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About
RiverArtsFest is a celebration of fine arts and fine local music with live artist demonstrations and hands-on art activities for all ages! More than 150 artists from around the country and right here in Memphis gather to exhibit and sell their latest works of original fine arts in what’s become the largest juried artist market and urban festival in the Mid-South.
Volunteer:
We have many opportunities to participate in the festival.
Load in and Load Out: Friday all day / Sunday evening
Help put up signs, tables, booths, and assist artists as they arrive or leave the festival.
Greeter:
Greet festival guests and take tickets at entrance gates. Answer general questions.
Merchandise Sales:
Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions.
Artist Market Ambassador:
Meet artists, booth sit during breaks, field questions, deliver snacks or drinks, and communicate information regarding the festival as needed.
Other:
Not sure what you want to do? Just let us know the day and shift you would like to volunteer, and we'll find an opportunity for you!
Positions
0 Remaining
Registration
Opens Aug 18, 2026 7:40am
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
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121 Positions Filled
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90 Impacts
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375 Hours
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Shifts (23)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Installer | 8:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103 | Assist our signage installer in putting up signage along Riverside. This will involve reaching, lifting, and getting on ladders. | 4/4 | Over |
| Volunteer Tent Setup | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, Tennessee | Assist Volunteer Director with tent setup | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Ambassador | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38104 |
| 14/14 | Over | |
| Artists at Work Assistant | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, Tennessee | While Artists at Work are demonstrating their craft, you will assist in the merchandise booth where their work is being sold. Answer questions, help bag purchases, and answer questions with a smile. | 3/3 | Over | |
| Greeter | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Greet festival guests at the gate, scan pre-paid tickets and help put on wrist bands. You are not required to sell tickets. | 6/6 | Over | |
| Merchandise Sales | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 |
| 4/4 | Over | |
| Put Me Anywhere! | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | 5/5 | Over | ||
| Artist Ambassador | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Deliver meals, snacks and drinks to artists, sit at their booth if they need a quick break and communicate information regarding the festival as needed. Requires lots of walking! | 13/20 | Over | |
| Artists at Work Assistant | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, Tennessee |
| 3/3 | Over | |
| Greeter | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Greet festival guests, scan tickets and help put on wrist bands at entrance gates. Answer general questions. | 6/6 | Over | |
| Merchandise Sales | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions. | 5/6 | Over | |
| Put Me Anywhere! | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | 5/5 | Over |
1 - 11 of 11 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Ambassador | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 |
| 8/12 | Over | |
| Artists at Work Assistant | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, Tennessee | Assist artists demonstrating their craft in the Artists at Work tent and also help with merchandise for sale. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Greeter | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Greet festival guests, scan tickets and help put on wrist bands at entrance gates. Answer general questions. | 4/6 | Over | |
| Merchandise Sales | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions. | 3/6 | Over | |
| Put Me Anywhere! | 9:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | 4/10 | Over | ||
| Artist Ambassador | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Deliver snacks or drinks to artists, sit at their booth if they need a quick break, field questions, and communicate information regarding the festival as needed | 11/15 | Over | |
| Artists at Work Assistant | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | Riverside Drive Memphis, Tennessee |
| 1/3 | Over | |
| Greeter | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Greet festival guests, scan tickets and help put on wrist bands at entrance gates. Answer general questions. | 3/6 | Over | |
| Merchandise Sales | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | Restock, display and sell River Arts merchandise to the public. Answer general questions. | 2/6 | Over | |
| Put Me Anywhere! | 1:00pm (CT) | 5:15pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | 3/5 | Over | ||
| Load Out Festival | 4:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 365 Innovation Drive Memphis, TN 38152 | 10/10 | Over |
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