Join the Sedona Arts Center Volunteer Team!
As a nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, we depend upon the support of our volunteers. Consider donating your talent by joining our corps of volunteers, our VIPs – Vitally Important People. There are many ways you can become involved and join the fun.
Volunteer Jobs Needed
- General Events – Set Up & Strike Crew
These volunteers will need to be at Sedona Arts Center early in the morning to assist with set-up of our various events. This involves table and chair moving and set up, tent set up, food & drink set up, decorating, and more. These volunteers will also be needed following the events to strike everything and help put it all away. Volunteers can leave the event and come back between set up and strike. - Gallery – Sales
Gallery Sales Volunteers will assist the Gallery Manager and Gallery Assistant with general Gallery Sales. The Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday Noon – 5 pm. Gallery Sales Volunteers will be required to work at least a four-hour shift. These volunteers may also be called upon to assist with sales for all special exhibitions and events. Must be comfortable with Square or be willing to be trained on this digital platform. - Preparators
Preparators are needed to hang special exhibits. Ideally, these volunteers will have experience hanging art exhibits and an “eye” for showing art to its fullest potential. Volunteers will need to review the chosen work in preparation for hanging as well as physically hang the pieces. - Docents
This new group of volunteers will be trained in all things Sedona Arts Center and will be called upon to volunteer in whatever capacity is needed by the staff for events and programs. This may involve running errands, picking up catering, organizing name tags, in addition to organizing, decorating and more. Docents must be friendly, welcoming and helpful to our patrons and visitors. Docents may be called upon to assist in the Gallery, educate the public about our special exhibitions, promote sales, promote and organize events and help in any way they are able. - Exhibit & Event Sales
As above with Gallery Sales, only these volunteers would only be called upon for sales at specific events and/or exhibits. - Plein Air Festival Housing
Volunteers are needed to house visiting artists throughout the Sedona Plein Air Festival – from October 21 through October 29, 2022. - Celebrate Sedona – Bartenders
Bartenders are needed to be trained and pour beer and wine during Celebrate Sedona the first Wednesday of selected months. - Celebrate Sedona – Set Up & Strike Crew
This set up and strike crew will be specific for Celebrate Sedona. Timing and specifics are the same as general event set up and strike crew needs – see above. - Teaching Artist Assistants
Teaching Artists Assistants are needed to assist visiting teaching artists with classes. This may involve helping to film a class, assist in hybrid learning/streaming, helping with materials, technical assistance, running errands or anything else that may be needed. - Tech Volunteers
Tech volunteers are needed to assist teachers with online and hybrid classes. Must be knowledgeable about Zoom, iPhone cameras and any other technology issues that may arise in order to assist students to have a great experience in online classes.
Events
- Members’ Events – Assist with take-in of artwork for the exhibit by confirming membership status and handling entry fees. Assist with installation and take down of exhibit. Contact members when necessary to pick up artwork at the end of the event.
- Special Events / Exhibitions – Sedona Plein Air Festival, and other special shows are events that involve several people to facilitate the event and provide necessary assistance for artists and staff. Please contact us for details.
- Hosting an Event – Special events occasionally need the following food, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and decorations. Hosting the event may involve providing, ordering and scheduling pick-up and delivery of food or beverages, as well as installing décor. This is usually accomplished as a group effort and not expected to be coordinated by one individual.
- Host – Provide accommodations for visiting artists and instructors in your home during special events or workshops.
New Events
CELEBRATE SEDONA:
Celebrate Sedona was created to engage the local community while celebrating and featuring local arts, food and drink. Held in the upper parking lot of Sedona Arts Center, Celebrate Sedona will be a bi-monthly celebration of the beauty and diversity of local music, food, drink, and artistry. This event takes place from 4 pm – 6 pm on the first Wednesday of select months featuring local musicians, food trucks, wineries, and live demonstrations by local artists. Celebrate Sedona is specifically targeted toward strengthening ties within the greater Sedona area to support the local community. Admission to Celebrate Sedona will be free to the public with food and drink available for purchase.
SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL 2022:
Sedona Arts Center invites you along to be inspired and experience master artists painting in the Shangri-La of the Southwest! Sedona is a sublime and stunningly beautiful environment steeped in art history. Sedona Arts Center dates back 64 years to the founding of Sedona’s identity as an ‘art colony.’ Our community’s iconic and wonderfully creative event—Sedona Plein Air Festival—is a week-long celebration of extraordinary landscapes, world-renowned artists, unique workshops, and wonderful free events from October 21 through 29, 2022!
To be involved at the Sedona Arts Center as a volunteer, complete the following application form or call Debbie Winslow at 928-282-3809 or email debbie@sedonaartscenter.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Arizona time.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Sedona Arts Center!
