THE RICHARD AND JANE MANOOGIAN
MACKINAC ART MUSEUM
PROS CONS
This post has a great view. There isn't much shade here.
You won't be asked many questions. There usually aren't as many people here
as there are at other downtown duty posts.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Talk to GSR and Interpreter about programs during the day and what is inside (types of art work). There is an elevator in the back of the building for people unable to use the steps. Photographs, decorative arts, paintings and drawings are included in the museum. Depending on the season, an Art Intern will be available to lead crafts in the Art Studio, located in the basement.
Once known as the Indian dormitory, The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art
Museum opened in 2010 and now holds a collection of Mackinac-inspired art and photography in the region. In complement to the natural wonder of Mackinac, the museum offers no shortage of beauty and history for adults as well as activities for children.
The theme for the 2024 juried art exhibition is Mackinac Rocks!
From looking in wonder at the natural curiosity that is Arch Rock to skipping rocks at Windermere Point, to maybe enjoying some ‘rock’ at a local establishment or the fact that Mackinac Island is itself a large rock, it is safe to say that Mackinac Rocks! We encourage artists working in all media to share with us their artistic visions of what Mackinac Rocks! means to them.
Live Programs
11:30 a.m. Kids’ Time – Make a Craft!
3:30 p.m. Kids’ Time – Make a Craft!
An art attendant will present a craft centered around a daily theme – turtles, horses, boats, lilacs, history, and more.
1:30 p.m. The Photography of William Gardiner
A Mackinac Island-based photographer who worked on the island from 1896-1935, and took many of the iconic shots of Mackinac Island and Mackinac Island State Park in the early 2oth century that we recognize today.
2:30 p.m. Souvenirs at Mackinac
Program description to be announced soon.
Position:
Near the top of the steps to open the door for guests. Please walk down the steps to assist and direct those who need the elevator located on up the ramp on the side of the building.
INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting your duty look through the building to find out as much about it as possible so you can be informative to guests. Greet guests and direct those who need it to the elevator located on up the ramp to the side of the building. Sweep the entrance during "down time" and keep area tidy at all times.
Bathrooms: Across the street and towards town is the Visitor's Center, or up Market Street towards town, right at the pedestrian-only cross way, at the Chamber of Commerce.
Tickets: Inside the Museum, across Main Street towards the town at the Visitor's Center; or right at Fort Street, at South Sally Ramp.
Water Fountain: Visitor's Center or Chamber of Commerce