Most festival volunteer shifts last about 3 hours.

170 artists will arrive to set-up the Art Market on Saturday, May 19, and we need volunteers to help from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Set-up assistants will help artists find their spaces, locate the artist hospitality center, and communicate as necessary with Artsplosure staff members. Set-up crew members may be asked to attend a pre-festival meeting.

During the festival, “sitters” occupy and look after exhibitors’ booths so that artists may take hort breaks.

If you can work in the early morning hours, the production crew needs help with miscellaneous tasks Saturday morning, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Most of this work is of a physical nature (climbing ladders and trees, lifting and moving sound equipment, etc.).

We also need assistance breaking down Sunday night between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Again, most of this work is of a physical nature.

Help with the operation of large visual art installations in Moore Square Park.

Lots of enthusiastic volunteers who love working with children supervise fun craft activities in Moore Square Park.

“Donation Stations” at festival entrances encourage people to donate to Artsplosure (you would be amazed at how much it costs to put on a “free” event). Volunteers greet visitors, actively seek contributions, and hand out event information at each station. If you like dealing with the public, this is a great job for you.

Survey assistants roam the entire event interviewing people about our festival.

We’ll put you where you can contribute the most. Duties can include hanging signs, running supplies or merchandise to various event sites, transporting equipment or artists, or filling in last-minute on any of the above jobs when we find gaps.

Starting in late April right up through the event, our office gets busy and we need support answering the phones, preparing materials, and putting together mailings. If you have a few hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM during the week, we’d love to schedule you.