Name of Organization: ArtWorks! Partners for the Arts and Community

Contact: Alicia Moretti

Address: 384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone: 508-984-1588

E-mail: info@artworksforyou.org

Website: www.artworksforyou.org

Background

ArtWorks! is a non-profit community arts center whose exhibits & programs are funded in part by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, The Island Foundation, Bank of America, Citizens-Union Savings Bank, Reynolds DeWalt Printing, Sovereign Bank, corporate sponsors and the generous support of our members & patrons. ArtWorks! is a truly unique venue.  We not only strive to meet the needs of the immediate community through educational partnerships and community-accessibility, but we also host a number of ever-changing artists, distinguished speakers, and highly-motivated educators in hopes that you will get as excited about art as we do. We are YOUR community arts center. Come learn, create, and grow with us! 

Volunteer Opportunity’s

Gallery Sitter: Tues through  Saturday, 12-5pm,  (greet visitors, answer phones, administrative projects – including database management)

Substitute Gallery Sitter: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm

Exhibition Assistant:

• Assist in hanging and taking down exhibits

• Repair and paint walls after exhibits

• Assist with lighting and labeling required for exhibition, and be able to assist with refreshments during   opening receptions and AHA nights.

• Prepare gallery for special events and receptions

General Volunteer:

ArtWorks! volunteers Summerfest 2011

Assist staff when preparing for special event

• Meet New People

• Develop or improve skills

• Gain work experience

• Make networking contacts

• Be a part of your community

• Feel needed and have your time and skills appreciated

• Be involved with a creative and exciting establishment

Testimonials

"Since 2008 I have had an ongoing relationship with ArtWorks!, since completing an internship toward a degree in Art Education I have volunteered in children's craf events, the gallery, as well as other various events.  In return I have gained invaluable experience as well as opportunities to show my artwork in a professional gallery spance.  I have been an Artist mentor in their Teen Artist Internship Program for three years, taught a drawing class, and am now teaching a painging class at an assisted living facility through ArtWorks!.  ArtWorks! is an invaluable recource facility for artists, searving as part of the local artilst community, set in the heart of the historic district of New Bedford."

--Aaron Souza

"Artworks is an orginization ive always wanted to be a part of. After having a great experience in the Teen Artist Internship Program in 2008.  I loved how friendly and knowledgeable the entire staff was. Being an artist I love engaging in gallery events and talking with the community about art. Volunteering gave me the oppurtunity to do just that. In this past year I've learned how to successfully put together an art exhibit, how to sell art, and what local artists are creating around us. I have throughly enjoyed volunteering and will continue to do so. It is always a blast here, the exhibits are always new and exciting and so is the staff ."

--Chantal Allen