Volunteer
In the documentary, Family Across the Sea, Dr. Emory Campbell shares the words his mother would say in Gullah - "We gon tell em all bout we island, we gon make dem feel dat dem dey home." It is with this spirit that the Board Members, staff and volunteers of the Native Island Business Business & Community Affairs Association and the the Hilton Head Island Native Community Association present and manage the annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration and De Gullah Creations Gallery & Gift Shop.
The story of the Gullah people and their traditions are considered a "remarkable cultural treasure" and travelers from all over the world come to Hilton Head each year to experience the culture and share in its homegrown treasures.
We can not do this without your support and everyone is welcome. So whether you are a native Islander, part-time or new resident, retiree, or college student, please become a volunteer today. As a bonus, volunteers receive complimentary tickets to Gullah Celebration events and a discount on all Gallery purchases!
The Gullah Celebration (February 2008) and the Gullah Creations Gallery & Gift Shop (year round) are both non-profit entities, and staffed by volunteers. Volunteers serve as event committee chairs and members, ticket takers/sellers, docents, ushers, crafts persons and more!
For the 2008 Gullah Celebration, volunteers are needed to serve as docents during the month long art exhibit at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina as detailed below. The shifts needed are Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
De Aarts Ob We People XI Art Exhibition and Sale
Friday, February 1, 6- 8 p.m. - Opening Reception with Silent Auction - $10 Donation Requested
Regular Exhibit Hours, Feb. 2 – Feb. 29, Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m., - 4 pm./Admission Free
Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane
This month long art exhibit kicks off the Celebration with an opening reception featuring a live auction and boasts a diverse display of original paintings, woodcarvings, burnt woodcraft, sweet grass baskets and sculpture by contemporary and emerging artists from the Low Country. Previous exhibitors have included Jonathan Green, Jery B.Taylor, Cassandra Gillens, James St. Clair, Mary Tressel, Natalie Daise, Dianne Britton-Dunham, Allen Fireall, and others.
For De Gullah Creations Gallery & Gift Shop, a non-profit co-operative seving local artis and the Native Island Community. The store located in Shelter Cove Mall sells original Art by Contemporary Artist, handmade Clothing & Crafts by Local Artisans, Custom Jewelry by Master Artist, Authentic African Clothing, Textiles and Carvings, Dolls & Other Collectibles, Sweet Grass BasketsGullah, Seasonings & Sauces, Natural Beauty Products, Native Music, Pottery & More. Store hours are Mon. thru Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m./Sun., noon – 6 p.m. Volunteer shifts are 10-1, 1-4, 4-9 (M-S).
If you are interested in volunteering for the above activities or wish to support our effort in your own way, please contact Danette Wills at 843-689-9314 or at 843-686-5210.
This event sponsored by the Native Island Business and
Community Affairs Association, Inc.
21 Cardinal Road, Suite 105. Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Charles Young, Chairman - James Mitchell, Jr., President & CEO
Phone: (843) 689-9314 
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