Opportunities

Gibson Art Museum Volunteer Program 

Volunteers play a crucial role at the Gibson, helping us engage audience communities and realize the full scope of our programs. By contributing fresh perspectives, knowledge and enthusiasm, the Gibson’s Volunteer Program expands our team’s capacity while providing opportunities for community members to learn new skills and participate meaningfully in the Gibson’s day to day activities.  

Our family of volunteers work across many of the Gibson’s core departments including Visitor Experience, Learning & Research, Collections Management, and Preparation. 

Reasons to volunteer: 

  • Contribute to the growth of an exciting newly expanded cultural institution 
  • Enjoy a unique opportunity to interact with artists, curators, researchers, and other cultural practitioners 
  • Receive invitations to special exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes studio and collection vault tours  
  • Learn new skills that prepare you for further work and study 
  • Share your passion for art with your community 
  • Help make visitor experiences at the Gibson welcoming and memorable 

Volunteer placements are made on a seasonal basis. Commitments are semester-long and can range from 5 to 10 hours weekly or be on-call, depending on the nature of the position.  

Our call for volunteers is currently open. Click the "apply to volunteer" link for more.

Fall 2025 Volunteers

Oscar Buckingham, Charlie Colbourne, Emil Lorenzo Ibanez, Hannah Robertson, Wing Yuet Tang.

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Job Posting

Art Studio Lead, Gibson Art Museum

The Art Studio Lead is responsible for devising and delivering interdisciplinary learning activities for visitors to the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum, with a special focus on accessibility for young children and their families. The Art Studio Lead will work closely with the Gibson’s Curator of Learning & Community Engagement to cultivate the Gibson’s Tuey Art Studio as an environment that fosters inclusive, meaningful, and lasting connections between the museum’s visitors, exhibitions, and location on the mountain. The Art Studio Lead thus helps to ensure that learning and engagement are central to the Gibson’s mission and public impact.  

Please see the sidebar link for full posting and how to apply.

Closing Date: January 1, 2026


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