Become a part of Gainesville’s vibrant art community by volunteering at the Downtown Festival & Art Show in November. Four-hour shifts. Volunteers can provide artists a break, assist with the junior firefighting challenge or create artwork with children at the Imagination Station. Volunteers will receive a commemorative T-shirt for their hard work and dedication. Join in a tradition of artistic excellence at North Central Florida’s most beloved art festival! Online Volunteer Registration
Downtown Festival & Art Show
Gainesville’s Downtown Festival & Art Show is an outdoor festival in November showcasing the art and creativity of 240 artists from around Florida and the U.S.
Contact: Sunshine Andrei, Festival Coordinator, (352) 393-8536, andreisv@cityofgainesville.org
What they do: The Downtown Festival & Art Show is held each fall along the streets leading from the Hippodrome State Theatre to City Hall. The festival is open to the public and free to attend. Each year 100,000 people attend the festival. In addition to the multitude of paintings (watercolors, acrylics, oils), ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry, there is live, continuous entertainment by dance companies, solo musicians, and local bands. There are activities for children at the “Imagination Station” and Jr. Fire Fighting Challenge and delicious food and refreshments.
What YOU can do to help: Volunteers are needed (individuals, organizations, or businesses) in the following areas:
Booth sitting – greeting and relieving artists for breaks
Children’s Imagination Station – painting, mask design, sidewalk chalk drawing, puppets, button making, sculpting
Artist Check-in – greet artists and provide information materials
Jr. Fire Fighting Challenge – children’s obstacle course
Greeters – welcome guests to the festival, provide programs and simple directions
Survey Takers – engage guests in a brief survey on their experience at the festival