Looking to share your creative gifts? Become an Artist Mentor!

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The Arts of Life is a community of artists with and without disabilities working together to realize our full potential. We are currently seeking Artist Mentors/Studio Assistants. This volunteer/intern position is vital to our community and is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, creative group of adult artists.

As an Artist Mentor/Studio Assistant, you'll be asked to:

• Bring new, creative, ideas to the studio.
• Supervise and assist our artists in the art making of their choice.
• Give artists technical assistance related to their projects.
• Provide daily documentation on each artist.
• Support artists in lunch preparation, eating, and clean up.
• Teach and assist artists in cleaning up their workstations.
• Support artists in maintaining their supplies and work area.
• Keep the studio clean and in good repair.

You may also be asked to assist in stretching canvas and matting, framing, and hanging work.

As an Artist Mentor/Studio Assistant, we require that you:

• Show consistent excellence in your job performance.
• Be prompt and reliable.
• Be able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision.
• Work in a spirit of mutual cooperation.
• Show initiative, dedication, and creativity.
• Have a consistently positive and flexible attitude.
• Be able to assist all individuals served by Arts to Life, Inc. studio.

Our studio hours are 9am-3pm Monday through Friday. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in serving during these times for at least 3 hours or more each week. There may also be additional opportunities to help out with special events on evenings and weekends (days and time will vary).