Volunteer Opportunities Information February 24, 2011
Davenport, Iowa - February, 2011 - The Figge Art Museum currently has volunteer opportunities available in the areas of education programs, family activity center, visitor services, community outreach and studio classes. Individuals who have an interest in community volunteerism or Quad City Art and Culture may register for the February volunteer information sessions.
The information session for prospective volunteers will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011, from 2pm -3:30pm. Theses sessions will be geared specifically to adults, who are interested in volunteering and community support opportunities in art education, public relations, administrative support, community outreach and visitor services . The session will include an introduction of volunteer opportunities, a museum orientation and application procedures. To register for this session, please call Museum Services Director Jennifer Brooke, 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
Volunteering at the Figge is a great way to support your community by sharing your personal and professional experience with a non profit organization. For more information, please visit the Figge Art Museum Web site, www.figgeartmuseum.org, or email j.brooke@figgeartmuseum.org.
About the Figge Art Museum
The Figge Art Museum, formerly the Davenport Museum of Art, opened August 6, 2005. The award-winning building designed by architect David Chipperfield holds a collection of approximately 3,500 works that reflect artistic styles and developments from the Renaissance to contemporary art, with particular strengths in American Regionalist, Mexican Colonial, and Haitian art. The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday throughSaturday and Sundays 12-5pm Thursdays the museum is open until 9pm. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit our website, www.figgeartmuseum.org.
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