The Butler Institute of American Art

The Butler Institute of American Art is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join its next docent training program. Docents are specially trained museum volunteers who inspire visitors through guided tours of the museum's permanent collection.

Senior Art & Learn is for adults 55+ who are interested in learning more about the art in our museum. Seniors will be led on a docent-guided tour of a featured exhibition that encourages “slow looking” and engagement.

Our new meditation program will emphasize observation and reflection on an artwork through guidance by a Butler docent. This program will introduce visitors to "mindful awareness," which emphasizes observation and reflection of artwork within the gallery and discovering the connection between mind and body.