Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers interested in assisting with the production of the 2023 Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival.
If you are looking to be a part of Ridgeland’s artistic culture, then this opportunity is for you!

Volunteers are needed in the following areas at the following dates/times:

Kids Corner - Assist with arts & crafts + games & activities; maintain clean area

  • Friday, May 5 (2-4:30 pm)
  • Saturday, May 6 (9 am-Noon; Noon-3:30 pm; 3:30-6:30 pm)
  • Sunday, May 7 (10 am-2 pm; 2-6 pm)

Natchez Trace Century Ride VIP Party - Welcome guests, collect tickets, maintain clean area

  • Friday, May 5 (4:30-8:30 pm)

Booth Sitter - Attend booths as needed for artists to take breaks

  • Friday, May 5 (3-7 pm)
  • Saturday, May 6 (9 am-Noon; Noon-3:30 pm; 3:30-6:30 pm)
  • Sunday, May 7 (10 am-2 pm; 2-6 pm)

Greeter/Kiosk - Welcome guests as they enter festival; be knowledgable of festival footprint and music lineup

  • Friday, May 5 (3-7 pm)
  • Saturday, May 6 (9 am-Noon; Noon-3:30 pm; 3:30-6:30 pm)
  • Sunday, May 7 (10 am-2 pm; 2-6 pm)

Student Art Gallery - Welcome guests as they enter the student art gallery; collect People's Choice Award votes, maintain clean area

  • Saturday, May 6 (10 am-6 pm)
  • Sunday, May 7 (11 am-5 pm)

Water Wagon - Distribute water and sodas to artists throughout festival

  • Friday, May 5 (3-7 pm)
  • Saturday, May 6 (9 am-Noon; Noon-3:30 pm; 3:30-6:30 pm)
  • Sunday, May 7 (10 am-2 pm; 2-6 pm)

Festival Setup - Assist in setup of festival as instructed

  • Friday, May 5 (11:30 am-2:30 pm)

Festival Breakdown - Assist in breakdown of festival as instructed

  • Sunday, May 8 (3-6 pm)

Floater/Fill-in - Assist wherever is needed, as needed

  • Friday, May 5 (3-7 pm)
  • Saturday, May 6 (9 am-Noon; Noon-3:30 pm; 3:30-6:30 pm)
  • Sunday, May 7 (10 am-2 pm; 2-6 pm)

Volunteer Benefits:
In addition to meeting and interacting with the nation’s most talented artists, all volunteers will receive a complimentary Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival t-shirt.

To Apply
You may apply by downloading volunteer form or contacting our volunteer coordinator Crystal Pham at 601.605.5259 or cpham@visitridgeland.com. This is a great opportunity to get involved and meet new friends!