Volunteer!
Art Shanty Projects intentionally creates an impermanent art village on Minnesota lake ice amid changing climate and environment. With a spirit of embracing challenges through creativity, we support an ecosystem that inspires everyone to create and participate in art, thrive in winter, and build community.
While our On-ice crew expertly manages most of the program logistics, we rely on volunteers to keep Art Shanty Projects running smoothly.
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If you’re interested in a bigger volunteer commitment, consider joining our board of directors!
ROLES
Volunteer roles include welcoming guests at the gate, helping visitors navigate parking & amenities, answering general questions, managing our kicksleds for a fun and accessible way onto the ice, and more.
NUTS & BOLTS
Art Shanty Projects is located in Bde Umáŋ/Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, MN and will be open to the public 10am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays from January 18 – February 9, 2025. Volunteer shifts are 4 hours (morning shifts from 9:30am-1:30pm and afternoon shifts from 12:30pm-4:30pm). We ask that volunteers are prepared to spend most of the day outside, so appropriate winter gear is important for variable weather.*
PERKS
In thanks for your service (and to ensure you have the best Art Shanty experience possible), volunteers get free parking and hot food and beverages on the day they volunteer, invitations to special member/artist events, and are not expected to make a monetary contribution at the gate (on their volunteer date or any date they choose to visit).
QUESTIONS?
Send an email to Pamela: pamela@artshantyprojects.org
Photos of volunteers: Ryan Stopera (2022) & ASP staff (2023 and 2020)
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
