Art Galleries & Shows
Exhibition Planning & Scheduling
Plan a year of shows in an afternoon
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VAL
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FIT
6
EASE
7
ODOO
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GC
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RISK
7.5
Score
Why This Workflow Matters
The business case for implementing this workflow.
Galleries typically mount 6-12 exhibitions per year, each requiring 2-4 months of planning across curatorial, logistical, marketing, and commercial dimensions. Exhibition planning is the gallery's most resource-intensive activity, yet most galleries manage it through informal processes — conversations, loose timelines, and ad-hoc marketing. The result is frequently rushed openings, underdeveloped press strategies, and missed collector engagement opportunities.
The Bigger Puzzle
How AI + Odoo creates something greater than the sum of its parts.
AI + Odoo Synergy
Annual exhibition calendar set in Project → each exhibition becomes a project with task dependencies → curatorial concept documents generated in Documents → artist contracts managed through Sign → installation tasks assigned with deadlines → marketing timeline triggers Email Marketing campaigns → Events manages opening logistics and RSVPs from CRM → Website exhibition pages published on schedule → post-show sales tracked in Sales module.
Odoo Apps Activated
Project
Events
CRM
Email Marketing
Documents
Website
Current Alternatives & Why They Fall Short
The existing solutions and their limitations.
Asana / Monday.com
General-purpose project management tools adapted by galleries for exhibition planning.
$10-$30/user/month — Plus significant customization effort
Limitations
- No art-specific templates or workflows
- No AI content generation for curatorial statements or press materials
- Separate from gallery inventory, CRM, and sales
- Requires manual setup of every exhibition project from scratch
Why RebusAI is Better
AI generates exhibition plans with curatorial concepts, marketing timelines, and press strategies — not just task lists. Fully integrated with gallery inventory, collector CRM, and sales tracking in Odoo.
Artlogic Exhibition Module
Gallery management software with exhibition tracking, artwork assignment, and basic scheduling features.
$200-$500/month — Included in gallery management plan
Limitations
- Tracking tool, not a planning tool — records what you decide, doesn't help you decide
- No AI-generated curatorial content or marketing strategies
- Basic scheduling without intelligent optimization
- Limited integration with accounting and CRM
Why RebusAI is Better
AI actively assists with exhibition planning — generating curatorial concepts, optimizing schedules around art market rhythms, and creating marketing strategies. A planning partner, not just a tracking tool.
Sticky Notes + Gallery Walls
The reality for many galleries: exhibition planning happens through informal conversations, wall mockups, and sticky note schedules.
No cost — But high risk of missed opportunities and chaotic execution
Limitations
- Institutional knowledge lost when staff changes
- No documentation of planning decisions
- Marketing always rushed because there's no structured timeline
- Cannot coordinate across multiple gallery locations
Why RebusAI is Better
Transforms informal gallery planning into structured, documented workflows with AI-generated content. Every exhibition planned, marketed, and executed professionally — from emerging spaces to established galleries.
Implementation Approach
How to bring this workflow to life.
Combines Project management with content generation and event planning workflows. 3-4 week implementation extending the project planning pattern with gallery-specific exhibition templates.
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