MAKE A GIFT
BEQUESTS
DONATIONS
It is simple to leave a bequest to the Old Jail Art Center. Just include the Old Jail Art Center in your will or designate the Old Jail Art Center as a beneficiary of your IRA or insurance policies. Call 325.762.2269 for a confidential discussion about your charitable intentions and/or specific needs at the Old Jail Art Center that you would like to support.
The following legal wording is suggested for use in a will:
"I give, devise and bequeath the following _______________________ (describe the assets which are the subject of the bequest; for example, a stated sum or the residue of the estate or a percentage of the residue of the estate) to the Old Jail Art Center in Albany, Texas, a Texas nonprofit corporation."
The Old Jail Art Center has received many gracious donations of art, time, talent, and funds over the years. Many donations have come in the form of bequests from estates. In fact, over 90% of the permanent art collection derive from donations and/or bequests. All gifts and contributions are greatly appreciated. Please consider supporting the OJAC this year with a donation.
membership
JOIN TODAY
To become a member, choose an option below and pay through our secure online system
or if you prefer, print and fill out this form and mail to:
MEMBERSHIP OJAC, 201 South 2nd Street, Albany, Texas 76430
All membership levels include invitations to exhibition previews and special membership events, advanced notification of special programs and lectures, newsletter, and 10% discount on Museum Shop Merchandise.
Click here to view additional benefits at each membership level
Select your membership level below:
AFFINITY GROUPS
The Old Jail Inmates are a new generation of Albany and OJAC supporters in their 20s, 30s, and 40s - Albany natives, new residents, art lovers all over the world, or anyone with ties to the Albany heritage.
Click here to learn more about this new opportunity to get involved!
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Questions? Call 325.762.2269
INTERNSHIPS
VOLUNTEER
High School Interns prepare supplies for Student Summer Camps.
High School Internship
The museum hosts four, paid High School Internships for Juniors and Seniors each Fall, Spring and Summer Semester.
Interns work 5 hours a week (flexible to school schedules). Tasks include event set-up, supply prep for school and family programs, project sample creation and visitor service during family events.
Interns are eligible for college scholarship at the end of their senior year.
For more information and to apply online, click here.
[All HS Internships currently filled for 2022-23 school year]
Museum Studies Intern leads a virtual tour of Cell Series Exhibition.
Museum Studies Internship
The museum offers one Museum Studies Internship for Undergraduate or Graduate University students each Fall, Spring and Summer Semester.
Museum Study Interns explore work in a variety of museum careers and fields of work including Archives & Library, Collection Management, Education & Interpretation, and Visitor Services.
This semester internship is unpaid but provides a weekly stipend to fully off-set all travel costs.
2023-2024 Application deadlines are as following:
Fall 2023 Internship: FILLED
Spring 2024 Internship: FILLED
Summer 2024 Internship: May 17
For more information and to apply online, click here.
OJAC Docents prepare for Members Exhibition Opening Reception.
OJAC DOcent corps
The Old Jail Art Center welcomes volunteers-women and men-to join its Docent Program, currently some 50-strong. Join our Corps today to meet new friends, explore a variety of art and cultures and to enjoy trips and other benefits!
DOCENT REQUIREMENTS:
Be a member of the museum (Membership begins at $25.00)
Be a member of one of five Docent Committees
Attend a monthly meeting (for exhibit training, etc.)
Work one weekend shift per quarter
Work a shift during Fandangle weeks (last two weeks in June)
Volunteer time and talents for museum events
DOCENT BENEFITS
Monthly art education and collection-talks
Seasonal day and weekend trips
Merchandise discounts
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION
or contact Education Director at 325.762.2936 for information and application packet.