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Call For Volunteers - Riverdale ArtWalk 2023

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Deadline: Jun 01, 2023 11:59 pm
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Date: Jun 03, 2023 11:00 am - Jun 04, 2023 6:00 pm

About the event

Riverdale ArtWalk JIMMIE SIMPSON PARK (Queen St. E. & Booth Ave.) - Saturday, June 3: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Sunday, June 4: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM One of Toronto’s premier art exhibitions, Riverdale ArtWalk is a great place to connect with artists and buy that perfect piece for your home! Riverdale ArtWalk is a FREE two-day, public fine art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in Jimmie Simpson Park in Toronto’s flourishing Queen East arts district. The festival traditionally hosts over 180 participating artists with the inclusion of local community groups and entertainment. Now in its 25th year in the Riverdale/Leslieville area of Toronto, the festival has grown to reach an audience of over 25,000 art enthusiasts and supporters with an international reach Online. LEARN MORE: https://riverdaleartwalk.ca/ DIRECTIONS: Get Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1UtA61Lz3VQgDVQVG_Z_eRcSSpn8gq1bP&usp=sharing
Artists' Network
Artists' Network
Artists' Network
Artists' Network

About the application

The Riverdale ArtWalk is looking for energetic, friendly volunteers! This is a great way to earn community service hours or add something interesting to your CV. Meet others who are interested in fine art, and work with a great team in preparing for and supporting the first outdoor art show of the season. Join our team, which includes a wide range of people from students and emerging... + More

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Poster / Postcard Distribution in Toroto downtown area variety of locations downtown toronto May 17, 2023 12:00 pm - Jun 01, 2023 5:00 pm 1 365
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Flexible timing and locations. Leading up to event distribution of postcards and postering, options include: - Marketing material distribution to local merchants in the Queen St. E. area (walking) - Marketing material distribution throughout key targeted area and institutions, including: galleries, museums, Cabbage Town, art & framing stores, Open Doors locations, real estate agents, Danforth (Broadview – Jones), King and Queen btw Bay & Spadina, hotels, designers… - “Postering” along key streets and intersections. Staple collateral to posters boards where available downtown Toronto Postcards and flyers available at the Leslie Grove Gallery / Artists' Network offices
Artist Package Assembly Artists' Network May 29, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3 4
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Assembling Artist Packages at the Artists' Network. Laminate name tags, booth signs, collate letters, guides and label envelopes.
Park Set-Up/Layout Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 02, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 0 4
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Map the park for event day. We will be using spray paint to mark the booths and will have gloves on hand.
Load-In Attendant June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 8:00 am - 10:45 am 6 3
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Assist by directing traffic and watching art and materials for artists while they load-in to curb side, park, then return and move material from curb to booth location in park There is no lifting and moving materials.
Set-Up June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 am 2 0
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Assist with general park set up including: Artists’ Network Booth (signage, garbage and recycling bins…) Artists, may be asked to help watch materials at curb side while artists load in for the first hour and a half of the shift depending on total number of volunteers.
Photography - June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 10:45 am - 6:00 pm 0 7
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Flexible timing through out the day Would like to capture - Opening Celebrations at 11:00 am - Artists' Network booth - General park activity, including purchases, visitors engaged with art/artists - Overview of show - Volunteers in action - Artists booths - Happy visitors ...
Artists' Network Booth Attendant & Artist Relief - June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 3
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Artists' Network Booth Attendant: Past experience with the Artists' Network preferred. Create a welcome and social environment. Provide support at the Artists’ Network booth, answer questions about Artists' Network services, provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides, park maps, welcome artists (Sat) and hand out artist packages, keep booth area including refreshment area tidy Artist Relief: Provide exhibiting artists a 15 min. break. Tasks include greeting visitors in artist tents, handing out artist cards, providing information as provided by the artist.
Event Greeter & Park Operations June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 3
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Event Greeter Welcoming guests into the park. Provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides. Roving/standing near entrance points in park. Park Operations Keep park area tidy and clean, collect garbage, wipe tables in food court, empty garbage and recycling as needed.
Artists' Network Booth Attendant & Artist Relief - June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 3
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Artists' Network Booth Attendant: Past experience with the Artists' Network preferred. Create a welcome and social environment. Provide support at the Artists’ Network booth, answer questions about Artists' Network services, provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides, park maps, welcome artists (Sat) and hand out artist packages, keep booth area including refreshment area tidy Artist Relief: Provide exhibiting artists a 15 min. break. Tasks include greeting visitors in artist tents, handing out artist cards, providing information as provided by the artist.
Event Greeter & Park Operations June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 3
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Event Greeter Welcoming guests into the park. Provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides. Roving/standing near entrance points in park. Park Operations Keep park area tidy and clean, collect garbage, wipe tables in food court, empty garbage and recycling as needed.
Load-Out June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 0 2
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Assists by watching over materials while artists load material to curb and get vehicle to pack-up.
Tear Down / Clean Up June 3 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 03, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 0 1
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Assist in tear down of Artists’ Network Booth. Pack up "I Gave Art" donations and general material and move into overnight storage in community centre.
Load-In Attendant June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 8:00 am - 11:45 am 7 4
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Assist by directing traffic and watching art and materials for artists while they load-in to curb side, park, then return and move material from curb to booth location in park There is no lifting and moving materials.
Set-Up - June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 8:00 am - 11:00 am 3 3
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Assist with general park set up including: Artists’ Network Booth (signage, garbage and recycling bins…). Artists, may be asked to help watch materials at curb side while artists load in for the first hour and a half of the shift depending on total number of volunteers.
Photography - June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 10:45 am - 6:00 pm 0 7
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Flexible timing through out the day Would like to capture - Artist Awards at 11:30 am - meet at Artists' Network booth - General park activity, including purchases, visitors engaged with art/artists - Overview of show - Volunteers in action - Artists booths - Happy visitors ...
Artists' Network Booth Attendant & Artist Relief - June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 3
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Artists' Network Booth Attendant: Past experience with the Artists' Network preferred. Create a welcome and social environment. Provide support at the Artists’ Network booth, answer questions about Artists' Network services, provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides, park maps, welcome artists (Sat) and hand out artist packages, keep booth area including refreshment area tidy Artist Relief: Provide exhibiting artists a 15 min. break. Tasks include greeting visitors in artist tents, handing out artist cards, providing information as provided by the artist.
Event Greeter & Park Operations June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 0 3
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Event Greeter Welcoming guests into the park. Provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides. Roving/standing near entrance points in park. Park Operations Keep park area tidy and clean, collect garbage, wipe tables in food court, empty garbage and recycling as needed.
Artists' Network Booth Attendant & Artist Relief - June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 0 3
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Artists' Network Booth Attendant: Past experience with the Artists' Network preferred. Create a welcome and social environment. Provide support at the Artists’ Network booth, answer questions about Artists' Network services, provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides, park maps, welcome artists (Sat) and hand out artist packages, keep booth area including refreshment area tidy Artist Relief: Provide exhibiting artists a 15 min. break. Tasks include greeting visitors in artist tents, handing out artist cards, providing information as provided by the artist.
Event Greeter & Park Operations June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 2 3
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Event Greeter Welcoming guests into the park. Provide direction and information about Riverdale ArtWalk activity, hand out event guides. Roving/standing near entrance points in park. Park Operations Keep park area tidy and clean, collect garbage, wipe tables in food court, empty garbage and recycling as needed.
Load-Out June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2 2
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Assists by watching over materials while artists load material to curb and get vehicle to pack-up.
Tear Down / Clean Up June 4 Jimmie Simpson Park Jun 04, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 0 2
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Assist in tear down of Artists’ Network Booth. Final park clean-up after the event.

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  • Have you previously volunteered with the Artists' Network?
Call For Volunteers - Riverdale ArtWalk 2023
Call For Volunteers - Riverdale ArtWalk 2023
Riverdale ArtWalk - 2023
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