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Show ( from amy.. • Fall has arrived ... the days are shorter and the evenings cooler. The UMFA is gearing up for a busy fall with pARTners, Museums in the Classroom and a new class of docents! We have made some changes to the Docent Training because my background is in Museum Studies not Art History or Education so I do not have the background to teach what Bernadette taught. Instead we will be relying on experts from the UMFA (including Bernadette), the University and the State. In an exciting collaboration between the Education Department and the Curators, a curriculum has been developed that focuses on the UMFA's collection by first placing it in an art historical context and then learning the necessary educational tools, philosophy and technique to lead meaningful and fun tours. Once the syllabus has been finalized I will give all of you a copy with an open invitation to join us for what ever sessions that you are interested in. Some docents have expressed an interest in participating in the entire class while others intend to "fill in some gaps," whatever the case, you will be a welcome addition to the class. Another addition to the training process will be the Mentor Program which we tested, successfully, this summer So keep an eye out for the new docents in training beginning October 8th. Thanks for all of your hard work! Amy Edwards During the next year the UMFA is fortunate to have many great temporary exhibits scheduled. As I have information available I will try to keep you informed as to their planned locations and opening dates. Currently a fascinating exhibition is located on the first floor in the Native American Gallery. In 2000, Professor Joe Marotta spent eight weeks in Paris revisiting many of the locations that Eugene Atget, a 19th century photographer, photographed nearly one hundred years earlier The 21st century and 19th century photographs are exhibited side by side revealing the numerous historical, social and technological changes that have occurred in the last century. |
