Docent Training

Docents are critical to the success of programming at the Henry Art Gallery. We rely on docents to help educate students and engage the public in general. Please contact for more information on becoming a docent.

Exhibition Guides

The Henry Art Gallery Exhibition Guide Program is a stimulating experience for both visitors and guides and is one of the essential parts of a museum’s education program. All exhibition guides complete a 10 week training course that surveys the Henry tour program and the visual thinking method of exploring art with all ages. Exhibition guides are presented with an overview of the Henry’s current and upcoming exhibitions. Further discussions include topics on the development of modern art, contemporary art issues and ideas, the Henry’s extensive collection, and exploring the art of photography.

When introducing artwork to students, exhibition guides utilize two interactive approaches: the Visual Thinking Process and the Art Criticism Process. Both approaches are participatory viewing experiences encouraging exploration of the artwork prior to making personal assumptions or judgments. Personal interpretations are perfectly acceptable, but should be supported and justified by what is seen in the artwork.