2019 International Folk Art Market Santa Fe

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The mission of the International Folk Art Alliance (IFAA) is to celebrate and preserve living folk art traditions and create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide.

This summer, the International Folk Art Market | Santa Fe is on every art and culture lover’s don’t-miss list as the only place on the planet to meet 160 master artists from 53 countries and shop a global gallery of the finest handmade folk art traditions. People of all backgrounds and beliefs will unite as the Market welcomes master artists, entrepreneurs, global citizens, and community leaders whose creativity provides common ground in an increasingly polarized world.

Why You Should Volunteer for the 15th Annual International Folk Art Market | Santa Fe:

• Support Global Communities
• Create Sustainable Impact
• Impact the Local Community
• Experience the Market
• Join A Global Family
• Enjoy Great Volunteer Benefits
  • Free admission during the regular hours to the largest folk art market of its kind
  • Free volunteer tee shirt and snacks

For more information visit https://www.folkartmarket.org/volunteer/opportunities/

With over 40 teams and 2000 volunteers needed, there are a variety of opportunities to match any schedule, interest and ability.

See a full list of our Volunteer Position Descriptions here: https://www.folkartmarket.org/volunteer-registration/

This is a sampling of just a few of our teams:
Artist Assistant:
- Artist Assistant volunteers have the opportunity to work directly with artists from all over the world. Not only will you have the chance to learn more about the artists, their cultures, and their work, but you’ll also play an integral role in helping them have a successful Market experience and in achieving their sales goals by managing their sales process. This includes writing sales slips, managing packages, and answering customer questions. Artist Assistant volunteers help the artists build sustainable businesses that not only change their lives, but also the lives of their communities. Want to help change the world? Then join us as an Artist Assistant and have the experience of a lifetime.

Cashiers:
- Cashiers and Cashier Assistant volunteers will be trained to process and assist with cash, check, and credit card payments at the payment booths. These volunteers are an integral touch point for our customers, and help to make our artist’s journey to Santa Fe worthwhile. Cashiers should be prepared to stand during the entire shift. Retail experience preferred. You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer on this team.

Green Team:
- Green Team volunteers help the Market maintain a greener event footprint. A variety of jobs, such as sorting recyclables during booth set-up and after Market de-installation and cleanup are available - all dedicated to expanding increasing recycling and keeping our greater environment clean.

Interpreters:
- Volunteer Interpreters provide language interpretation for artists during midweek training, Museum of International Folk Art Market panel discussions and demonstrations, and during the Market in their booth, all to help the artists tell their story and share information about their work and their culture. All language skill sets needed, but this year there is a large need for Spanish and Russian interpreters.