Art Sale 2026 Hiring Overview
WORK THE ART SALE!
Mark your calendar for the much-anticipated 2026 MCAD Art Sale, November 19–21! The Art Sale is one of the most beloved destinations for affordable, appreciable artwork by emerging artists, creating what’s new and what’s next. This event is only successful with the involvement of the entire MCAD community!
We are searching for dependable and motivated workers to assist throughout the event. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to review the information below and submit an application.
Available Positions & Descriptions:
Front of House Support (Cashier)
Operates the cash wrap, facilitating artwork sales and donations while greeting guests and efficiently managing busy lines.
Floor Staff
Provides assistance on the sales floor to guests by answering questions and handling artwork, with the flexibility to move to high-need areas.
Back of House Support (Wrap Station)
Handles and wraps purchased artwork for transport, manages pickup storage, and assists guests as needed.
Shrink Wrappers
Packaging and protecting participants' flat artworks to sell at the event.
Installers/Deinstallers
Assists with installing artwork throughout the MCAD galleries and hallways to prepare for the event and safely removes unsold artwork with participants and staff.
Shift Dates:
- Shrink Wrapper (11/05-11/09)
- Front of House (11/19-11/21)
- Floor Staff (11/19-11/21)
- Back of House (11/19-11/21)
- Installers (11/09-11/20) & De-installers (11/21-11/23)
Application Deadline:
Shrink Wrapping
- Application due 10/2/2026
- Onboarding due 10/19/2026
Installation
- Application due 10/9/2026
- Onboarding due 11/3/2025
All Other Hiring
- Application due 10/26/2026
- Onboarding due 11/16/2026
Other Important Dates:
Payroll Submission
- 10/31/2026 - 11/13/2026 pay period, due by 8am 11/16/2026, Pay Date 11/20/26
- 11/14/2026 - 11/27/2026 pay period, due by 8am 11/30/2026, Pay Date 12/4/26
Onboarding (If Applicable):
If applicable, email hr@mcad.edu to schedule an I-9 verification appointment during regular HR office hours (Mondays, 10am-2pm) in office M16 in the basement of the Morrison building. All Paylocity onboarding tasks must be completed before I-9 verification. To complete the Form I-9, documentation must be presented that establishes the employee's identity and employment authorization. Choose which unexpired document(s) from the list of acceptable documents and bring these physical documents in with you. Documents cannot be photographs or copies of the original.
APPLY NOW!
We look forward to working with you! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact artsale@mcad.edu.