Participation Agreement

ABC Application

Payment Portal

Membership Portal

1st Thursday Art Walk


Call for Venues

November 7th 2024

5-8pm

Hello Art Walk Friends!


Thank you to the 26 venues that kicked off fall in style for October’s 1st Thursday! Seeing it all come together against the foggy Santa Barbara backdrop was truly heartwarming and—muah, perfect.


Now, it’s that time again! We’re thrilled to welcome you back for another amazing 1st Thursday Art Walk on November 7th. Whether you’re a familiar face or new to our community, this is your chance to connect with locals, showcase incredible talent, and be part of something special.

How to Participate:


Existing Members: 


Welcome back! We’d love to have you join us again. Please follow these simple steps to confirm your participation:



  1. Let us know you’re in! Simply reply to this email with your intent to participate.
  2. Submit your event details through our DSB web portal, or via email if that’s easier. We’ll need:
  • An image (600 x 600 pixels)
  • A 50-word description of your event (Who’s your featured artist? What’s happening? Let us know what guests can expect!)



New Members:


Welcome aboard! We can’t wait for you to join the Art Walk family. Here’s how to get started:



  1. Reply to this email with your intent to participate and your desired membership tier.
  2. Sign the Program Policies & Agreement and submit an ABC application if you’ll be serving beverages.
  3. Submit payment through our Payment Portal (or request an invoice if paying by check).
  4. Send us your event details through the DSB web portal, or by email if preferred:
  • An image (600 x 600 pixels)
  • A 50-word event description (What’s happening at your venue? Share the highlights!)

Participation Agreement

ABC Application

Payment Portal

Membership Portal

Important Deadlines for November Participation:


By Friday, October 11th:

  • Confirm your intent to participate & membership tier
  • Submit signed forms (Program Agreement & ABC application, if needed)
  • Complete payment (either online or via invoice)

By Monday, October 14th:

  • Submit your event information (send to artwalk@downtownsb.org)
  • Featured image (600 x 600 pixels)
  • 50-word event description (What’s happening? What should guests expect?)


We appreciate your timely submissions! This allows us enough time to prepare communications, design the Passport, and distribute promotional materials.

1st Thursday

Membership Options

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Annual Membership w/ Beer & Wine: $1,500

  • 12 months of participation in the 1st Thursday Art Walk (only $75/month!)
  • $50 Beer and Wine ABC application fee included for all 12 months
  • Payment valid for (1) year from purchase date


Annual Membership (abc's not included): $900

  • 12 months of participation in the 1st Thursday Art Walk (only $75/month!)
  • ABC's available for purchase a la carte
  • Payment valid for (1) year from purchase date


6-month Membership: $600

  • 6 months of participation in the 1st Thursday Art Walk
  • ABC’s available for purchase a la carte
  • Payment valid for the months of Aug 2024-July 2025 and cannot roll over


3-month Membership: $400

  • 6 months of participation in the 1st Thursday Art Walk
  • ABC’s available for purchase a la carte
  • Payment valid for the months of Aug 2024-July 2025 and cannot roll over


À La Carte

  • Monthly Participation in 1st Thursday events—> $150
  • ABC Daily License to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Beer & Wine only: $50
  • General (all liquor): $75



Please reference here for information on ABC Special Daily Licenses


Thank you for making this monthly event so special.


Happy Planning!


Nicole Castillo

1st Thursday Event Manager

nicole@downtownsb.org