in-person sessions and additional online modules. The online modules will consist of self-paced readings, videos, online material, and discussion boards will be assigned between our in person sessions.
Register for a virtual information session on zoom to learn more as you consider becoming a Museum Engagement Guide at the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection.
Information Session 1
Wed, November 30, 2023, 5-6pm
Information Session 2
Sat, December 2, 2023, 10-11am
In-person training sessions are twice per month on Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm with lunch provided. *Attendance for all in-person sessions is mandatory.
2024 Session Dates
In-Person Makeup Sessions:
Please submit your application to the Museum Gallery Engagement Training Program by December 11, 2023.
If you have any questions please contact Sandhya Rajan, Community Learning and Engagement Associate, Cantor Arts Center.
We look forward to hearing from you!