Welcome to the Blanton's student portal—the place to find information about opportunities at the museum for college students in Central Texas! Learn about student benefits, internships, the Student Guild, and special events for all college students at the Blanton.
Student Programs
Student Guild | Mix | Internships | Campus Groups
Student Guild
The Student Guild is a University of Texas registered student organization whose mission is to share the Blanton's resources with university students and to serve as ambassadors in the Austin community. Guild members are UT students interested in learning about art in a relaxed atmosphere while having fun. Students from all backgrounds and disciplines are invited to join.
The Guild consists of three different branches:
- Docent – The Docent program trains students to provide engaging, interactive tours to other college students.
- Student Advisory Committee (SAC) – Members evaluate student programs and brainstorm creative new ideas about how best to reach out to students through innovate programs and events they would enjoy.
- Volunteer – Volunteers provide much–needed help during special events for families, students, and the public.
Student Guild members have gone on to successful and fun internships and permanent positions at The Smithsonian, Guggenheim, MOMA, Dallas Museum of Art, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, just to name a few.
Student Guild Membership Requirements (Applicants and Members must meet the following requirements):
- Be enrolled in The University of Texas
- Submit an enrollment form
- Meet program requirements specific to each membership category
Student Guild enrollment form (pdf - download adobe reader.)
Student Guild docent form (pdf - download adobe reader.)
Fall 2008 Student Guild Schedule
For more information on the Student Guild contact Suzanne Moore, University Programs Coordinator, at (512) 471–5512 or suzannemoore@mail.utexas.edu. Or print and fax the Student Guild enrollment form to (512) 471-5515, or mail to:
University Progams Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
Blanton Museum of Art
1 University Station D1301
Austin, TX 78712
More opportunities for students!
MIX
MIX is a series of evening events that provide students from UT
and other Austin colleges and universities a variety of fun and engaging social events. MIX features live music, student film screenings, art studio workshops, student docent conversations, discussions with contemporary artists, and more. Student Guild members host the event and are responsible for MIX programming.
MIX is sponsored by
The Blanton Internship Program
The Blanton offers severy paid yearlong internships for UT graduate students. Students work on a range of interesting projects throughout the year, often focusing on independent research in the second semester. The museum also occasionally offers flexible, unpaid graduate and undergraduate internships based on departmental needs. For a more detailed description of the program please visit the Internship page.
Opportunities for Campus Groups
All campus groups are welcome at the Blanton-from academic and Greek societies to service organizations and special interest clubs–the Blanton can develop customized tours and/or activities for any campus group interested in a special event at the museum.
For more information about the Student Guild, additional student programs, or for a meeting and events calendar, please contact Suzanne Moore, University Programs Coordinator, at (512) 471–5512 or suzannemoore@mail.utexas.edu.