Art All Night
SaturdaySeptember 125:30 – 10:30pm
Our biggest night of the year needs all hands: set up, greeting people at each location, and running the welcome table.
Sign up for a shiftGet involved
The street runs on people who showed up.
As a hyper-local organization, we look to the community to help us plan and execute events, share the stories of small business owners, and elevate the commercial corridor.
Volunteer
At upcoming events.
Pick a shift and we'll see you there. No experience needed, and we'll brief you on the day.
Fall Market, Saturday
SaturdayOctober 1711am – 4pm
Set up the sidewalk sale on Book Hill, staff the welcome table, or run the pumpkin-painting workshop for the kids.
Sign up for a shiftFall Market, Sunday
SundayOctober 1811am – 4pm
Same market, second day. Breakdown help on Sunday afternoon is the shift we always need most.
Sign up for a shiftNot on those dates?
Tell us what you're up for.
We'll get in touch when something fits, and there's usually something between the big events too.
Committees
Join a committee.
GMS committees are the hands and feet of the organization. They work collaboratively to create a vibrant, collaborative and economically resilient business community.
What's expected
- Assume a one-year term from October to September
- Attend the monthly meetings and trainings of your committee, with no more than three absences
- Oversee at least one project within your committee
- Respond promptly to meeting requests and emails
- Promote GMS and its work to your network
- Volunteer your time and skills to support GMS events and activities
The five
Where you'd fit.
Economic Vitality
Chair · Mary Beth Hasty
Uses data-driven strategies to strengthen existing small businesses, oversees the small business grants process, and works with the Executive Director on programs that stabilize Georgetown's small businesses.
- Determining criteria and selecting grant recipients
- Analyzing market conditions and baseline data in partnership with the Georgetown BID
- Annually surveying business operators to determine needs and priorities
- Establishing programming to educate small businesses on best practices
Events
Chair · Rachel Shank
Plans and executes Georgetown Main Street events, from Art All Night to the Fall Market.
- Hosting events that attract both locals and tourists to benefit the small business community
- Integrating fundraising opportunities into all events
- Recruiting and supporting event volunteers
Community Outreach
Chair · Ann Goldstein
Plans and executes Georgetown Main Street's engagement with the wider Georgetown community.
- Hosting community events aligned with the interests of neighbors and businesses
- Increasing GMS visibility through partnerships with community organizations and institutions
- Identifying volunteers
Marketing & Public Relations
Chair · Melanie Hayes
Engages the neighborhood and promotes Georgetown's small businesses and the organization.
- Protecting the brand identity of GMS through consistent graphics and communications
- Producing content to increase engagement and impressions
- Reviewing communication strategies across social channels, email and print
Governance
Chair · Gwendolyn Coleman
Oversees the organization's governance and board practices.