There are many ways to be involved:
We accept internship proposals from students in post-secondary credit programs: contact the relevant staff to explore the possibilities.
Queen’s University courses are available: An Internship through Art History (ARTH 395), and Practica for graduate students through Art History (ARTH 880) and Cultural Studies (CUST 895). These intense hands-on applied learning and research opportunities are led by Agnes staff members who are faculty in the respective departments.
Volunteers are integral to our work at Agnes, from those who serve on the Advisory Board to others who offer gallery tours, support creative studio sessions, expand gallery outreach or assist with collections. Members of the greater Kingston and Queen’s communities are invited to be involved. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to participate and gain meaningful arts experience.
Agnes is looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to join our Community Docent team! Community Docents are part of a creative team that engages with the Kingston community and beyond. Docents work in a team environment where they can learn and talk about visual culture, artistic practice, art education and public speaking. Experience working with children and/or adults is an asset.
Community Docents volunteer for tours and programs that take place on weekdays, evenings and weekends. Agnes supports Community Docent learning and mentorship at monthly two-hour meetings that focus on skills and techniques for being an effective docent, with an emphasis on accessibility, equity and inclusion.
We welcome Queen’s students, undergraduate or graduate, who want to gain arts experience through volunteering. Whether you are interested in research, want to be involved behind-the-scenes, or enjoy working with the public, there is an opportunity for you.
Apply to become a Student Docent by 15 September 2022. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Student Docents deliver educational school programs for students in grades 1–8; this includes a gallery tour and an art activity.
The Student Docent program offers a great opportunity for students to engage with the Kingston and surrounding community, increase their knowledge, work in a team environment and hone all-important presentation skills.
Agnes Etherington Art Centre accepts exhibition and program proposals on an ongoing basis. These are reviewed periodically, according to our needs and on a two-to-three-year advance planning cycle. For consideration, submit a brief outline of your proposal and documentation by email under the subject line “Submission,” to the attention of the Director.
While proposals are a valued part of our research ensuring our awareness of emerging artists, new work, innovative presentation formats, and scholarship only a small percentage of proposals can be realized. Due to the volume of submissions, we may respond only to those we are able to pursue. See our Exhibition Policy.
Queen’s University faculty in all disciplines are encouraged to explore exhibition initiatives and contribute to programs. For information, see more.
Agnes Etherington Art Centre is a Recommender for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants program. We invite visual, media and craft artists living in eastern Ontario (Region 4) to apply for financial assistance for costs related to a confirmed upcoming exhibition.
Agnes will only have two application deadlines this year: 16 September 2022 and 13 January 2023
For program guidelines, click here. For specific application inquiries, contact Kate Ducharme at kate.ducharme@queensu.ca