Welcome! This is your gallery. Below is a "Sign up" button for staffing our gallery. Members please sign up for a day and time each month. We need our members to help by participating for the gallery and shop. Remember that volunteering 3 hours per month is required to exhibit work in the gallery and shop.

Gallery hours

Gallery Hours: Noon to 6:00 PM Sat. & Sun.

Watch Facebook for special open hours on a Whim. 

Gallery Address: 159 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970

Phone: 978-745-4850
Email: info@salemarts.org

Volunteer Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAD29AAFA7-54891450-2025

We love our Salem Arts Galleries and Shop and hope you do too. The best way to show your love is to volunteer and help us keep the doors open. 

Please choose a shift that you know you can commit to for the entire 3 hour slot.

There are two 3-hour shifts each day.

• Opening Shift: 12:00 to 3:00 (2 people/opening responsibilities)
• Closing Shift: 3:00 to 6:00 (2 people/closing responsibilities)
• Watch for shifts on special extended hours and weekdays as needed. 
• Receptions need volunteers too. 

3 Hours per month is requested for artist members to display work in the gallery. 

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of you volunteer shift to set up or transfer shift duties.
• Dress to represent Salem Arts, casual business attire is recommended.
• When you arrive, enter via the side door on Kosciuszcko Street. Front doors should not be opened until the shop is set up and ready for visitors at noon. 
• If you're new to volunteering, we recommend signing up for the closing shift to have another volunteer to help you get familiar with being in the gallery as a volunteer. 

If you have any issues starting out with the signup, please refer to this FAQ first: 

http://www.signupgenius.com/pdfs/signing-up-is-easy.pdf

If you are still having trouble please feel free to email Shop@SalemArts.org

Shop Lead Volunteers

Volunteering as a Shop Lead is an amazing way to help Salem Arts succeed.

If you are interested in being trained as a Shop Lead please email Shop@SalemArts.org

Duties of a Shop Lead:

• Sign up using Volunteer Sign-Up for Shop Lead slots at least 1-2 weeks in advance. (Shop Lead shifts replace regular volunteer duties for artists; no need to do both unless you want to stay for the entire shift).
• Arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the start of a selected shift. 
• Unlock the building for opening shift, OR lock up at the end of the closing shift. Disarm and set security systems.
• Train volunteers at start of selected shift.              
• Check that the gallery is tidy, bathrooms are clean, trash is removed, vacuuming, trash bins are put out on the curb on Sunday evenings at close. 
• Assist with shift change responsibilities mid-day.
• Assist volunteers as needed during shifts.
• Be "On-Call" during selected shift. You are not required to stay at the gallery during the shift if the volunteers are well trained. You will provide your phone number to be contacted if volunteers have questions or need help. 
• Optional: Help with inventory take-in days, item labeling, inventory system management, shop merchandise curation, gallery reception help, assist Retail Manager as needed.