Artist Recruitment - Side Arts

Need More Qualified Artist Applications?

Side Arts helps art fairs, galleries, and arts organizations reach 50,000+ artists with managed promotion and targeted ads.

  • Email list reach: 50,000 recipients
  • Average performance: 14% open rate1% click rate~500 unique clicks per send 
  • Conservative planning range: ~15–60 applications from email clicks alone (3%–12% click→application assumptions; results vary by your application form and eligibility requirements).

👉 One accepted artist can often cover the cost of promotion.

Human Impacts Institute
Human Impacts Institute

Our experience with Side Arts was highly positive. The platform was straightforward to use, and we received a strong number of relevant submissions aligned with our thematic focus. What stood out most was the quality and intentionality of the responses. Artists clearly took the time to understand our call and proposed work that thoughtfully engaged with climate justice and community impact.

The exposure through Side Arts helped us expand our reach beyond our usual networks, attracting both emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds. This broadened the diversity and creativity of the pool, which strengthened our selection process and overall program quality.

Overall, Side Arts supported us in meeting our goal of connecting with artists who are not only creatively strong but also deeply aligned with our mission and values.

Arts Organge County
Arts Organge County

Side Arts has been a reliable promotional partner, reaching exceptional artists with news of our exhibition opportunities. They are clear and transparent in their offerings and deliver as advertised.

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