Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
“Volunteering at Daybreak Arts lets me see artists grow and know I’m part of their journey.”
— Daybreak Arts Volunteer
Be Part of the Creative Ecosystem
Volunteers are an essential part of Daybreak’s creative ecosystem. Your time, skills, and support help create the environment where artists can make, learn, connect, share, and grow—while allowing a small staff to extend the reach of our programs. Whether you’re supporting artists in the studio, helping with exhibitions and events, assisting with youth programming, or lending your skills behind the scenes, you help create the spaces, connections, and opportunities that make Daybreak’s work possible.
As a Daybreak Volunteer, you become part of the ecosystem of people, relationships, and opportunities that surrounds our artists.
Your time, encouragement, and presence help create the spaces and connections where artists can develop their talents, pursue their goals, and see new possibilities for their future. You become part of an artist’s journey—showing them that someone believes in their gifts, their goals, and the future they are creating.
Daybreak offers a variety of in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities, with ways to get involved based on your interests, skills, and availability. To get started, please complete the Volunteer Application below, and our Volunteer Manager, Lauren, will follow-up with you to discuss next steps. Email volunteer@daybreakarts.org with any questions.
Volunteer Positions
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Art Education volunteers play a vital role in supporting our artists’ growth. They might serve on our Art Education Committee, lead group workshops, or work one-on-one with artists in the studio, helping them develop skills, confidence, and creative expression.
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Event Sales Team volunteers are critical in providing our artists an opportunity to gain exposure, connections, and sales by transporting, setting up, and selling our artists work at festival and market vendor booths around town.
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Our Artwork Sales Team supports our organization’s efforts to document, organize, and maintain accurate records of artworks in our collection. This work ensures that all items are properly catalogued, cared for, and accessible for exhibitions, research, and archival purposes.
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Daybreak Arts is seeking enthusiastic and creative volunteers to support our brand new youth art program, Gigi’s Creative Corner. Volunteers will assist Daybreak Artists teaching youth during workshops and helping lead creative activities.
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Creative Support Team volunteers are the heart of the Next Horizon Academy, providing encouragement, guidance, and hands-on assistance to artists as they progress through the program and prepare for their solo show exhibitions.
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Social Media volunteers help amplify the voices and work of our artists. By creating compelling posts, graphics, and stories for our online platforms, they raise awareness of our mission and help increase artwork sales and revenue, using both existing and new content.
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Studio & Office volunteers help with hands-on and virtual administrative tasks. This volunteer position is ongoing with work scheduled as needed.
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Daybreak Arts Interns gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a social enterprise non-profit, as well as make connections with Nashville homeless and arts organizations.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Purchase Daybreak artwork for yourself or a loved one
Follow us on Social Media @daybreakarts
Attend an art show or event around town
Subscribe to our email newsletter
Become a Board Member
Serve on a standing committee (i.e. Finance, Marketing, Development, Programs/Eval, Grants)