The only prerequisites are a desire to learn about art and then to teach what you have learned to both adults and students. If you are interested in learning more about the program or becoming a trained docent, please call Gail Phinney, education programs director, (310) 541-2479.

PVAC Docent Benefits:

• Joy of sharing your knowledge and love of art.
• Friendship of like-minded peers.
• Interaction with docents from other prestigious institutions.
• Continuing education program and enrichment opportunities, including   lectures, field trips and artist-led tours.
• Institutional leadership role as resident educators.
• PVAC ambassadors with the general public on and off-site.
• Half-price PVAC class each year.

Program Requirements:

• Attendance at monthly meetings and programs (first Wednesdays, 9:30 am – noon).
• Attendance at exhibition walk-throughs (generally the opening day at 1 pm). 
• Attendance at June graduation ceremony.
• Six hours service to Art Center each month, generally including three regular gallery hours plus three additional hours, ranging from staffing galleries at openings or special events, providing on-site tours or outreach programs to children or adults or participating in committee or administrative projects.
• Participation in June docent-hosted opening.
• PVAC membership.

The Palos Verdes Art Center Docent Council is happy you have decided to join our organization – WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!