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Student Docent/Gallery Guide Program
Proudly sponsored by CATLIN, the Bermuda National Gallery’s Student Docent Programme is a first class museum experience for students.
The Bermuda National Gallery is offering once again its FREE Student Docent Programme for those 12-13yrs and 14yrs+. Classes begin May 9, 2012.
Through this programme students have the opportunity to learn about art and art history, enhance their public speaking skills and meet local artist. They will also learn about contemporary art and culture, and how to give tours to their peers and the public. Students will earn community service hours upon giving tours. Classes are every Wednesday from 4:00pm-5:00pm. If interested in enrolling, you can contact our Education and Communications Officer, Dany Pen, at Tel: 295-9428.
The Student Docent Programme provides the tools to widen perceptions of the current exhibitions and permanent collections. While immersed in this programme, students will learn the process of guiding visitors through the Gallery as well as presenting collections and exhibitions. The philosophy behind our student docent programme is that each student comes to this opportunity already filled with a rich wealth of experience and knowledge that aids them in encouraging people of all ages to explore and discover through their interaction with art.
The Bermuda National Gallery’s Student Docent Program is a Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Provider. Consider engaging in community service through the arts at a museum/national gallery location.
Our Introductory Student Docent/Gallery Guide Course for those 12-13yrs will be led by Ms. Dany Pen.
Our Museum Studies Programme for those 14+ will be led by Mrs. Cortney Bernstein.
Mrs. Cortney Bernstein holds two Masters degree with studies in High School Social Studies and Education Administration. Mrs. Berstein had been teaching for over 10 years and has acted as Senior Advisor for 3 years in New York City, U.S. In New York City, she has taught students at the senior level and also partnered with several museums and organizations to advise their educational programmes, such as: The Museum of Art and Design, Museum of Jewish Heritage, and Stock Market Game World Wide. For the past three years, she have been involved with educational programmes at the BNG. Mrs. Berstein is currently a BNG Volunteer Staff Member who has helped in developing and leading the Docent Training/ Museum Studies course.
