The MMCA Sri Lanka shares knowledge through its Visitor Educator Programme

The Visitor Educator (VE) programme at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) is an initiative aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at the museum and building capacity within the cultural industries in Sri Lanka. Launched in December 2019, the VE training position and programme is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka.

The MMCA Sri Lanka’s VEs play a pivotal role as the first points of contact between visitors and the museum, where they enable visitors to learn about and engage with the artworks on view, provide context, and introduce close-looking techniques through conversations, tours, and educational activities for all age groups and levels. The VEs also support the care of the exhibits in the exhibition, observe health and safety protocols, and assist with the setup of its weekly public programmes.

Raeesah Samsudeen, Matthew Roger, Hussain Nizam, Prabodhi Navodya, and Virandi Kularatne reflect upon their journeys at the MMCA Sri Lanka as Visitor Educators.