Open Call! Participate in An Aldrich Exhibition and Meet Your Neighbors
Fritz Haeg’s exhibition Something for Everyone, on view at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum from June 27, 2010, to January 2, 2011, will involve a series of projects that encourage the interaction of people and nature while exploring the repurposing of traditional spaces, such as the front lawn.
Do you have a skill or interest that you would like to share with others? Haeg’s Los Angeles-based Sundown Schoolhouse will be temporarily housed in a geodesic tent on The Aldrich's front lawn as part of Something for Everyone, and he is looking for speakers and workshop leaders.
As the exhibition title suggests, Schoolhouse programs can cover a myriad of topics, but might include poetry readings; arts and crafts, such as knitting and needlepoint; fictional or historical storytelling; talks on politics, race, and gender; intellectual mixers; indie video screenings; pet meet and greets; meditation sessions; book clubs; bible studies; etc.
Proposals for a workshop, seminar, or class to be taught to a small group, either once, or as a short series, should be emailed to Fritz Haeg at studio@fritzhaeg.com. Schoolhouse classes will be scheduled Fridays to Sundays, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, from July 2 until early October.
All Schoolhouse events will be free and open to the pubic, and the evolving schedule will be continually updated online at The Aldrich and at the artist’s Web site: http://www.fritzhaeg.com/studio/projects/aldrich.html
Volunteer Opportunities
Become a volunteer and play an important role in The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Aldrich volunteers provide the Museum with vital support by serving at the admissions desk and Museum store, staffing special events, promoting the Museum throughout the community, and working behind the scenes in numerous Museum departments. Hours are flexible, and orientation and training is provided.
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There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer at The Aldrich:
- Admissions/Visitor Services: Be a host for the Museum by welcoming
visitors and providing basic information about the Museum, membership,
exhibitions, and upcoming events.
- Community Outreach: Be a community liaison between The Aldrich and
the community by promoting the Museum at local events or collaborating
with staff to organize volunteer, membership, and audience development
programs for the Museum.
- Docent Program: Be a Museum docent by guiding tours for both
children and adults. Docents are selected by the education department and
complete a specialized course of study. The education department
administers its own application process.
- Education Programs: Be an educational helper, assisting in hands-on
art activities at our nationally-recognized education programs for
children, adults, and families.
- General Office Support: Be an office helper by providing office
support in various departments, involving preparing mailings,
photocopying, data entry, word processing, and research.
- Special Events: Be a greeter at special events, welcoming guests,
setting up, taking down, and serving refreshments.
Volunteer Benefits
By getting involved at The Aldrich, you will have direct access to the world of contemporary art and culture, plus the following benefits:
- Unlimited FREE admission to the Museum for you and one guest
- Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception
- Volunteer-only special events
- 10% discount in the Museum store
- $10 discount on any Museum membership level
- Involvement in special events and Museum performances
Download and Print an Application Form.
For more information on how to apply to The Aldrich Volunteer Program, contact us by phone at 203.438.4519 x47, or by email Robin Phillips at rphillips@aldrichart.org@aldrichart.org
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Non-Discrimination Policy
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is committed to:
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The goal of achieving equal opportunity for all.
- Providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
- Providing an inclusive and nondiscriminatory work environment in which all employees are valued and empowered to succeed.
- Providing a workplace free from harassment of all kinds.
Compliance with all federal and state legislation and regulations regarding non-discrimination.
Consistent with these principles, The Aldrich does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and characteristics, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
