There are many ways to SUPPORT St. Petersburg’s thriving arts community. From Arts Advocacy to becoming an Arts Business Partner, your actions and your choices make a crucial difference.
When you explore local galleries and visit artist studios during Second Saturday ArtWalk and shop local – you’re supporting working artists. When you take a class, attend a performance, volunteer at an arts organization or write a letter supporting arts in schools, you’re part of the arts in St. Petersburg.
SPAA is YOUR Alliance. Our work supports everyone who lives, works, and creates in our City of the Arts. From Funding Futures to SHINE Mural Festival and everything in between, we want to be your support system at every stage of your journey in the arts.
When you become a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance member, you join a community of artists, art lovers, and local businesses united through creativity and innovation. Our new membership program is designed to support you through networking, education, grants, promotional, and professional development opportunities.
When you donate to the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, you help us provide professional development for artists, uplift student artists through scholarships for after school programs and arts summer camps, and support community arts projects. Your contribution helps us organize arts events open to everyone – such as Second Saturday ArtWalk and the SHINE Mural Festival – and celebrate the arts and working artists every day.
Community Volunteer Opportunities
- American Stage
- (Ongoing) American Stage is seeking Box Office, Ushers, and Concessions Volunteers. Apply Here!
- The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
- (Ongoing) Applications for the docent program at The James Museum are now open. Apply Here!
- The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete
- (Ongoing) The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete seeks volunteers in the following areas: Docents, Family Programs, Membership, Special Events/Community Outreach, Museum Shop, and Administration. Apply Here!
- The MFA is looking for volunteers for a few hours a week to assist with data collection by administering an exit survey to visitors as they leave. Please contact us at [email protected] for more on this opportunity
- Warehouse Arts District Association
- (Ongoing) The Warehouse Arts District Association seeks volunteers in the following areas: Second Saturday ArtWalk, Gallery “Guardian”, ArtsXploration Classes, Marketing Committee, Membership Committee. Contact [email protected] to Apply!
- The Dali Museum
- (Ongoing) The Dali welcomes new volunteers ages 16+ year round. Any interested volunteers can apply on their museum website or learn more about their program here. Volunteer opportunities include greeters, information stand hosts, and more!
St. Petersburg Arts Nonprofits: please submit volunteer opportunities to [email protected] to be listed on our website!
Volunteer with SPAA
SPAA has several large events each year, and we continue to coordinate additional experiences to uplift, support, and advocate for the arts and artists in St Pete. Event volunteers greet and check-in guests, help with set up or break down, and foster a friendly and welcoming social environment for all. Annual events include:
- SHINE Mural Festival - Sign Up Here!
- MUSE Awards
- ACE Principals Breakfast, and other arts education events
- Arts Business Academy Summit
- SPAA Garden Party, and other fundraising events throughout the year
For any questions about volunteering, please email [email protected]
The Arts Alliance office is currently located in the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, with on-street or Sundial Garage parking.
On the local, state and national levels – now more than ever – the ARTS need strong advocates.
Throughout the summer of 2022, SPAA invited local performing artists and leaders to a 3-series retreat. The goal was for SPAA staff and leadership to listen, learn, and collaborate with artists and organizations to explore needs, and find a unified vision for the growth and impact of the performing arts in our city. Each retreat focused on key components in St Pete’s Comprehensive Arts Strategy, defining how SPAA can help to actively strengthen the presence and influence of Performing Artists and Organizations in St Petersburg.
