VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT
We are so grateful to our participating artist volunteers who ensure Marin Open Studios is successful every year. As a participating artist, we require a 4 hours minimum of volunteer hours or you may choose to “buy out” your hours for $60.
This fee can be paid when you register, or when you pick up your artwork at the Preview Gallery if no additional work opportunities are available after the Open Studios event. Artists that have not met their required hours will be contacted by email to pay the $60 fee with payment options. Thank you.
Volunteer activities include:
- Tour Guide Distribution – help us distribute Tour Guides in Marin and beyond
- Gallery Prep & Installation – clean, paint, hang and light the gallery
- A high energy activity working with an experienced crew
- Experienced installers are especially needed
- Gallery Intake – take a shift at one of several stations
- Check in artwork and loan forms
- Carry checked art into the gallery
- Receive and file artist’s promotional postcards, bio’s etc
- Give guides and directional signs to artists as they leave
- Opening Gala – help us organize and set up for this kickoff event
- Gallery Docents – an important liaison between fellow artists and collectors
- Greet visitors, offer Tour Guides
- Become familiar with artists’ work and location within the gallery
- Willing to go the extra step to assist sales and answer questions
- Gallery Pickup Day – take down art, clean gallery, assist with closing tasks
All volunteer activities take place in April and May. Volunteer slots are filled on a first come, first served basis.
