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Phoenix Art Museum Docents

Phoenix Art Museum's Docent Program is nationally recognized for the quality of its training program as well as for the excellence and dedication of its 465 volunteers.

What is a Docent?

A docent is a teacher and tour guide, serving the Museum and the community in the field of art education. Along with providing continuing education in art to its individual members, the Museum's Docent Program contributes in a variety of ways to art education within the Museum and in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

What does a docent do?

Docents serve as tour guides for children and adults visiting the Museum, present slide talks to schools and community groups, and assist in the operations of the Museum's Art Research Library and Slide Library.

How do I join?

Do you have an interest in art, enjoy learning, and want to serve the community as a volunteer?

Then it is time for you to consider becoming a Phoenix Art Museum Docent. Docent training lasts for 18 months, covering such topics as art history, public speaking and research. You don't need an art history background to participate.

For more information about the Docent Program , call the Museum's Education Department at (602) 257-4356.