- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Fort Point Open Studios Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Fort Point Arts Community
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Volunteer for Fort Point Arts Community 40th Annual Open Studios
Description
Want to have fun while helping your local artist community during Fort Point Open Studios? Join the info table crew! Being a volunteer is fun, easy and only takes approx. 3 hours of your time. As a volunteer you will greet visitors, give directions and sell bags and other items whose proceeds help support FPAC.
Details
We encourage volunteers to take some time, either before or after their shift, to explore the neighborhood and meet the local artists and craftspeople and get a behind the scenes look at where Boston artists create their work.
Reward
You get an awesome, locally designed tote bag!
Available volunteer shifts:
Friday October 18: 3:45pm - 7:00pm
Saturday October 19: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 2:00-4:00, 4:00pm - 6:15pm
Sunday October 20: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 2:00-4:00, 4:00pm - 6:15pm
Monday October 21: 12:00 pm - 2:00pm (Post event help)
How To Apply: Email: oscoordinator@fortpointarts.org with your desired days+shifts
About Fort Point Fall Open Studios
Fort Point Open Studios is the Fort Point Arts Community's (FPAC) largest event of the year that showcases our vibrant artist community. Over 100 artists open their studios for the public. It is an opportunity to give insight into the artistic process, and to demonstrate what happens when artists have the space to create. Come be a part of Boston's original Open Studios event!
https://www.fortpointarts.org/programs/open-studios/
More opportunities with Fort Point Arts Community
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Fort Point Arts Community
Location:
300 Summer Street, M1, Boston, MA 02210, US
Mission Statement
The Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) builds cultural vibrancy in Boston by cultivating an empowered community of artists, organizations, and supporters. FPAC promotes the work of our artists to a broad and diverse audience, advocates for art opportunities, develops permanent, affordable live-work studio space and ensures that art is an essential part of the life of a creative city.
Description
What we do:
Advocate for affordable studio space for artists throughout Boston
Provide local artists venues for all visual media
Facilitate conversation and engagement with contemporary culture through exhibitions and lectures
Lend and commission art and provide corporate art consulting services throughout Boston
Fund and facilitate Public Art in Fort Point
Host Boston's original Open Studios event
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
300 Summer StreetFort Point - near South Station - 4 locationsBoston, MA 02210
DATE POSTED
October 9, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-3 hours per shift
- Willingness to be outdoors in October, may be asked to carry some small objects to and from info tables, must be willing to interact with the public.