ART DOCENT PROGRAM

The Art Docent Program is a PTA sponsored program that exposes our children to different types of artists from all over the world. Students get an opportunity to create their own work inspired by the artists. Parent volunteers get the opportunity to interact with the children in the classroom and learn about artists and different styles of art themselves. The goal is for each class to have 4 projects a year. 

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE PROGRAM:
We make it easy! Volunteers receive:
 Your own book with age appropriate projects planned out 
 Access to projects and Power Points created by previous docents 
 Access to online resources and a whole host of projects 
 Experienced docents to offer advice, answer questions, or help with a presentation 
 An art closet with art prints, books and materials 
 In an auction year projects are especially unique and involved 

Roles & Responsibilities: 
  • Purchase supplies and keep art closet stocked and organized 
  • Submit receipts for reimbursement 
  • Work with PTA to decide the next year's budget 
  • Recruit docents by sending out school flyers/emails about the program 
  • Keep track of which classes have docents and try to find help for those who don't 
  • Train docents and occasionally fill in for classes without docents or help new docents with projects 
  • Put together informational files on artists and add new projects to the files 
  • Communicate with the school and Eastgate community using eNews, Talon and the Web about the program 
  • Encourage docents to display