Gilmore, Jenny2009-06-152009-06-152009https://hdl.handle.net/1794/937583 p. Examining committee chair: Phaedra LivingstoneThis project will examine volunteerism within small visual arts organizations and how the relationship between paid staff and volunteers effects the success of the organization. This study will also comsider what success is in visual arts organizations. A case study and in depth literature review will be used to study the impact of volunteers on small nonprofits. This study will examine many facets of volunteerism including role, leadership and motivation in order to understand volunteer impact. The outcome will be a set of recommendations for both staff and volunteers in visual arts organizations.en-USVolunteerismVisual arts organizationVolunteer workers in the artsCommunity-based art centersArt centersMotivationVolunteer recognitionVolunteersOther