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Volunteer Crew @ ArtWalk in the Square 2025

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Deadline: Sep 11, 2025 8:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 12, 2025 3:00 pm - Sep 14, 2025 5:00 pm (EST)

About the event

SEPTEMBER 12 - 14, 2025 One of Toronto’s premier art exhibitions, ArtWalk in the Square is a great place to connect with artists and buy that perfect piece for your home! ArtWalk in the Square is a three-day, public fine art exhibition at the CF Shops at Don Mills. With established and emerging artists exhibiting painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, drawing, glass and sculpture, in a juried show featuring ONLY fine art. CF Shops at Don Mills is where fashion, dining and entertainment come outside to play. Visit Ontario’s first and finest open-air centre with exceptional shops, restaurants and services surrounding a lovely Town Square. This upscale centre hosts shops such as Anthropologie, Michael Kors and Roots combined with restaurants, coffee shops and the Cineplex VIP movie theatre.
Artists' Network
Artists' Network
Artists' Network
Artists' Network

About the application

Join us as a volunteer and become part of an amazing crew that will help showcase some of Canada's top artists! It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, connect with like-minded individuals, and support our vibrant artist community. With a variety of shifts available, you can choose what fits your schedule best. Don't miss out on this rewarding experience – sign up today and be part of something special! We don't give you a T-Shirt but we DO give each of our volunteers one of our signature pink baseball caps, which is yours to keep. If you'd like to know what the show is all about please go to our website: www.artistsnetwork.ca/artwalk-square We can't wait to have you on board!

Terms & Conditions

"""Please choose ONLY the shifts you genuinely want to work. To stop people signing up to multiple shifts and then choosing to only turn up to one of those shifts, we have limited shifts a maximum of two shifts per person. If you're interested in volunteering for more shifts, reach out to volunteers@artistsnetwork.ca""" Please note: Some of our event days are WEEKDAYS please check the dates you sign up to!

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Postcard Distribution Various Sep 01, 2025 12:00 am - Sep 10, 2025 12:00 am 0 216
message We'd love you to hand out postcards if you live in and around the areas of: Don Mills North York Mid-Town Bloor ST shops area Downtown Toronto East End inc Beaches We will require you to collect postcards from our pick up location at 1158 Queen St East OR from Shops @ Don Mills on designated dates. Each applicant will be contacted individually and a plan made.
Tent Layout Crew Shops @ Don Mills Sep 11, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2 4
message Join us for a fun-filled day of teamwork and creativity as we prepare for our upcoming event! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help map out the layout for our artists' tents using tape and chalk. You’ll be part of a team, where some will focus on cutting and numbering the tape, while others will handle measuring spaces and placing tape at each tent's location. It will involve a bit of walking and bending, so be ready to embrace the great outdoors—just remember, it might get hot or a little wet depending on the weather, so dress comfortably in leisure wear or workout gear. If it is wet, we provide ponchos. But, leave your Sunday Best at home! WE PROVIDE YOU WITH OUR FAMOUS PINK BASEBALL CAP WHICH YOU GET TO KEEP! For more details, feel free to contact Nina at volunteers@artistsnetwork.ca
PRE-SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills, Toronto M3C 3R6 Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 0 5
message Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of the pre-show crew! As a volunteer, you’ll dive into a variety of fun tasks, from directing artists to their tent locations to keeping an eye on their items while they transport their artwork to their tent locations from the drop off points they are allocated. You may also get to help set up the Artists' Network Information Booth or hand out welcome envelopes to our fabulous artists, not to mention see the art wall come to life in the Information Booth! We make sure you’re fully equipped with all the training you need, plus you’ll receive our famous bright pink baseball cap (you can keep) and you'll wear either an artist apron or a high vis jacket (those you can't keep), depending on your role. It’s going to be a super busy, super fun shift that you won't want to miss! Dress casually, with comfortable shoes. There is NO lifting required. Did I mention PIZZA!!!!!
SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd, Toronto Sep 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm 0 5
message Your main duties for this shift will include engaging with the public, distributing flyers, and stepping into artists tents while they take short breaks. You will also assist at the Information Booth. Since this will be a bustling time, be prepared for lots of standing and walking around the venue. We suggest wearing comfortable footwear like sneakers and dressing appropriately for the outdoor weather. You’ll receive one of our signature bright pink caps to help keep the sun at bay.
CLOSEOUT CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills Sep 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 0 3
message This shift is going to be a whirlwind of activity, and you'll be amazed at how quickly the time passes! When you get here, you'll jump right in to support the current team. It's a great chance to stroll the aisles and check in with artists, inviting them to take a little breather from their tents as we prepare for closeout at 8 PM. Once that time rolls around, your main focus will be guiding artists to the storage area and assisting with the dismantling of the art wall that’s part of the Information Booth. Don’t worry, there’s no heavy lifting involved and you'll even get to keep one of our signature bright pink baseball caps as a memento to take home. There's always something to do and we are looking for people who like to keep very busy!
PRE-SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills, Toronto M3C 3R6 Sep 13, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 0 4
message Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of the pre-show crew! As a volunteer, you’ll dive into a variety of fun tasks, from directing artists to their tent locations to keeping an eye on their items while they transport their artwork to their tent locations from the drop off points they are allocated. You may also get to help set up the Artists' Network Information Booth and see the art wall come to life! We make sure you’re fully equipped with all the training you need, plus you’ll receive our famous bright pink baseball cap (you can keep) and you'll wear either an artist apron or a high vis jacket (those you can't keep), depending on your role. It’s going to be a super busy, super fun shift that you won't want to miss! Dress casually, with comfortable shoes. There is NO lifting required. Did I mention PIZZA!!!!!
SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd, Toronto Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 4
message Your main duties for this shift will include engaging with the public, distributing flyers, and stepping into artists tents while they take short breaks. You will also assist at the Information Booth. Since this will be a bustling time, be prepared for lots of standing and walking around the venue. We suggest wearing comfortable footwear like sneakers and dressing appropriately for the outdoor weather. You’ll receive one of our signature bright pink caps to help keep the sun at bay. Did we mention our fantastic snacks?
SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd, Toronto Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 0 4
message Your main duties for this shift will include engaging with the public, distributing flyers, and stepping into artists tents while they take short breaks. You will also assist at the Information Booth. Since this will be a bustling time, be prepared for lots of standing and walking around the venue. We suggest wearing comfortable footwear like sneakers and dressing appropriately for the outdoor weather. You’ll receive one of our signature bright pink caps to help keep the sun at bay. Did we mention our fantastic snacks?
CLOSEOUT CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills Sep 13, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 0 4
message This shift is going to be a whirlwind of activity, and you'll be amazed at how quickly the time passes! When you get here, you'll jump right in to support the current team. It's a great chance to stroll the aisles and check in with artists, inviting them to take a little breather from their tents as we prepare for closeout at 8 PM. Once that time rolls around, your main focus will be guiding artists to the storage area and assisting with the dismantling of the art wall that’s part of the Information Booth. Don’t worry, there’s no heavy lifting involved and you'll even get to keep one of our signature bright pink baseball caps as a memento to take home. There's always something to do and we are looking for people who like to keep very busy!
PRE-SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills, Toronto M3C 3R6 Sep 14, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 0 4
message Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of the pre-show crew! As a volunteer, you’ll dive into a variety of fun tasks, from directing artists to their tent locations to keeping an eye on their items while they transport their artwork to their tent locations from the drop off points they are allocated. You may also get to help set up the Artists' Network Information Booth and see the art wall come to life! We make sure you’re fully equipped with all the training you need, plus you’ll receive our famous bright pink baseball cap (you can keep) and you'll wear either an artist apron or a high vis jacket (those you can't keep), depending on your role. It’s going to be a super busy, super fun shift that you won't want to miss! Dress casually, with comfortable shoes. There is NO lifting required. Did I mention PIZZA!!!!!
SHOW CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd, Toronto Sep 14, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 0 4
message Your main duties for this shift will include engaging with the public, distributing flyers, and stepping into artists tents while they take short breaks. You will also assist at the Information Booth. Since this will be a bustling time, be prepared for lots of standing and walking around the venue. We suggest wearing comfortable footwear like sneakers and dressing appropriately for the outdoor weather. You’ll receive one of our signature bright pink caps to help keep the sun at bay. Did we mention our fantastic snacks?
CLOSEOUT CREW CF Shops @ Don Mills Sep 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 0 4
message This shift is going to be a whirlwind of activity, and you'll be amazed at how quickly the time passes! When you get here, you'll jump right in to support the current team. It's a great chance to stroll the aisles and check in with artists, inviting them to take a little breather from their tents as we prepare for closeout at 8 PM. Once that time rolls around, your main focus will be guiding artists to the storage area and assisting with the dismantling of the art wall that’s part of the Information Booth. Don’t worry, there’s no heavy lifting involved and you'll even get to keep one of our signature bright pink baseball caps as a memento to take home. There's always something to do and we are looking for people who like to keep very busy!

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Volunteer Crew @ ArtWalk in the Square 2025
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