Here's an interesting way to get involved in the Sacramento Arts Community - become a Business Volunteer for the Arts.

Training will be held on March 11, 2008, from 3-5 PM in Suite 600, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, 95814.

Per the Arts and Business Council website:

Business support is critical to help arts and cultural organizations flourish. Members of the community put their expertise to work for their favorite arts or cultural organization.

Since 1987, the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento has promoted mutually beneficial partnerships between businesses and arts groups. Through its programs the Council brings expertise, resources and leadership talent from the business world to the arts community. Businesses benefit through meaningful volunteer opportunities for employees, improved access to arts resources and the opportunity to be a part of a community enhanced by the presence of a vibrant arts sector.

BVA volunteers have…

An interest in arts and culture in the Sacramento area;
3-5 years professional experience;
Expertise applicable to assisting an arts/cultural organization;
The ability to encourage change;
The ability to commit approximately 5-10 hours per month and one year of service.
In return, BVA volunteers…

Become an integral part of Sacamento’s arts and cultural community;
Strengthen business skills by creatively channeling them to a new arena;
Learn how to turn limited resources into successful outcomes;
Receive training on how to consult to arts and cultural nonprofits;
Project-driven Business Assistance

Volunteers are needed with expertise in a specific area of interest. Each project is custom-designed to suit the needs of the participating nonprofit in the areas of:

Computer Information/Technology
Event Planning
Graphic Design
Financial Accounting and Planning
Fundraising
Human Resource Management
Marketing and Market Research
Organizational Management
Public relations/Advertising
Strategic Planning/Program Development
And more…

Sounds like a great way to get involved in the arts community in Sacramento, make a difference and meet some interesting people.

Here a link to apply.

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive