Gwangyang City Operates '2nd Docent Training Course' for Art Museum Specialists

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The Gwangyang City Cultural City Project Group announced that it will operate the postponed "2nd Docent Training Course" education starting from the 19th due to COVID-19.

The 2nd Docent Training Course will be held a total of 12 times from February 19th to August 4th, starting with an orientation at the Gwangyang City Living Culture Center for 25 selected students, with classes every Tuesday.

The docent education program was prepared to provide opportunities for social contribution through professional guide activities explaining exhibition contents to visitors at museums or art galleries, and to offer better exhibition culture services to visitors.

The education will be conducted by combining theoretical education and field learning, covering various methods of reading Western and Eastern art history and artworks, as well as exhibition explanations of the aesthetic consciousness of Namdo contemporary art, providing the necessary training to perform the role of a competent professional guide.

After completing the education, participants will be awarded a docent activity certificate from the Mayor of Gwangyang, and for more details, inquiries can be made to the Cultural Regeneration Project Team of the Gwangyang City Cultural City Project Group.

Meanwhile, in September this year, a workshop on the activation plan for Gwangyang City docents will be held for graduates of the 1st and 2nd courses, and they plan to participate in the Gwangyang Art Festival and Art Auction.

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