ANNUAL ART FAIR / VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND / MAY 9-11

Two female Art Fair Volunteers help three young children with an art activity.

The spirit of community service has always been part of Laumeier's Annual Art Fair. We strive to offer Volunteers a fun and satisfying experience with the knowledge that committing just a few hours can make a difference. The Art Fair would not be successful without the generosity of its Volunteers!
  
Please consider joining us and 150 other volunteers in the production of this popular springtime event. There are a variety of shift dates, times and duties available. No experience is necessary, and all information and materials will be provided. We welcome volunteers ages 16 and up. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Art Fair Volunteers receive the following benefits:

  • Laumeier Sculpture Park volunteer t-shirt featuring a unique design for the year (they’re collectible!)

  • Free admission to Art Fair to browse the fair before or after your shift.

  • Volunteer appreciation meal.

  • Credit toward student community service requirements, if applicable.

  • Supporting your community, meeting other volunteers, and contributing tot he success of Laumeier Sculpture Park!

Please contact Julia Norton, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@laumeier.org or (314) 615-5271 with questions or for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

No experience is necessary and all materials are provided.  The Art Fair is a rain or shine event.  

We appreciate your flexibility!  We will make every effort to accommodate your first choice.  However, should your assistance be required at a different shift location during the busiest hours of the Fair, we will be in touch regarding an alternative assignment.

ADMISSIONS TENT: Greet visitors; count and record attendees; distribute event programs; provide support for admissions manager; relieve fellow volunteers during breaks. (Volunteer opportunity may require standing and is located outdoors under a shade tent).

ARONSON INDOOR GALLERY: Monitor artwork in the gallery; assist gift shop personnel; assist with tracking capacity limits in the gallery. (volunteer opportunity is indoors and fully accessible for volunteers who use a wheelchair or other aid.)

ARTIST RELATIONS / BACKSTAGE: React to artists' requests; watch artists' booths while they take a break; oversee Artist Hospitality Tent; reset tables and chairs for main stage area; assist sound technician when needed.(Volunteer opportunity is outdoors and requires circulating the turf of the Fair grounds on foot or motorized wheelchair.) 

CREATION LOCATION: Set-up and organize arts supplies; assist children with art activities; keep area organized and stocked. (Volunteer opportunity is outdoors under a shade tent and may require standing / walking for 10-minute intervals.)

MEMBERSHIP TENT: Record membership sales; check list for current members; maintain the membership premium table / distribute member gifts. (Volunteer opportunity is outdoors under a shade and primarily a seated position; however, this location is not wheelchair accessible.)

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN: Distribute volunteer t-shirts; provide name tags and verify all volunteers have signed-in; direct volunteers to their designated location. (Volunteer location is outdoors under a shade tent and is accessible only by stairs or by crossing turf.)