Volunteer Opportunities
Information June 15 and 29, 2011
Davenport, Iowa - June, 2011 - The Figge Art Museum currently has volunteer opportunities available in the areas of education programs, visitor services, community outreach and studio classes. Individuals who have an interest in community volunteerism or art and related programming may register for the June volunteer information sessions.
The information sessions for prospective volunteers will be held Wednesday June 15, 2011 from 10am-11:30am OR Wednesday June 29, 2011 from 2pm-330pm at the Figge Art Museum. These sessions will be geared specifically to adults and students, 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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday throughSaturday, Sundays 12-5 p.m.and Thursdays 10 a.m.- 9p.m. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit our website, www.figgeartmuseum.org.
Susan Horan| Director of Marketing and Membership
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www.figgeartmuseum.org
FIGGE ART MUSEUM
225 W. 2nd Street|Davenport, Iowa|52801
NOW ON EXHIBITION:
Waterviews from the Figge Collection | May 7 through Aug 21, 2011
The John Deere Collection | Through Summer 2011
Legacy for Iowa: Pollock's Mural and Modern Masterworks from the University of Iowa Museum of Art | Ongoing
Portraits: Photography from the Brent Sikkema Collection | Ongoing
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Art Living | Ongoing
