The Tulsa Arts District Business Association is a group of business owners that has organized to promote the common good of all the businesses in the district per our By-Laws.

The purpose of the association is to promote the common business interests within the District, including the improvement of business conditions through advertising, beautification, public relations and special events.

The boundaries of the district are Denver to the west The IDL (I-244) to the north, Elgin to the east and the railroad tracks to the south. Our annual membership typically includes approximately 70 businesses, with new businesses joining as they are established.

The major event of the district is the First Friday Art Crawl. This monthly event attracts hundreds and sometimes thousands of people to the district. It gives every business a chance to open their doors and display their amenities, products and/or services to the visiting public. Read more about First Friday.

Our efforts to promote the district can be found on our website, in print advertising and on the TAD area map. In 2018 we distributed approximately 25,000 of the area maps to downtown visitors and local residents. All of these promotional activities are supported through the annual dues of the members of the association. All dues-paying members benefit from the following:

• Listing in publications and information produced by the association including the area maps and Art Crawl card, if an exhibitor;
• Listing on the Tulsa Arts District website http://www.thetulsaartsdistrict.org as an area business;
• Listing of your events on the website calendar;
• Access to the members' page on the website with association exclusive information;
• The ability to use the Tulsa Arts District logo in the promotion of your business;
• The opportunity to participate in monthly meetings to voice your opinions and concerns on district situations and opportunities;
• The opportunity to vote on business that comes before the association and officer selection;
• The opportunity to serve on different committees of the association, or be an officer;
• The opportunity to host meetings to feature your business to other members;
• The opportunity to participate in association events;
• Updates on street closings for area events; and
• A networking opportunity to promote your business along with all the others.