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COVID19 Volunteer Update

Gallery Ambassador Positions are Available with full COVID19 measures in place, so you can volunteer with confidence and in safety.

We are currently not looking for Install Crew, Art Avenue or Special Events Volunteers

FCA Install Crew: Installing exhibitions 10 AM - 12 PM on Mondays Sign up here for your invitation Each year the Federation of Canadian Artists hosts between 24 exhibitions and we need your help installing them! Tasks include patching walls, carrying and hanging paintings, labelling and spackling walls. Join a dynamic team, dedicated to creating engaging visual displays. This role is ideal for artists or students looking for practical gallery experience for your resume.

Art Avenue Mail Out Team Once every two months Sign up here for your invitation The Federation of Canadian Artist's publication 'Art Avenue' is popular across the world! Mailing out is a huge task, but has also become something of a team sport for volunteers at the FCA! In this role you'll be working as a group to label and fill envelopes with copies of Art Avenue, while meeting other members of FCA. This is perfect for artists looking to mingle and escape the studio for some socialization.

Gallery Ambassador Monday - Sunday 10 AM - 1 PM or 1 PM - 4 PM (5 PM in the summer) Email the Gallery Manager: gc@artists.ca Great for people with the desire to meet and mingle with gallery visitors. Perfect for art lovers with great interpersonal and communication skills. Tasks include welcoming visitors, discussing the exhibition, helping artists sign in and out artwork and answer phones.

Special Skills Volunteers Remotely assist the FCA from your computer Email the Gallery Manager: gc@artists.ca Do you have the skills to help with copywriting, grant research, research, sponsorship acquisitions, or editing content for catalogues? People willing to remotely assist are always appreciated and contribute so much to the FCA.

Special Event Volunteers Various Dates, Times and Locations in Vancouver Email the Gallery Manager: gc@artists.ca Each year the Federation of Canadian Artists hosts a variety of special events including opening receptions, family days, youth activities and fundraising events.

Sign up here for invitations to ALL our volunteer events!