WORK TEAMS
As a participating artist, you agree to work a minimum of 10 hours to help facilitate the success of the program for all participants. Here is a list of Work Team descriptions, also found on the artist resource page.
We need team leaders! Check out these featured team choices for more info:
Catalog Distribution:
Help sort and label boxes upon delivery
Distribute catalogs to predetermined locations throughout the Bay Area.
Deliveries to begin 2 months out of open studios, depending on your assignment
Deliver catalogs to establishments on pre-determined routes and keep them stocked
Requires a vehicle, ability to lift 20-lbs, and quick response once catalogs are ready for distribution.
Great for folks who regularly travel to Berkeley, SF, Marin, or Napa
The catalog distribution team leader will assign artists to routes, with program manager to update and improve routes, and check in with team member to ensure everything is going smoothly.
Farmer's Market:
Work in pairs to set up a table at farmer’s markets or the Apple Blossom Fair, display artwork NFS and potentially do a demonstration, and pass out catalogs. Talk to market visitors and explain the program and catalog map, and promote AATS.
Requires transportation of themselves, a table, a sign, and a box of catalogs to the market
Work accomplished in late April and in May or August/ September.
Fun for outgoing personalities, meeting new people, and sometimes enjoying live music!
**Fantastic way to advertise your studio, artwork, classes, while promoting the program at the same time!
Farmer's Market team leader will identify what markets and what dates for each market that team members will atttend, work with program manager to confirm the placements, and create a chart with market assignments. Team leader will also perform team check-in calls before market days to make sure everyone is ready to go!
Hospitality Team:
Duties and responsibilities of the team include preparing provided tables with table cloths and sometimes decor
Putting out water dispensers, coffee, tea, wine, and cups
Putting out plates, napkins, and cutlery for a buffet style set-up
Accepting and organizing potluck items on the table
Maintaining the organization and tidiness of the potluck table
Helping with clean up at the end of the event. Events include Kick-Off Party in Early January, workshops, and Preview Exhibition receptions.
Hospitality team leader will check in with team members to determine availabilty for the different events, and confirm who will be working each event.
Check out all our team options below!