YOUTH DOCENTS
Our youth docent program is designed for youth 12-18 years old. The program is held after school and weekends. Specific training classes are linked to the featured art exhibit(s).
The goal of the program is to provide young people an introduction to art. Since the docent’s classes are structured around the featured exhibit, the students learn in-depth knowledge about a specific artist(s), the technics used to create the pieces, an appreciation of art, and improved communication and research skills. At its best, we experience a multi-generational exchange that allows the adult mentors students to enjoy a cultural richness with a youthful perspective. That is the future and that is important for the growth and ultimate sustainability of the museum.
The pandemic has required creativity in the way SDAAMFA installs exhibitions. The museum has formed collaborations with design entities that are able to transform our exhibits with the use of augmented reality information on QR codes all of which is in keeping with the elements of STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics).