FIRST FRIDAY PARTICIPATION INTEREST FORM

First Friday Participant Interest Form | Mainframe Studios

Please complete this form if you are interested in participating in an upcoming First Friday event. *If there is a good fit that aligns with Mainframe's mission and programming, Mainframe staff will reach out to you to discuss options.
Mainframe Studios is looking for artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, musicians, organizations, and food vendors to share their talents during a First Friday event. *First Fridays generally occur the first Friday of each month from 5-8pm unless it is a holiday.

Mainframe's mission is to provide affordable creative workspaces and to advance equity and opportunities in the arts. We've expanded our monthly themed schedule for 2025-2026 to elevate and celebrate more artists, artforms, and cultures, especially those that have been historically excluded. The goal is to have all aspects of each First Friday (art, music, performances, food, etc.) align with the theme and complement one another.

Mainframe staff will reach out via email to confirm and book your participation during an upcoming First Friday. Selected participants will then be sent a confirmation form that will detail expectations, deadlines, and other critical information.

Thank you for submitting your interest! We are so happy you want to be part of our creative community and share your talents during a First Friday!
Name*

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Business Name/Organization
Email*
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Phone Number*
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Website
Instagram Handle
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How are you interested in participating in a First Friday?*

as an artistas a musicianas a food vendoras an art activity instructoras a photographer and/or videographer to document the eventas a performer using dance, movement, or other interactive methodsas a vendor sharing original and creative worksas an educational tableas a rural arts organizationOther
Please tell us more about what you envision and how you would contribute to a First Friday event:*
Below are the themes for First Fridays in 2025. Please select which month(s) that best align with your interest. Ideally, we'd like all aspects of the event to align with the theme and complement one another. Denoting your interest will assist us with our planning, but please note that it does not guarantee your participation on any specific date.

January = Asian American & Pacific Islander CulturesFebruary = Layers (Juried Group Exhibition)March = Youth Arts EducationApril = Accessibility in the ArtsMay = The Environment (Juried Group Exhibition)June = Mainframe NonprofitsJuly = No First Friday due to national holidayAugust = Mainframe in Motion (Juried Group Exhibition)September = Latino Art & Culture CelebrationOctober = Pen & Ink (Juried Group Exhibition)November - State of the Arts: Iowa's Artist FellowsDecember = Dualities (Juried Group Exhibition)
Below are the themes for First Fridays in 2026. Please select which month(s) that best align with your interest. Ideally, we'd like all aspects of the event to align with the theme and complement one another. Denoting your interest will assist us with our planning, but please note that it does not guarantee your participation on any specific date.

January = LGBTQIA Community CelebrationFebruary = 5 Senses (Juried Group Exhibition)March = Greater Des Moines Arts EducationApril = Figurative ArtMay = Critters & Creatures (Juried Group Exhibition)June = Nostalgia (Juried Group Exhibition)July = No First Friday due to national holidayAugust = Experimental & Innovative Art (Juried Group Exhibition)September = Fashion Forward // 5 Floors of FashionOctober = STEAM // Science, Technology & the ArtsNovember = Celebration of Black Art & Culture
If selected, I understand Mainframe Staff will reach out to me and that I will need to sign a Participation Agreement.

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I agree to the terms and conditions outlined above to be considered as a future participant during one of Mainframe Studios' First Friday events in 2025 and/or 2026.

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First Friday Participant Interest Form | Mainframe Studios