Volunteer for artink

Introduction

artlink inc. is looking for a few good men and women to help with some of the essential tasks that keep the organization going smoothly. Email info@artlinkphoenix.com with your interest in any of these areas, and we'll get back to you right away! Thank You!

Shuttle Ambassadors

This person would distribute maps to people getting on the buses at the Central Library on artlink First Fridays. It's a great way to meet other arts supporters and learn more about what's going on not only with Artlink but the entire downtown arts community.

Email to learn more about our monthly training sessions info@artlinkphoenix.com

Map Distributors

Spaces need maps for patrons that visit and we need people to help distribute maps to artlink First Friday spaces and be the contact person for those who need more maps. A new map is produced each month and it is beneficial to all that maps be available in each of our participating spaces.

Newsletter Mailing

We meet every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1pm at the Paper Heart on Grand Avenue. Stuffing takes only about 1-2 hours and is great for people that want to help, but can?t devote more than a couple hours a month. It is also a great way to get to know some of the artists and volunteers downtown and learn about what is going on.

Membership Committee

artlink needs help keeping up with all of our members and contacting them when they need to renew. We also need help recruiting new members so that the growing downtown arts scene can get even bigger! This involves no more than 5 hours a month for basic bookkeeping help, database management and phone-based communications.

Newsletter Writers

With everything going on throughout Artlink, there is never a shortage of news. That's why, in addition to the month end artlinkletter that all members receive, we're starting a new electronic edition of artlinkletter, to be emailed to our members mid-month. Were looking to further build this website, with profiles of artists, galleries/spaces, businesses and sponsors. Level of committment is just one article a month. Let your writing creativity shine!

Art Detour Committee Now Forming! Artlink Needs You!!

Art Detour is a cooperative effort between artlink inc. and downtown Phoenix art venues and artists. Without the participation and support of the Phoenix arts and business community Art Detour would not exist. Art Detour 19 will only be as strong as the committee that organizes it.

There are various roles to play and decisions to make. In addition to creative people with a vision of what Art Detour can and should be we also need committee members with the following skills: event planning, grant writing, graphic design, marketing/PR, volunteer management, and communication. There is also a need for general manpower and a willingness to learn on the job. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with other members the downtown Phoenix creative community.

The Art Detour Committee will meet frequently through March. Committee members can expect to work approx. four to six hours weekly in addition to meetings.

The members of the Art Detour Committee will reevaluate the brochure format and make a recommendation for board approval, design and edit the brochure, secure shuttles, coordinate and route shuttles, coordinate with the Kids’ Detour committee, identify and manage volunteers, and communicate with the participating venues. Working with the general fundraising committee the Art Detour committee may write grants and secure sponsorships. The Art Detour committee will also work with the general PR committee to create a marketing plan, write press releases and communicate with local and national media.

Several key positions still need to be filled:

Art Detour Coordinator / committee lead: This person will manage the overall program and committee, communicating with the artlink board; coordinate with the general fundraising and PR committees, and the Kids’ Detour committee.

Mystery Gallery Coordinator: This person will identify and secure Mystery Gallery locations, communicate with M.G artists, assist M.G. artists with collective promotion, assign M.G. “captains” and coordinate with the Art Detour committee.

Shuttle Coordinator: Working with participating venues and city transit this person will organize shuttle routing for Art Detour, work with the brochure designer to create maps and coordinate shuttles during the event.

Brochure Designer: This person will create a comprehensive brochure for the event which will include venue descriptions, images and maps.

Contact info@artlinkphoenix.com or iprudence@cox.net for more information about joining this exciting committee!

Wearable Art Auction

The 2nd annual Wearable Art Auction brings together local fashion designers on the move, jewelers and arts supporters for a unique evening in support of Artlink. Amy Young, committee chair, holds meetings once a month on items such as designer coordination/logistics, modelling bookings and event management.

Juried Art Exhibition

This year the annual juried exhibition will be bigger and better than ever before - we need your help with art setup, artist submission management and event coordination. Team meetings take place about twice a month for no more than 2 hours.