Free Art Show / Gallery Opening RSVP Website invitation, replies and guest list in one link
An art show or gallery opening needs a guest count for the room and the wine, plus the artist and show details. One RSVP link shares the show and collects every reply in one list.
- No credit card
- Guests reply without an app
- Ready in minutes
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Quick answer
How to invite guests to a art show / gallery opening
Send art show or gallery opening invitations three to four weeks ahead. Include the artist, the show's title, the date and opening hours, the address, any attire note and how long the show runs after opening night. Ask for replies about a week before so you can plan wine, snacks and the room. Guests reply from one link, and a reminder the day before helps.
- Send invitations
- Three to four weeks before the opening.
- Ask for replies by
- About one week before, so you can plan wine and the room.
- Follow up
- Send the hours and directions the day before the opening.
Art Show / Gallery Opening invitation designs
Start from one and change anything: words, photos, colors, page effects and the opening animation. Every design is free.
Art Show / Gallery Opening invitation wording
Copy one into your invitation and fill in the [brackets]. The words on your page stay editable after you share it.
[Gallery name] requests the pleasure of your company at the opening of [Show title], new work by [Artist], on [Date] from [Start time] to [End time]. [Address]. On view through [Closing date]. Kindly reply by [Reply-by date].
After a year in the studio, I'm finally sharing new work. Please join me for the opening of [Show title] on [Date] at [Time], [Address]. Wine, snacks and good conversation. Please RSVP by [Reply-by date].
My show [Show title] opens [Date], [Time] at [Gallery name]! [Address]. Come say hi, have a glass of wine and see the work. RSVP by [Reply-by date]: [Link]
What to ask on a art show / gallery opening RSVP form
Every art show / gallery opening page comes with its own RSVP form: no form builder, no spreadsheet. Guests tap your link, answer, and the reply lands on your guest list.
- How many people are in your party?
- Your email, for news of future shows
- How did you hear about the show?Paid
- Would you like a price list for the work?Paid
- Any accessibility needs we should know about?Paid
Untagged fields are free. Your own questions, a reply-by date and guest limits need a paid event, from $7 once with no subscription. What to ask on an RSVP form
Yes, No and Maybe
Guests can reply Maybe and change their own answer later. Your counts update straight away.
Groups and plus-ones
One guest replies for the whole party, with an adults-and-children split when you need it.
Only what you need
Name and headcount, plus an optional email, phone number or mailing address. Turn any field off.
Closes when you say
Close the form with one tap on any plan. Paid events can close on a date or at a guest limit, with a waitlist.
What a art show / gallery opening page does for you
An opening night has a limited room, a set time and usually wine and snacks, so the host needs a rough count and a way to reach guests later. Put the artist, the title of the show, the hours, address and any gallery attire note in detail rows, and add images of the work. Share one link or QR code by email, on social or on a printed card. Guests reply yes, no or maybe and count their party, and contact fields collect email and phone for future shows. A guest note leaves room for a question about a piece. Each reply emails you, the live guest list shows who is coming, and a CSV export builds your mailing list. Add to Calendar and map links are on the page, and an exhibit layout frames the work.
- Put the artist, show title and hours on the page
- Collect emails for future shows
- Cap RSVPs at the gallery's capacityPaid
- Ask how guests heard about the showPaid
- Frame images of the work in an exhibit layout
Everything without a tag is free. Paid features need a paid event, from $7 once per event; add-ons are bought per event on top. See pricing
From design to replies in three steps
- 1
Pick a design
Start from a art show / gallery opening design above, or any of the 111 templates. Add your title, date, place and details.
- 2
Share one link
Text it, email it, post it, or print the QR code. Guests open your page in their browser: no app, no account.
- 3
Watch replies arrive
Every RSVP lands on your live guest list with headcounts and notes, and you get an email for each one. Export it any time.
Everything else for your art show / gallery opening
Beyond the invitation: cards to mail or share, and free tools for the planning.
Art Show / Gallery Opening RSVP questions
What do you wear to a gallery opening?
Smart casual is the usual standard: dark jeans or trousers with a nice top, a simple dress, or a blazer. Some openings lean dressier, especially at established galleries, and the invitation may give an attire note. Comfortable shoes help, since you will be standing and walking for most of the evening.
Do you have to buy art at a gallery opening?
No. Most guests at an opening come to see the work, meet the artist and support the show, and no purchase is expected. If you are interested in a piece, ask the gallery staff for the price list. Sharing the show with friends or following the artist is also welcome support.
How do I create a art show / gallery opening invitation on RSVPlinks?
Create your art show / gallery opening invitation in 4 steps: 1) Pick a design. 2) Add your title, date, and details. 3) Set your RSVP options. 4) Share the link or QR code and track RSVPs in real time.
Is RSVPlinks free for art show / gallery opening invitations?
Yes. The free tier covers 20 RSVPs per event across up to 5 active events, with RSVP tracking, QR codes, and guest management. No credit card required. Bigger events upgrade once per event — there is no subscription.
Is there a free art show / gallery opening RSVP form?
Yes. Every art show / gallery opening page on RSVPlinks includes a free built-in RSVP form — no separate form builder or spreadsheet. On the free plan it collects names, headcount (with an adults/kids split), email, phone or mailing address, and supports Yes/No/Maybe replies and group RSVPs. Paid events, from $7, add your own questions, a reply-by date and guest limits that close the form automatically.
What features does RSVPlinks offer for art show / gallery opening events?
Free on every art show / gallery opening page: Put the artist, show title and hours on the page; Collect emails for future shows; Frame images of the work in an exhibit layout. On a paid event, from $7: Cap RSVPs at the gallery's capacity; Ask how guests heard about the show. Every page also has real-time RSVP tracking, QR code sharing and 111 ready-made templates.
Do guests need an app or an account to RSVP?
No. Guests tap your link and reply in their browser. Every event page also has one-tap Add to Calendar and opens the venue in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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