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. Add artists to your roster — Navigate to Artists → + New Artist and create profiles for each participating artist. Send them invitation emails.
5. Create your first show — Go to Shows → + New Show. Enter the title, description, dates, and banner image.
6. Assign artists to the show — Tick them in the show form's Artists in This Show section, or on the show page choose a name and click Add to show. Add anyone missing under Artists first.
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 — Change the show status to "Live" and share the public URL with your audience.