Help Bring the World to Santa Fe

Artist at 2022 Market demonstrating her weaving artform
Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
July 5 - July 9, 2023
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
1,000
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

The International Folk Art Market seeks to create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk art traditions. Each July we transform a venue in Santa Fe, NM into a bustling outdoor market. For the previous 18 Markets we hosted Market at Museum Hill in Santa Fe, but in an effort to be more connected to the community we have moved to a more central location; The Railyard Park! This year we are hosting over 168 artists from 52 different countries. We are expecting 16,000 guests to this year’s Market and approximately 1,000 volunteers. We have volunteer opportunities to work directly with the international artists, supporting the production of Market, and working with guests visiting the venue!

Skills Needed: 
Accounting/Finance
Human Resources/Leadership Development
Project Management
Technology (software, hardware, database, web)
Areas of Interest: 
Arts and Culture
Community
International
Great for: 
Kids
Teens
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Quick Facts: $3 MILLION IN PURCHASES annually

• $20,000 EARNED PER BOOTH

• 25,600+ MEMBERS OF ARTISAN COOPERATIVES AND GROUPS SUPPORTED

• 256,900+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUPPORTED

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Is This a Group Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
16
Are Court-Ordered Volunteers Accepted?: 
Yes
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

• Two free tickets, one to a general admission session of your choosing

• A commemorative Market Volunteer t-shirt

• Early access to a limited amount of first-come first- served tickets when you sign up for 2 or more volunteer shifts

• A unique, volunteer-only shopping experience on Sunday morning of the Market

• A volunteer hospitality tent with snacks & refreshments

Create Sustainable Impact: Artists earn income, serving as catalysts for positive social change in their communities by improving employment, health care, education, and well-being. Become Part of a Global Community: Make lasting friendships with hundreds of volunteers and work with master artists from around the world. Experience the Market: Receive free admission to enjoy the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico as a guest outside of your volunteer shifts.

Additional Requirements: 

No special skills are required to volunteer! Just complete our Volunteer Application and identify your working preferences and skills you may want to utilize. https://volunteers.folkartmarket.org/

Last Updated: Feb 7 2024
Address of Project Site
620 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe
New Mexico
87505
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 992-7613

Disclaimer

Groundworks provides these volunteer opportunities as a service to our community and does not assume any responsibility for the validity of such postings. To ensure accurate and up-to-date information, please contact the organization who posted the opportunity.

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