We’re not currently accepting applications for volunteering at the 2025 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival. Check back in June!

Thank you for your interest in supporting the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival! The success of Clothesline depends on our dedicated corps of volunteers. Work a shift and get free admission to the Festival before or after your shift.

The 2025 Festival dates are: Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7.

Fill out the form below, and someone will be in touch with you very soon.

Volunteer Descriptions

Admission Gate Volunteers

  • Duties: Welcome Festival attendees, scan admission tickets, and provide basic directions
  • Preparation: Start your shift by attending a brief, informative orientation session where you will meet your Gate Captain. Sunscreen, a hat, and weatherproof clothing are suggested.
  • Location: Sculpture Park entrance or Prince Street Entrance
  • Shifts: Saturday 9 am–noon, Saturday 11:45 am–3 pm, Saturday 2:45–5 pm; Sunday 9 am–noon, Sunday 11:45 am–3 pm, Sunday 2:45–5 pm

Creative Workshop Volunteer

  • Duties: A few past Creative Workshop students and friends needed to help with Clothesline art activities
  • Location: Creative Workshop
  • Shifts: Saturday 10 am–1:30 pm, Saturday 1:30-5 pm, Saturday 1:30–5 pm, Sunday 10 am–1:30 pm, Sunday 10 am–1:30 pm, Sunday 1:30–5 pm

Library Book Sale Setup/Teardown

  • Duties: Assist with moving and unpacking heavy boxes for library book sale.
  • Shifts: Set Up / Tear Down, times TBD. Eboni Jones will be in touch about opportunities.

Questions? Please email maginfo@mag.rochester.edu or call 585.276.8955.