youth. artists. community.
transform lives through art

Participate in Programs
You can participate in our programs in a variety of ways:

Artists
Apply for a Creative Residency
Assist a workshop
Collaborate on programming
Volunteer for event
Become an Artist member

Youth and Students
Participate in Learning Labs and ArtLab
Come to our free events

Teachers and Schools
Use PlatteForum experiences in your curriculum (down lesson plans)
Participate in our Learning Labs
Participate in free tours and events
Co-develop programming
Enroll in summer Learning Labs for Educators and receive certificate credit and/or graduate credit

Organizations
Collaborate on programming and events
Participate in a Learning Lab or Creative Residency
Develop collaborative grants and programs
Participate in free tours and events
Use the facility for meetings and events
Become a partner organization



We look forward to exploring collaborative possibilities with you. Please contact us to discuss ways to get involved with PlatteForum.
Together let’s support underserved and at-risk youth and enliven the artistic life and community of Denver.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities 

PlatteForum is a one-of-a-kind art and education center and has many different opportunities available for individuals and groups looking to get involved with youth and the arts.  It is a community-centered place where artists create, collaborate with underserved and at-risk youth, and present their work to the public through exhibitions and performances.  We offer several unique programs not found elsewhere in Denver:  Creative Residency + Learning Lab and ArtLab. Please complete the application below to start the process of becoming a PlatteForum volunteer. To learn more about PlatteForum volunteer opportunities, scroll down to read more! 

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities are available in non-profit management, marketing, fundraising, arts, education, & youth development:

Events and Openings  contact Judy Anderson Planning and coordination Marketing Staff the gallery on Saturdays	Learning Labs contact Meagan Terry Workshop curriculum planning Assist staff with the workshops Help students with their work
ArtLab contact Meagan Terry Assisting staff Donate tickets to plays Provide snacks Create collaboration opportunities	In Kind Donations contact Trish Thibodo Technology help Mailings Help in fundraising, marketing and public relations Supplies for Learning Lab and ArtLab
Creative Residencies contact Judy Anderson Assist the artist during their residency Collect art materials as needed Help install exhibitions Paint gallery Host a Creative Resident (housing)	Administration/ Nonprofit Management contact Trish Thibodo General office work: phones, data entry, filing Technology: computer skills for Mac Help in fundraising, marketing and public relations Assist in development of policies &procedures Research latest studies Program evaluation