FOR THE 29th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, OCT. 25-27

Do you have a heart for art? Then feel free to lend a hand. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is seeking volunteers for the 29th Annual Festival of the Arts kicks off on Friday, Oct. 25 with a reception at Henderson Beach Resort; the exhibition is Saturday, Oct. 26 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 27 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on The Dugas Pavilion lawn in the Cultural Arts Village in Destin.

Various shifts are available including set up (on Friday, Oct. 25), main entry, artist relief, children’s tent as well as break down and more. All volunteers are welcome to arrive prior to their assigned shift or after their morning shift to visit the artists and enjoy the festival.

Opportunities are available for high school senior students looking to donate their time in exchange for community service hours.

One of the Southeast’s premier festivals, the Festival of the Arts showcases the original artwork of more than 100 artists from across the U.S. (and Europe) who will compete for more than $12,000 in cash award prizes. Festival features include a food bistro, wine & beer garden, live music, art activities for kids, souvenir posters and t-shirts, art raffle and more. Free shuttle service and convenient on-site parking is also available. Admission is free.

To volunteer, go to the sign-up link to reserve your desired shift or contact Festival of the Arts Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Shea at (850) 217-2833 or email her at sshea@boemortgage.com.

To sign up to Volunteer, link here https://signup.com/go/DSXyQis.

To make a tax-deductible donation or provide a corporate sponsorship; or for more information about the Festival of the Arts, visit www.MKAF.org or call (850) 650-2226.

ABOUT MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), a non-profit arts organization with a mission to champion arts and culture for all. Since its inception in 1995, MKAF has inspired more than 420,000 children in more than 100 schools and partner agencies. Through its community education initiative ArtsReach, dynamic programming serves K-12 students, people with special needs, and the military community along the Emerald Coast. As a presenting organization, MKAF’s Concerts in the Village series showcases the Southeast United States’ most vibrant performing artists and bands to more than 15,000 patrons each spring. More than 100 artists convene in Destin each fall for the Festival of the Arts — one the preeminent arts festivals along the Gulf coast. MKAF has long partnered with multiple regional non-profits and school districts in the communities that it serves to ensure access to the arts for all.

To make a tax-deductible donation or provide a corporate sponsorship; or for more information about becoming a MKAF member, visit www.MKAF.org or call (850) 650-2226.

MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS