About
RiverArtsFest is a celebration of fine arts and fine local music with live artist demonstrations and hands-on art activities for all ages! More than 150 artists from around the country and right here in Memphis gather to exhibit and sell their latest works of original fine arts in what’s become the largest juried artist market and urban festival in the Mid-South.
Volunteer:
We have many opportunities to participate in the festival.
Load in and Load Out: Friday all day / Sunday evening
Help put up signs, tables, booths, and assist artists as they arrive or leave the festival.
Greeter:
A few people you will meet... View All
Shifts (26)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Load In | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | 4/5 | Over | |
| Sign Installer | 8:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103 | Assist our signage installer in putting up signage along Riverside. This will involve reaching, lifting, and getting on ladders. | 4/4 | Over |
| Load In | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | 8/8 | Over | |
| Load In | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | 8/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Booth Setup | 8:00am (CT) | 9:00am (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103 | Strong arms needed for very heavy lifting! | 2/2 | Over | |
| Greeter | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Greet festival guests and help put on wrist bands at entrance gates. Answer general questions. | 10/10 | Over | |
| Artist Ambassador | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Deliver snacks or drinks to artists, sit at their booth if they need a quick break, field questions, and communicate information regarding the festival as needed. | 20/20 | Over | |
| Merchandise Sales | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 |
| 6/6 | Over | |
| Put Me Anywhere! | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | 14/18 | Over | ||
| Artists at Work Assistant | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | Assist artists demonstrating their craft in the Artists at Work tent and also help with merchandise for sale. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Artist Ambassador | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Deliver snacks or drinks to artists, sit at their booth if they need a quick break, field questions, and communicate information regarding the festival as needed. | 20/20 | Over | |
| Greeter | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Greet festival guests and help put on wrist bands at entrance gates. Answer general questions. | 6/8 | Over | |
| Merchandise Sales | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions. | 6/6 | Over | |
| Put Me Anywhere! | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | 8/16 | Over | ||
| Artists at Work Assistant | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | Assist artists demonstrating their craft in the Artists at Work tent and also help with merchandise for sale. | 1/2 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Ambassador | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Deliver snacks or drinks to artists, sit at their booth if they need a quick break, field questions, and communicate information regarding the festival as needed | 11/12 | Over | ||
| Greeter | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 |
| 6/6 | Over | ||
| Merchandise Sales | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions. | 4/4 | Over | ||
| Put Me Anywhere! | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | 8/15 | Over | |||
| Artists at Work Assistant | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | Assist artists demonstrating their craft in the Artists at Work tent and also help with merchandise for sale. | 2/2 | Over | ||
| Artist Ambassador | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Deliver snacks or drinks to artists, sit at their booth if they need a quick break, field questions, and communicate information regarding the festival as needed | 12/12 | Over | ||
| Greeter | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 |
| 6/6 | Over | ||
| Merchandise Sales | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions. | 4/4 | Over | ||
| Put Me Anywhere! | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | 3/15 | Over | |||
| Artists at Work Assistant | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38111 | Assist artists demonstrating their craft in the Artists at Work tent and also help with merchandise for sale. | 1/2 | Over | ||
| Load Out Festival | 4:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | 5/8 | Over |
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