Promote Calls For Artists | PR Agency | Side Arts

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Fill your exhibitor roster faster with a dedicated email to 50,000 visual and craft artists + targeted ads

Promote your call for artists with a proven email send (avg 14% opens and ~500 unique clicks per blast) plus managed Meta/YouTube advertising and clear reporting. Connect with professional artists – fast, qualified, and reliable.

  • Guaranteed distribution, measurable demand: Dedicated blast to 50,000 artist members and transparent performance reporting (opens, clicks, page views).
  • Built for deadlines: We time sends and ads to your application window—especially the final “last call” week.
  • Done-for-you creative + targeting: We review your call, optimize assets, and run custom audience targeting on Meta (and YouTube on Plus/High).
  • More applications, better selectivity: Use the added applicant volume to curate a stronger show and reduce “empty booth” risk.
  • Simple ROI math: For many shows, a handful of extra booth fees and/or applications can cover the campaign cost.

Get More Qualified Artist Applications - Fast!

Standard

$150 program + $125 ad spend ($275 total)

A fast, effective boost for your call for artists

Best for:

  • Smaller or early-stage calls
  • Tight deadlines or limited budgets
  • Increasing visibility in the final weeks

 

Includes:

  • Professional content review
  • Featured listing on Side Arts
  • Promotion to 50,000+ artist members
  • Sponsored email campaign (~500+ clicks on average)
  • Facebook & Instagram promotion
  • Managed targeted ad campaign
  • Final performance report

 

👉 A simple way to get your opportunity in front of the right artists—quickly.

Plus (Most Popular)

$2,000 total investment (includes $900 ad spend)

Multi-channel campaigns designed to drive stronger application volume

Best for:

  • Calls needing broader reach and stronger engagement
  • Competitive opportunities where quality matters
  • Events looking to increase both applicant volume and visibility

 

Everything in Standard, plus:

  • Exclusive sponsored “Deadline Alert” email
  • Video creation and promotion (YouTube + TikTok)
  • Expanded multi-platform ad campaigns
  • Increased targeted ad spend for greater reach
  • Biweekly performance updates + final report

 

👉 Our most effective option for consistently generating qualified artist applications.

High Profile

$4,500 total investment (includes $2,700 ad spend)

Maximum exposure for high-stakes or highly competitive opportunities

Best for:

  • Large-scale or high-visibility calls
  • Major art fairs, public art, and commissions
  • When filling every slot with strong applicants is critical

 

Everything in Plus, with:

  • Significantly increased ad reach across platforms
  • Scaled campaign strategy for maximum visibility
  • Priority campaign optimization and reporting

 

👉 Designed for when results matter most and visibility cannot be left to chance.

Social Proof / Metrics

  • Email list reach: 50,000 recipients
  • Average performance: 14% open rate, 1% 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.

Client Reviews

Click here to read more reviews (4.9 / 5 stars on Google Reviews!)

We have listed our regional call for artists for the past ten years. Good communication and a wide reach. I would recommend.

Pocono Arts Council
Pocono Arts Council

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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.

Arts Orange County
Arts Orange County

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Side Arts is one of our go too advertisers. They have the ability to put our competitions in front of thousands of artist. We highly recommend using them for any of your advertising needs.

Contemporary Art Gallery Online
Contemporary Art Gallery Online

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