Volunteering
Heartland Art Club is an all-volunteer organization, and we thrive because of the dedication of individuals like you. Whether it’s staffing the gallery, planning events, maintaining our website, or supporting workshops and classes, volunteers are the backbone of our success. Volunteering with us offers a rewarding way to connect with fellow artists and art lovers, make a meaningful impact, and help grow our vibrant artistic community. Join us and be a part of something special!
Share your Talents!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Copywriters
Help us create printed materials, copy for our website, newsletter and social media.
Grant Writer
Help us research, write, and submit grants to fund our organization.
Administrative
Help us track membership, expenses, log meeting minutes, and other administrative items.
Gallery Staff
Help us greet members and customers, answer the gallery phone, and assist customers with purchases.
Exhibit & Event Assistance
Help us set up events and exhibits, such as hanging artwork, positioning tables and chairs, etc.
Photographers & Videographers
Help us document events and exhibits in a fun and authentic way.
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6 Committees, Countless Opportunities
Whether you want to share a few minutes of your time or serve as a committee member, we are grateful for your contribution. Check out the overview of the committee responsibilities below to get a feel for the tasks each committee handles. You can also view our current committee needs (above) and scroll down for bite-sized wishes!
Committee Overview
Heartland Art Club exists because of the dedication of our volunteers, and our committees are where the magic happens. Each committee plays a vital role in bringing our mission to life, from organizing events to managing our gallery and supporting educational programs. We invite you to explore the different committees and discover where your talents and passions can make the biggest impact. Find your perfect fit and join us in shaping the future of our vibrant artistic community!
Membership Committee
- Member management (Airtable knowledge very helpful)
- Manage membership renewal, re-engagement
- Acquire new members
- Coordinate and communicate member opportunities, activities, appreciation
- Increase member participation
- Improve and increase member benefits
- Provide Communications Committee with news about member successes, awards, and special contributions
Organize artist-member interviews to be shared by Communications Committee - Address member feedback and requests
- Respond to membership questions or issues
Gallery Committee
- Gallery staffing
- Artwork acquisition
- Artwork intake and unpacking for shows and exhibits
- Artwork return or re-packing after shows and exhibits
- Hang artwork for display and rotate regularly
- Maintaining gallery cleanliness, updates, and repairs
- Cleaning gallery prior to shows, exhibits, workshops and classes
- Work with Events Committee on event ideas and themes, private events, shows, and exhibits including food service, drinks, entertainment
Education
- Plan workshops, classes, lectures, and presentations
- Manage Visiting Artist program to secondary schools and colleges
- Acquire outstanding workshop teachers
- Select teachers for classes
- Set-up/clean-up and assist with workshops, classes, lectures, and presentations
- Work with grant writers for educational funding
- Acquire sponsors for educational needs
Finance
- Manage and maintain the Club’s finances with Quickbooks/Airtable/Bank
- Financial planning
- Donor acquisition
- Bank liaison
- Update board on financial status, needs, issues
Video/Photo/Design Communications
Videographers
- Record artist interviews, demonstrations, and events using mobile phone video devices (iPhone preferred)
- Record short videos or create live feed for social media
Video Editors
- Create small can catchy video posts for social media
- Follow editing instructions to create full-length artist interviews and demos (iMovie preferred)
Photographers
- Photograph events, classes, workshops
Designers
- Edit and correct photos for use on website, social media, newsletter, and blog
- Create graphic posts for website, social media, newsletter, and blog
Communications
- Copywriting and content for website
- Copywriting and content for newsletter
- Copywriting and content for social media
- Design, update and edit website using Squarespace
- Design and post social media posts
- Assemble and schedule newsletter
- Format content for blog posts
- Manage website content for online shows and exhibits
- Airtable integration with website
- Manage membership, workshop, class, and product sales on website (Stripe knowledge helpful)
Events
- Plan member events (with Gallery Committee)
- Plan shows and exhibits (with Gallery Committee)
- Manage special event use of gallery
- Plan future gallery retail shop
- Plan food and drinks for receptions and events
- Coordinate volunteers for exhibits (set-up tables, linens, food and drink stations, and clean-up)
- Acquire sponsors for events to offset costs
General
- Apply to join the board
- Join the Steering Committee
- Sponsor a Gallery Room under your business name
- Help with Gallery updates, maintenance, and repairs
- Acquire sponsors and donors
- Host a donor party