Community Mural at Excelsior Sunday Streets

Sunday, October 1, 11am-4pm
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS: 10:30am-1:30pm / 1:30pm-4:30pm

DESCRIPTION: Help ArtSpan to facilitate a collaborative mural painting project. Work directly with the public and the painting materials to make this a fun and successful event for all while enjoying the festival. Duties include set-up, maintaining materials, public outreach, clean-up, and assisting participants.

MORE INFO: Sunday Streets
SIGN-UP: Email [email protected]

SF Open Studios Volunteer Opportunities

There are several ways that you can help out ArtSpan with the upcoming SF Open Studios events! We need art installers, greeters, bartenders, gallery representatives, and more!
Review the list of volunteer options in September, October and November and choose the spot(s) you like--It's Easy!

Exhibition Installation Shift 1
Thursday, 10/5/17 10:30am - 2:00pm
Build pedestals, measure and grid exhibition space throughout the SF Open Studios gallery. We love people that can bring their own tape measure, hammer, and/or drill. Wear comfortable enclosed shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Installation Shift 2
Thursday, 10/5/17 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Build pedestals, measure and grid exhibition space throughout the SF Open Studios gallery. We love people that can bring their own tape measure, hammer, and/or drill. Wear comfortable enclosed shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Installation Shift 1
Friday 10/6/17 10:30am - 2:00pm
Build pedestals, measure and grid exhibition space throughout the SF Open Studios gallery. We love people that can bring their own tape measure, hammer, and/or drill. Wear comfortable enclosed shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Installation Shift 2
Friday 10/6/17 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Build pedestals, measure and grid exhibition space throughout the SF Open Studios gallery. We love people that can bring their own tape measure, hammer, and/or drill. Wear comfortable enclosed shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Art Drop Off Shift 1
Saturday, 10/7/17 11:45am - 2:45pm
Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork, have artist sign release forms and file accordingly, hand out art labels and help with art installation as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Art Drop Off Shift 2
Saturday, 10/7/17 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork, have artist sign release forms and file accordingly, hand out art labels and help with art installation as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Art Drop Off Shift 1
Sunday 10/8/17 11:45am - 2:45pm
Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork, have artist sign release forms and file accordingly, hand out art labels and help with art installation as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Art Drop Off Shift 2
Sunday 10/8/17 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Greet artists as they arrive and log in receipt of artwork, have artist sign release forms and file accordingly, hand out art labels and help with art installation as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Set Up
Thursday, 10/12/17 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Help set up tables, chairs, bar, catering and registration stations, lay out table cloths, and prep space for event. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that can get dirty.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Art Sales
Thursday, 10/12/17 5:45pm - 9:30pm
Talk with potential buyers, share information about the art and the artists, write up art sale receipts and escort buyers to cashier for payment, place red dots on labels of sold art. Wear comfortable shoes and dress in all black.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Bartender
Thursday, 10/12/17 5:45pm - 9:30pm
Pour wine, beer and basic mixed drinks for guests, collect ArtSpan donations. Wear comfortable shoes and dress in all black.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Hospitality
Thursday, 10/12/17 5:45pm - 9:30pm
Prepare and plate food, maintain food stations, pick up discarded plates and cups, keep serving areas tidy, help with spills and assist with clean up at the end of the event. Wear comfortable shoes and dress in all black.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Ticket Sales/Check-In
Thursday, 10/12/17 5:45pm - 9:30pm
Check in attendees from the guest list, process ticket sales, facilitate coat check, sell ArtSpan memberships. Wear all black. You will be seated near the front door entrance. We recommend dressing in layers as the temperatures can be chilly.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Exit Attendant
Thursday, 10/12/17 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit near the entrance of the SOMArts Bay Gallery and politely dissuade ArtLaunch guests from entering the Dia de los Muertos exhibition.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Floater
Thursday, 10/12/17 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Help out where help is needed. Wear comfortable shoes and dress in all black.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Exit Attendant
Thursday, 10/12/17 7:45pm - 9:30pm
Sit near the entrance to the SOMArts Bay Gallery and politely dissuade guests from entering the Dia de los Muertos exhibition. Wear all black.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

ArtLaunch Clean-up Crew
Thursday, 10/12/17 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Help clean up after the event and put away event materials. Clean up crew volunteers are invited to attend the party as guests from 6:30pm until their shift starts at 8:30pm. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a change of clothes to change into (if necessary) that can get dirty. Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Art Tasting - Check-in
Tuesday, 10/17/17 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Check attendees in from the guest list, facilitate coat check, sell ArtSpan memberships, and accept ArtSpan donations.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Art Tasting – Gallery Representative
Tuesday, 10/17/17 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Greet visitors and answer questions about SF Open Studios. Talk with potential buyers about the artists and artwork. Process art sales. Place red dots on wall of sold artwork. Wear comfortable shoes. Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Artwork Pick-up Shift 1
Monday 11/13/17 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Greet arriving artists and facilitate artwork checkout, have artists sign forms and assist with the take down and wrapping of artwork as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Artwork Pick-up Shift 2
Monday 11/13/17 3:00am - 6:30pm
Greet arriving artists and facilitate artwork checkout, have artists sign forms and assist with the take down and wrapping of artwork as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Artwork Pick-up Shift 1
Tuesday 11/14/17 10:00am - 2:30pm
Greet arriving artists and facilitate artwork checkout, have artists sign forms and assist with the take down and wrapping of artwork as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

Exhibition Artwork Pick-up Shift 2
Tuesday 11/14/17 2:00pm – 6:30pm
Greet arriving artists and facilitate artwork checkout, have artists sign forms and assist with the take down and wrapping of artwork as needed.
Sign up HERE: http://signup.com/go/bRFtKXK

SFOS Exhibition-Gallery Representatives
Greet and tally the number of attending visitors, hand out SFOS guide magazines and artist postcards, answer questions about SF Open Studios, process art sales. Be sure to bring a jacket, book/magazine and a snack for your shift.

Fri Oct 13, 2017
Shift: 11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift: 3:30pm - 7:00pm

Sat Oct 14, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 2:30pm

Sun Oct 15, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 3:00pm

Tue Oct 17, 2017
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Wed Oct 18, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00p

Thu Oct 19, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Fri Oct 20, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Sat Oct 21, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 2:30pm
Shift:2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun Oct 22, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 3:00pm

Tue Oct 24, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Wed Oct 25, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Thu Oct 26, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Fri Oct 27, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Sat Oct 28, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 2:30pm
Shift:2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun Oct 29, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 3:00pm

Tue Oct 31, 2017
11:30am - 4:00pm
3:30pm - 7:00pm

Wed Nov 1, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Thu Nov 2, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Fri Nov 3, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Sat Nov 4, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 2:30pm
Shift:2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun Nov 5, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 3:00pm

Tue Nov 7, 2017
11:30am - 4:00pm
3:30pm - 7:00pm

Wed Nov 8, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Thu Nov 9, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Fri Nov 10, 2017
Shift:11:30am - 4:00pm
Shift:3:30pm - 7:00pm

Sat Nov 11, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 2:30pm
Shift:2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun Nov 12, 2017
Shift:10:30am - 3:00pm

More Opportunities Coming Soon

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering. This is a great way to support the SF arts community. ArtSpan cannot run our events without YOU!