The Newcastle Region Art Gallery is seeking people with a passion for art who would love to impart their passion to visitors to the Gallery.
Since 1972 a team of Voluntary Guides has assisted Newcastle Region Art Gallery to explain works on exhibition at the Gallery to the public. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have benefited from their work, and developed a love of art.
It is not essential that Voluntary Guide trainees have an academic knowledge of art history or art techniques. Penny Finnigan, the Public Programs Officer at the Gallery says, “We want people who are good communicators, who have an enthusiasm and understanding of art and craft, and have lots of spare time. People of any age and from all walks of life are encouraged to apply.”
A training program will commence in early December, and run weekly every Monday morning until April 2010, with a three week break over the Christmas - New Year period. The program will cover a wide range of topics including presentation skills, art history and techniques, and guiding diverse audiences. On completion of the program guides are asked to make a commitment to guide at the Gallery for two years.
Download the 2009 Volunteer application form. (75.1kb PDF)