Volunteering with Lawndale Art Center

 

The Big Show | 2008
July 11 - August 9, 2008

Volunteer Opportunites

The Big Show will be on view at Lawndale Art Center from July 11 through August 9. 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. 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 your volunteer opportunities and times from the list below. Thank you! We look forward to working with you on this exciting event!

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

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Are you over 18 years of age? yes    no


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 25
11:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday, June 26
11:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm

 

Artist Pick-Up of Non-selected Works
(requires attention to detail, art handling and heavy lifting)

Sunday, June 29
12:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday, June 30
11:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm

 

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

Thursday, July 3
11:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday, July 7
12:00pm - 4:00pm
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday, July 4
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday, July 8
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday, July 5
12:00pm - 3:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm

 

 

Preview Party

Thursday, July 10
3:00pm - 6:00pm  (event set-up)
5:30pm - 7:30pm  (food prep, buffet maintenance; bar set-up and service)
7:00pm - 8:30pm  (food prep, buffet maintenance; bar set-up and service)
5:30pm - 7:00pm  (door)
FULL - 7:00pm - 8:30pm  (door)

 

Opening Reception

Friday, July 11
3:00pm - 6:00pm  (event set-up)
6:00pm - 7:30pm  (bar set-up and service)
7:30pm - 9:00pm  (bar service and clean-up)
6:30pm - 8:30pm  (membership table, recommended for veteran volunteers and active members)

 

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