Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original

Thank you to our 2010 Volunteers
for making the Art Fair and the Townie Street Party such a success

The 2011 Volunteer Application will be available in spring/summer 2011. Please check back for details.

THINGS TO KNOW

Our volunteers at the Art Fair and at the Townie Street Party are essential to making these events happen. Volunteering is a fun way to see the Art Fair from a different perspective, meet new people, and promote art in the community.

Also, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works all year long to put on this event, and from time to time we can use a bit of help around the office. If you are interested in volunteering with us during the year, please send us an e-mail at: production@artfair.org.

2010 ASSIGNMENTS

Below is a list of the possible assignments you may be assigned. Please take a moment to look through them and familiarize yourself with the duties each entails. On your application, you will indicate which assignments you would prefer. In assigning positions, we will make every effort to accommodate your preferences. In some cases we may need to reassign your role and position at the Fair, so please be flexible.

Townie Street Party

Set-Up
The Townie Street Party is a huge community event (10,000 attendees in 2009) that we set up in one day, so we need all the help we can get. 1pm-4pm Shift only.
Information / Souvenir Booth
Volunteers will help sell Art Fair merchandise at this booth, including t-shirts, hats, and posters. Additionally, Volunteers at this booth will be the main information source for the Party, so it’s the perfect spot for people who know their way around.
Hospitality Assistance
As the face of the Townie Street Party, Hospitality Volunteers will greet guests and keep public areas neat and clean.

The Terrace
The Terrace is the exclusive outdoor area for Friends of the Fair. Volunteers at The Terrace should have some food preparation or service experience. They will help keep the food and drink stocked, and help clean up the area.
ArtZones
This is a place for creative volunteers to help with workshops and make-and-take art projects. We have two areas that will be staffed with volunteers.
- Kids’ ArtZone
- ArtZone Workshops
Floater
If you are flexible and easygoing, this is the spot for you. Floaters will be assigned to one of the above roles when they arrive based on where they are needed. It is incredibly helpful to have a handful of Floaters to fill in the gaps for every shift.

During the Art Fair

Boothsitting/Roving Artist Hospitality
This is the biggest volunteer task at the Fair. As a boothsitter, you will watch artist’s booths to allow them to take breaks (scheduled in half hour increments). Check with each artist to see how they would like potential buyers and additional questions handled. Upon arrival on the Fair site, boothsitter volunteers will be given a boothsitting schedule with booth numbers and times. During downtime, boothsitter volunteers can walk around the fair and see if artists need water, a quick 5 minute bathroom break, or anything else to make their experience at the Fair more enjoyable.

Artist Hospitality Tent
Volunteers stationed here help keep food and water stocked for artists and sponsors.

Information Booth/Greeter
Everyone comes here to ask questions! This makes the info booth the perfect location for townies who really know their way around. When the booth isn’t busy, volunteers can greetvisitors who haven’t made their way to the info booth.
ArtZones
This is a place for creative volunteers to help with workshops and make-and-take art projects. We have two areas that will be staffed with volunteers.
- Kids’ ArtZone
- ArtZone Workshops

Floater
If you are flexible and easygoing, this is the spot for you. Floaters will be assigned to one of the above roles when they arrive based on where they are needed. Due to the nature of the Fair, it is incredibly helpful to have a handful of Floaters to fill in the gaps for every shift.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

We know that most volunteers are here because they enjoy the Art Fair and they want to give back to the community. That doesn’t mean we can’t show our appreciation for all of the time and energy you put in.

To express our gratitude we are introducing a Volunteer Raffle this year. Every time you sign in for a shift, your name will be entered in a prize drawing. The prize for that shift will be displayed at the check-in station in the Information Booth. We will draw a name once everyone has signed in, and the winner’s name will be posted.. You can pick up your prize when you check-out at the end of your shift.

The 2010 Raffle featured prizes from:

Zingerman’s
Buffalo Wild Wings
Panera
Olive Garden
Red Robin
Blimpy Burger
Rave Motion Pictures
Macaroni Grill
Discount Tire Company
California Pizza Kitchen
Advance Auto Parts
Quality Theaters
Bruegger's Bagels
Bed, Bath, & Beyond
GameStop
REI
Starbucks

COME PREPARED

Get Informed. Look through our web site before you get to the Fair and visit pages like our Mission and History and Maps/Travel. Learn as much as you can about the Street Art Fair, since once you put on that volunteer shirt, people will come to YOU for information!

Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes. Volunteers are on their feet frequently during the fair, and no one likes blisters!

Dress For the Weather. Wear sunscreen and bring sunglasses if it’s bright out. Wearing weather appropriate clothing ensures that you enjoy your time at the Fair!

Drink Plenty of Water. This year, we have a water fountain available for those who bring their own reusable water bottles. We would really appreciate your help in achieving our zero-waste goals, so bring your own bottle for unlimited water!

Be Flexible. The Art Fair is an exciting, fast-paced environment where things can change on a dime. It’s a huge help to us when volunteers are patient and understand that we may need you to do a different task than you’d been assigned. That being said, we’ll do our best to keep you happy and busy!