2027 Fourth Friday

Featured Visual Artist Application

Westfield Creative Collective

Westfield Creative Collective is accepting applications from visual artists interested in being featured during the 2027 Fourth Friday season at Rivet Coffee Bar in downtown Westfield, Indiana.

Fourth Friday is a curated, immersive arts experience connecting visual artists, musicians, performers, local businesses, and the community.

Selected artists have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit and sell their work

• Connect with new audiences and collectors

• Expand their professional networks

• Collaborate in developing a creative experience inspired by their artwork

Featured artists retain 100% of their artwork sales.

Fourth Friday is a collaborative program presented by Westfield Creative Collective, Rivet Coffee Bar, and Field Brewing, with additional creative partners participating throughout the season.

Who Should Apply?

We are seeking professional and emerging-professional artists who:

• Live or work in Hamilton County or Central Indiana and are interested in building their creative business or audience in Westfield.

• Have an established, cohesive body of original artwork.

• Have sufficient inventory to create a substantial exhibition.

• Have previous exhibition, gallery, art show, or similar professional experience.

• Maintain an active website, portfolio, or professional social media presence.

• Are actively developing their creative practice as a business.

• Are dependable, professional, and interested in creative collaboration.

Exhibition Requirements: Featured artists must have a substantial collection of physical, exhibition-ready artwork suitable for display at Rivet Coffee Bar. Wall-ready artwork is strongly preferred.

2027 Event Dates & Working Themes

February 26 — Winter in IndianaWinter landscapes, seasonal traditions, nature, atmosphere, and Indiana life.

May 28 — IndyCar / Automotive Design / Racing History, Culture Exploring the intersection of motorsports, automotive design, innovation, nostalgia, racing heritage, and Indiana's Month of May traditions.

June 25 — Artist ThemeThe selected artist's existing body of work will guide the creative direction.

September 24 — Friday Night LightsFootball culture, hometown traditions, community identity, fall, and nostalgia.

October 22 — Artist ThemeThe selected artist's existing body of work will guide the creative direction.

July 23 — Special Collaborative Art ExperienceA separately curated collaborative fundraiser with its own artist participation process.

We are primarily seeking artists who already have an established or curated body of work that naturally connects with these themes. Artists are not expected to create an entirely new collection specifically for Fourth Friday. Themes are working creative frameworks and may change depending on the applications received, available artwork, and overall season curation.

Application Fee

Application Fee: $10 | Non-Refundable

Current WCC Members: Application Fee Waived