2022 Volunteer Opportunities 

THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT THE SF ARTS COMMUNITY.  ARTSPAN CANNOT RUN OUR EVENTS WITHOUT YOU! 

 

Please contact [email protected] to express interest in one or more shifts
 

Exhibition Grid layout Assistant
Wednesday, 10/12 11:00am - 3:00pm

Work with ArtSpan staff to measure and install the exhibition grid spaces by lining up string squares throughout the SOMArts gallery. Wear comfortable enclosed shoes and clothes you can move and get a bit dirty in. 
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Exhibition Intake Greeter Shift 1
Friday, 10/14 11am - 2:00pm

Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork. Have artists sign release forms and file accordingly. Direct artists to hanging assistants and/or label information update administrators. 
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Exhibition Intake Greeter Shift 2
Friday, 10/14 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork. Have artists sign release forms and file accordingly. Direct artists to hanging assistants and/or label information update administrators. 
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Exhibition Hanging Installer Shift 1
Friday, 10/14 11am - 2:00pm

Guide SFOS artists to the correct location where their artwork is to be hung within the gallery and assist them in hanging it correctly centered within the 20”x 20” allotted gridded wall space. 
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Exhibition Hanging Installer Shift 2
Friday, 10/14 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Guide SFOS artists to the correct location where their artwork is to be hung within the gallery and assist them in hanging it correctly centered within the 20”x 20” allotted gridded wall space.
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Exhibition Intake Greeter Shift 1
Saturday, 10/15 11am - 2:00pm

Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork. Have artists sign release forms and file accordingly. Direct artists to hanging assistants and/or label information update administrators.
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Exhibition Intake Greeter Shift 2
Saturday, 10/15 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork. Have artists sign release forms and file accordingly. Direct artists to hanging assistants and/or label information update administrators.
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Exhibition Hanging Installer Shift 1
Saturday, 10/15 11am - 2:00pm

Guide SFOS artists to the correct location where their artwork is to be hung within the gallery and assist them in hanging it correctly centered within the 20”x 20” allotted gridded wall space. 
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Exhibition Hanging Installer Shift 2
Saturday, 10/15 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Guide SFOS artists to the correct location where their artwork is to be hung within the gallery and assist them in hanging it correctly centered within the 20”x 20” allotted gridded wall space.
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ArtLaunch - Bartender Shift 1
Thursday, 10/20 5:30:30-7:30pm

Prepare your bar station.  Pour wine and beer for guests in exchange for their complimentary drink ticket. Collect ArtSpan donations. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes as you will be stationed outside. Wear a properly fitted mask and dress in all black.
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ArtLaunch - Bartender Shift 2
Thursday, 10/20 7:30-9:30pm

Pour wine and beer for guests in exchange for their complimentary drink ticket. Collect ArtSpan donations. Break down the bar station at the close of the event. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes as you will be stationed outside. Wear a properly fitted mask and dress in all black.
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ArtLaunch Greeter Shift 1
Thursday, 10/20 5:30:30-7:30pm

Greet Exhibition Artists and Guests who have registered to attend.  Check each person in from the reserved guest lists and provide them with one complimentary drink ticket. Wear comfortable warm clothes as you will be seated near an open door. Wear a properly fitted mask and dress in all black. 
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ArtLaunch Greeter Shift 2
Thursday, 10/20 7:30-9:30pm

Greet Exhibition Artists and Guests who have registered to attend.  Check each person in from the reserved guest lists and provide them with one complimentary drink ticket. Wear comfortable warm clothes as you will be seated near an open door. Wear a properly fitted mask and dress in all black. 
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Art Tasting/Amplify Awards Ceremony - Hospitality/Bartender Crew
Wednesday, 11/9 5:30:30-8:30pm

Prepare your food and bar stations.  Help staff set out food platters with serving ware. Pour wine and beer for guests.  Keep the food stations tidy and consolidate platters as food is taken by guests. Collect and throw out empty glasses, plates and napkins. Collect ArtSpan donations. Break down stations at the close of the event. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes as you will be stationed near an open door. Wear a properly fitted mask and dress in all black.
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Exhibition Art Pick-Up Greeter
Sunday, 11/13 3-7pm

Greet artists and buyers as they arrive to pick up artwork and document in the log book that it has left the gallery. Direct them to a De-installation assistant to locate wrapped artwork.
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Exhibition De-installation Assistant
Sunday, 11/13 3-7pm

Wrap sold artwork for buyer pick up and unsold artwork for artist pick up. Organize wrapped artworks by Weekend Sections and Artists Last Names so it can be easily located for pick-up. Help ArtSpan staff remove labels, patch wall holes and deconstruct the exhibition.  
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Exhibition Art Pick-Up Greeter Shift 1
Monday 11/14  11am-2pm

Greet artists and buyers as they arrive to pick up artwork and document in the log book that it has left the gallery. Direct them to a De-installation assistant to locate wrapped artwork.   _________________________________________________________________________________________

Exhibition Art Pick-Up Greeter Shift 2
Monday 11/14  1:30am-4:30pm

Greet artists and buyers as they arrive to pick up artwork and document in the log book that it has left the gallery. Direct them to a De-installation assistant to locate wrapped artwork.   _________________________________________________________________________________________

Exhibition De-installation Assistant shift 1
Monday 11/14  11am-2pm

Wrap sold artwork for buyer pick up and unsold artwork for artist pick up. Organize wrapped artworks by Weekend sections and artists last names so it can be easily located for pick-up. Help ArtSpan staff remove labels and nails, patch wall holes and deconstruct the exhibition.   _________________________________________________________________________________________

Exhibition De-installation Assistant Shift 2
Monday 11/14  1:30am-4:30pm

Wrap sold artwork for buyer pick up and unsold artwork for artist pick up. Organize wrapped artworks by Weekend sections and artists last names so it can be easily located for pick-up. Help ArtSpan staff remove labels and nails, patch wall holes and deconstruct the exhibition. 
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