The di Rosa Preserve: Art
& Nature
looking for a few great volunteers!
NAPA, CA - The di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature is currently
offering the
public very special access to one of the largest regional art
collections in
the United States. By becoming a volunteer tour guide, art
enthusiasts are
able to enjoy the di Rosa collection as often as they like!
Di Rosa
volunteer guides are the public face of the Preserve and play an
integral
role in supporting the long-term success of the most unique
non-profit art
collection in the world!
The di Rosa Preserve is a non-profit art and nature
destination. A
celebration of contemporary California art, the Preserve opened
to the
public in 1997. The Preserve is a public gift from Rene di
Rosa, who over
the course of forty years amassed nearly 2,000 works of art by
hundreds of
San Francisco Bay Area artists.
The di Rosa volunteer guide's role
The current volunteer corps at the di Rosa Preserve is made up of
uniquely
qualified, eclectic individuals who share a passion for learning
about and
supporting regional art and artists. Guides are trained to
lead several
types of tours including the gallery tour and the seasonal
sculpture meadow
tour. A love of art and laughter plus an enthusiasm for
sharing information
are prerequisite, as is a tour at the di Rosa Preserve.
Interested
potential guides may schedule a complimentary visit in order to
familiarize
themselves with the diverse culture at the Preserve.
Current active guides
are available for conversation and mentoring.
The benefits of volunteering
The benefits of becoming a volunteer guide include:
.
Access to the di Rosa collection of contemporary California art;
.
Membership in the di Rosa Volunteer Council;
.
Private invitations to the di Rosa artist lecture series;
.
Special invitations to join local and national Volunteer Council
field trips and artist studio visits;
. A
monthly newsletter;
. 10%
discount on retail merchandise and limited edition fine art
pieces;
.
Various social functions, plus guides are invited to bring a
guest for free each time they lead a tour!
Nature opportunities abound
Nature is central to the theme of the Preserve. Volunteers
may choose to
assist with one or several on-going nature projects, including
creek side
restoration, native grass and wildflower propagation,
preservation of the
olive grove, or event native plant trail development.
The di Rosa Preserve encompasses 53 acres in the Carneros region
of the Napa
and Sonoma Valleys, including a 35-acre lake, an outdoor
sculpture meadow
and four exhibition buildings. Adjacent to the property are
162 acres of
natural wildlife preserve that will remain as protected open
space in
perpetuity. Art in many forms is displayed in harmony with
nature: in
magnificent outdoor arenas, in an ancient olive grove and on the
lake
itself.
Learn more!
The next volunteer guide training session will begin on June
14th. While
guides-in-training must fully complete each of six classes in a
training
session, sessions are repeated several times each year.
Classes are
scheduled one Saturday afternoon or weekday evening per week for
six weeks
at the di Rosa Preserve. Once trained, volunteers commit to
leading at
least two tours per month. Ongoing guide education is
continuous and may
occur in such exclusive locations as private artist spaces and
university
studios throughout the Bay Area.
To learn more, to join a tour or to sign-up for the next training
session,
contact Tours Manager Dora Muir at 707-226-5991 or dora@dirosapreserve.org.
The di Rosa Preserve is located at 5200 Carneros Hwy 121 in Napa.