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Love the arts in New West? Here's how you can help

Love the arts community in New Westminster? Have some time to lend a hand? The Arts Council of New Westminster is looking for volunteers to help out with a number of upcoming events.
Gallery at Queen's Park, Annette Nieukerk
Artist Annette Nieukerk with her work at The Gallery at Queen's Park during a recent exhibition. The arts council is looking for volunteers to help keep the gallery open on weekends.

Love the arts community in New Westminster? Have some time to lend a hand?

The Arts Council of New Westminster is looking for volunteers to help out with a number of upcoming events. Among them:

 

RiverFest Pop Up Exhibition:

A reception attendant and bartender are needed to help out on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fraser River Discovery Centre, at the opening reception for this exhibition featuring the work of nine local artists.

On Thursday, Sept. 19, gallery attendants are needed to help supervise the artwork between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., or 1 and 4 p.m.

 

Culture Forward New West: 

On Saturday, Sept. 28, an outreach ambassador is needed to work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the fourth floor at Anvil Centre. You can share your stories and your passion for the arts.

 

Gallery attendants:

Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to help at The Gallery at Queen’s Park from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays or Sundays. You can volunteer on either day, once every two weeks. Volunteers are needed to help ensure the gallery can stay open on weekends.

 

Email [email protected] for information or to volunteer.