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Support the HELP PRESERVE OUR AREA’S ARTS TRADITIONS BY VOLUNTEERING. Shannon Montgomery
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ounty Lines country has a rich tradition of arts and culture to be valued and supported. But we don’t need to be artists ourselves to help preserve that tradition. One of the best ways to support local art and artists is by volunteering our time. Here are local arts organizations looking for volunteers. Get involved and make a difference! ARTS CENTERS & COMMUNITIES Arts & Athletics Club: Promoting the arts and athletics in
Chester County for people of all ages. Volunteer opportunities include event planning, scenery and seat setup, ticket sales and marketing distribution. Coatesville. 484-947-9586; ArtsAndAthelticsClub.com Center for the Creative Arts: Providing high quality visual and
performing arts opportunities, programs, events and exhibitions. Volunteer opportunities include administrative duties, facilities management, special events and a ten-week summer internship program for teens. 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE. 302-239-2434; CCArts.org Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center: Contributing to
the quality of life for people of the greater West Chester community by providing educational, recreational, cultural and civic services. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, garden and building upkeep, fundraising and event planning. 501 E. Miner St., West Chester. 610-692-9290; MeltonCenter.org
Chester County Art Association: Educating, inspiring and con-
necting people through the arts. Volunteer opportunities include general administrative support, art library support, special event needs and summer camp assistance. 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester. 610-696-5600; ChesterCountyArts.org Community Arts Center: Offering opportunities for all to create and enjoy the visual arts. Volunteer opportunities include assistance with exhibit openings, music and special events, outreach and the BeaDazzle gift shop. 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford. 610-566-1713; CommunityArtsCenter.org County Studio Tour: Providing artists an opportunity to showcase their studio with the public through professional events. Volunteer opportunities include assistance with artists’ studios and catalog delivery. 80 Highspire Rd., Downingtown. 610-942-9629; CountyStudioTour.com Oxford Arts Alliance: Providing a collaborative platform to allow arts and culture to flourish in the community for all people. Volunteer opportunities include helping with special events and, for high schoolers, summer camp. 38 S. Third St., Oxford. 610-467-0301; OxfordArt.org Wayne Art Center: Enriching the community through the arts with education, exhibitions and outreach. Volunteer opportunities include exhibition installation and removal, classroom and kitchen assistance, tour docents and day-to-day assistance. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. 610-688-3553; WayneArt.org CountyLinesMagazine.com | March 2022 | County Lines
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