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Committee Roles

It takes a village…

The tour is a cooperative, volunteer-driven effort from all member artists who have made this event a premier venue for Whatcom County artists for 30 years. The tour can’t happen without your active participation in its production. 

  • ​Required attendance at general meetings, generally 3 per year

  • Every artist is required to contribute time doing tasks or serving on a committee. No exceptions.

  • Tasks will be clearly defined and most require no more than a few hours. A sign-up sheet at the first general meeting will outline the tasks and estimated time required.

Volunteer Opportunities

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

PR/Outreach

Up to 10

Research and post events to community calendars, contact regional publications to promote events

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

TBD

Know how to use a computer

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Grant Writer

2

Research, write and obtain grants from local, state and national grantors

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

TBD

Grant writing experience

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Video Coordinator

2-3

Aid in coordinating videos/slideshows for marketing purposes

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

TBD

Some technical skills using appropriate software to create visually inspiring slideshows/videos. Canva, Adobe Express, Acrobat are all helpful.

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Brochure Distribution

Up to 10

Aid in getting brochures and posters distributed, check locations to ensure adequate quantites are available.

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

September 1 - October

Some organization and a car is necessary

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Group Show Assistants

6 or more

Help hang/take down artwork at group show locations on specific dates, attend/host at openings and 1st Fridays

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

Approximately 4 shows per year, 8 hours total per year

Helps to have hanging experience and be knowledgeable about participating artists

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Social Media

Up to 4

Support the tour with regularly scheduled social media posts of events, artists at work, and sponsors.

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

TBD

Social media expertise

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Website Blog Manager

1

We'd like to tell more artist stories on the website via our blog site. Send submission requests to artists for stories about new commissions, artwork direction, inspirations, their studios, and more.

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

TBD

Web-based blogging platform experience

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Brochure Proofreading

2-3

Carefully proof brochure prior to release to printer. Notes back to designer with corrections/inconsistencies.

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

2 hours in August

An eagle eye

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Brochure Ad Sales

Up to 10

Assist Chair in selling ads to businesses the community. Staying in contact with advertisers throughout the entire process from commitment to obtaining artwork and payment submission, and following up when deadlines are not met.

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

Weekly, beginning in February (1 hr per week)

Some sales experience helpful.

ROLE

VOLUNTEERS

DESCRIPTION

Executive Board

6, currenly full

Make policy decisions regarding all Tour activities

TIME REQ

EXPERIENCE

Weekly, depending on your board level role

Managerial experience helpful. Events participation or organizaton.

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