Volunteer

 Volunteer opportunities for the 15th-annual Des Moines Arts Festival®, June 22-24, in downtown Des Moines'  Western Gateway Park will be available March 2. Volunteers should be age 16 or older. 

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Event Management Team

Special thanks to this special list of volunteers who manage every area of the Festival.  The Festival is a huge success because of the dedication.

Sam Beebout, Beer & Wine Sales
Jessica Berger, Beverage Sales
Bryan Butcher, Nurturing a Student's Vision
Eric Cangus, Food Vendor Relations
Matt Fisher, Volunteer Relations
Mollie Ibbotson, Volunteer Relations
Renae Irvin, Merchandise
Molly Kotval, Production
Kelly Kretlow, Beer & Wine Sales
Michael Lane, Des Moines Art Center Activity
Peggy Leonardo, Nurturing a Student's Vision
Nancy Leysens, Artist Relations
Perry Leysens, Artist Relations
Kent Maahs, Sponsor Relations
Paula Hutton McKinley, Des Moines Art Center Activity
Laurie Miller, Entertainment, Main Stage
Juli Nelsen, Sponsor Relations
Stephanie Pearl, Office Manager
Nicole Peckum, Entertainment, Jazz & Wine Pavilion
Jenise Rychnovsky, Beverage
Travis Rychnovsky, Beverage
Michelle Slawson, Entertainment, Performing Arts
Abby Spann, Artist Relations
Susan Stocum, Beverage Sales
Allison Thelin, Office Manager
Jodi Tomlonovic, Sculpture Garden
Aaron Ward, Interrobang Film Festival
Jeremy Weiss, Food Vendor Relations
Lisa Wilson, Beer & Wine Sales
Melissa Winters, Beer & Wine Sales