The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works year-round to organize this event. Occasionally, we need extra help in the office, especially in the 1–2 months leading up to the Art Fair. If you are interested in volunteering with us throughout the year, please email us at: volunteers@artfair.org.

Please review the assignments below. When registering, you can choose your desired position and time slot. Early registration provides more options. Once a shift is filled, it will no longer appear on the sign-up form. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts. We ask for your flexibility, as adjustments may be necessary on-site.

Art Fair

Artist Hospitality (age 16+)

Volunteers are responsible for keeping food and beverages stocked for artists and sponsors as well as maintaining the appearance of the tent. At the end of the Fair, Volunteers will help pack up supplies and clean up the area.

Boothsitter (age 16+)

Be an Art Fair insider! Watch a booth while an Artist takes a break. Sales not required. Upon arrival at Volunteer Central, you’ll be given a schedule with booth numbers & break times, scheduled in 30-minute increments. In unassigned time, booth sitters check with Volunteers Coordinator then circulate the Art Fair to offer quick breaks, water, etc. to the Artists. They’ll love you!

Floater (age 16+)

Floaters are assigned to cover shifts as needed due to unforeseen circumstances. A great spot for the easy-going, flexible Volunteer.

Greeter / Barricade (age 16+)

Volunteers greet fair-goers, verify credentials to access the Art Fair site, assist guests when loading new purchases, answer questions & redirect traffic as appropriate. Friendly folks welcome!

Info Booth @ North University (age 16+)

Volunteers are the information source, answering questions about Art Fair and Ann Arbor. A good chance to use your welcoming smile! This is also the location for Lost & Found.

Info Booth @ E. Washington (age 16+)

Volunteers are the information source, answering questions about Art Fair and Ann Arbor. A good chance to use your welcoming smile! Volunteers also manage check-out & check-in procedures for complimentary wheelchairs for Visitors.

Site Set-Up (age 15+)

Under direction of Operations Manager, Volunteers help clean & position chairs, tables, signs, etc.

Site Tear-Down (age 15+)

Volunteers help stack chairs, fold tables, load truck going to storage and any other tasks necessary to restore order to Ingalls Mall.

Store (age 16+)

Volunteers help sell Art Fair merchandise and posters and help maintain The Store’s neat appearance. Volunteers do not handle money. At the end of Art Fair, Volunteers help pack up supplies and clean up the area.

Store Set-Up (age 15+)

Volunteers help unpack, sort, assemble and set up The Store on the day before Art Fair.

Store Tear-Down (age 15+)

At the end of Art Fair, volunteers help pack up supplies, prepare bins to return to storage, and clean up the area.

Volunteer Central (age 17+)

Volunteers help staff organize Volunteer Central: check-in procedures, replenish snacks, etc.

Artist Lunch (age 16+)

Volunteers will help deliver boxed lunch to the artist, they will love you!!!

Artist Reception (age 16+)

Help support the Artist Coordinator set up for the Artist Reception.

Buyers Lunch (age 16+)

We have the Bell Tower dining room again this year. Volunteers will need to help keep the area clean.

Water Runner (age 16+)

Volunteers distribute bottled water to Artists throughout the day.

Greeters/Donation Collections (age 16+)

Volunteers welcome and help direct guests, while collecting donations for next year’s Art Fair.

NANA Lunch (age 16+)

Volunteers watch the NANA Artist booths while they have lunch and watch a special presentation.

Youth Art Fair Assistant (age 16+)

Volunteers will assist youth artists load in and out during the fair.

Dart For Art

Finish Line (age 16+)

Volunteers are responsible for distributing medals and water to all finishers of the race.

Greeters (age 16+)

Greeters direct people to the Townie Street Party.

Registration (age 16+)

Volunteers are responsible for distributing remaining racer shirts and packets to all race participants.

Beer Garden Assistant (age 18+)

Volunteers extend hospitality to guests at the Arbor Brew Beer Garden and monitor that the area is kept neat and clean.

Beer Garden Gate (age 18+)

Volunteers greet guests at the Arbor Brew Beer Garden entrance. In addition, the volunteer works with security to maintain legal consumption of alcoholic beverages by preventing any alcohol from exiting the Beer Garden.

Beer Garden Server (age 21+)

Volunteers must be 21 or older to work in the Arbor Brew Beer Garden as this position requires collecting visitors’ tickets and serving alcohol.

Volunteer Tips

• Be Informed. Look through our web site before you arrive for your shift, visit pages like our Mission and History and Maps/Travel. Learn as much as you can about the Art Fair. Once you put on that volunteer shirt, people will come to YOU for information!
• Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes. Volunteers frequently are on their feet during the Art Fair—no one likes blisters!
• Dress for the Weather. Wear sunscreen and bring sunglasses as needed. Weather appropriate clothing helps you enjoy your time at the Art Fair!
• Drink Plenty of Water. If it’s Art Fair, it’s HOT! Dehydration can be dangerous. You’re encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle to fill at the hydrant water fountain.
• Be Flexible. Art Fair is an exciting, fast-paced environment where things can change on a dime. It’s a huge help when Volunteers are patient and understand they may be needed to do a different task than originally assigned. That being said, we’ll do our best to keep you happy and busy!
• Have Fun! You’re helping art thrive in our community—what could be better than that?!