VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Nearly 1,000 volunteers are needed each year to help the CAA accomplish our mission. Volunteer opportunities exist in many areas, from administrative to logistics to production and beyond. In addition to CAA’s annual signature events, opportunities exist throughout the year to volunteer your help with initiatives such as Art in Public Spaces, CAA fundraising, publicity, and art workshops. Browse the opportunities below and get involved in keeping the Arts alive in Walton County.
Crafted at Alys Beach
Event Dates: November 12 - 16, 2025
Event Location: Locations throughout Alys Beach
Submission Deadline: November 3, 2025
30A Songwriters Festival
Event Dates: January 16-19, 2026
Event Location: Locations throughout South Walton
Submission Deadline: To Be Announced
Dine + Dive Fundraiser for the UMA
Event Dates: TBA
Event Location: Grand Blvd. Town Center
Submission Deadline: TBA
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
Event Dates: May 2 & 3, 2026
Event Location: Grand Boulevard Town Center
Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026
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Committee Opportunities
The CAA has many opportunities to serve in an advisory role. For additional information or to apply for a committee seat, please contact us directly.
Advocacy
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to build relationships with local, state and national organizations including governmental groups, arts agencies, and other key stakeholders to help ensure the arts are supported at the state level and funding is restored in the legislative budget.
Art for All Grants
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to evaluate quarterly applications and decide award amounts for Teacher Mini Grants, Need-based Student Scholarships, Starving Artist Awards, College Scholarships, and Grants to Organizations (available to non-profit arts organizations serving Walton County, Florida in the area of arts education).
Events and Programs
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to coordinate artist programs, special events, member and volunteer parties, and organization fundraisers, including the Tour of Homes.
Finance
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to draft annual budget and present to board for approval. Manages finances throughout the fiscal year.
*Interested applicants must be a current Board of Directors member in good standing to serve on this committee.
Nominating
Committee works directly with Executive Director to receive nominations for new members of the Board of Directors. The committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to the full Board. *Interested applicants must be a current Board of Directors member in good standing to serve on this committee.
Membership
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to develop strategies to grow and sustain membership.
Sponsorship and Fundraising
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to evaluate, strategize and plan all aspects of fundraising, including sponsorships, planned giving, auctions, and development campaigns. The group also executes all elements of an auction including, but not limited to, acquisition of auction items, creation of process, and volunteer staffing for large-scale events such as 30A Songwriters Festival and the ‘Under the Sea’ fundraiser.
Visual Arts
Advisory committee works with CAA lead staff person to facilitate special exhibits at The Foster Gallery and Art in Public Spaces.
Workshops
Committee works with CAA lead staff person to identify, coordinate, and administer workshops at the Bayou Arts Center, Foster Gallery, and throughout the community.