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The Big Show | 2009
July 10 - August 8, 2009
Volunteer Opportunites

Help Lawndale Art Center by volunteering during this year’s annual Big Show. The Big Show provides an important venue through which emerging and under-represented Houston area artists gain exposure. Hundreds of local artists will submit work for consideration in this year’s exhibition – and we need your help! Lawndale will need assistance from volunteers with everything from the installation of the art to the hosting of the preview party and opening receptions. Please choose from the volunteer opportunities and times from the list below. We look forward to working with you during this exciting annual event!

To sign up as a volunteer, please complete the following form:

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Please choose your shift(s):
you can choose one or multiple shifts

Artist Drop Off of Submissions (Requires attention to detail, art handling and heavy lifting)

Wednesday, June 24 10:00am - 2:00pm 1:30pm - 5:00pm	Thursday, June 25 10:00am - 2:00pm 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Artist Pick-Up of Non-selected Works (Requires art handling and heavy lifting)

Monday, June 29 12:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm	Tuesday, June 30 10:00am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Installation Assistants (Requires art handling, heavy lifting and the use of tools)

Wednesday, July 1 (1-2 people) FULL 12:00pm - 5:00pm	Monday, July 6 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, July 2 (1-2 people) FULL 12:00pm - 5:00pm	Tuesday, July 7 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Friday, July 3 (1-2 people) FULL 12:00pm - 3:00pm FULL 2:00pm - 5:00pm	Wednesday, July 8 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Preview Party

Thursday, July 9 FULL 3:00pm - 6:00pm (Event set-up) FULL 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Food prep, buffet maintenance; bar set-up and service) FULL 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Food prep, buffet maintenance; bar set-up and service) FULL 5:30pm - 7:00pm (Gallery monitors) FULL 7:00pm - 8:30pm (Gallery monitors)

Opening Reception

Friday, July 10 FULL 3:00pm - 6:00pm (event set-up) FULL 6:00pm - 7:30pm (bar set-up and service) FULL 7:30pm - 9:00pm (bar service and clean-up) FULL 6:30pm - 8:30pm (New membership table. These positions will require a brief pre-event training session during the week prior to the opening. We recommend this opportunity to veteran volunteers and active members!) FULL 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Gallery monitors)

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