2012-2013 JDSP Teacher Resource Packet - Milwaukee Art Museum

Sample Letter to Parents/Guardians
Date
To the Parents of (first name) (last name),
On (date), your child (first name) will be making a presentation at the Milwaukee Art
Museum as part of (his/her) graduation from the Museum’s Junior Docent School Program.
Your Junior Docent has been preparing for this special event for three years! Please join us
at this exciting, culminating event.
When
Where
Who
What
(Day), (Date), (Time)
Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 North Art Museum Dr.
You may park in the North War Memorial parking lot, the O’Donnell
Park Parking Garage across the street, or the Museum’s underground
parking structure. Parking fees apply based on each facility. A school
bus will be arranged for student transportation. Enter the Museum at
the main entrance of the Calatrava-designed addition and proceed to
the Lubar Auditorium from the west galleria. Admission fees are not
charged for the event.
Please bring any family members or friends who would be interested in
hearing the student presentations. Museum admission stickers will be
given to you as you enter the auditorium.
Each Junior Docent will share his/her presentation of 4–5 minutes in
the galleries, in front of the selected art object. Everyone will
reconvene in the Lubar Auditorium. Plan for 1 – 1½ hours, depending
on the number of students graduating. It is recommended that the
students practice their presentations ahead of time.
The Museum allows photography—but without flash, as it may harm the artworks. Video
cameras are also accepted and encouraged! This is a very special event!
Please keep in mind that the Museum does not allow gum, candy, food, drinks, or
oversized bags, and that the artwork should never be touched. Younger children attending
will need to be supervised.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
(Your name)
© 2012 Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202
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