Volunteer at PGT 2026
Paint Grand Traverse 2026
PGT VOLUNTEERS
Paint Grand Traverse is a week-long plein air (outdoor) painting festival and competition presented by Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City. The ninth annual Paint Grand Traverse will be held June 21-28, 2026.
During PGT, artists from across the country will paint at over a dozen beautiful locations throughout the Grand Traverse region. The week also features parties, activities for kids, live painting demonstrations, and more!
We need a great team of volunteers to make Paint Grand Traverse a huge success! Online volunteer shift signup for PGT 2026 will open Spring 2026!
- AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors are the friendly, smiling faces of our event! Ambassadors volunteer out at the various painting locations (typically wineries, parks, farms, etc), and greet spectators, hand out information about Paint Grand Traverse, and provide directions.
- ARTWORK AND GALLERY TEAM
The Artwork Team works with our staff to check artists and artwork in, stamp canvases, and help hang and display paintings.
- EVENT PREP AND SERVICE TEAM
Are you handy in the kitchen? Good with a corkscrew? We're looking for several volunteers to help with food prep both before and during the Small Wonders Society Event and the Fresh Paint Party.
- SALES CONCIERGES
Our Sales Concierges help make the artwork buying process run smoothly, by writing down buyer's billing information directing them to check-out tables. Sales Concierges also have the incredibly satisfying job of applying big, red, SOLD dots to the walls.
- SPECIAL PROJECTS & EVENTS
Includes distributing flyers, assembling swag bags and artist packets, and helping with our Pint-Sized Paint Out for Kids.
- PHOTOGRAPHERS
We are looking for volunteer digital photographers to help document PGT 2026. Dates and times will vary and are flexible.