FOR THE PUBLIC Artistic Enrichment: Learn about art! Guided Tours All groups of 8 or more should contact the Education Department at 520-626-9899 to schedule their visit for a self-guided or customized, docent-led tour. Customized, guided tours during Museum hours may be arranged by contacting the Education Office three weeks in advance of your planned visit. To schedule a guided tour, contact the Education Office by calling 520-626-9899. Education Volunteer Programs Join our dynamic docent corps! Docents actively engage visitors in learning about the artworks on view in the galleries, and may participate in outreach programs and assist at events. Applications for the 2009-2010 Docent Training Program are being accepted through August 2009. Art-loving individuals may apply for the docent program, which is offered free of charge to those who join as UAMA members. Your UAMA membership supports the Museum's educational programs. Unique insights into the treasures of the Museum's remarkable permanent collection, as well as introductions and previews of traveling exhibits challenge docent volunteers to advance their own art appreciation skills and knowledge of art history. Docents hone their communication techniques to provide enjoyable encounters for visitors. Docents guide groups, comprising school children, UA students and adults, and provide opportunities for visitors to look carefully at artworks and build meaning. Docent education meetings, held on Monday mornings from September through May, are led by Carol Petrozzello, Curator of Education, with guest speakers including UAMA staff, UA School of Art faculty and other experts. For more information contact the Education Department at 520 626-9899 or by email to Carol Petrozzello FOR SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONS Tours Groups of eight to 65 people may schedule a guided tour of exhibitions throughout the year. Docent-led led tours of the permanent collection and/or special exhibitions comply with the AZ Education Standards. Teachers are encouraged to speak with the museum educators to request a general tour or to customize their visit to link specific exhibitions to areas of study and/or curricula in the humanities and sciences. Teachers and/or group leaders may request a docent-led tour three weeks in advance of the planned visit. For information, guidelines and to schedule a tour, contact the Education Office at 520-626-9899 or by email to Carol Petrozzello See the current exhibition calendar at http://artmuseum.arizona.edu/calendar.shtml Internship Opportunities for University of Arizona students Internships are available for currently registered students. Please see our internship information page for details. General Information: Students, educators, parents and the public are invited to explore a wide array of enjoyable visual arts experiences offered throughout the year. Carol Petrozzello, Curator of Education -- email: carolp@u.arizona.edu; phone: 626-9899. All contents copyright © 2009. Arizona Board of Regents. Maintained by: hershoff@u.arizona.edu