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41st Annual SOMI ART FESTIVAL in South Miami, FL. Last weekend in February. WWW.SOMIARTFEST.ORG
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Description
The 41st Annual SOMI ArtFest is 100% volunteer run and all profits support local, national, and international charities ad funds academic scholarships.
Age Minimum (with Adult supervision present during the shift): 16-17 years old. Age Minimum independent volunteer: 18 years old +
We expect up to 25,000 visitors and offers 150 exhibitors. There are three days offering opportunities for you to benefit our community:
WHEN:
Sunday, February 8, 2026 @ 4:30AM - 6:30AM
Steet painting where the ArtFest booths will be situated.
Monday, President's Day, February 16, 2026
Pre set-up of ArtFest signage, flags, etc.
~Shift 1: 12pm - 3:00pm
~Shift 2: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, February 21, 2026 and Sunday, February 22, 2026,
Volunteer shifts span from Saturday at 4:30 AM - 8:00 PM and on Sunday at 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
On Saturday night at 6pm after the Art Show has closed, there is live jazz onstage in the beer garden at 58th Avenue and Sunset from 6pm-8pm.
WHERE:
The festival is located in the heart of downtown South Miami, on Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) between Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) and US1.
Headquarters is located inside the Shops of Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143.
WHAT:
We seek customer service-friendly volunteers to assist with tasks ranging from patron surveys to assisting with artist booth set up and take down. Assignments are based on the scheduled shift.
Free parking provided in the South Miami MetroRail station, 5870 SW 70 Street, South Miami, FL 33143, with an emailed volunteer parking pass that you print out.
Headquarters is within the Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143.
Expect an email from the website SignUp indicating your time slot preferences.
Please telephone Ellen Book to answer any questions at 305-537-6770.
Location
SOMI Art Festival @ Shops of Sunset
Directions
The festival is located in the downtown area of South Miami on Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) from US 1 to Red Road (SW 57th Avenue.)
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Reliability: Arrive on time and complete assigned duties
Positive attitude: Friendly, helpful, and respectful toward artists and visitors
Skills & Qualities Good communication skills for interacting with attendees, artists, and staff Customer service mindset Teamwork and willingness to follow instructions
Problem-solving ability for basic visitor questions or issues
Physical stamina (standing for long periods, walking, light lifting)
Common Volunteer Duties Greeting visitors and providing information
Assisting artists with setup or breakdown Survey distribution. Water distribution to artists.
Crowd guidance and line management
Children's Alley activity assistance
Clean-up and recycling support
Practical Requirements Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Comfortable wearing volunteer badges or Volunteer t-shirt
Ability to follow safety and event guidelines
Specific skills such as photography, social media.
