Amulets, ca. 1960. Greece, Europe. Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, [A.1981.42.676V]
Docent Program
Docents are the ambassadors for a museum. They share their time and knowledge with our visitors and allow them to explore our exhibitions and collections more deeply.
It's also an opportunity to meet individuals who share the same interests as you. The Museum of International Folk Art offers an intensive docent training every other year.
Dawn Kaufmann
Educator/ Docent Coordinator
dawn.kaufmann@dca.nm.gov or 505-476-1207 to discuss volunteer needs in the docent program.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
The museum has a remarkable and dedicated corps of volunteers doing a wide variety of tasks to help us accomplish our goals. Are you interested in joining us? Here are a few things to consider:
- Do you like the idea of learning about folk art and passing on that knowledge to individual visitors and school groups? (If so, see Docent Program above)
- Do you prefer working with art objects in collections?
- Can't get enough of data entry?
- Are you great with a camera or a needle and thread?
- What specialized skills or knowledge do you have that might be helpful in a museum context?
Contact
Kate Macuen
Director of Collections
kate.macuen@dca.nm.gov to discuss volunteer needs in the collections department.
Felicia Katz-Harris
Senior Curator
Felicia.Katz-Harris@dca.nm.gov to discuss volunteer needs in the curatorial department.
Kyle Olmon
Librarian & Archivist
bartlett.library@dca.nm.gov to discuss volunteer needs in the library and archives.
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