Docent Program
Introduces students in grades 1-5 to the works of famous artists. Parent volunteers go into their child’s classroom to talk about an artist’s work and how art is created – and often play games or make crafts (all of which are provided in advance). In addition, docents bring different grades to the DeCordova Sculpture Park, Copley Square (for architecture), and the Museum of Fine Arts to see the real art on field trips!
Every classroom has room for multiple docents (the more the merrier!). No specific background is necessary, and the schedule is flexible. All field trips are open for all docents to participate as guides. If you would like to present or just help with field trips, please contact Shivaun Brenizer (shivaunmarie@yahoo.com). Everyone is welcome.
Step 1: Sign up as a docent for your child’s class.
Step 2: Someone who has given the unit/gone on the trip in a previous year will present it to this year’s docents in a short meeting – where you also receive clear guides with questions (and answers!) for you to use.
Step 3: You join the class and explore the artwork together!
Introduces students in grades 1-5 to the works of famous artists. Parent volunteers go into their child’s classroom to talk about an artist’s work and how art is created – and often play games or make crafts (all of which are provided in advance). In addition, docents bring different grades to the DeCordova Sculpture Park, Copley Square (for architecture), and the Museum of Fine Arts to see the real art on field trips!
Every classroom has room for multiple docents (the more the merrier!). No specific background is necessary, and the schedule is flexible. All field trips are open for all docents to participate as guides. If you would like to present or just help with field trips, please contact Shivaun Brenizer (shivaunmarie@yahoo.com). Everyone is welcome.
Step 1: Sign up as a docent for your child’s class.
Step 2: Someone who has given the unit/gone on the trip in a previous year will present it to this year’s docents in a short meeting – where you also receive clear guides with questions (and answers!) for you to use.
Step 3: You join the class and explore the artwork together!