Quick-Start Launch Checklist

Quick-Start Launch Checklist

Follow this step-by-step checklist to go from zero to a live art show. Each step links to a detailed guide if you need more information.

Your Launch Checklist

1. Create your account — Register at artshowhub.com and verify your email address.
2. Set up your organization — Enter your gallery name, description, and upload a logo from Settings → Branding.
3. Choose a subscription plan: go to Settings → Billing and pick the plan that fits your gallery.
4. Create your first show: go to Shows → + Add New Show. Enter the title, description, dates, and banner image. It starts as Coming Soon.
5. Invite your artists: click Invite Artists on the show, paste their names and emails, and send. They are added to the show when they accept. See Inviting Artists in Bulk.
6. Add anyone already on your roster: in the show editor, use Search artists to add under Artists in This Show.
7. Configure payment processing — Connect Stripe and/or PayPal from Settings → Payments so buyers can purchase artwork.
8. Set up shipping zones — Define zones (Domestic, International, etc.) from Settings → Shipping so artists can price delivery.
9. Wait for artist submissions — Artists submit artwork through their portal. Review submissions in the curation queue if your plan supports it.
10. Go live: on the Shows screen click Launch Show Now on the show's card, then share the public address from Quick links on your dashboard.