Connect, Create, and Grow Your Network
The Lehigh Valley's Creative Hub for Small Businesses
Traditional networking can feel transactional and exhausting. At Hangout for Art, we do things differently. We believe the best professional connections happen naturally — when you're relaxed, inspired, and surrounded by real community, not stiff small talk. That's the same reason we opened this studio in the first place: to give people a place to unwind, create, and reconnect with each other.
Whether you're looking to spark new collaborations, sharpen a business skill, or simply beat the 1:30 PM slump somewhere more interesting than your desk, we've got a seat saved for you. Dive straight into our local community through three ongoing gatherings right inside our Allentown studio — or, if you'd rather host your own private networking event, book the space and make it yours.
Creative Cup Networking
Skip the rigid business-card-passing and join local entrepreneurs for a free, monthly drop-in social built around high-energy, authentic conversation — the kind that sparks real ideas and real partnerships.
The Art of Business
Learn from some of the Lehigh Valley's sharpest business minds without losing your creative edge — a monthly speaker series with coffee and snacks included.
Coffee, Carbs, Cards, Conversations, Connections & Community
Start your morning fueled by great food and the most supportive community of professional women in the region. This bi-weekly Friday breakfast is organized and hosted by Amy Ensinger and LV Women Do Business — we're proud to be their venue. This is Amy's event and community — registration and scheduling are handled through LV Women Do Business directly.
Want to Host Your Own Networking Event?
Break Out of the Boardroom
Your attendees spend enough time in generic meeting rooms and hotel ballrooms. Host your next professional mixer, industry meetup, or team gathering in a creative space where people relax, open up, and connect naturally — no hunting for vendors, no coordinating rentals. We provide the space, tables, seating, and creative atmosphere for 10 to 30 guests; you bring your people. BYOB welcome, layout flexible for presentations, mingling, or small-group discussion, and a hands-on creative element is available if you want to break the ice even further.
- Private event space for your group (10–30 guests)
- Tables and seating, flexible arrangements
- Creative, welcoming environment
- Setup and cleanup handled
- Optional hands-on creative element or co-hosted/partnership event
Ready to experience networking that actually feels inspiring? Check our calendar, pick your next event, and come hang with us. The coffee is brewing, and your next big connection is already here.
View Upcoming Events & Secure Your SpotWhy the Lehigh Valley Business Community Hangs Here
An Inspiring, Relaxed Atmosphere
No stuffy conference rooms — just a working art studio built for creativity, color, and fresh thinking.
Built-In Community
We're a regular, trusted stop for local business owners, founders, and professionals.
Collaborative Energy
We prioritize real relationships over transactional pitches, because businesses — and people — grow faster when there's more joy and connection in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Cup Networking?
Do I need to register for Creative Cup Networking?
What is The Art of Business?
What is Coffee, Carbs, Cards, Conversations, Connections & Community?
Is Hangout for Art near the EPBON lunch at Carrabba's?
Can my company host a private networking or team-building event at Hangout for Art?
Can I rent the studio space for my own professional mixer or industry meetup?
Break Out of the Boardroom
Host your next networking event in a creative space designed for real conversation. Flexible setup, welcoming atmosphere, and everything you need is already here.
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A Space that Sparks Connection
Forget the Conference Room. This Space Actually Feels Good.
Your attendees spend enough time in generic meeting rooms and hotel ballrooms. Give them something different. Our creative studio offers a warm, visually interesting environment where people relax, open up, and connect naturally.
The space works for 10 to 30 guests. Perfect for professional mixers, industry meetups, team gatherings, or community events. The atmosphere does half the work for you.
Show Up and Start Connecting
We provide the space, tables, chairs, and creative atmosphere. You bring your people. No hunting for vendors, no coordinating multiple suppliers, no wondering if you forgot something.
The layout is flexible. Arrange seating for structured presentations, open mingling, small group discussions, or a mix of all three. BYOB is welcome. If you need A/V setup or specific configurations, just ask.
What You Get:
- Private event space for your group
- Tables and seating (flexible arrangements)
- Creative, welcoming environment
- Setup and cleanup handled
- Optional co-hosted or partnership events
Make It an Event Worth Attending
Generic networking events blur together. This one sticks. The setting gives people something to talk about beyond the usual small talk. The hands-on creative element (if you choose to include it) breaks the ice naturally. And the relaxed vibe keeps energy high without feeling forced.
Whether you’re hosting a professional development workshop, an industry mixer, a team retreat, or a community gathering, the space adapts to what you need. Your attendees leave with real connections, not just a stack of business cards.
Looking for a venue that feels less corporate and more human? This is it.
