Join the Movement — Volunteer with Us at Missy Lane’s Block Party!

Date & Time Commitment

  • Event Day: Saturday, October 4, 2025

  • Pre-Event Onboarding: A required planning team meeting before the block party (date and time TBD—will be scheduled based on volunteer availability and advance communication)

Help Power Two Key Program Areas

  • Music Activation: Assist with stage setup, artist liaison, sound coordination, and helping keep the music flowing smoothly across two live stages.

  • Community Programming at Durham County Main Library: Support free family-oriented workshops and community experiences taking place earlier the same morning—serving as guides, set-up crew, performance ushers, or friendly neighborhood hosts.

Why Volunteer?

  • Be part of a bold reimagining of the Art of Cool Festival—produced by Cicely Mitchell and Chief Adjuah—and rooted in Black music, culture, and community values.

  • Gain firsthand festival experience, build community connections, and play a central role in an inclusive celebration happening right in Durham’s heart.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Passionate, reliable people who can commit to both the pre-event onboarding and the full day of the block party.

  • Anyone — locals, students, music and arts lovers — who’s excited to contribute to cultural celebration, public activation, and on-site coordination.