Art Adventure brings the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection into K-6 classrooms to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness. Volunteers, known as Picture People, facilitate these interactions by presenting and discussing artworks. You do NOT need to have classroom experience, know about art/history, or know how to make art. Maybe it’s just a fun way to be with children in your community, learning other people’s perspectives, learning about art, collaborating with other adults…the list goes on. It’s really a unique volunteering experience.
Volunteer Roles and Commitments:
- Required Training:
- In-Person Training: Required for the theme of the year (Artists’ Inspirations), with options available in both the evening and daytime
- Virtual Training: New this year, focusing on cultural fluency (45-60 minutes)
- Volunteer Gathering: Optional meeting to discuss class presentation ideas, tips, and projects.
- Presentation Period (Weeks of Nov 11 & Nov 18):
- Present once or twice in your child’s art class, depending on the number of volunteers available.
- Each presentation involves discussing three artworks per week.
- ·December Tour (Weeks of Dec 2 & Dec 9): Optional to join your child’s class for a tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art to see the artworks in person.
Additional Information:
- Volunteer Form: All volunteers must submit a district volunteer form before participating in classroom activities.
- Contact: For questions or comments, email burroughsartadventure@gmail.com
Key Dates:
- September/October: Training
- Weeks of Nov 11 & Nov 18: Classroom presentations
- Weeks of Dec 2 & Dec 9: Optional museum tou
Questions? Comments? Let us know. Email: burroughsartadventure@gmail.com
