sTuDEnT gAllERy TEACHERs BRIDgE CAMpus AnD COMMunITy Last fall, the Georgia Museum of Art launched its by Jeehyung Pyo, public relations intern
student gallery teacher program, a yearlong experiential-learning initiative for University of Georgia students.
The program offers participants opportunities to learn, teach and build meaningful connections between art and audiences. Its inaugural cohort began this past semester, with members committing to a full academic year of service and training. Designed as an experiential learning environment, the program provides enriching experiences for both UGA students and the Athens community. By stepping into public-facing roles as museum educators, students develop academic and professional skills while strengthening the museum’s ties to local schools and families. “Our hope is to have more UGA students involved directly in our school, youth and family programming,” said Callan Steinmann, the museum’s director of learning and engagement. Student gallery teachers work closely with education staff and community docents to lead tours for pre-K – 12 groups. A central part of their work is engaging Clarke County School District students through the museum’s long-standing 5th-grade-tour program, which is part of UGA’s overall effort to strength ties between the university and the school district. They also support popular youth and family offerings such as Family Days, Toddler Tuesdays and Teen Studio, along with other school tours. All student gallery teachers are paid on an hourly basis for their work. Guided by Steinmann and Kaitlyn Loyd, assistant curator of education, students join regular training sessions that range from teaching workshops to researching objects to behind-
Brynn Hungerford demonstrates an art activity on Family Day.
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