Volunteer Opportunities for the BDAA in Yonkers

You are invited to assist in various art related activities through the year. Bring your skills and be part of the art revolution in Yonkers. Volunteers from the community at large are welcome to join and help in the creation of a vibrant arts community. There are a wide range of experiences to be gained in the following areas: event planning, fund raising, graphic design, and gallery management. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@bluedoorgallery.org. We look forward to hearing from you. Non-members of the BDAA can go directly to register at the bottom of the page.

BLUE DOOR ARTIST ASSOCIATION MEMBERS VOLUNTEER REGISTRY

As of March 2011, all new and existing members of the Blue Door Artist Association will be required to volunteer for a minimum of nine hours a year. BDAA members may choose to work on a new or existing art project, exhibition or community outreach program. If this does not work for you, your will be asked to pay an additional membership fee of $100.00.

BDAA projects you can volunteer for:

• Exhibition Outreach – Organizing group exhibitions in outside venues throughout Westchester County
• Fundraising events or auctions for the Association and Gallery.
• Gallery Exhibitions - we need Curators to develop themes and organize shows at the Blue Door Gallery.
• Development of new and current outreach programs – This includes Yonkers RiverFest as well as new community outreach projects for children and seniors.
• Gallery Assistance – This includes distributing announcements and posters, installing artwork as well as receiving and cataloging work. At opening receptions, we need volunteers to set up refreshments and meet and greet artists and guests.
• Day-to-day tasks of the Gallery and Association – This includes simple office tasks. Anyone with computer and graphic arts skills could help out.

NOTE: If you are not sure what you would like to volunteer for, come to our next monthly Board meeting and meet and talk with other members. This will count as one of your volunteer hours. Meetings are held once a month on a weeknight at 6:30 at the Gallery.

We have developed a new web-site to track your volunteer interests and log your volunteer hours. Make sure to track your volunteer hours by using the log in the gallery or speaking to the gallery manager.

Sign up in the Volunteer Registry by clicking on the link below. Review the list of different committees, then decide where your skills fit. If you have an idea about what you would like to do or a project, we will try and work with you to make it happen, just reach out and connect through the Registry.

• Gallery Committee – Preparation of walls for exhibitions, routine maintenance, organizing and cleaning
• Exhibition Committee – Installation of artwork. Receiving and cataloging work. At openings, we need volunteers to set up refreshments and meet and greet artists and guests.
• Publicity Committee – Design of announcements and flyers, creating of publicity for upcoming shows including contacting local radio stations, newspapers, etc.
• Development Committee – Researching and contacting venues for exhibiting members work. Developing new programs including children’s workshops.
• Fundraising Committee
• Public Art Committe – Assist in promoting and developing BDAA public art projects and exhibitions outside the gallery.

Click here to register