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The Board Members and MCAC staff say 'Thank you' to all the wonderful
volunteers who supported our many events during 2004. You were superb! Your
commitment is very important us and deeply appreciated!
We kept very busy in 2004. The new Spring Bloom festival, a two-day event, was
introduced in March. Sugar Creek, another 2-day event, followed in July,
Margarita Nite in August and Holiday Treasures in November and December. In May,
All You Need Is Art showcased art works in downtown businesses and was repeated
during Art and Soul in September. Both events focused on various types of art,
talented local artists and the continuing expansion of downtown Bloomington as a
place to shop and to find just the right piece of art work for home and
business. May's Tour de Metro featured unique and beautiful homes in downtown
Bloomington, each decorated with a broad spectrum of artwork .
Approximately 215 people volunteered 745 hours to support the 2004 events and
they are listed on the reverse of this insert.
What does it take to be a volunteer? A little time, a little energy, and a
desire to have fun are the primary “qualifications”. We have a great group of
volunteers but, we could certainly use more. Any one can become a volunteer. You
don't need a membership, although we love new members! And, you can choose just
those certain events which hold a special interest for you. We try to keep the
scheduled volunteer time from 2 to 5 hours, depending upon the event. Requests
for volunteers is now made primarily through e-mail, but those without e-mail
will be contacted by phone.
If you have an interest in volunteering, complete the volunteer form and mail it
or deliver it to the Arts Center. Also, the MCAC website contains an electronic
version of the volunteer form - just complete it and submit it. Questions can be
directed to the Arts Center 309/829-0011. Our website is www.mcac.org
Please scroll down to review the many opportunities to volunteer services to help the Arts Center. We also offer internships for qualified students. Please contact MCAC for details on specific opportunities.
We invite you to
complete the on-line interest form at the bottom of this page.
Direct inquires to Doug Johnson at 309-829-0011 or by E-mail at
doug@mcac.org
Below are general descriptions of some of the volunteer and intern opportunities.
On-Line Volunteer Interest Form
Thank you for your time and interest!
Receptionist: Picking your days and hours, the staff are grateful for assistance in greeting guests of the arts center, answering telephones, overseeing the gift shop and helping with light clerical duties. Working in this lovely environment is a pleasure for minimum of 2 hours at a time, please.
Special Events: Whether it is a fund-raiser (ticket sales, set up for a dance, sponsor solicitation) or special program, (host/greeter for an evening show), occasionally there are events that are not planned far in advance. If you are interested on a call as needed basis, please let us know.
Do you have a way with kids? We schedule special events and hands-on art workshops that include crafts, painting, etc. It’s a wonderful way to help out and the kids love it!
Internship Opportunities
Duration: 6 to 8 hours per week - Compensation: Great Experience
Application
Procedure: Submit resume and cover letter to: Doug Johnson, Director - McLean County Arts Center 601 N. East St. Bloomington, IL 61701
- Telephone: 309-829-0011 - Fax: 309-829-4928 e-mail:
Doug@mcac.org
Position: Art Education Assistant
Responsibilities: Work with Education Coordinator. Intern will assist in developing a broader appreciation of art education through special events, kid's workshops, class design and outreach.
Qualifications: Intern must be energetic, creative and self-motivated. Intern must understand the importance of arts education. Intern must work well with children. Teaching experience a plus.
Position: Arts Administration/Assistant To Director
Responsibilities: Work with Executive Director on programming, membership drives, special events, creative fundraising, and general promotion of the Arts Center.
Qualifications: Intern must be independent and motivated. Background in the arts required. Attention to detail and good office skills a must.
Position: Gallery Assistant
Responsibilities: Work with Curator. Assist with hanging, lighting and design of exhibitions. General gallery preparation and maintenance.
Qualifications: Intern must be independent and motivated. Background in the visual arts required. Intern must demonstrate knowledge of safe art handling (instructions and guidelines in the handling of art will be provided by Curator). Aspects of this position will involve heavy lifting and moving. Intern should be familiar and comfortable working with hardware tools and interior painting supplies.
Position: Graphic Design
Responsibilities: Work with Executive Director. Assist with designing all promotional materials: brochures, newsletters, artist directory, website, announcements, posters and education class listings.
Qualifications: Intern must be independent and self-motivated. Intern must demonstrate sensitivity to the arts. Intern must have experience in graphic design utilizing Microsoft Publisher & Frontpage.. Web design experience a plus. A background in visual arts preferred.
Position: Marketing Intern
Responsibilities: Work with Executive Director. Assist in the promotion of a not-for-profit community, arts organization. Intern must work well with public.
Qualifications: Intern must be flexible and self-motivated. Intern must understand the demands of a not-for-profit organization and be creative writing those parameters. Background in the arts a plus.
Position:
Webmaster
Special Thanks to All Our Volunteers!
| Bob Adam Cheryl Adam Julius Alexander Sue Alexander Kathleen Allison
Kathy Cushing
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David Holt Sandra Holt Gary Hoover
Scott Newman
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Monica O'Donnell Anne O'Neil Cheri Page
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We Appreciate All You Do!
You do not need to be a member to volunteer.
