Membership is open to docent groups of art museums and/or art centers in Virginia. There are two membership levels: Hosting Member Museum (Level 1) and Associate Member Museum (Level 2).
Hosting Member Museums (Level 1) are expected to host or co-host the Virginia Docent Exchange on a rotating basis. All Member Institutions (Level 1 and Level 2) must present and/or participate in the workshops of the Exchange.
Dues for both Membership Levels are $150 biannually. Biannual dues are used for planning and hosting the Exchange, at the discretion of the hosting institution.
Hosting Member Museum – Level 1 ($150 biannually)
- Must present and/or participate in the workshops of the Exchange
- Must host or co-host the Virginia Docent Exchange on a rotating basis
- Must be represented on the steering committee by 2 voting members
- Will receive VDE Member Discount for docents attending the Exchange
Associate Member Museum – Level 2 ($150 biannually)
- May propose workshops for presentation at the Exchange
- Will receive VDE Member Discount for docents attending the Exchange
Conference Attendee / Non-Member (No dues)
Docents and staff from non-member institutions may attend the Virginia Docent Exchange as a Non-Member. However, they may not propose workshops and sessions for the Exchange and they will not receive the VDE Member Discount.
Would you like to join the Virginia Docent Exchange?
Docent groups from art museums and/or art centers desiring membership in the Virginia Docent Exchange must make written application to the Exchange Steering Committee.
If you are interested in joining the Virginia Docent Exchange, contact Laura McManus, Curator of Education, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College at lmcmanus@randolphcollege.edu.