Volunteer

If you would like to get involved by volunteering with Imagine Art, download our Volunteer Application Form and submit it via email to info@imagineart.net or print and mail a hard copy to Imagine Art. Once we receive your volunteer application form an Imagine Art staff member will contact you shortly to set up an initial meeting and tour of our facility.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Artist Mentor
We are seeking artist mentors to partner with individuals who would like to gain knowledge in specific skill sets, including Flash animation, clay sculpting, children’s book illustration, and/or comic book creation. Experience is preferred, and all materials/software can be provided.

Videographer
We are looking for a videographer to help capture and share stories about what God is doing through the Imagine Art community. Videography experience is required. Camera, lighting, space, and access to a computer with Final Cut Pro can be provided.

Guest Artist
Imagine Art is a ministry serving artists with disabilities in East Austin. As part of their ministry, they run a fine art studio. This safe, creative, and accessible space allows the artists to access quality professional materials, tools, and equipment. They are seeking guest artists to lead art workshops, and they are open to any fine art skills and have equipment on site for glass kiln work, ceramics, painting, drawing, and more. These workshops will help the artists integrate with the greater Austin arts community while gaining new skill sets. Volunteers should be experienced and able to share their skill with others.

Studio Assistant
Imagine Art’s fine art studio is a safe, creative, and accessible space allows the artists to access quality professional materials, tools, and equipment. Studio assistant volunteers are needed to help artists get supplies, set up, and be on-hand for assistance. American Sign Language (ASL) proficient volunteers are also needed to help deaf artists. The studio is a great place to build relationships, promote learning and skill development, and explore your creativity. Art experience is helpful but not required.

Photographer
We are looking for a photographer to assist with a variety of projects, including taking candid photos of artists at work in the studio and at special events, partnering with video team to take photos that accompany artists’ video testimonies, and training staff on how to better light and document pieces of art. An experienced photographer is preferred, and lights, tripod and camera can be provided as needed.

Carpenter
We are seeking a volunteer with carpentry skills who can cut masonite boards and build stretcher bar frames to stretch canvas on. Carpentry experience is needed; a work area with necessary materials and tools will be provided. Ideally, the volunteer could serve at least once a month.