Volunteering for Quilt Hanging Crew at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

September 06 - September 09, 2023 | Alliant Energy Center in Madison

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is an educational and community fundraising event presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions. Attendees can connect with their creative muse by participating in quilt-related workshops, lectures and stage presentations. See an artist's creativity turned into a beautiful quilt by walking through our juried quilt exhibit. And don't forget to bring your walking shoes as guests can shop their way through a 85,000-square-foot vendor mall!

About Quilt Hanging Crew

Work in teams to hang quilts with care in the contest exhibit and special exhibit areas.

Quilt Hanging Crew Job Duties

Match tag on quilt with location on exhibit map.
Push pipe through pocket on the back of the quilt.
Push rope hangers onto each end of the pipe.
Working in pairs, use step stool to place the hook on the panel crossbar and attach the rope onto the hook.
Center the quilt in the panel.
Direct questions to your captain as needed.

Quilt Hanging Crew Job Skills and Requirements

Friendly and positive demeanor.
Physically able to stand and circulate throughout the exhibit to move quilts into their assigned locations.
Able to routinely lift and move quilts weighing up to 15 pounds.
Ability to regularly reach your arms over your head to perform certain job duties.
Balance and agility to climb a step ladder
Know and follow safety practices regarding lifting and use of step ladder and other equipment.
Be able to read and interpret a basic map.
Ability to discern when to ask your captain for assistance.
Must wear white gloves during entire shift.
Volunteers 18 and older may participate; volunteers 5’5” and taller are preferred.