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Become a Volunteer

What is the Center?

  • A project of Metropolitan State University of Denver.
  • A unique art gallery that organizes and hosts exhibitions and programs of culturally diverse artists of regional, national, and international significance.
  • An advocate for America’s multiculturalism through its exhibitions of the work of specific ethnic groups.
  • An educational arts center that provides extensive educational programming including tours, workshops, lectures and seminars for children and adults.
  • What volunteer opportunities are available?


Docents to serve as tour guides:
Guided tours of featured exhibitions are offered to school groups, community groups, and the general public during selected hours. Training regarding the exhibit and how to be a docent is provided at the Center.

Workshop leaders and assistants to conduct hands-on workshops for school and community youth group:
Workshops are offered in a visual art form related to the style, method, theme, culture or time period of a featured exhibit.

Exhibit volunteers to help in the preparation, installation and taking down of exhibits, and assisting at receptions and special events.

What are the benefits to being a volunteer?

  • Learning about various ethnic arts, diverse media, and trends in contemporary art.
  • Joy and satisfaction in providing art experiences for youth.
  • Being associated with an award-winning art gallery.
  • Becoming acquainted with the operations of an art gallery.
  • Flexible scheduling.

How do you become a volunteer?

Call the Center at 303-294-5207 x111 (Kimberly Wendt- Office Manager)
Or email us at mscd-cva@msudenver.edu to be put on our volunteer email listing
Lend a hand and get involved today!
Visit the Center at 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204.