Become a small business or nonprofit member to increase your reach and customer base in our community.

Starting in 2023, any licensed and registered business or nonprofit organization located within South Bethlehem is eligible for to apply for a SouthSide Arts District membership.

Membership offers various avenues for businesses and nonprofits to increase their visibility and expand their customer base in the local community and the surrounding Lehigh Valley. Membership also offers a direct line to business resources and strategic planning sessions. The full list of membership benefits can be found in our Membership Packet.

Unless otherwise specified by SouthSide Arts District management, you do not need to be a member in order to participate in our events. 

Applying for membership is simple! Clicking on this link will take you to our membership application form. Simply fill out the form, sign, and submit your membership fee all at once! 

If you are applying as a merchant/business, you will need access to the following documents:

• Your full Business Privilege License (BPL) Number and Expiration, as issued by the City of Bethlehem.

If you are applying as a nonprofit organization, you will need access to the the following documents:

• Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.