Ste. Genevieve includes a growing community of artists. In order to maximize the impact of these artists and to develop benefits to them, to the community in general, and to visitors to Ste. Genevieve, an organized network is developing. The Fourth Friday Gallery & Studio Walks, as well as the use of this weblog, are the first of these efforts. 

Fourth Friday participants are located in the Ste. Genevieve Downtown Historic District and defined as any shop or studio that is exclusively dedicated to producing, displaying, or selling items commonly recognized as art (i.e., paintings, pottery, photography, sculptures, constructions, etc.) are invited to participate in the Fourth Friday events. Cooperation with other shops in the district, such as gift shops, antique shops, restaurants, is encouraged for mutual benefit although these establishments will not be listed on the Fourth Friday maps. 

It is hoped that various artists will interact with one another in such a way as to give support, encouragement, and effective publicity to benefit all members of the group. Mounting coordinated exhibits and conducting activities to attract interest to the efforts of all members of the group will benefit all. For example, artists with studios outside the downtown historic district are encouraged to work with other artists in the district to show their work either in conjunction with a shared exhibit or an individual one in a shared location.