Art of the Lakes

Art of the Lakes

Art of the Lakes Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with the mission of developing, promoting, and encouraging an interest in the arts.

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Gallery sitting

2024 fall Sept-Dec Fri, Sat 10am-5pm
2024 Holidays Nov-Dec Fri, Sat 10am-4pm
Swing shift
Winter 2025 Saturdays 11am-4pm

volunteers needed

Fire Pit
Volunteers will prepare a fire pit to be used during winter events beginning Friday, Dec 6 for Tree Lighting Event.
• Obtain fire ring from Curt Maesner and set it up in grass area between CAC and East Parking lot
• create seating using benches from the gallery basement, hay bales or stumps/wood planks
• acquire wood & kindling for burning

Outdoor lighting & holiday decorations
Volunteers decorate the CAC exterior for the Holidays including:
• planters by the front door
• develop a system for stringing lights between the east lot and the building near the fire pit
• String lights
Cookie & Hot Cider Servers
Volunteers will set up tables and serve Hot Cider to community attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 - 8 pm. Requires:
• setting up tables outside if weather permits or inside if too cold
• heat cider in crockpots & set the up on tables with connection to outlets thru extension cords
• acquire cookies, styrofoam cups & napkins preferably thru a donation from Abbys or receive sponsorship from Larrys
• setup trash recepticals for trash
• post-event cleanup
Movie Projectionist
Volunteer will assist in getting auditorium projection system set up for 2 movies and run the movies on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15. Some computer competency useful.
Movie Attendees/candy bag distributors
Volunteers will be present Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15 during the 2 children's movies to monitor event. Prior to event, volunteers will fill bags of candy to be handed out after the movie and be responsible for running popcorn machine at movies.
CAC interior Holiday decorators
Volunteers will decorate the lounge and auditorium for the holiday.
• Set up and decorate the large artificial tree from the gallery basement in the auditorium
• go thru holiday items in the CAC furnace room to use in the lounge
Fundraising Letter stuffers
Volunteers will help stuff envelopes and organize them for mailing
Greeters/ticket takers / Exit Laughing
Volunteers will be available Sunday, Nov. 24 from 2:30 - 4:30 to take tickets, help attendees get seated, greet, and provide any other ushering duties necessary.
Greeters / Ticket takers - Quad Squad
Volunteers will be available Thurs., Dec 19 from 6-9 pm to take tickets, help attendees get seated, usher, & assist wherever needed.
Directions 108 South Lake Avenue, Battle Lake, MN, USA
(218)864-8606