The University of Kansas
Spencer Museum of Art
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Exhibitions
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Current Exhibitions
- Resounding Spirit: Japanese Contemporary Art of the 1960s
- It Starts with Art!
- Betty Austin Hensley’s Flutes of the World
- Japan Re-imagined/Post-war Art
- Make a Mark: Art of the 1960s
- El Lissitzky: Futurist Portfolios
- Reframing Society: Russian Constructivist Photography
- Conversation: Place, Part II, Kansas
- Stop Look Listen
- Future Exhibitions
- Past Exhibitions
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Current Exhibitions
- Collection
- Programs & Events
- Resources
- Museum Shop
- Information
- Membership
- Audio/Visual
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at the Spencer
The Spencer Museum of Art offers a variety of enjoyable and interesting opportunities from greeting visitors to giving tours, from cataloging new acquisitions to helping with children's art classes.
We are always seeking to expand our volunteer staff with smart, curious, creative individuals.
Volunteers receive training and orientation to ensure the best possible experience.
Visitor Service Desk:
Greet visitors, answer questions, give directions and provide information about the collection and special exhibitions.
Greet visitors, answer questions, give directions and provide information about the collection and special exhibitions.
Special Events:
Assist with preparation and execution of Museum Special Events, exhibition openings, receptions, and other special activities.
Assist with preparation and execution of Museum Special Events, exhibition openings, receptions, and other special activities.
General Office:
Assist staff with organization of files, day-to-day operations, and data entry relating to various museum activities.
Assist staff with organization of files, day-to-day operations, and data entry relating to various museum activities.
Children Art Appreciation Classes:
Supervise and assist teachers during class tours and art demonstrations. Help prepare and set up materials before class. Help with clean up after class.
Supervise and assist teachers during class tours and art demonstrations. Help prepare and set up materials before class. Help with clean up after class.
Student Advisory Board:
KU students meet, plan, design and participate in student activities each semester.
KU students meet, plan, design and participate in student activities each semester.
Docents:
Enhance the exhibition experience for tour groups of all ages. A background in art history or teaching is helpful, but not required. Learn about modern and contemporary art and museum tour techniques.
Enhance the exhibition experience for tour groups of all ages. A background in art history or teaching is helpful, but not required. Learn about modern and contemporary art and museum tour techniques.
Student Volunteer Internship:
Assist with planning and organizing museum events and programs. Write, design and produce educational materials. Length of projects vary six to ten hours per week for three to six weeks. Gain experience and expand your resume.
Assist with planning and organizing museum events and programs. Write, design and produce educational materials. Length of projects vary six to ten hours per week for three to six weeks. Gain experience and expand your resume.
