Give Artists Creating Together a Hand: Volunteer!

Volunteering with Artists Creating Together

ACT is a non-profit organization that connects people with disabilities to the arts. To make our programs possible, we rely on wonderful people like YOU who volunteer your time and abilities to encourage the growth of artists with special needs. Below you will find our volunteer opportunities for this Spring, 2013. Thank you for giving ACT a hand!

Volunteer Opportunities Spring 2013 Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Art Classes: ACT offers a number of opportunities just for adults! Check out the diverse options offered and volunteer with one that fits your interest! Mixed Media Art: Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm at ACT students will explore different types of art mediums from April 8-May 13. Creative Movement & Dance: Each Tuesday from 5:006:00pm at ACT, students will learn the art of Dance in a fun, community environment. Classes will meet from April 9-May 14. Choir: The ACT choir is made up of over 50 singers, aged 18 and up who have weekly practices and regular performances. Join us on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 at Kuyper College! Rockford Photography Classes: On Mondays, 12:30-1:30pm students aged 18-26 from Rockfords Transition Program will visit ACT for a photography class. From April 11-May 16. GRPS Arts and Mentoring: ACT a holds specialized art classes for GRPS transition students (18-26 yrs) from Glee show choir to Multi-Media art and from recycled art to pottery. Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30-11:30am at ACT offices. Photography/Arts & Crafts: On Fridays from 12-1:00pm, participants from Hope Network will come to ACT to learn the art of Photography (April 12-May 17) and will participate in arts & crafts classes (May 24-June 21).

One-Time Volunteer Opportunities

ACTion ART Exhibit ACT is hosting a 2-week long art exhibit, from April 8April 19, showcasing the work of adult artists with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to help set-up the artwork display, staff the gallery, and assist during the Artists Reception, on April 12. Gallery hours on weekdays are from 10am-6pm, Saturday April 13 from 9am-3pm, & Sunday April 14 from 1-4pm.

Early Childhood Nights Volunteer during these family fun and art nights through crafting clay pieces, dancing with preschoolers, painting faces and more! Wednesday, April 10, 5:30-7:30pm & Wednesday, April 17, 5:30-7:30pm at the GR Childrens Museum Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7:30pm, Campus Early Childhood Center ASK Walk: On Sunday, April 28 from 12:00noon3:00pm, ACT will be providing arts and crafts activities for the ASK walk at Kuyper college.
Festival Day 2013: ART in ACTion! Come for a day of fun and art at Lincoln Campus on Friday, May 3, 2013 with over 1,200 kids, teachers, artists, volunteers and community partners! Volunteers are needed from 9:00-2:00pm on Festival Day (May 3) and on May 2 from 2:30-7:00pm for set-up.

To volunteer for any of these activities or with any questions, please call or e-mail Program Director, Katie Timmermans (616-885-5866 or program@artistscreatingtogether.org). Learn more about ACT online at www.artistscreatingtogether.org or on Facebook: Artists Creating Together