VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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​Curious About Helping to Install Art at an Exhibit?

This is a great way to learn about hanging art, develop or refine your skills and meet other CAS artists.
When answering a Call for Art, indicate in the Comment box that you can help to hang or email the Venue Coordinator directly.

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​Curious About Becoming a Venue Coordinator? 

As a Venue Coordinator, you do not need to pay the CAS commission for any sale at any CAS Venue (note: if the venue charges a commission it must still be paid).  Additionally, one jury fee per year is waived.  Serving as a Venue Coordinator is a great learning experience and it is fun to meet other CAS volunteers.  It is also an opportunity to make contacts with gallery and business owners, develop event coordinator experience and is a good addition to your resume.  

It’s easy to become a Venue Coordinator, there are only two easy steps!   

1)  Help hang at a rotating or special event exhibit.

2)  Become an assistant/trainee Venue Coordinator for six months (or two exhibit rotations)

 

 

Curious About Serving on the Creative Arts Society Board?

Board members do not pay a membership fee for the year in which they serve.  Additionally, you are among the first to hear of new opportunities and plans and are able to help steer the organization in the directions that most interest you!  We have a great group of hardworking volunteers, it is a unique learning experience and also looks good on your resume.  If you are interested, all members are welcome to attend the quarterly board meetings and observe. We conduct the board meetings online via Zoom. For an invite to the next meeting, email any board member (contact info on Contact Us page).
 

Here is a quick summary of role duties:

• Secretary: Takes minutes at the quarterly Board meetings.

• Special Events: Responsible for putting on exhibits that occur once only, or no more than once a year. Includes identifying opportunities, negotiating with the venue, creating the Call for Art and working with Tech Chair to send it out, and overseeing the event itself (installation, opening reception, strike). We usually have two people working together in this role.

• Community Events: Responsible for putting on 2+ social events per year for members. Includes identifying venues, working with Tech Chair to send out invitations to the members, and arranging for refreshments.

• Programs: Organizes our four yearly Member Meetings. This includes identifying speaker or demo options, putting together door prizes for the raffle, bringing refreshments, and monitoring feedback.

• Newsletter: Authors our quarterly Member Newsletter.

• Social Media: Builds community by posting to our Instagram and Facebook pages about upcoming shows, recent installations, the current Featured Artist, and other content of interest to members and the public.

• Membership: Helps new members get oriented and ensures member records are up to date.

• Exhibits: Responsible for empowering the Venue Coordinators and Special Events chairs to keep our shows running smoothly. Looks after VC coverage and ensures that we establish the new rotation schedules each year. Creates venue sales reports for the newsletter and member meetings. Takes point on evaluating new rotating/curated venue opportunities, and advises on Special Events as needed.

• Technology: Maintains our website and other technology tools including the mailing list software. Makes updates to the website and sends out Calls for Art. Ensures that we are following security and privacy best practices.

• Treasurer: Manages the CAS checkbook and budget, including making reimbursements and creating reports. Looks after our annual charitable donations.

• Public Relations: Acts as a liaison for community projects.

• Vice President: Assists the President when they are absent, and oversees/assists Exhibits and Events.

• President: Leads member and board meetings, sets the meeting dates each year, and ensures board roles are filled and duties are carried through.

Check out the By-Laws document for additional information: BY-LAWS

 

 

Resources for Venue Coordinators and Exhibit Chairs

- Venue Coordinator Responsibilities 

- Venue Process and Decision Tree

- Blank Venue Agreement Contract (optional)

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