Information for Venues

First Friday is an exciting monthly event that continues to grow and change. Each month more people discover the many creative venues throughout Santa Cruz, and even more return to experience First Friday again and again.

We encourage new venues to participate and have established the following 1-2-3 Guide to Getting Started as well as tips to help you get the most out of the event.

1-2-3 Guide to Getting Started as a First Friday Venue

1- Select an artist. Artists are the core of First Friday. If you already have an artist/artists on board, great! If you would like to be part of First Friday but not sure how to find an artist, please contact us and we will be happy to help you find ways to connect with an artist that you are excited about and that makes sense for your space.
2-Make Your Payment. Participating First Friday venues are asked to pay a monthly fee. The income generated from these fees is used to support the event, it’s promotion, website and outreach. Payment Options are outlined to the right on this page. All payments must be received by the 20th of the previous month, i.e. if you would like to participate in March First Friday we must receive your payment by February 20th.
3- Submit Your Info. To the right, on this page you will see a submission form. Enter your information, Click Submit. All submissions must be received by the 20th of the previous month along with your payment.

Rotating Exhibition of Art
This is an Art Tour, and people are out to experience art. Ideally you’ll feature a new Artist or show for each month. Some venues have a longer rotation (6-8 weeks), which is fine, but chances are the second month of the same show won’t be as popular. Do what you can keep it fresh.

Make it an Event
Have fun with it! First Friday is a party. Make sure your featured artist will be there, if possible. Bring in a band, have some libations. Be creative.

Be Patient
If you are a new venue, don’t give up. Sometimes it takes several tries to create a scene. Be persistent and consistent.

Don’t Be Late
To be included in the Good Times centerfold pull out, payment and event submissions must be received by the 20th of the preceding month. If it is not received by the 20th, you will not be included. No Exceptions.

Contact
Please feel free to contact either of us if you have any questions.
Chip@FirstFridaySantaCruz.com or Abra@FirstFridaySantaCruz.com

See you on Friday!

Chip and Abra
First Friday Santa Cruz

Participation Fees and Payments

Payment options:
1 month $60
6 months $300
($60 savings)*
12 months $540
($180 savings)*

Payments can be made online or by Check payable to “First Friday” and mailed to PO Box 8544 Santa Cruz 95061

NOTE: If you are paying online with Paypal, please be sure to add your venue name under "Notes to Seller" when you are making your payment.

Options

*Payments are for consecutive months.

Not transferable

Non refundable

Submit an event

Enter your First Friday information here
  • Example: The Louvre - Leonardo De Vinci
  • Include show description, artist statement, artist website, etc.
  • Remember this will be printed at a very small size. Choose your image and cropping accordingly. Only up load an image here if you would like to use a different image than your featured web image.
  • Optional
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  • ****IMPORTANT****

    If you DO NOT receive an email notification that your entry has been submitted it probably hasn't.

    CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY: chip@firstfridaysantacruz.com