42 Trending Local Event Artist Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Become A Local Event Artist

Event artists make the audience more centered, increase event PR, attract new artists, and build a good brand profile.

Becoming an event artist is easier than you think. All you need to do is choose a niche and work on attracting foot traffic to the events. Be creative and work on your communication skills.

Looking for some examples of a local event artist?

Interested in case studies of a successful local event artist? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. Resorts, Casinos, & Shows Worldwide

MGM Resorts International showcases the best in lodging, entertainment, and dining at each of its resorts worldwide. Learn more about who we are and book your next vacation at MGMResorts.com today.

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Website traffic: 4.58M/month

2. Gothamist

Gothamist is a website about New York City news, arts and events, and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA
Website traffic: 3.04M/month

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4. Eventful

Eventful

Website traffic: 40K/month

5. Long Island

Read all about Long Island news and stories at LongIsland.com. Also find long island events, movies, deals, shopping, classifieds, photos, offers, real estate and Yellow Pages on Long Island.

Website traffic: 180K/month

6. Entertainmentcalendar

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 350K/month

7. CaFE

CaFÉ™ is the foremost call for entries submission and online jurying solution by and for artists specifically for the arts and the public art field.

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, United States
Website traffic: 230K/month

8. The Boston Calendar

The Boston Calendar is a place for Bostonians (and non-locals) to find interesting, fun, under-publicized, mostly-free events happening around the city and surrounding areas (e.g. Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline).

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Website traffic: 130K/month

9. Fairs & Festivals

Serving the Events Industry in North America since 1996, FestivalNet is your guide to craft & art shows, music festivals, & other events, providing extensive event data & social networking community.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 510K/month

10. Find Art Shows, Craft Shows, and Festivals near you

Find craft shows, art shows, fairs and festivals. Detailed 28000+ event listings for artists, crafters, food vendors, concessionaires and show promoters.

Where they're located: Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria, Italy
Website traffic: 190K/month

11. Electronic Vegas

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

12. Charlotte Magazine

Charlotte Magazine. Your city magazine. Keeping you informed, entertained and involved.

Where they're located: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Website traffic: 110K/month

13. Local Spins

West Michigan's go-to site for music news, band features, concert and album reviews, show listings, photo galleries, videos and Local Spins Live podcasts.

14. Choose901

Memphis' amazing events, hot spots, job postings, and volunteer opportunities. Get everything you need to live your best life in Memphis and #choose901.

Where they're located: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

15. ArtFestival.com

ArtFestival.com for art and craft shows and festivals including popular outdoor art festivals and craft fairs.

Where they're located: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

16. RAW Artists

The RAW network spans the globe, featuring over 100k artists in visual art, music, fashion, film, photography, performance art, hair and makeup, and accessories. Take a peek at some of the incredible creatives we’ve showcase so far.

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 50K/month

17. Vegas4Locals

The best source in Las Vegas for free coupons, discounted show tickets, deals on tours and attractions, auctions, travel deals, and more.

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

18. 88Nine Radio Milwaukee

Through music and stories created for a culturally open-minded community, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee is a catalyst for creating a better, more inclusive and engaged Milwaukee.

Where they're located: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

19. SoWa Boston

Home to 200+ art studios, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, the award-winning SoWa Open Market, and more.

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

20. BmoreArt

Where they're located: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

21. SF/ARTS

A monthly magazine featuring the most comprehensive listing of arts and cultural events in San Francisco

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

22. Just Paper & Tea

Just Paper and Tea is Washington DC's source for letterpress, letterpress printing, engraving, thermography, wedding invitations, custom wedding invitations, business cards, event stationery, birth announcements and party invitations.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

23. Welcome okcmoa.com

Where they're located: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Supporting artistic expression and innovation by serving the legal needs of Washington, Maryland and Virginia's arts and cultural communities.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

25. Home

Denfur Colorado's premier convention for the furry enthusiast, created for local and non-locals to get together for a weekend as a community to have fun and make lasting memories.

Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA

26. Sacramento365

Discover things to do in Sacramento and beyond with Sacramento365, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for Sacramento County, West Sacramento, Roseville, and Davis. Get times and locations for performing arts, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, museums, film and videos, poetry and literature, kid and family events, comedy, special and free events.

Where they're located: Sacramento, California, USA

27. The L Magazine

The L Magazine - New York City's Local Event and Arts & Culture Guide

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA

28. PeakRadar.com

PeakRadar.com is the cultural calendar for the Pikes Peak region, connecting you to over 4,000 events each year across El Paso and Teller counties of Colorado. Find descriptions, dates, times and locations for free events, theatre, music, dance, concerts, art exhibits, museums, film, author events, lectures, workshops, kid-friendly events, special events and more.

29. Festivals.com

30. CultureCapital

Find the best of DC, Maryland and Virginia Theatre, Music and Dance Performances, Museums, Galleries, Classes in The Arts, and more at CultureCapital.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

31. EventsDC

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

32. ArtsKC

Where they're located: Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, USA

33. Art Directors Guild

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

34. Local Natives

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

35. ArtsBoston

ArtsBoston is a leading force behind Greater Boston's arts and cultural sector providing vital research and audience-building programs.

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

36. Baltimore Museum of Art

The Baltimore Museum of Art connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity.

Where they're located: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

37. TEDx Columbus – TEDx Columbus – an Independently organized ted event

Where they're located: Columbus, Ohio, USA

38. InLiquid

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

39. South Bay Events

South Bay Events is the ultimate events calendar for Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and El Segundo. Find out what's going on today or this weekend and search for a restaurant, bar, hotel or art gallery in L.A.'s South Bay. Check out our daily Happy Hours and much more!

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

40. Blue Mark Studios

Blue Mark Studios, a special events venue, art gallery, and innovative artist cooperative located in the vibrant West Midtown Arts District of Atlanta, Georgia. We offer a one-of-a-kind space where we’ve hosted everything from parties to workshops, art openings, fashion shows, movie screenings, book signings, to weddings and more. Unlike most in-town events facilities, we offer an abundance of free parking opportunities and the right to use outside caterers.

41. Las Vegas Artists Guild – Artists Helping Artists

Where they're located: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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