Volunteer
Volunteer at Crooked Tree Arts Center
Whether you have an hour, a day, or more to give, there are plenty of ways to get involved. From greeting visitors to supporting exhibitions and events, your time makes a real difference for our organization and our community.
CTAC - Petoskey Volunteer Opportunities: For more information and to sign up to receive news of current volunteer opportunities, please contact Helen Habicht, Membership and Volunteer Coordinator:
helen@crookedtree.org
(231) 347-0672
CTAC - Traverse City Volunteer Opportunities: For more information and to sign up, click the opportunities listed below or contact Brian Iler, Galleries and Volunteer Manager, with questions.
Brian@crookedtree.org
(231) 629-4549
View current opportunities below
We have lots of great volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Check back frequently for new opportunities!
- Traverse City Artist Talk (Variety of Roles)
Act as a host or greeter, volunteer to bake treats, and more on Artist Talk days.
- Traverse City Family Drop-In Art Assistant
Assist the Drop-In Art Instructor! Help set up and monitor the Drop-In Art project under the guidance of the instructor.
- Downtown Traverse City Art Walk - Friday, May 29 & Friday, June 5
Volunteer at the Downtown Traverse City Art Walk
The Downtown Traverse City Art Walk is back—after a multi-year hiatus—and we’re excited to be part of it! Not just one Friday, but two.
Crooked Tree Arts Center will be hosting a community art activity booth along the walkway, and we’d love your help bringing it to life.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help staff the booth, welcome participants, and oversee the activity (don’t worry—we’ll take care of the project details). Most importantly, we’re looking for friendly faces to share the story of our exciting summer season—from Paint Grand Traverse and our Art Fairs to new exhibits and kids’ summer art camps.
It’s a fun, easy way to connect with the community and be part of a great downtown event.
Join us and help make the Art Walk a success—twice the nights, twice the fun! Friday, May 29, and Friday, June 5.
- Paint Grand Traverse - June 21-28, 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 is now officially open. Sign up today! - Crooked Tree Art Fair - July 25, 2026
Join us as a volunteer for the 65th Annual Crooked Tree Art Fair on Saturday, July 25 at the Civic Center!
We’re excited to debut a new location this year—enter through South Civic Center Drive off of Titus, take a right after the walking path, and you’ll find us near the basketball courts and playground.Help us welcome artists from across the country and be part of this beloved community tradition. Volunteer opportunities include greeting guests at the Crooked Tree hospitality tent, assisting in the kids art tent, booth sitting, and even riding a golf cart.
Learn more and sign up here.
- Suttons Bay Art Festival - August 1-2, 2026
Volunteer at the Suttons Bay Art Festival 2026
Join us for the annual Suttons Bay Art Festival, set along the beautiful Suttons Bay Marina on the first weekend of August. This beloved community event is a wonderful way to get involved, meet people, and support the arts in Northern Michigan.
Festival Hours:
Saturday, August 1 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 2 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pmVolunteer shifts are available Thursday through Sunday, with a variety of opportunities to match your interests.Learn More and Sign Up Here.