Volunteer
Colleen Rockey
Abstract landscape
136 S. Kalamazoo Mall Alley
Planning for the Brush the Block mural festival is underway.
We are looking for more community voices to join the fun!
Artist Care Volunteers – Help provide our artists with support!
Artist Care
The Artist Care committee will begin meeting in January and meet once a month. These meetings can be virtual, in-person, or a combination of both. This committee will work directly with Kim Shaw to make sure we are creating the best possible experience for our artists over this 5-day festival. This may include food and beverage, safety checks, swag bags, gifts, communication, and anything else that will give our artists a supportive and positive event. Please email Kim Shaw with any questions and thank you for your consideration.
Event & Entertainment Volunteers – Support our event coordinator and help create opportunities for the public to join in!
Event & Entertainment
The Events & Entertainment committee will begin meeting in January and meet once a month. These meetings can be virtual, in-person, or a combination of both. This committee will support our event coordinator in planning for live music, performances, and busking. Committee members will also support a project to paint downtown shop windows, a community tile project, and create opportunities for the public to join in on the fun! We will also be planning an opening reception and farewell brunch. Please email Kim Shaw with any questions and thank you for your consideration.
Food & Beverage Volunteers – Be a part of the decision-making team for food and beverages at the festival!
Food & Beverage
The Food & Beverage committee will begin meeting in January and meet once a month. These meetings can be virtual, in-person, or a combination of both. This committee will do research, inquire with community partners, and make suggestions and decisions about food and beverage options during the 5-day festival (food trucks, special restaurant menus or participation, etc). Please email Kim Shaw with any questions and thank you for your consideration.
Communication Volunteers – Help get the word out about Brush the Block!
Marketing & Communications
The Marketing & Communications committee will begin meeting in January and meet once a month. These meetings can be virtual, in-person, or a combination of both. This committee will do work with committee chair, Heather Isch from LKF Marketing, to get the word out EVERYWHERE about our 5-day festival. This includes but is not limited to social media. Please email Kim Shaw with any questions and thank you for your consideration.