DOCENTS AT THE EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE
Are you interested in art, history, or historic houses? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and passion? Be a part of a special family who ensures that the Edward Hopper House preserves this iconic artist's legacy.
As a Volunteer Docent at the Edward Hopper House, you will gain and share fascinating information about Edward Hopper’s art and life. You'll also receive free admission to the Edward Hopper House, along with a Docent ID card which brings free admission to dozens of area museums. Take advantage of discounts on gift shop items and on admission to special programs. Every year we celebrate our wonderful Docents at our Annual Docent Appreciation Reception!
Submit an application, below.
Submit an application, below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What previous experience is required?
Our volunteer docents come from all walks of life. We seek people who enjoy interacting with groups from around the world, sharing the experience of the Edward Hopper House, and engaging each visitor in a way that makes their visit here memorable and fulfilling. What is it like being a docent at the Edward Hopper House? Visitors begin at the Museum Shop where they are given a very short orientation by the personnel there. The docent then brings visitors into the Arthayer and Ruth Sanborn Gallery where photographs, artifacts and artworks recreate the events and experiences of Edward Hopper between the time of his birth in 1882 to the time he took an apartment in Manhattan in 1910. Hopper’s upstairs bedroom, looking out over the Hudson River, is also available. The Gallery in the House has rotating art exhibits: you will be given some background on each artist and exhibit, which you may also share with visitors. |
What is involved in the training program?
Training consists of informational meetings at the Hopper House, after which the docent-in-training will accompany an experienced docent on a tour. When ready, the new docent will begin conducting tours on his or her own. Trainings include meeting with other Docents at the Edward House to present questions or concerns about Hopper's art, life, or his House. Your peer Docents may provide some historical information about the Hoppers and Nyack during his lifetime. Each meeting also provides specific training about different aspects of a work of art or period in Edward Hopper's life. The goal is for the docent to be able to read the audience and adjust the tour to meet the needs of each group. Docents should feel comfortable interpreting the Edward Hopper House, covering some standard topics, but feeling free to express their unique perspective and engage conversationally with visitors. |
How much time do I need to commit to volunteering?
Docents at the Edward Hopper House
How do I apply? What happens next?
You will be contacted by phone or email to schedule a meeting at the Edward Hopper House. If your availability and personal goals align with the needs of the volunteer docent program, we will work out a training plan to suit your schedule.
Docents at the Edward Hopper House
- Attend 6 out of 10 meetings/trainings per calendar year: the second Monday of each month at 2:00-3:30 PM.
- Give a minimum of 12 tours per calendar year.
- We ask that volunteer docents commit a minimum of 5 hours a month, and donating additional time is always welcome!
How do I apply? What happens next?
You will be contacted by phone or email to schedule a meeting at the Edward Hopper House. If your availability and personal goals align with the needs of the volunteer docent program, we will work out a training plan to suit your schedule.
