11 – 14 September 2025
11 – 14 Sept 2025
Carriageworks

Sydney Contemporary Volunteer Application 2024

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Sydney Contemporary, Australasia’s premier art fair!

The five-day event from 4th – 8th September 2024 (4 September, Invitation-only Collector Preview), is the annual pre-eminent meeting place for the Australian art world. Featuring a varied program of activities that platforms the highest quality contemporary art, emergent practices, and topical issues, the Fair attracts a vast array of art collectors, art lovers and institutional professionals. Our volunteers make a significant contribution to the success of our event, and to creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all visitors at the Fair.

To apply to volunteer, please complete the below form, indicating the days you would like to participate. Please note, you must be over 18 years old to apply.

For any questions, please contact India Ford, Fair Manager, [email protected]

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Benefits

  • Experience with the behind-the-scenes of a large scale multi-disciplinary event.
  • Opportunity to network with industry professionals in the visual arts.
  • Exposure to the very best in visual art from Australia and overseas and involvement in an exciting event on the Australian Visual Arts calendar.
  • Complimentary entry to Sydney Contemporary, with an additional allocation of complimentary tickets so you can invite your friends and family.
  • Written referral letter offered following completion of the Fair.
  • Stipend of $20 per day for travel expenses. All meals included onsite.

Essential Prerequisites

  • Availability for at least one full day between 3rd-8th September (1-2hr).
  • Availability for the Volunteer briefing on Monday 2nd September. Time TBC, likely early afternoon. In person is preferable, if essential online attendance can be arranged.
  • High level of communication skills and English spoken language with confident ability to liaise with a broad range of individuals.
  • Keen interest in and/or knowledge of modern and/or contemporary art and/or events (desirable, not essential).

Role Summary

The five-day event will feature a varied program of activities and will require assistance from volunteers with a range of skills and interests to assist in daily operations during the Fair.

Tasks may include, but not limited to:

  • Providing support to the Fair management team and/or Exhibitors during bump-in and bump-out.
  • Having an in-depth knowledge of the venue, floorplan, and fair sections so that you can respond to queries from the general public.
  • Understanding the key staff members involved in the Fair should there be a query that needs to be directed accordingly.
  • Assisting the Fair management team in the running of the onsite program, i.e., Talks, Installation, Kid and Performance.
  • Invigilating artworks for Installation Contemporary.
  • Assisting with the running of the Kid Contemporary program, under guidance from the artist (Must have working with children check).
  • Assisting with front of house requirements at Info Desk, VIP and MA Financial Group VIP Lounges, Front Entrance, i.e., greeting visitors, directing visitors through different areas of the Fair, scanning tickets or assisting visitors with queries onsite.

Personal Details

Name(Required)
Age(Required)
Address(Required)
Help us put a face to a name! Please attach a clear photo of you to assist the team onsite. (This will not be published anywhere)
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.
T-Shirt Size(Required)
We will provide a t-shirt to identify you as a volunteer. To help us plan the order, please indicate your size below:

Emergency Contact Details

Emergency Contact Full Name(Required)

Availability

Please indicate the days you would like to volunteer during the week of the Fair. (Note the times indicated are provisional)(Required)

Please notify the Fair Manager should your availability change.

(Assistance is required from the beginning to the end of each session. We would prefer you to be available for these sessions but if you are only able to assist for part of a session please write the times you are available next to the date).

Area of Interest(Required)
Do you have any specific areas of interest? Please tick as many options that apply:
All roles will be allocated on the day of your shift and we endeavour to take your preferences into account.

Background

Please provide brief indications of anything that might be relevant for us to get to know you. For instance:

Are you a student, work in the arts, a member of a society or affiliated with any industry body?

If so, Please identify your institution, degree and focus area if applicable or the specifics of your experience.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 3 MB.

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