Volunteer Opportunities

ARTIST BOARD MEMBER (open until filled)

Destination: Art is seeking an Artist Board Member to join its Board of Directors and help guide the continued growth and sustainability of our nonprofit studio and gallery.

As an artist-centered community organization, Destination: Art values the perspective, experience, and creativity that artists bring to our leadership. This is an opportunity for a practicing visual artist who is passionate about supporting the creative community, expanding opportunities for artists, and contributing to the responsible governance and leadership of a nonprofit arts organization.

As a Board Member, you will serve as an ambassador for Destination: Art, helping strengthen relationships with artists, supporters, and the broader community while providing thoughtful leadership and oversight. Responsibilities include:

  • Understand, support, and advance Destination: Art’s mission, vision, and programs.

  • Bring an artist’s perspective to conversations about exhibitions, programs, and opportunities for creative engagement.

  • Attend and actively participate in Board meetings

  • Volunteer time and expertise to support organizational initiatives by serving on an Advisory Committee

  • Work collaboratively with fellow Board members, staff, volunteers, artists, and community members

VETERANS CREATIVE MUSTER PROGRAM LEADER (open until filled)

Thanks to a generous grant from Disabled Veterans Charities, Destination: Art is offering free art workshops for veterans: Veterans Creative Muster. Each four-hour workshop includes all supplies and lunch. To foster creativity and healing through art, we invite veterans to attend and enjoy the following benefits:

  • Engaging with fellow veterans in a safe and supportive environment

  • Exploring various art mediums, including painting, drawing and mixed media

  • Learning techniques from experienced instructors

  • Expressing thoughts and emotions through creative outlets

  • Building confidence and self-esteem through artistic achievements

  • Enjoying an artistic experience that promotes mental well-being

The Veterans Workshop Program Leader will work with the Education Director to schedule 4 or more annual workshops for veterans, secure instructors and class hosts, coordinate class logistics, manage to a budget, and provide feedback to the Board on the program successes or challenges. This is a volunteer position.

FRIENDS OF DESTINATION: ART PROGRAM LEADER (open until filled)

The FRIENDS of Destination: Art program provides a safe and welcoming space where adults on the autism spectrum can express themselves, build friendships, and support their emotional well-being. Art helps members, especially those who are non-verbal or have difficulty communicating, share their feelings and tell their stories. The program also gives experienced members the opportunity to instruct. The FRIENDS program strives to create inclusive workshops that support each participant’s needs and learning style by:

  • Providing a safe space for creativity and emotional well-being.

  • Using art to help members express themselves and communicate.

  • Building belonging, confidence, and friendship.

  • Offering leadership opportunities for experienced members who wish to teach.

The FRIENDS Program Leader will schedule 4-6 annual workshops for adults on the autism spectrum, secure instructors and volunteer hosts, coordinate class logistics, communicate with volunteer facilitators and families, manage to a budget, and provide feedback to the Board on the program successes and challenges. This is a volunteer position.

To apply for one of our volunteer positions, please send an email explaining your interest to: localartists@destination-art.net

Destination: Art is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and community hub for visual art serving South Bay LA. Located in Downtown Torrance, we opened our doors in 2014 with the unique combination of artists’ studios and an art gallery for local artists to exhibit their work. We hold 40 visual art workshops a year with renowned local and national instructors. We offer several community outreach programs with different art experiences for the public: FRIENDS of Destination: Art, an outreach program in partnership with the Autism Society of LA; Art 4 Everyone for those who think they are not creative; Tuesday Paint Ins, a mentored open paint session for all levels of artists; and Veterans Creative Muster, a series of art workshops free to veterans. Our Board of Directors, Advisory Committees, part-time staff and volunteer members ensure Destination: Art operates smoothly and efficiently.