Guides – Information Meeting

We’re looking for anyone interested in the visual arts, who enjoys a museum setting, and interacting with students.

Guides will greet visitors and provide a scheduled tour in our galleries for visiting school groups so we are seeking Guides who enjoy interacting with children, elementary to high school ages, and can facilitate discussions. A prior background in art, art history, or being a tour guide is not required; we’ll provide the training and support you need.

Still interested? Join us for an informational meeting on (insert date, time). We will discuss our training and Guide commitments, answer your questions, and collect your application.

Call the Art Center or EMAIL siouxcityartcenter@sioux-city.org to let us know which information meeting you will attend.

Great Guides will be people who:
•Understand that learning happens through active, fun, and engaging sessions.
•Can keep lecturing to a minimum and help create a successful learning environment by using proven strategies that appeal to young visitors.
•Can help students at different levels of development with interpreting what they see and experience to make the most of their visit.
•Are naturally inquisitive; our school tours are about asking questions and using visual thinking strategies to develop discussions with students and create connections between students and the art.
•Understand the importance of being welcoming and open to diverse audiences.
•Are patient, enthusiastic, and able to speak in front of a large group (tours may be up to 30 students).