Volunteers may receive a free annual membership after only 30 hours of gallery sitting or other volunteer work. The 30 hours must be in the same calendar year. Gallery Sitters who are already members, can receive one free entry to any juried show (except Cinco Banderas) by Gallery sitting for 25 hours within any continuous six-month period. The free entry fee can only be used within a one-year period starting from the date you acquired the 25 hours, and you must be a current Artel member when you use it. Additional hours may be earned for other duties, such as assisting at art drop offs, receptions, educational programs and other special events.

Gallery Sitters: Artel is an all-volunteer organization and depends on the generosity of those who have a few hours a month to give. We would love to welcome you! Artel is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 – 4. Shifts are from 10 – 1 or 1 – 4. We require a minimum three-hour commitment per month (1 sitting/month), although you are welcome to do more if convenient for you.

A 45-minute training session is usually conducted at the beginning of your first shift. You then will need to remain to finish your shift. Someone is always available by phone if you need assistance.

Email your contact information to the gallery, volunteers@artelgallery.org and note ‘sitter’ in the subject line. Our coordinator will be in touch!

Gallery Night Team: Gallery Night is held on the third Friday of each month and we can always use help in assisting the participating artists to set up, tear down, and monitor the gallery. If you are interested in joining the team, contact Chris Rojas, gallerynight@artelgallery.org for more information.

Exhibition Committee: Every 6-7 weeks the exhibit changes and there are a lot of moving parts to coordinate: artist check-in & drop-off, hanging the show, and helping with the reception. Contact Hope Mastroianni at (612) 404-4767 or exhibitions@artelgallery.org to learn more and lend a hand.

To schedule training for gallery sitting or to help with special events, please email us at volunteers@artelgallery.org