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Come Join Us!
There are many ways you can get involved with ArtStream!
- Social Events and Fundraisers
- Give-Back Projects - Volunteer Projects for ArtStream Participants
- Friends of ArtStream - Parents and Friends of our Participants get a chance to get more involved.
- Volunteer - ArtStream Volunteers are eligible for SSL hours, plus it's a great chance to get involved with the community!
- Employment
Social Events and Fundraisers
Annual Gala
We love getting together with our ArtStream family to be glamorous and raise money for ArtStream! More info and great pictures on our Gala page.
- Join the 2013 Gala Planning Committee - February 13, 2013
Special Thanks - Lunch at Fire House 34 - January 29, 2013
Non-Profit of the Night with Bethesda Big Train - June 2, 2012
Tri-M Concert to Benefit ArtStream - May 24, 2012
ArtStream Night at the Ghost Tour - October 13, 2011
Disabilities Awareness Month Kick-Off with Porto Charities - October 2, 2011
Restaurant Fundraisers
You're invited to a Night Out with ArtStream. We love getting together with our ArtStream family for good food and great friendships. A portion of sales - dine-in or take out - are donated back to ArtStream.
- Potomac Pizza Night - October 25, 2012
- Eat at Moe's - January 4 and 18, 2012
- Potomac Pizza Night - August 31, 2011
- SevenCarPileUp at the Barking Dog - May 20, 2011 - We made over $1,400!
- Virginia Blend at Velocity5 - February 18, 2011
Arts for All Cabaret (NC)
Join ArtStream NC and friends on selected Fridays for the Arts for All Cabaret. We will be singing along with live musicians and there will even be a chance for you to take the stage perform! Stay tuned for dates as they come, or join our mailing list!
Sponsored by Arts Access, ArtStream Inc., Christine R. Choi, First in Families of Wake County, Interplay and North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (NRACT).
Barnes and Noble Giftwrapping Fundraiser
Every holiday season, ArtStream spends time wrapping gifts at Barnes and Noble. We are always very excited for the chance to get out in the community with our participants and spread the word about ArtStream! Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers and the great people who visit us! All tips and donations from this project go directly to ArtStream.
- 2009 - Barnes and Noble in Gaithersburg, MD
- 2010 - Barnes and Noble in Gaithersburg, MD
- 2011 - Barnes and Noble in Tysons Corner, VA
Give-Back Projects
ArtStream's Give-Back Projects are a great chance for our participants to get together and do good for their community. Our Inclusive Theatre Companies would love to do more volunteer work! Send ideas to Nicolette Stearns at n.stearns@art-stream.org.
Veteran Gift-Wrap - November 30, 2011
On Tuesday, November 30, ArtStream's Gaithersburg Inclusive Theatre Company and friends assembled and wrapped gift packages to be delivered to Vietnam Veterans.
We had several actors, staff, mentors, volunteers, parents and counselors working along side each other to wrap items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, gloves, coffee, cocoa and much more. We also handmade holiday cards for each veteran thanking them for their service.
Friends of ArtStream
Friends of ArtStream are region-based parent/guardian groups that work with ArtStream to organize fundraisers, social events and Give-Back projects. Our Friends of ArtStream are also vital link between the ArtStream staff and the needs of our clients.
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Volunteer with ArtStream
On-Stage Mentors
ArtStream is looking for volunteers of all ages to act as on-stage mentors for our 2013 Inclusive Theatre productions in Arlington, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Raleigh.
Inclusive Theatre Companies are scripted acting companies featuring adults with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and adults on the Autism Spectrum The Companies are directed by trained theatre professionals. An original script is developed during the rehearsal process through improvisation techniques.
Classes and companies meet once weekly for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Mentors are the unsung heroes of these productions. They keep the dialogue flowing and the energy up. They act as a safety net to help keep our actors on task during rehearsals and highly confident onstage. Mentors are sometimes paired with actors with special needs (an arm for a woman who is visually impaired to hold on to) or actors with heavy onstage responsibilities (acting as a sounding board for the main character, repeating important lines so the audience understands). Mentors are always their own characters onstage and take on their own responsibilities backstage as well. No prior experience with the disabled community is required. This volunteer opportunity is a unique combination of improvisation, new play development, acting and disabilities counseling.
For more info, please contact us at volunteers@art-stream.org.
Backstage Tech Volunteers
ArtStream needs volunteers interested in technical theatre to help run the technical aspects of our Inclusive shows. Specific needs will be posted as they arise.
For more info, please contact us at volunteers@art-stream.org.
Front of House Vounteers
ArtStream parents and friends are welcome to volunteer to help with Front of House responsibilities for the performances. Responsibilities include box office, concessions and merchandise.
For more info, please contact us at volunteers@art-stream.org.
Alex, High School Volunteer
I began working with ArtStream as a backstage assistant in the spring of 2006. My closest friend, Michael, has worked with the company from the beginning. I decided to volunteer with the spring acting class. I enjoyed it so much that I continued to assist for the spring and summer classes. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the actors and the instructor, Nicolette. I am disappointed that I did not start working with the company earlier.
Isaiah, Volunteer
The most powerful and potent art finds a way to actively engage and grow community. As a young artist, it is critical to seek opportunities that support personal and professional maturation. My time volunteering with the talented artists of ArtStream has been a highlight in my career. Sensitive, caring, and supportive, the team brings an unparalleled passion to their students and their teaching. Rehearsing with the group was often a highlight in my week because of the sheer joy and excitement shared amongst the ensemble. My time volunteering continues to sustain me as I strive to grow as an artist. Many thanks to Nicolette, Patti W., Patti K. for welcoming me warmly into the Artstream family.
Employment
Working with ArtStream is rewarding and fun. Training is available and is hands-on and on-site for inclusive classes, companies and arts in healthcare. We ask for candidates with experience in their field (drama, music, visual arts, creative writing, costuming) who are enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Currently Seeking:
Development Associate
ArtStream, a 501(c)3 non-profit, seeks a Development Associate to assist with grant writing, event planning, board development, and annual appeals.
B.A. is required as well as a passion for ArtStream's mission. Strong writing abilities and experience in non-profit fundraising preferred.
Please submit a letter of intent, resume and references to jobs@art-stream.org. Applications will be reviewed as received.
