Volunteers

The 7th annual Art & Air Fair is fast approaching, on June 4 - 6, 2010, and we are looking for individuals and groups who are interested in volunteering for this annual event. Over 90 artists, in 12 categories, have been selected to exhibit and sell their fine art at the Fair. This year's Fair will again be held on the beautiful grounds of Eden Seminary, at the corner of Lockwood and Bompart, in Webster Groves. Live entertainment, and a mix of delicious foods and beverages, will surely help continue to make Art & Air a strong summer tradition. If you have any questions relating to volunteering, feel free to contact our Volunteer Chair.

Volunteering Details

Volunteers may choose to help in a variety of areas including: Fair Setup and Takedown, Information Booth, Hospitality, Art & Air Studios, and Site and Public Services. Shifts are available in 2 to 4 hour shifts, and we ask that volunteers arrive a few minutes prior to their shift to check in and become oriented with the Art & Air layout. Volunteers will be assigned to an area based on need. If you wish to request a specific assignment, please do so on the sign-up form, and we will make every effort to meet that request. All volunteers will receive a special Art & Air volunteer t-shirt to wear during their shift, and will enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages at the Fair.

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Overview of Fair Areas and Assignments

Below, we have listed some areas that need assistance, along with a brief overview of the duties.

Fair Setup and Takedown

• Assist with setup & unloading artists on Friday AM and afternoon
• Reset Fair on Saturday & Sunday mornings (move tables & chairs as needed)
• Pick up fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday mornings, to keep the Fair fresh each day

Information Booth/Fair Assistance

• Answer questions about the Fair and the vendors, and distribute information as needed
• Check in all volunteers according to Art & Air volunteer schedule/hand out t-shirt 
• Direct Volunteers to assigned areas
• Stock snacks and water to hand out to volunteers as they check in or when needed
• Count fairgoers and sign up attendees for raffles 
• Optional move to different location if additional volunteers are needed elsewhere

Art & Air Studios 

• Set-up and clean up art activities
• Assist fairgoers with specific art activities in the Studios area, and distribute supplies

Site and Public Services 

• Greeters/Attendance - hand out programs to fairgoers entering the fair and track attendance using a clicker device
• Crossing guards - providing safe access to fair from parking surfaces
• Securing barricaded areas to prevent visitors from entering closed portions of the park.
• Parking Lot Attendants - maintaining flow of traffic through parking lots and securing those lots closed to the public.
• Cleaning tables, chairs and general site near food booths
• Pet Patrol - distribute bags to fairgoers with pets

Hospitality

• Food Preparation (Saturday & Sunday AM)
  
• Delivery of lunches & snacks to artists
• Serve food at Sunday Artist Brunch