Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the ZACC! Our organization thrives on the generosity of volunteers like you to help fulfill our mission. We welcome folks to help in several areas of our operation; our youth classes and rock camps, our Laura Grace Barrett Print Shop, and live events held in the Show Room at the ZACC. There are also several individual opportunities to lend a hand throughout the year like our annual Mini Show fundraiser or tabling sessions at schools and community events.
However you would like to help out, we want you to know that we value your contribution. Therefore, those volunteers who complete at least 15 hours for the ZACC are eligible to receive a voucher valued at $25 to be used on events and classes for themselves, or events, classes or camps for family members. For each additional 10 hours, volunteers are eligible for another voucher of the same value. Vouchers may not be redeemed for retail items such as pottery, items in the shop, or gallery pieces.
Please look at the various volunteer roles listed and send us your contact information, as well as your preferred availability (evenings after 5, Sundays, unavailable on Tuesdays, etc.), using the subsequent form. We are certain we can find a way for you to make a difference!
AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Youth Classes/Visual Arts
Times:
Summer: 8AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday
School Year: 4 - 6:30PM Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and 3 - 5:30PM on ThursdaysResponsibilities:
- Assist the class instructor with material preparation and classroom organization for specific lessons in a diverse catalogue of artistic genres ranging from clay handbuilding to stop motion animation.
- Work with individuals or groups of students to help them work through the content of the lesson.
- Assist with classroom clean up.
- We do encourage volunteers to pick at least one camp (either one full week in the summer or 6 consecutive weekdays in the school year) and volunteer for the duration of that camp.
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Rock Camps
Times:
Summer: 9:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday
School Year: 4 - 6PM, Monday and Wednesdays or 4-6PM on Tuesdays and 3 - 5PM on ThursdaysResponsibilities:
- Assist Rock Camp Instructors with instrument set up and the division of the group into bands.
- Work alongside instructors with one band or rotate among bands helping students to craft their own lyrics and guiding them in the creation of individual parts to contribute to their group’s song. Help the bands stay on task, rehearse effectively, and prepare for the final performance at the end of camp.
- We value all levels of musical experience among our Rock Campers. For some, it will be the first time they pick up their chosen instrument and others may have already had a few years of lessons.
- We also value myriad experience levels in our instructors and volunteers. Whether you are a professional musician or just like to play for fun, reach out if you are interested in passing along a passion for music.
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Show Room at the ZACC
Times:
Days Vary, Approximately 6:30 - 10:30 PM
Responsibilities:
- Assist with Show Room set up and staging.
- Work in a variety of roles during live performances, such as helping bartenders, ushering, running the door, and other duties as needed.
- Enjoy awesome music, live theatre, or other performances taking place at the ZACC.
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Laura Grace Barrett Print Shop
Times:
Weekdays, 1-2 Hour Blocks, 10AM - 6PM
Weeknights, 6 - 8PM for Adult Printmaking ClassesResponsibilities:
- Assist in print shop maintenance and cleaning.
- Monitor print shop usage for class participants and other keyholders.
- Assist the Gallery and Printshop Manager with class preparation, lesson delivery, and clean up.
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Front Desk/Paint Your Own Pottery Studio
Times:
Weekdays, 1-2 Hour Blocks, 10AM - 6PM
First Friday Evenings, 5 - 9PMResponsibilities:
- Assist with upkeep and operation of Paint Your Own Pottery Studio (clear glazing, assisting customers, etc.).
- Help with sales of items from the studio and the ZACC Artists Shop.
- On First Fridays, help direct patrons to the gallery, assist with bartending, and helping the front desk employee on duty record gallery sales.
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Special Events and Outreach
Times:
Varied dates and times
Responsibilities:
- Throughout the year, the ZACC has several individual events and outreach opportunities where volunteers can help spread the word about our organization and mission to cultivate community through accessible arts experiences for all. These events range from the ZACC Mini Show, our largest annual fundraiser, to tabling opportunities at local public schools. More information about these volunteer opportunities can be found via our site Menu > Shows & Events > Annual Events (select the event of your choice).
Intermediate and Advanced Relief Printmaking Class

Saturdays | 5 weeks | February 4 through March 25* | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Taught by Delaney Wascherol | $150
Block printing is a relief practice of printmaking that involves carving into a wood or linoleum or rubber block, rolling ink onto the surface of the block, and then pressing the block onto paper or fabric. Students will be introduced to fundamental, experimental, and advanced block printing techniques.
*This class will not meet on February 18 or 25, while the ZACC is hosting the Big Sky Documentary Film Fest. It will also not meet Saturday, March 18. The class dates are as follows: February 4 & 11, March 4 & 11, and March 25.
MATERIAL LIST
You should be able to find any of the following materials locally at the UMT bookstore or at the new Frame of Mind supply store.
Frame of Mind offers a 10% discount to all ZACC students.
Carving Tools that would work for Wood and Linoleum: https://www.dickblick.com/products/flexcut-lino-relief-printmaking-set/
Carving tools that will limit you to working with Linoleum but are much more budget friendly: https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-linoleum-cutters/
Carving Blocks:
If you have decided to purchase the more budget friendly speedy-cut linoleum cutter tool, then you will need to exclusively use linoleum and rubber blocks. If, however you decided on the flex-cut tools then you are free to choose any of the following. Regardless of what kind of block you decide upon you are going to want to have one 4x6 block for practicing cuts and at least one 8x10 block.
Wood: iMcClains.com - McClain's Printmaking Supplies - 1/4" Shina
Linoleum: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-battleship-gray-
linoleum/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dlinoleum%2520
https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-blue-easy-to-
cut/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Deasy%2520cut%2520blue
Print Making Paper: Any paper specifically labeled “Print Making Paper” will work well for this
class.
Drawing Utensils and Paper: To use for planning out your print.
Other Optional Materials
Colored Block Printing Ink: We have black block printing ink that you can use while in the
print shop but if you would like to work with another color then you will have to bring your own.
Transfer Paper: Blick carries Saral brand which is great.