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Volunteer for the 40th Annual International Water-Media Exhibition

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ORGANIZATION: WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY-HOUSTON

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40th Annual International Water-Media Exhibition
40th Annual International Water-Media Exhibition, 2017

We are hosting our 40th Annual International Water-Media Exhibition from Sunday March 12 - Friday April 7th.

Within this time frame, we are taking in local and international art work, hanging artwork, extending gallery hours, hosting two receptions, and taking down artwork to prepare for shipment back to artists.

If there is interest for any of these categories below, please email IE Co-Chair Haley Bowen (khaleybowen@gmail.com):

IE VOLUNTEER TASKS:

Uncrate paintings: Friday 3/10 (9-3pm): uncrate and record accepted paintings. Need 9 volunteers.

Judging/Hanging: Sat 3/11 (10-12, 1-5pm): hang artwork in gallery. Need 4 volunteers in am and 4 volunteers in pm.

Opening show and reception: Sunday 3/12 (1-5pm): demo - greet guests, help with name tags, pass out surveys; reception - need 3 volunteers in kitchen, 2 greeters, 1 art sales, 2 gallery workers.

Art Lovers Reception, Thursday 3/16: greet guests, prepare snacks and champagne. Need 4 volunteers.

Gallery Extended hours: Friday 3/17, 24, 31 (3-6pm), Sat 3/18, 25, 4/1 (3-6pm), Sun 3/19, 26, 4/2 (1-5pm): greet guests, answer questions about sales. Need 2 volunteers per shift.

Crate paintings: Friday 4/7 (9-3pm): pack and crate paintings to return to artists. Need 9 volunteers.

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About WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY-HOUSTON

Location:

1601 W ALABAMA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77006, US

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Watercolor Art Society-Houston is to further the cause and interest in watermedia art through teaching, programs, demonstrations, outreach and exhibitions.

Description

Founded in 1975, the Watercolor Art Society - Houston (WAS-H) is a non-profit organization with over 600 members. For over 40 years, WAS-H has brought the excitement of water-media to the greater Houston area with outstanding exhibitions, world-class instruction and dedicated community outreach. Year-round opportunities are provided to every level of painter, from novice to the seasoned expert. Art lovers can also enjoy year-round exhibitions in our gallery in the Museum District.

In addition to the Juried Exhibitions above, WAS-H has monthly meetings with demonstrations by known artists. Classes and Workshops all year. Group painting encounters include Open Studio afternoons, Wednesday Life Figure Lab, Paint-Outs and Paint-Ins, a free Seniors Class, and an Outreach Program for volunteers to work with children.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
International
Arts & Culture, Community, International

WHEN

Sun Mar 12, 2017 - Fri Apr 07, 2017
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

WHERE

1601 West Alabama StreetHouston, TX 77006

(29.738335,-95.39955)
 

SKILLS

  • Event Management
  • Exhibition Arts
  • Painting
  • Food & Beverage Services

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Depends on which shift chosen
  • Comfortable shoes, our gallery has concrete floors. Check website for parking details.

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