1. Section Title Here Swalif: qatari art between memory and modernity A volunteering crash course

3. Volunteering @ Exhibition (30 minutes)

4. Break (10 min)

5. How to talk about Modern Art (30 minutes)

6. Tour of museum. (10 minutes)

8. Our first exhibition dedicated to telling the story of modern art in Qatar.

9. Swalif celebrates more than twenty of Qatar's most influential artists and four decades of art production in an exhibition selected from the collection of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art.

10. The exhibition runs from 14/08/2011-29/10/2011.

12. Discussion: We host art workshops, lectures, school visits, and more. We hope people will come here to talk about art.

13. Interpretation: We want people to figure out what art means to them.

14. Ideas: We love ideas.

17. You might hear the same question 1000 times –always act politely and answer as best as you can.

19. Wifi: Free wifi internet –guests should look for a network called mathaf_guest

20. Lockers: There are lockers where guests can store their bags, located near Makan. Keys can be obtained at the Front Desk.

21. Visitors can buy items at the gift shop.

22. Other: Any other questions can be directed to the Front Desk or Key staff.

23. All the galleries will be open, as well as the library and education center.

25. Touching artworks.

26. Photography inside the galleries (unless they are the Mathafis or press, with badges).

27. Photography is ok in the Atrium.

28. Children should stay with parents. If you see a child wandering by themselves, ask them where their parents are.

29. If a visitor is hurt, inform staff. If they can be moved, take them to Makan. We can arrange for an ambulance.

31. Facebook: facebook.com/mathafmodern

32. Twitter: @mathafmodern

34. Inform them that you are a volunteer and that you are happy to try and direct them to an appropriate staff member. (FIND ME)

35. Photography is NOT allowed inside the galleries (rooms with artworks) –if you see someone who does NOT have a press badge taking photos, ie. a guest, please inform them politely of this rule. Artworks are very light-sensitive, and this rule preserves them.

36. If they are a member of the press, but do not have a badge that means they did not ask for prior permission. Inform them that we can take their information and give them permission for a later date.

37. Interviews: Mathaf staff can help arrange interviews with artists. Find us.

39. Usher visitors towards the galleries when they open.

40. Usher visitors if they are lost.

41. Answer any questions visitors might have.

42. Artist handlers will also be with you, looking for artists when they arrive.

43. Gifts:

44. Give visitors gifts when they arrive.

46. Arrange for taxis if guests need them.

47. Give guests keys for the lockers.

48. One person should count the number of visitors with the counter.

49. Our Admin. Assistant Rhodafe will also be at the desk to handle the phones.

51. If visitors (children) use supplies like crayons and paper, please clean up after them so other visitors can use the supplies.

53. Lectures by artists.

54. Conferences on modern and contemporary art.

55. Tours for any kind of group, children, adults, schools, universities.

57. The librarians will set out cool books related to Qatar for visitors to read.

59. Curators and Mathaf staff will be in the galleries talking to visitors about art. You can help as well.

62. Explain: We want to hear your thoughts and opinions.

63. How to participate: Fill out a card. Visitors can hang cards on the web.

64. There will be cards and pencils for visitors to use.

65. Visitors might be worried or scared about touching the web. Let them know it’s ok!(The actual web might look slightly different, and it will have instructions in Arabic and English.)

66. Details, details,details When should I arrive at Mathaf? Please arrive promptly at 8:00 PM. What if I have a last minute emergency? Please call, text, or email me to let me know that you are late, or unable to come. Rasha Al Sarraj, Volunteer CoordinatorOffice phone: 4402-8820 Mobile: 5533-7639 What is the dress code? Please wear black and/or white. This will be a formal evening. You will also get a badge that you should wear at all times. Good choices: Bad choices:

67. Questions?

68. Break (10 minutes)

69. Section Title Here how do I talk about modern art? A quick guide

71. There is always more than one answer. Why? Because everyone has a different perspective.

72. Think about what you see.

73. What does your eye notice?

75. Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird Frida Kahlo 1940 Oil on canvas What makes art modern? “I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” Frida Kahlo During the nineteenth century, many artists started to make art about people, places, or ideas that interested them and of which they had direct experience. Sometimes these new subjects led them to explore new ways of creating images. They experimented with color, technique, and different mediums. This art looked different from the established norm, and had quite different subject matter.

76. “This is not a pipe.” The invention of photography changed the way artists see the world. They didn’t want to show or copy “reality” any more. Instead they wanted to comment on the world.

77. Artists explored new mediums and materials. Procession FaridBelkahia Undated Henna on leather skin on board

78. They experimented with technique. Is there a right way to make an artwork?

79. Line, color, shape

80. Tell a story Relationship Faisal Laibi 1989 Oil on canvas

81. Contemporary art The work of younger artists can be very different. They explore different materials, techniques. They use ideas from all over the world –they are global.

82. remember this photo? This is Michelle, our Head of Education. What do you notice about how she’s talking to these students about art? Treat visitors as equals: Don’t talk down to visitors. Use clear and simple language. Listen to their ideas. Ask questions –this shows that you care.

83. Try it.