Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Erin Mathias leads a videoconference discussion.
Volunteers are an integral part of the success of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. There are a number of ways to volunteer at American Art, either interacting with the public or working behind-the-scenes on special projects.
Museum Docents
Docents conduct visits for adults and school groups of all ages at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery, in addition to presenting community outreach programs. If you enjoy discussing artwork with others, consider joining the docent program. For more information, contact WilsonCL@si.edu.
Art Signs Gallery Guides
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)? Interested in expressing your thoughts and raising questions about American art? Art Signs Guides facilitate thirty-minute gallery conversations in ASL for hearing, deaf and hearing-impaired visitors. For more information, contact WilsonCL@si.edu.
Art à la Cart Volunteers
How do you hold an artist's palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? How is a bison like a shopping mall? A limited number of volunteers, ages sixteen and above, are needed to introduce American art through hands-on activities to families with children, ages 6–12. For more information, contact TaitM@si.edu.
Luce Foundation Center Information Desk
The Luce Foundation Center is often looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at its information desk. E-mail SAAMLuce@si.edu or call (202) 633-5435 for details.
Internship Program
If you are a college student who is interested in a museum career, check out the Smithsonian American Art Museum's nationally recognized internship program.
Behind-The-Scenes/Museum Information Desk
To learn more about behind-the-scenes volunteer opportunities at the Smithsonian or to apply to be a visitor information specialist at the museum’s information desk, check out Smithsonian opportunities for volunteer service or e-mail info@si.edu.
