Indianapolis Art Center

The organic energy of the Art Center encourages innovation and serves as an incubator for the arts to spawn entrepreneurship. This vitality attracted more than 285,300 people to attend classes, exhibitions, the Broad Ripple Art Fair, lectures, special events and to participate in Outreach Programs. Admission is always free.

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opportunities

Below are some opportunities for you to get involved with this great organization. But don't limit yourself to just these! If you're excited about their mission, give them a call to see what other needs you may be able to fill. Thanks for serving and have fun making a difference!

Distibute marketing materials

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Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Description
Distribute Art Center Class schedules, postcards, flyers, and posters; to hair salon, coffee shops, art supply stores, and libraries in selected areas. Contact: Lisa Dehayes 255-2464 ext. 237 LDehayes@indplsartcenter.org
Notes / Special Requirements
Valid driver's license

Exhibits Assistant

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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Description
Assist the exhibits department in deinstalling and installing art shows.

Contact: Patrick Flaherty 255-2464 ex 238 Pflaherty@indplsartcenter.org
Notes / Special Requirements
must be able to lift 50 pounds; physically sound, able to work with paint and sandpaper

Docent/tour guide

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Volunteers must be at least 17 years old.

Description
Give guided tours of the Indianapolis Art Center's building, current contemporary exhibitions and ARTSPARK. Guides must be available to make a commitment to training and giving tours during the week and on weekends.

Contact: Amanda Walkers 255-2464 ext 249 AWalters@indplsartcenter.org
Notes / Special Requirements
Guides must be available to come for training every other month for a few hours. Guides must be available to give a tour at least one time over a 2 week period (may include a weekend day). Possible night hours available as well.

Love for art and a desire to learn. Public speaking interest or experience preferred. NO prior experience necessary.

40th Broad Ripple Art Fair

Starts: May 15th, 2010

Ends: May 16th, 2010

Groups can volunteer together at this opportunity.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Description
The Art Center is celebrating its 40th Broad Ripple Art Fair May 15 & 16. With 20,000 visitors in 2009 and nearly 250 national and international artists, we need over 400 volunteers to help us make this event a success. It is a big year for the Art Center and we hope you will celebrate it with us. Registration begins February 1 and assignments are on a first come first serve basis. Please complete all volunteer registrations on our volunteer website. You can browse shifts and times and sign up for as many or few as you like. Volunteers receive free admission and a free Art Fair t-shirt for volunteering.
Notes / Special Requirements
Assist with set-up, ticket taking, art activities, artist areas, and general hospitality. Ages 14 & 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration and cancellation deadline May 2.