Three Counties Open Art 2026 - Volunteer with us!
Join our volunteer team this August.
The Three Counties Open Art Exhibition returns this August to Fenton Town Hall Ballroom, celebrating its 30th anniversary with an inspiring mix of contemporary 2D and 3D artwork, installations, and live art. The exhibition brings together artists from across Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire and welcomes thousands of visitors each year.
We’re inviting volunteers to join us throughout August to help create a warm, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for everyone who visits. Volunteering with the exhibition is a great way to be part of a creative project, gain insight into how exhibitions work, and spend time with art - whether you’re confident in public-facing settings or prefer a more hands-on, behind-the-scenes role.
Why Volunteer?
By joining our volunteer team, you’ll:
- Gain hands-on experience in an arts and cultural setting
- Learn new skills and build your CV
- Meet artists, curators, and fellow art lovers
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team with full induction and guidance
- Enjoy free refreshments (and lunch if you’re with us for 4+ hours)
- Receive travel and access cost reimbursements
- Get a reference for future opportunities
- Take time to enjoy and learn from a wide range of contemporary artwork
“This experience has not just helped me learn but solidified that this is now something I’d like to do as a career.” – Volunteer
We know everyone brings different strengths. Some volunteers enjoy chatting with visitors, while others prefer quieter, practical tasks. We’ll do our best to match roles and responsibilities to your comfort level and availability, and support you throughout.
More information on roles and how to get involved:
- PDF: Volunteer_ThreeCountiesOpen2026 -Information.pdf
- MS Word: Volunteer_ThreeCountiesOpen2026 -Information.docx
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re available for a few hours or a few days, we’ll work with you to make volunteering possible. Once you have taken a look at our information pack please drop us an email and we will be back in touch.
Contact: Kerry Jones and Deb Hilditch, ArtsKeele
Email: arts@keele.ac.uk
