Student Docent Program

Admission

Docent trainees will be admitted to the program via application and scheduled interview with Wexner Center education staff. Applications must be received no later than August 27. To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to edweb@wexarts.org or the following address:

Docent-in-Training Program
Education Department
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210

Responsibilities and Commitments

For a complete list of responsibilities, commitments, and requirements, please download the 2007 syllabus.

Benefits

Academic Credit
Academic credit is available to all enrolled Ohio State graduate and undergraduate students. Students will earn five credit hours for autumn quarter and two hours for winter quarter through Ohio State's Department of Art Education. Winter quarter credit will be independent study credit, working with an experienced mentor docent and preparing and presenting a public tour for evaluation by Wexner Center education staff.

Compensation
Students currently enrolled at the graduate or undergraduate level from any central Ohio college or university will be eligible for a stipend of $23.70 per tour once they successfully complete the autumn and winter quarter training programs. This is based on a rate of $7.90 per hour for 3 hours per tour (1.5 hours of touring, 1.5 hours of preparation). Attendance at ongoing docent training sessions is required and is considered part of the above preparation time.

Bonus Benefits
- Connect with others who share your interest in contemporary art
- Opportunity to meet artists and curators from around the world
- Learn about how museums work from the inside
- Support the Wexner Center's mission of active participation with contemporary art
- Opportunity to develop and practice professional presentation skills
- Opportunity to actively participate in larger Columbus community by working with diverse groups interested in exploring contemporary art

2007 Docent Training Syllabus

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