Artist Hub — everything you need to know for show day
Artist Hub

Welcome to Your City

Where culture and creativity spawn.

Everything you need for a successful event in one place.

Your Show

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Venue Map

Map will load once your show details are confirmed.
Artist Unloading & Parking

Coming soon. Most cities use street parking or the venue lot. Scout the venue’s loading area before install day if you’re hauling large pieces. We’ll publish city-specific instructions here as we get them.

Show Day Success, In Six Steps

01

Check-In & Arrival

Have your Artist QR code ready on your phone. Check-in is 1 PM – 5 PM. Our greeting team scans you in and helps you find your section.

02

The Salon Hang

Panels are shared. Work is hung top-to-bottom to use the entire wall. 3 ft × 3 ft max per piece. We reserve the right to move artwork to make the layout fit or to enforce the rules.

See Examples
03

Tools & Hardware

We provide screws, drivers, and pushpins.

Community Note: Protect fellow artists — use our provided screws to avoid penetrating the other side of the wall. View Specs
04

Sales & Connectivity

0% commission. You keep 100% of every sale. No guest Wi-Fi is provided — make sure your POS (Square, Venmo, Cash App, etc.) works on cellular data.

05

Live Painting

Setup begins at check your acceptance email. Drop cloths are mandatory. Bring your own supplies — we provide the space and the crowd.

06

Support & Promotion

Our crew is on-site all day to help you navigate the floor. Check the Growth Kit below for the 2026 playbook on selling out and growing your following.

Open Growth Kit

Hanging Hardware Reference

Wire is preferred for speed, but we can work with any of the options below.

Acceptable Hanging Methods — tap to view in detail.

The Salon Hang

Utilize the entire wall from top to bottom. Max 3 ft × 3 ft per piece.

A Pancakes & Booze gallery wall hung salon-style, floor to ceiling, with mixed media artwork
Crowd at a Pancakes & Booze show in front of a densely-hung salon-style wall

Critical Rules & Logistics

Adhesives

Double-sided tape works well for prints and flat-backed, lighter artwork. Use enough to support the weight — nothing’s sadder than a piece on the floor at 9 PM. Artists must bring their own tape or 3M adhesive strips.

The “No Table” Rule

No standard tables or TV trays in the gallery — they eat wall and floor space and lower venue capacity. Low-profile stools or floor bins are permitted, kept beneath your hanging work, for prints and merch.

Assistants

Help is welcome for load-in (check-in window above). Any assistant staying for the show (8 PM+) must have a General Admission ticket. No exceptions on the guest list.

Self-Management & Tear-Down

Artists are 100% responsible for their own sales, card readers, and cash bags. No on-site storage for extra inventory. All artwork must leave the venue with you that night — we don’t have venue access after we leave, and we can’t retrieve work for you. Pancakes & Booze and the venue are not responsible for left-behind or damaged work.

The Artist Growth Kit

The 2026 Strategy. We don’t just want you to show up — we want you to sell out and grow your following. People don’t buy a canvas; they buy the person behind it. Stop “posting art” and start documenting the journey.

01

The Pre-Show “Hype” Phase

Content: The “Commitment” post.
The shot: A close-up of you signing your contract or marking the show date on a calendar.
Growth Hack: Use a Countdown Sticker in Stories. Ask: “What’s one thing you want to see me paint live?” This trains the algorithm that your audience is active.
02

The Work-In-Progress “Hook”

Content: The “Ugly Phase” deep-dive.
Structure:
• 0–3s: Blank canvas or chaotic palette — stop the scroll.
• 3–7s: Fast-cut painting clips synced to a trending beat.
• 7–10s: The “wait for it” reveal of a specific detail.
Growth Hack: Add text: “Save this for your Inspo folder.” Saves are the #1 growth signal in 2026.
03

Setup: “Behind the Curtain”

Content: The “Pack with Me” POV.
The shot: Your art being wrapped, or your “Show Survival Kit” (paint, brushes, snacks).
Growth Hack: Use a Poll in Stories: “Should I wear [A] or [B] for the show?”
04

Event Day: The High-Energy Peak

Content: The “Crowd POV.”
The shot: Stand by your section and film the energy of the room, then pan to your art.
Pro Tip (Zoom Effect): Start macro on the texture of your piece, then slowly pull back to reveal the full work and the crowd behind it.
Growth Hack: Use the Instagram Collab Feature with @PancakesAndBooze. This puts your post in front of our entire global audience instantly.
05

After the Event: Social Proof

Content: Recap and gratitude.
The shot: You holding a “Sold” piece, or shaking hands with a new collector.
Growth Hack: Share User-Generated Content. Repost every story a fan tags you in — it builds massive trust for your next show.

The 2026 Cheat Sheet

Format Priority: Reels for new reach. Carousels (10 slides) for saves and shares.
The 3-Second Rule: If you don’t hook them with movement in 3 seconds, they swipe away.
Captions: Start with a bold claim. Example: “I almost gave up on this piece halfway through…”
The Goal: Aim for 10 Saves per post. If 10 people save it, the algorithm pushes it to 1,000 new ones.
Hashtag Toolkit
#PancakesAndBooze #PancakesAndBooze[City] #[City]PancakesAndBooze #ArtNearMe #[City]Creatives #SupportLocalArt #LocalArtist #[City]Artist

Replace [City] with your show city (e.g., #PancakesAndBoozeAustin, #AustinCreatives). #ArtNearMe is great for location-based searches.

Show Day Checklist

Need Help?

Email info@pancakesandbooze.com with subject “Artist Hub” and we’ll get back to you. Need to cancel? Email us as soon as possible — we plan supplies and crew based on confirmed artist count.

Policy questions not covered here? See the main FAQ.