Adapting in the Midst of COVID-19
T he world is experiencing surreal and unprecedented times due to the spread of COVID-19, but the Georgia Museum of Art has evolved during the pandemic. In keeping with our aim to remove accessi- bility barriers by providing art, education and inspiration for everyone, we have upped our digital presence and provided hands-on ways to interact with art even while our doors are closed. To date, we have added several virtual exhibi- tion tours such as “Drama and Devotion in Ba- roque Rome” and “The Monsters Are Due on Broad Street: Patrick Dean.” We also provide daily inspiration via our Instagram account. Our blog is publishing on a more frequent schedule, with guest writers covering their favorite works of art, art inspired by or related to art from the museum and profiles. We have virtual yoga in the galleries and Morning Mind- fulness (both presented via Zoom), as well as online versions of our Studio Workshop, Teen
In keeping with our aim to remove accessibility barriers by providing art, education and inspiration for everyone, we have upped our digital presence and provided hands-on ways to interact with art even while our doors are closed.
Studio and Toddler Tuesday programs and educational Art at Home projects to engage museum patrons of all ages and levels. Our YouTube account has been publishing new content weekly, providing glimpses of the mu- seum from afar. We’ve created and participat- ed in museum-related games, allowing you to feel mentally stimulated and engaged. The museum is not new to providing inspira- tion online. Our website already hosted down- loadable educational packets and materials, including lesson plans that follow Georgia Performance Standards. But maintaining our mission during an indefinite closure propelled us to further expand our efforts both on and offline. Our education staff has been creat- ing art kits for Clarke County School District
students, which they’ve worked with CCSD to distribute at free meal pick-ups, and we made and wrote postcards for people in senior com- munities, who are feeling particularly isolated at this time, to help them feel more connect- ed. We’ve donated surplus PPE to folks who needed it and worked with other local organi- zations to survey artists about their needs and promote resources that might help them. Though we cannot physically be together during these times, we can still share our love of art. Check out our website and social media to stay up to date on virtual tours, lectures and events as well as for updates on our reopening.
Apply to Be a Docent! A docent is a person who leads museum tours and facilitates engagement with works of art. A Georgia Museum of Art docent is open to new ideas, curious and interested in joining a group that provides a welcoming place to learn and grow in your under- standing of art and museums.
We’re looking for art lovers and life-long learners who want to:
• Learn more about exhibitions at the museum • Share their passion for art
• Meet museum visitors of all ages • Contribute to the Georgia Museum of Art community
New docents are accepted every summer! Each semester, docents can look forward to attending training classes and leading tours for all ages. No previous background in art or education is required. For more information, please contact Emily Hogrefe-Ribeiro at ehogrefe@uga.edu.
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