JOIN THE THIRD THURSDAY ARTIST DATABASE:
Click the link to fill out your artist application. You may update your information at any time throughout the season. In fact, we really encourage you to update your application as often as needed. It'll help your chances of being selected by a venue.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ARTIST
Fill out an artist application (link below) to be included in the Third Thursday Artist Database, which venues review when selecting artists. Submission does not guarantee participation. Due to limited venue space and strong artist interest, not all applicants will be selected for each event. Artists are encouraged to conduct their own outreach to venues to increase their chances of being hosted. Your personal outreach to new venues each month is helpful to your chances of being selected by a venue. You can see a list of venues who regularly participate by scoping out our Third Thursday social media channels.
Third Thursday on Instagram
Third Thursday on Facebook
We do not guarantee that you will be selected by a venue; only that your information as an interested artist is made available to participating venues for their review.
SELECTION & COMMUNICATION
Venues contact artists directly if they wish to host them. Occasionally, coordinators may facilitate introductions. After that, all arrangements are made solely between the artist and the venue.
ARTISTS EXPECTATIONS
• Communicate professionally
• Fulfill agreed-upon commitments
• Attend the event if requested by the venue
• Promote their participation (graphics will be provided)
• Coordinate display, arrival, removal, and sales details with their venue in advance
Questions?
Need help with venue outreach, application support, or other requests related to Third Thursday? Email Laleh
To be removed from the artist database, email Near Southside.