February 1, 2008

The Woodlands, TX – The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is looking for volunteers to assist with the third annual event set for April 12 and 13, 2008, along The Woodlands Waterway®.  The festival needs approximately 700 volunteers over the weekend to assist in areas such as artist relations, admissions, gate monitors and greeters, children’s art activities, souvenirs, student art exhibit, entertainment stages, surveys and more.  Volunteers must work a four-hour shift and, in exchange, receive free admission to the festival and a festival t-shirt featuring artwork created by Sally Maxwell, the festival's featured artist.  Individuals as well as charity groups and service organizations can volunteer.  Volunteers must be 17 or older.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals and local organizations to participate in an event that is visited by thousands of people – adults and children," said Brenda Gottlieb, festival director.  "As the festival grows, selected volunteer charity partners will be able to raise even more funds for their arts-related programs, as well as increase awareness of the arts in general.”

The two-day Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival features more than 200 national and regional artists of various mediums selling their original creations.  The festival takes place along the meandering Waterway from The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center alongside The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, culminating at Town Green Park.  Festival hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday.  Admission is $10 for adults.  Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. 

Proceeds from The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival benefit local organizations for arts-related programs.

Individuals interested in volunteering for the festival should complete the online volunteer registration form that can be found here.  This form and other volunteer information can be found under “Join Us.”  For more information about volunteering, or if you have any questions, please contact festival volunteer coordinators at volunteers@woodlandsartsfestival.com.