Butler art museum is seeking volunteers

Butler art museum is seeking volunteers

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Butler Institute of American Art is taking applications for its fall docent class.

Docents are volunteer tour guides, trained by the museum, who also participate in other educational programs and events.

For information, contact Joyce Mistovitch, director of education, at 330-743-1107, ext. 114, or by email at joycemistovich@butlerart.com.

“The Butler could simply not exist without the support of our wonderful volunteers,” said Louis Zona, director of the museum. “Their dedication and contributions of time and talent bring the museum an energy and vitality that is truly inspirational.”

Other volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and talents at the Butler include:

The gift shops at the main location at 524 Wick Ave. in Youngstown and at the Butler’s Trumbull branch in Howland. The shops are open during regular museum hours, and are staffed entirely by volunteers. Contact Renee Sheakoski at 330-743-1107, ext. 127, or reneeohio@gmail.com.

Fine-art sales gallery. Open during regular museum hours, it offers one-of-kind works of art in all media by regional artists, who voluntarily staff this shop. To learn more call Wayne Gruver at 330-743-1107, ext. 402, or email waynegruver@butlerart.com.

Information desk. These volunteers welcome museum visitors and offer details of current exhibitions and special collections currently on view. For information, contact Fred Schuster at 330-743-1107, ext. 115, or email fschuster@butlerart.com.