Coors Western Art Room
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this volunteer group is to assist NWSS staff and consultants with the day-to-day functions of the art room and the Red Carpet Reception and sale. Volunteers assigned to this area greet and work with the artists and public, and process art sales. The Art Room Volunteer Captain is the liaison between volunteers, NWSS staff and NWSS consultants. Details of the day-to-day functions will be covered during volunteer training sessions. Extra training will be required for volunteers working in this area.
LOCATION & CHECK-IN PROCEDURE
Check-in at the Volunteer Center located in the Expo Hall at the south end of the mezzanine, above the ticket office. Then proceed to the Coors Western Art Room, which is located on the third floor of the Expo Hall at the end of the red carpet. Report to the Art Room Captain for shift assignment. Check off your name on the shift schedule located in the art storeroom by the sales desk and put on the Art Room Volunteer Ultra suede collar. Remember to take off the collar and leave it on the coat rack in the storeroom at the end of the shift.
DUTIES
- Welcome guests to the show.
- Count guests as they enter.
- After training, be familiar with the artists and their work to assist with questions about artwork, art mediums and how proceeds benefit the NWSS Scholarship Trust.
- Be trained in all Art Room areas (except computer, which is optional) and expect to rotate between the various positions.
- Complete art and poster sales transactions (computer training required).
- Assist with school tours in the art room.
- Manage the Southwest Art computer kiosk and assist guests with People’s Choice voting and guest book entry.
- Assist captains at closing and remember to clock out.
- Assist at the Red Carpet Reception: register and greet guests, provide directions, explain sales process, assist with the bid and drawing process for art sales, complete sales transactions, and hand out posters as guests leave.
- Provide assistance to the NWSS staff and consultants.
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