Upon Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art's reopen in September they will also be forming a new student advisory council.
"901 Collective is a new initiative at the art museum to provide Auburn students the opportunity to gain real world experience within different departments of the museum and develop programs for students and the community," said Xoe Fiss, the museum's Curator of Education.
Through 901 Collective, those interested will be able to choose the way they want to be apart of the museum.
Possible opportunities include planning events for students at the museum, volunteering with k-12 department at family studios, developing and facilitating art project for senior's with memory loss and assisting the marketing and registry departments.
In order to participate students must attend one of the two information sessions or contact Xoe Fiss. The first info session will be held on September 5 from 4:15-4:45 p.m. and the second on Septemeber 6 from 11-11:45 a.m.
There is no specific qualification said, Fiss.
"901 Collective is for all students who would like to be an advocate for the arts," Fiss said. "One of the most exciting parts of art is that it can connect to anything you are interested."
There are many opportunities for students said Fiss and the museum is very open to any ideas students may have or projects they may have in mind.
"As a part of Auburn University, serving students is key to the museum's mission," Fiss said. "The staff has worked with professional museum consultants as well as student focus groups to help identify strategic goals for the next five years, and 901 Collective aligns with those objectives."
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