Ucross, WY – The Ucross Art Gallery and Café, a cultural hub on the expansive Ucross working ranch, is calling on community members who love local history, contemporary art, and service to become volunteer Gallery Attendants. The position offers a chance to support the ranch’s mission of fostering creativity while connecting visitors with the work of artist‑alumni displayed in on‑site exhibitions.
What the Role Involves
Volunteers will work on alternating Saturdays, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Duties include greeting patrons, answering basic questions about the gallery’s rotating shows, and helping maintain a tidy, inviting space. The gallery also offers a café and gift shop, and attendants will receive a modest daily stipend to offset travel costs, a discount at the café and shop, and invitations to exclusive events.
Benefits for Volunteers
Beyond the stipend, volunteers become part of the close‑knit Ucross team. They are invited to weekly staff lunches, yoga sessions with artists‑in‑residence, and holiday gatherings that celebrate the ranch’s family‑like culture. The experience provides a unique window into the artistic process and the ranch’s commitment to nurturing creative talent.
Garden and Grounds Opportunities
Ucross is also gauging interest in volunteers for its gardens, where food is grown for resident artists, and for general landscaping across the residency grounds. Those with a green thumb can help tend to the beautiful outdoor spaces that frame the gallery’s exhibitions.
How to Apply
Prospective attendants should review the detailed role description linked on the Ucross website and complete the online application form. Questions can be directed to the gallery staff via email at [email protected] or by calling 307‑737‑2291. The organization will follow up promptly with applicants.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at Ucross aligns with the values of family, faith, and individual liberty that many in the community hold dear. By supporting a nonprofit that celebrates artistic expression rooted in the local landscape, volunteers help preserve a cultural legacy while exercising the freedom to give of their time and talents.
For residents of Sheridan County and the surrounding region, the Gallery Attendant role offers a meaningful way to contribute to a beloved local institution, meet fellow community members, and experience the vibrant arts scene that thrives on the ranch’s historic grounds.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
