Docent / Tour Guide

Do you love contemporary art, storytelling, and connecting with people? Are you curious about the history and creative spirit of Northern California? di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art is seeking passionate, outgoing individuals to join our team as Volunteer Docents!

Volunteer Docents are the public face of di Rosa’s tours-leading engaging, informative, and inspiring experiences through our galleries and outdoor sculpture collection. If you enjoy speaking in front of groups, sharing knowledge, and helping others connect with art and ideas, this is a perfect opportunity to contribute your time and talent.

Docent Training Program begins Tuesday, September 9

Weekly sessions every Tuesday · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Training spans 8 weeks

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art | 5200 Sonoma Highway | Napa, CA

Training includes:

• History of di Rosa and its founders
• Overview of Northern California art movements (including Bay Area Figuration, Nut Art, Funk Art, and beyond)
• In-depth exhibition walkthroughs and gallery content
• Public speaking skills, group facilitation, and best practices for inquiry-based tours
• Outdoor sculpture and landscape highlights

Tour Schedule:

Public tours offered Thursday - Sunday at 11:00 AM, duration 90 minutes for up to 15 guests

About di Rosa

Protected in perpetuity under the Napa County Land Trust, di Rosa features multiple galleries, a sculpture park, and a 35-acre lake, all located on 217 scenic acres in Napa Valley’s famed Carneros region. di Rosa originated as the vision of Rene di Rosa (1919-2010), a prolific collector whose famed vineyards enabled his development of a world-class art collection. Together with his wife Veronica di Rosa (1934-1991), he used the sale of his vineyards to build an "art park" for the greater public. The organization was incorporated as a nonprofit public trust in 2000.

Today di Rosa presents contemporary exhibitions by Bay Area-based artists and an array of educational programs for all ages, in addition to maintaining a permanent collection of notable works by artists with ties to the Bay Area from the mid-twentieth century to the early 2000’s. For more information, visit dirosaart.org.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead public tours of current exhibitions and permanent collection artworks
• Engage visitors in dialogue about art, artists, and regional history
• Guide groups through both indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture areas
• Maintain familiarity with exhibitions and programs through ongoing training
• Represent di Rosa’s mission and values with professionalism and enthusiasm

Qualifications:

• Strong public speaking skills and enthusiasm for engaging with groups
• Interest in contemporary and Northern California art
• Willingness to learn and share information clearly and confidently
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of a tour (90 minutes), including uneven terrain outdoors
• Reliable and committed-minimum of 2 tours per month
• Availability for ongoing training and enrichment
• Must be 18 years or older
• Two-year service commitment requested after completing training

Becoming a Volunteer Docent is a rewarding way to deepen your connection to the arts, support di Rosa’s educational mission, and share your passion with others. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Ready to lead the way? Apply now to reserve your spot in the Fall 2025 Docent Training Program! Email education@dirosaart.org.