Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Phipps Center for the Arts, bringing energy, creativity, and passion to every corner of our organization. Our volunteer councils in Drama, Visual Arts, Children's Theater, Dance, and Music provide creative input and are at the heart of every production, event, and exhibition. Whether you're a backstage buff, an organizational wizard, or someone who loves the thrill of a live performance, we have just the spot for you! Sign up below to get started! Look for emails about upcoming opportunities or check back here. Have questions? Email Volunteer@thephipps.org.
Front of House: The Drowsy Chaperone
Join us as a Front of House volunteer for The Drowsy Chaperone: House Manager, Ticket Taker, Usher, Concessions, Front of Stage.
House Managers report 1 hour prior to performance start, all other volunteer positions report 45 minutes prior to performance start.
Performance Info: https://thephipps.org/events/drowsy
Front of House: Transyl-Mania | Black Box
Join us as a Front of House volunteer for Transyl-Mania: usher, ticket taker, concessions, and house manager.
Event info is here.
Backstage Crew: Transyl-Mania
Join us to work backstage on the production of Transyl-Mania!
Front of House: Stand Up Junior
Join us as a Front of House volunteer for Stand Up Junior: usher, ticket taker, concessions, and house manager.
Event info here: https://thephipps.org/events/junior1
Costume Shop work days
Come join us in the Costume Shop to help organize and label costumes in our collection. We are working on the costume shop to make it a more usable space, this includes moving costumes so like items are together and labeling them with a unique Phipps number so they can be indexed. There will be detailed instructions given, so no experience is required.
Scene Shop: September
Strike: The Drowsy Chaperone
Another successful show is in the books! Now we have to take the set down. Join the STRIKE crew as they help disassemble the set and get the stage reset and ready for the next show!
2024 Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival - Phipps Booths
Come join us for a day at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival! Greet visitors at the Phipps booths, give out information/maps, and answer questions. Volunteers will also support the artists by checking in and giving them brief breaks.
2024 Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival - Community Art Booth
Be part of our community mural project at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival! Encourage visitors to participate in our mural project. You will be stationed at an art making booth with a section of the mural and art supplies for visitors to leave their mark on the mural and to work on their own mini-mural. No experience necessary!