Artist Matches Guide: Create, Join, and Manage Collaborations

Use matches to find collaborators, accept signups, and move a team-up opportunity from open to confirmed.

## What this guide covers

This article explains the daily workflow for artists and shows where to go next inside GigxMatch. Keep it open when you are learning the platform or training a teammate.

## Before you start

Make sure you are signed in and can open [your dashboard](/dashboard/). If the page sends you to another role area, check your profile and role settings in [Account Settings](/dashboard/account/).

## Step-by-step workflow

1. Browse [Matches](/matches/) to find open collaborations.

1. Create a new match from Matches when you want to host one.
2. Use My Matches to manage hosted matches.

3. Use Joined Matches to track matches you joined.

   Quality checklist

   • Keep names, dates, venues, budgets, and contact details accurate before sending or publishing anything.
   • Use clear messages so the other side understands what action is needed.
   • Check Notification Center after you submit, apply, invite, or update a listing.
   • Return to the relevant dashboard list when you need to review status or continue work.

   Related pages and guides

   • Start by role
   • Notification Center
   • Account Settings
   • Role dashboard