Help Our Artshare Program Support Individuals with Developemental Disabilities

OVERVIEW: Artshare is an art program for the members of Heartshare. We serve populations with intellectual and developmental disabilities and youth in foster care. Our activities center around exposing our artists to cultural institutions, providing artists opportunities to create, and staging original performances exhibitions. You can learn more at https://artshare.squarespace.com.VOLUNTEER NEEDSWe are in search of volunteers who are passionate about art and gallery production to assist the Artshare staff and participants in creating and showcasing different part pieces through by providing welcoming, accessible spaces for our artists to show off their various talents. Our current Artshare opportunities are as follows: Field Trip Buddies: Join artists on trips to museums, plays, galleries, photo walks and other exposure tripsExhibit Set Up/Take Down: Pick up/drop off artwork (driver's license/personal vehicle recommended), install/deinstall large pieces of art, frame small canvases, package artwork, and inventory/label artworkShow Documentation: Create videos and photos of artwork and artists during eventsFraming: Custom frame large-sized canvas, multimedia or paper worksArt Accessibility Input: Collaborate with artists to provide accessibility inputs such as: Low sensory settingsBraille labelsTactile replicasHigh contrast labelsAudio descriptionsClosed captionsSign language interpretationShow Crew: Usher, help produce, and take attendance for staged performances and exhibitions*These opportunities can be done on your own or with a volunteer group. Members of the disability community are welcome to volunteer. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTSOur Artshare volunteers must have a passion for art, art presentations, and enhancing positive, accessible environments. Many of our opportunities require: The ability to lift 30 pounds or morePrevious photography/videography experienceComprehensive written and verbal communication skillsPrior experience with the communities we serve recommendedFor any additional information, contact volunteer@heartshare.org