Stanford University

Museum Engagement Guide

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!

 

About the Opportunity

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!

 

Program Structure

The two year commitment which includes six months of initial training. The training will be delivered in a hybrid format consisting of several in-person and online sessions and training modules. The online modules will consist of self-paced readings, videos, online material, and discussion boards will be assigned between our in person sessions.

Benefits at a Glance

Once trained, Museum Engagement Guides enjoy great benefits, such as: spending time in the museums weekly engaging with a diverse visitor community, ongoing continued education resources, access to Stanford University libraries with lending privileges and online research, a complimentary membership to both the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection and many more. Click here for a full list of Museum Engagement Guide benefits.

Time Commitment

Museum Engagement Guides are expected to make a two year commitment which includes six months of initial training. The training will be delivered in a hybrid format consisting of in-person sessions and online modules.

Information Sessions

Are you interested to join us as a Museum Engagement Guide? We will conduct informational sessions to answer any questions that you may have.

Upcoming Information Sessions:
October 2, 2024 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
October 16, 2024, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Training Calendar

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.

Training calendar coming soon

Museum Engagement Guide

Applications Open Sep 23, 2024

The application process to the Museum Gallery Engagement Training Program will open September 23, 2024. Informational sessions will be available to expand your knowledge about the program and the selection process.
We strongly encourage diverse applicants to join the program. No prior art or art history experience is required.

Applications Open September 23

Benefits of Becoming a Museum Engagement Guide

As soon as you begin training you will:

  • Become part of a broader community of learners, facilitators, and teachers
  • Spend time each week in the world class museums at Stanford
  • Have access to Stanford University libraries, with both lending privileges at the physical libraries and online research resource access
  • Enjoy annual volunteer appreciation events

Once trained you will:

  • Receive a Certificate of Completion
  • Receive complimentary memberships to the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection
  • Have access to ongoing continuing education resources developed specifically for the museum volunteer communities
  • Be able to audit select Stanford University courses to further support your ongoing learning  and professional development in subjects such as Archaeology, Anthropology, Art and Art History, Latin American Studies, African and African American Studies, European History, Asian Studies and more!
  • Provide tours and other in-gallery engagement opportunities to museum visitors, gaining insight from and taking part in conversation with diverse audiences   

 

 

 

 

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Contact

For information on making a gift, contact our development office at twomuseums@stanford.edu or 650-723-3482.

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