Opportunities

Artist Calls and Employment & Volunteer opportunities in the North Okanagan

Call to Artists & Volunteers

 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

September 22nd and 23rd, 2023

Are you ready to be part of an unforgettable experience and make a positive impact in the community?

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Sundog Festival family and help us create an unforgettable weekend. Whether you’re passionate about music, art, or just spreading good vibes, we have a role for you. There will be a volunteer station set up with water, juice, and snacks as well as lots and lots of live musical performances to see. 

Friday, September 22 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Sundog Festival Preview evening

3:00pm to 5:00pm – 10 Volunteers
Help set up tents, tables and help organizations get ready

6:30pm to 7:30pm – 10 Volunteers
Help organizations tear down displays and tents

9:00pm to 9:30pm – 10 – 15
Help tear down tents and help put everything away

Saturday, September 23 from 12:00am to 9:00pm
Sundog Festival Kick-Off Event

10:00am to 11:00am – 15 – 20
Help set up tents, tables and help organizations get ready

12:00pm to 3:00pm – 3 Volunteers
Help with bouncy castle/slide

3:00pm to 5:00pm – 3 Volunteers
Help with bouncy castle/slide

12:00pm to 3:00pm – 2 Volunteers
Help with painting on community canvas (no painting experience necessary)

3:00pm to 5:00pm – 3 Volunteers
Help with painting on community canvas (no painting experience necessary)

5:00pm to 7:30pm – 10 Volunteers
Help organizations tear down displays and tents

9:00pm to 9:30pm – 10 – 15
Help tear down tents and help put everything away

Please contact Shawna at the Arts Council of the North Okanagan at 250-351-7410 or [email protected] to join the fun!

CALL TO ARTISTS

Registration is available the day of the event

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre BC Culture Days event invites painters and artists to paint “en plain air”, with a chance to win prizes in one of four categories: Experienced, Emerging, Youth and People’s Choice!

This is a FREE event sponsored by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan and The Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Saturday, October 7 from 8-3:30pm. 

OPEN CALL - Gallery Vertigo

Deadline:  October 31, 2023 at 3:00pm

Gallery Vertigo is looking for submissions for their 2024 calendar year. Members and non members encouraged to submit proposals.

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FREE PROMOTIONS THROUGH ACNO!

Musicians, Visual Artists, Writers, Performers, and More! 

Be part of the Art Council’s Local Creatives Directory and get your talents noticed through the ACNO website and social media platforms for FREE!  Read More Here

Employment

If you have any art related employment opportunities, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to post them.

Art Instructors - Vernon Community Arts Centre

  Application Deadline: On-Going

Interested in teaching a class or workshop at the Vernon Community Arts Centre? Whether you are interested in working with youth or adults, or have experience in clay, glass, printmaking, painting, silversmithing, leatherwork, fibre art, or other mediums, we want to hear from you! Fresh ideas welcomed. Email Karin Preece, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 250-542-6243.