Committee assignments require at least 10 hours per artist (more for the chairs). On your application, indicate your preference  for a committee, NOT a specific assignment. If less than 10 hours is worked for a job, you will be given additional jobs to  complete your hours. Incomplete work hours may be billed at a rate of $15/hour.  

Steering Committee – Composed primarily of artists who chair the Work Committees below, the Steering Committee meets  via Zoom on the first Monday of each month (or as needed) to ensure the smooth operation of the program as a whole, and  to develop, propose, and implement policies and new initiatives for the program. Steering members who lead Work  Committees receive a fee waiver.  

Administration – chair plus 10-12 workers perform a variety of desk jobs but no heavy lifting or vehicle use. Some roles  require good verbal and written communication skills. Others require computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word  and email. Tasks: guest/host studio matching; work committee assignments and tracking; artist packet assembly; telephone  tree; AATS Preview Show docent; assisting SCA staff (computer skills welcome!); special assignments, other duties as needed.  

Catalog Production – chair plus 3-5 workers oversee the management of artist information and images to be included in the  catalog. All work done January-March. Tasks include developing catalog maps, checking artist images, review and selection of  artist images, coordinating artist proofing of catalog content, and final proofing of catalog corrections. Proofreading and  attention to detail are very important; familiarity with digital image formats very helpful. Some proofing work may be on short  notice. (NOTE: most people assigned to this committee are returning artists from previous years.)  

Catalog Distribution – chair plus 34 workers distribute catalogs to pre-determined locations throughout Northern California.  All work is performed in May and June. Tasks: delivering catalogs to establishments on pre-determined routes and keeping  them stocked. Requires a vehicle, ability to lift 50-lbs, and quick response once catalogs are ready for distribution.  

Mentoring – chair plus 6 workers will work with new and emerging artists to make sure that both their body of work and  their studio presentation are as professional as possible. A mentor will be assigned to every participant who is new to AATS.  Any artist may request a mentor if they feel they’d benefit from the guidance. Mentors are chosen from experienced open  studio veterans, who work with their assigned artists during pre- and post-event stages to answer questions, make  suggestions, and help maximize a positive experience with the program.  

Publicity/Marketing – chair plus 6 workers help SCA maximize the coverage of AATS via online, social media, and other  media. Work with SCA publicity and social media staff on monitoring PR timeline, drafting press releases and calendar notices,  identifying feature interview and topic ideas, promoting community showcases, updating Facebook page, image management  and dissemination. General PR outreach and invitations to galleries and other exhibiting locations. Knowledge of Word, Excel,  Photoshop, strong communication skills, and PR writing a plus. Work accomplished January-May.  

SCA Exhibit Take-in, Hospitality, Support – chair plus 12 workers are responsible for: intake, end of show art pick-up,  staffing potential receptions, clean-up, and general support of the SCA Preview Exhibit.  

SCA Preview Exhibit Installation – chair plus 14 workers are responsible for installing the AATS Preview Exhibit. Tasks:  exhibit installation, labeling. Tasks will be completed at specific times during May. Computer skills are needed for some  assignments (e.g., creating exhibition labels and artist name tags). Tasks may include physical labor such as patching,  painting, and moving walls and pedestals.  

Signs – chair plus 23 workers are responsible for large highway signs, plus individual studio and cluster signs. Work is  performed in May/June with one meeting in mid-April, and some tasks are performed on specific dates. Highway teams hang  signs the first Saturday in May, and take them down the day after AATS closes. Maintenance teams check for foliage  overgrowth and wayward signs during May. Gallery teams work one day in May handing out studio and cluster signs. The sign  committee works best with good teamwork and communication. Highway and maintenance teams are outside and require a  vehicle, tools, and physical labor. Other tasks require good detail/people skills. Special assignment workers assist chair with a  variety of tasks.