Question 1

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Selected artists receive a commission to create “shares” for the program. Interested collectors will purchase a share from Side Street and, in return, receive boxes or portfolios of locally produced artwork at intervals during the season.
Featured works could include nearly anything. What sounds good? How about specially-pressed vinyl 7-inch records, screen prints, series of small functional ceramics, photography, letterpress editions of a poem or short story, or small original paintings by local artists? Each member share includes one piece from each of the CSA featured artist works over the season at pick-up events.

For the Side Street CSA, share prices range between $122 for a SINGLE SEASONAL SHARE to $400 for a FULL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP and come with pickup parties, and are a great way to connect with local artists and art supporters. CSA shares can be purchased here.(https://forms.gle/9LeWok1y2jJCRSND8)

You may purchase an annual Side Street Membership here. (https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/membership)

Question 2

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

SINGLE SEASONAL SHARES are $122 each.
FULL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS are $400 each, offering 4 seasonal shares over the course of 12 months/1 calendar year.

CSA shares can be purchased here.(https://forms.gle/9LeWok1y2jJCRSND8)
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Side Street Members receive a 5% discount for a Single Seasonal Share, or a 10% discount for a Full Annual Membership.

You may purchase an annual Side Street Membership here.(https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/membership)

Question 3

Can I be a CSA artist?

Accepted Answer

Side Street Studio Arts invites artists of all disciplines to apply for our 2025–2026 Community Supported Art (CSA) program — a unique opportunity to create and distribute original artwork directly to local supporters and collectors.

Inspired by the model of Community Supported Agriculture, the CSA connects artists to the community through a limited-edition “art box” share system. Shareholders receive curated seasonal boxes featuring original works by local artists, plus special bonus content like performance-based materials and donated event tickets.

We are seeking 6 artists total — 3 each for our FALL and WINTER 2026 seasonal CSA editions to be released:
 • Fall 2026
 • Winter 2026

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
 Submission Fee: $10
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT! (https://forms.gle/Ewg1neoM7ShMkAGd6)

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Purchase a CSA Share!

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