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Carter College Council

The Carter is looking for creative, motivated college students to join the Carter College Council and co-create our next College Night, the Museum’s one-of-a-kind event designed with and for college students. This is your chance to share your ideas, gain hands-on museum experience, network, and help welcome the next generation of museum visitors. Plus, it’s a great addition to any resume!

What you'll do as a Carter College Council Member

LEARN: attend at least three of four meetings with staff and get an inside look at how museums plan engaging events. Dinner will be provided at all meetings.
CREATE: brainstorm, design, and shape the upcoming College Night at the Carter on February 19, 2026
COLLABORATE: work alongside Carter staff and other students from the DFW area
PROMOTE: help spread the word and create excitement for the event

Council members must attend at least three of the four scheduled meetings at the Carter. Dinner will be provided at all meetings.

Who can apply

Current undergraduate college students enrolled at any university or college in the DFW Metroplex. All majors are welcome–and no prior museum or event-planning experience is needed!

Applications must be submitted by September 18, 2025.

Apply now!

To complete this application you will need to tell us:

  • Why you want to be a Carter College Council member (150 words or less)
  • About any special skills, training, or experience you have that may be relevant to the role (150 words or less)
  • You will also need to be available for three out of the four trainings listed in the application form; dinner will be provided at all meetings

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Form: Carter College Council volunteer form

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Contact information
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Do you agree to communicate via email and/or text regarding the Council, upcoming meetings, etc.? * (Required)
We will not share your contact information with any third parties and will only use this information to contact you regarding volunteering at the Carter.
Volunteer experience and interests
Have you previously volunteered at the Carter?
In 150 words or less, tell us why you want to be a Carter College Council Member. For example, do you have a specific interest in American art, do you love our special exhibitions or events, want to work at a museum one day, enjoy meeting new people, etc.
In 150 words or less, tell us why you’d make a great Carter College Council member. For example, have you volunteered at a cultural organization before? Are you wanting to be an artist or a teacher? Have you studied American art? Have you planned events before?
Planning meetings
Are you available for at least three of the following planning meetings * (Required)