Docents play a vital role in educating and engaging visitors to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum by leading tours for all ages and other face-to-face interactions with guests to the museum.

What are docents?

Docents are volunteers 18 years and older specially trained by the Learning and Creativity Department. They lead tours for visitors by sparking discussion about works in the museum’s collection and on view in special exhibitions. More than educating visitors, docents find creative ways to engage with art, resulting in interactive tour experiences and other interactions.

Who are the Buffalo AKG docents?

Our docents empower visitors, inspire creativity, and foster open dialogue and discussion. They come from a range of backgrounds, from those in college, to working professionals, retirees, artists, and stay-at-home parents. When a person becomes a Buffalo AKG docent, they join a wonderful community of art lovers and partake in additional opportunities such as ongoing enrichment, professional development, and community-building events!

Buffalo AKG Art Museum Docents are members of the Museum Education Consortium of Buffalo.

Joining the Docent Class of 2025

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the docent class of 2025. Training sessions will occur every Monday from March 3 to June 23, 2025, excluding April 21, May 26, and June 9. The sessions will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Buffalo AKG, located at 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. If you are interested in applying to the docent training class, please submit the application form below. 

Docent Class of 2025 Application

Please direct any questions to docent@buffaloakg.org.