Columbus Indie Art Month: Volunteer for the 2008 Arts Festival

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2008 COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Applications to volunteer at the 2008 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable, June 6, 7 & 8 in downtown’s Discovery District are now available.

The Greater Columbus Arts Council seeks volunteers to assist with a variety of duties for this year’s Festival. Applications are being accepted for the following volunteer positions:

· Artists’ Booth Monitor, provide brief breaks for artists, as needed
· Hands-On Activities, assist with interactive art activities for children and adults
· Souvenir Sales
· Information Center

To apply, go to www.gcac.org/fest or call the volunteer hotline at 614-221-8072. Each shift involves a four-hour commitment. Each volunteer receives an event T-shirt and is registered for a raffle prize.

“Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, have fun and meet new people,” said Katie Lucas, Festival Director.

Recognized as one of the top arts festivals in the country, the Columbus Arts Festival is a juried show, with more than 1,200 artists competing for approximately 270 booth spaces. Continuous entertainment, interactive art activities and a variety of local restaurants are also featured. The Columbus Arts Festival is one of city’s largest and most successful events, attracting approximately 400,000 attendees.