Watch painters create original pieces in real time.
About this Event
Studio Showdown is a live painting competition featuring local St. Louis artists.
Watch painters create original pieces in real time after a surprise prompt is revealed. The crowd brings the energy, you cheer them on, and then you vote for your favorite.
This is not a typical gallery night. It’s interactive, fast-paced, and built to uplift local artists by putting their work in front of a packed room.
What to expect
- Live, timed painting rounds
- A surprise prompt revealed on site
- Audience voting to crown the winner
- Artist spotlights throughout the night
- A silent auction for the finished pieces
Silent auction
At the end of the night, you’ll have the chance to bid on the artwork created live during the showdown. Artists receive 80% of the final sale price, and 20% supports event production and helps us keep bringing nights like this to St. Louis.
Event details
Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Trust Cocktail Bar, 401 Pine St, St. Louis, MO 63102
Hosted by: Block Club x Trust
Schedule (approx.)
- 7:00 PM Doors open
- 7:30 PM Show begins
- Live painting rounds + audience voting
- Silent auction closes near the end of the event
- 10:00 PM Event ends
Come early, grab a drink, meet new people, and watch original art get made right in front of you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
401 Pine St, 401 Pine Street, St. Louis, United States
USD 25.42 to USD 32.90
