What is First Fridays on 4th?

FF is an ongoing monthly arts, entertainment and social event that is held on the first Friday of each month from 4 to 8 pm with after parties at a few locations going on until the wee hours.

Where is First Fridays on 4th?

In the Arts District of course? Centered mainly along 4th Street on both sides of Highway 101 but also extending up Mendocino Ave. north of 4th Street.

Who organizes First Fridays on 4th?

FF is organized by the Arts District … Downtown Santa Rosa and the City of Santa Rosa’s Economic Development Department.

What kind of art do you feature?

Visual and performing art of all kinds is featured throughout the area. Many locations have scheduled art shows and music, but visual and performing artists of all types have other opportunities as well. Pre-registration is required.

So how can an artist participate?

Most of the space available for artists is outdoors, therefore your art must be adaptable or appropriate for outdoor display/performing. For example, there is no electricity available, so if you are a musician, you must be able to play acoustically (pre-registration required, 21 days prior to event). If you wish to display work, then you must bring whatever you need to properly display your work (tables, chairs, easels, etc). Essentially this is a “street festival” type atmosphere, so the more “street” oriented your work is the better.

So I would like to participate, what next (artist application, due 21 days before event)?

See application on Application Page.

Are there opportunities for performing artists (bands, solo acts, dancers, theater)?

First Friday is a non-paying gig. We have a number of locations for many of the performances. There is also some space for individual performers on the street (the same process is followed for all performers).