Art Showcase Integration in Dash SaaS

Art Showcase Dashboard

• After purchasing and installing this Add-On, go to your dashboard sidebar and search for the Art Showcase Add-On.
• The dashboard provides a centralized view of your art gallery operations with key metrics and access to essential information. You can copy your showcase link using the “Art Showcase Link” option to share your gallery.
• At the top of the dashboard, four main summary cards display Total Artists, Total Art Works, Total Exhibitions, and Total Art Work Orders.
• Additionally, use the calendar view to see all upcoming Exhibitions and Exhibition Bookings at a glance.
• Along with these details, the Top Rated Artists List shows artist images, names, total artworks, and ratings. The Showcase Exhibitions Status chart provides a visual representation of your exhibition performance and status distribution.

Manage Artists

• To create a new artist profile, click the “Create” button at the top of the artists page. Fill in the required details like entering the artist’s name, email, contact number, experience level, specialization, and any awards they have received.
• Add their artistic styles using the repeater item feature. Upload the artist’s image and set their status to either Active or Inactive from the dropdown menu. Write a detailed bio describing the artist’s background and enter their address information.
• The list page displays all artists in a table with columns including image, name, email, contact number, experience, overall ratings from customer reviews, status, and bio. Click the bio icon to view the full artist biography. Use the search function to find specific artists or export, reset, or reload the data as needed.
• In the Actions column, click “View” to see complete artist details, “Edit” to modify their information, or “Delete” to remove the artist from the system.

Artists View Page

• Artists View Page When you click “View” in the Actions column, the Artists View page opens, displaying complete information about the selected artist. This page shows the artist’s complete profile, including their name, email, contact number, experience level, specialization, awards, and artistic styles. You can view the artist’s uploaded profile image, current status (Active or Inactive), detailed bio, and address information. This view-only page allows you to review all artist details without making any changes to their profile.
• The Show page displays customer reviews from the website with columns for name, email, phone, ratings, date, and review. Click the review icon to read the full review text. You can delete individual reviews using the Delete action.

Manage Art Works

• After creating an artist, navigate to the manage artwork page and add a new artwork by clicking the “Create” button on the artworks page.
• After that, enter the artwork name, and select the artist from the dropdown menu, which comes from your Artist section. Choose the artwork medium and artwork type from their respective dropdown menus, which connect to the System Setup section.
• Next, enter the artwork dimensions and set the price. Select the status from the dropdown options: Draft, Available, or Sold. Upload a thumbnail image that will be the main display image, then add multiple additional images to show different angles or details of the artwork. Write a description.
• The list page shows all artworks with columns including image, name, artist name (from the Artist section), price, medium (from System Setup), type (from System Setup), and status. Use the search, export, reset, and reload buttons to help you manage your artwork inventory efficiently.
• The Available Actions column is to “View” complete artwork details, “Edit” to update information, or “Delete” to remove artworks from your collection.

Manage Art Work Orders

• On this page, you can create a new order by clicking the “Create” button given at the top of the orders page.
• You need to enter the customer’s full name, email, and contact number if provided. Select the artwork from the dropdown menu, which comes from your Artwork section.
• Choose the payment type from the dropdown options: Cash On Delivery, Stripe, or PayPal. Set the payment status to either Unpaid or Paid depending on the transaction status. Enter the customer’s complete delivery address for shipping purposes.
• On the list page, you can see all orders displayed with columns showing order number, artwork name (from the Art Work section), customer name, email, payment type, payment status, total amount, and date. For Stripe payments, a receipt column will show the payment receipt for record-keeping.
• Orders can come from both company-initiated sales and website purchases. Use the Actions column to “View” complete order details, “Edit” to update order information, or “Delete” to remove orders from the system.

Manage Art Exhibitions

• To create a new exhibition, click the “Create” button at the top of the exhibitions page. The form is organized into four main sections for efficient exhibition management.
• In the Exhibitions Information section, enter the exhibition title, location, and duration by selecting start and end dates. Upload an exhibition image and set the status to Live, Completed, Upcoming, or Draft from the dropdown. Use the multi-select dropdown to choose artworks from your Art Work section that will be featured in this exhibition.
• Complete the Curator Information section by entering the curator’s name, email, and optional contact number. Add their designation, degree, and total number of exhibitions they have managed. Upload their profile image and write a detailed description.
• In the Essential Information section, specify the opening hours such as “Tuesday – Sunday, 10AM – 6PM” and highlight featured elements like “45+ Contemporary Pieces” or “12 International Artists”. Note accessibility features such as “Fully Wheelchair Accessible” and upload multiple exhibition images using the drag and drop feature.
• Set pricing in the Pricing Information section for different visitor categories: Adults, Children Under 12, Students/Seniors, and Members.
• The list page displays exhibitions with columns including image, title, location, curator name, curator email, start date, end date, and status. With the help of an Actions column, you can “View” complete exhibition details, “Edit” to modify exhibition information, or “Delete” to remove.

Manage Exhibition Bookings

• After creating an Art exhibition, navigate to the exhibition booking page to create a new exhibition booking by clicking the “Create” button on the exhibition bookings page.
• You need to enter the visitor’s name, email, and phone number for contact purposes. Select the exhibition from the dropdown menu, which comes from your Art Exhibitions section.
• Choose the visit date and select the group size from the dropdown options: 1 Person, 2 People, 3 People, 4 People, 5 People, 6-10 People, 11-15 People, or 16+ People. Set the booking status from the dropdown menu with options: Pending, Booked, Attended, or Cancelled. And at last, add additional notes.
• On the list page, you can see all bookings displayed with columns including exhibition name (from Art Exhibitions section), visitor name, visitor email, visitor phone, visit date, group size, status, and note.
• You can also view the complete note content by clicking the note icon. Bookings can come from both company-initiated reservations and website submissions. You can use the available Actions to “Edit” booking details or “Delete” bookings from the system.

Manage Art Work Inquiry

• The Art Work Inquiry section manages customer inquiries received through your website. This is a display-only section that shows inquiries submitted by visitors interested in specific artworks.
• The list page displays all inquiries with columns including artwork name (comes from the Art Work section), customer name, email, phone number, and message. Click the message icon to view the full inquiry.
• Since these inquiries come directly from website visitors. Only the “Delete” action is available in the Actions column to remove inquiries when needed.

Manage Contact Us

• The Contact Us section handles general inquiries and messages received through your website’s contact form. This section helps you track and manage all customer communications that are not specific to artwork purchases.
• The list page shows all contact messages with columns including sender name, email, phone number, subject, message, and creation date. Click the message icon to view the full content.
• These messages come directly from your website’s contact form. Only the “Delete” action is available in the Actions column to remove messages whenever you want.

Manage Newsletter

• The Newsletter section manages email subscriptions from visitors who want to receive updates about your gallery, exhibitions, and new artworks. This helps you build and maintain your mailing list for marketing purposes.
• On the list page, you can see all newsletter subscriptions displayed with columns including newsletter email address and creation date, showing when each visitor subscribed to your newsletter.
• Since these subscriptions come directly from your website, you can only use the “Delete” action in the Actions column to remove email addresses from your newsletter list.

Manage FAQ

• To create a new frequently asked question, click the “Create” button at the top of the FAQ page. Enter the question that visitors commonly ask about your gallery, exhibitions, or services. Write a clear and complete answer that addresses the question thoroughly.
• The FAQ section helps reduce customer service workload by providing answers to common questions on your website, allowing visitors to find information quickly without contacting you directly.
• The list page displays all FAQs with columns for number, question, and answer. This allows you to quickly review and manage your question and answer content.
• Use the Actions column to “Edit” existing questions and answers or “Delete” FAQs that are no longer accurate.

Manage Custom Pages

• To add a new custom page, click the “Create” button on the custom pages section. Enter the page name. Choose between two radio button options: Page Content or Page URL.
• If you select Page Content, write your custom content directly in the provided text area. If you select Page URL, enter the external URL you want to link to. Use the Page Display In Footer checkbox to control whether this page appears in your website’s footer navigation – set it to ON to display or OFF to hide.
• The list page shows all custom pages with columns for number, page name, page slug(automatically generated for content pages), and footer status showing ON or OFF. Custom pages allow you to add additional information like privacy policies, terms of service, or special announcements to your website.
• You can use the Actions column to “Edit” page content and settings or “Delete” pages you no longer need.
• Default Custom Pages: The system provides 3 default custom pages within the platform. These pages are designed to offer essential content or layout structure and cannot be deleted by the user. However, users have full permission to edit the content of these pages as needed to match their requirements. These default pages ensure your website has fundamental pages while allowing you to customize their content according to your gallery’s specific needs.
• The list page shows all custom pages with columns displaying name, page slug (automatically created slug), and footer status (ON or OFF).
• You can search pages, export the list, or add new custom pages. In the Actions column, click “Edit” to modify page information or “Delete” to remove a custom page from the system.

System Setup

• The System Setup section contains multiple sub-sections that control the fundamental settings and content for your entire Art Showcase website and application.

Art Work Mediums

• To add a new Art Work medium, enter the medium name, such as “Oil Painting,” “Watercolor,” “Digital Art,” or “Sculpture.” This dropdown connects to the Manage Art Works section, allowing artists to specify what medium they used for each artwork.
• The list page displays the medium names, and you can use the Actions column to “Edit” existing mediums or “Delete” ones no longer used.

Art Work Types

• To add a new artwork type, enter the type name, such as “Portrait,” “Landscape,” “Abstract,” or “Still Life.” This dropdown also connects to the Manage Art Works section, helping categorize artworks by their artistic style or subject matter.
• The list page shows all artwork type names, with Actions to “Edit” or “Delete” as needed.

Brand Setting

• Configure your website’s brand identity by uploading your logo for both the header and footer display. Upload a favicon that will appear in browser tabs when visitors view your website. Enter your title text that appears across your site, and write footer text for copyright information that displays at the bottom of every page. Add a footer description that provides additional information about your gallery.

Banner Section

• Create your homepage banner by entering a compelling banner title and uploading an eye-catching banner image. Write a banner description that introduces visitors to your gallery.
• For the Banner Slider Section, add a slider title and description, then upload multiple banner images using the repeater feature to create a rotating image display on your homepage.

About Us

• Build your gallery’s story by entering a title for the about section and uploading two about images that represent your space or mission. Write an introduction that welcomes visitors and explains your gallery’s purpose. Add your commitment statement describing your dedication to art and artists. Use the repeater feature to list multiple innovations or unique aspects that set your gallery apart.

Testimonials

• To add a new testimonial, click the “Create” button. Enter the client’s name, designation, and testimonial subject. Set the testimonial date and upload the client’s image. Select the rating using the star rating system and write the testimonial description, sharing their experience with your gallery.
• The list page displays testimonials with columns for client image, name, ratings, designation, subject, and date. Use the Actions column to “View” complete testimonial details, “Edit” testimonial information, or “Delete” outdated testimonials.

Essential Information

• Configure Gallery Hours by entering the Last Entry Text, such as “Last entry 1 hour before closing.”
• Set up Location & Parking by describing the parking availability (e.g., “Street parking available. Public parking garage 2 blocks away”) and entering the full address of your gallery (e.g., “123 Art Street, Culture District, New York, NY 10001”).
• Add Contact Information, including an optional phone number, email address, and additional notes for visitor communication.

Contact Us

• Set up your Visit Us section with your complete gallery address. Configure Call Us information with your main number for general inquiries and a separate bookings number for exhibition reservations.
• Add Email Us details with a general email for information and a dedicated bookings email for exhibition inquiries. Include your Google Location by adding the location iframe code for map display on your contact page.

Footer Image Slider

• Upload multiple images using the repeater feature to create an image slider that displays at the bottom of your website pages, showcasing gallery highlights or featured artworks.

Footer Section

• Configure Visit Us information with your opening hours, closed days, and gallery address that appears in the website footer. Set up Stay Connected with your contact number and email for easy visitor access.
• Use the Follow Us repeater fields to add social media links by selecting icons and entering corresponding URLs for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Art Showcase Website

Important Note: Only the sections set through System Setup will be displayed on the website. Please ensure the desired sections are properly configured.

Banner Section

This is the top visual section of the homepage, usually showing a large image or background with a title, subtitle, and a view all exhibitions button. It introduces visitors to the art gallery and encourages interaction.

• Go to System Setup → Banner Section.
• You can set the following values: Banner Title, Subtitle / Tagline, Banner Button Text, and Background Image.
• These fields are dynamically displayed on the homepage banner.
• The logo file is retrieved dynamically and shown across all pages.

Art Exhibitions Section

This section showcases current and upcoming art exhibitions through an interactive slider. Each slide displays key exhibition information and encourages visitors to explore more.

• Exhibition Details are pulled from the Exhibitions section.
• Each slider item displays: Exhibition Status, Exhibition Image, Exhibition Title, Exhibition Duration, and View Exhibition button.
• The section includes a “View All Exhibitions” button at the bottom for complete exhibition browsing.
• The frontend dynamically loops through all exhibition records and displays them in the slider format.

About Us Section

This section provides comprehensive information about the art gallery, including its mission, commitment, and visual representation.

• Go to System Setup → About Us Section
• You can configure: Title, Introduction, Commitment, About Us Innovations, About Us Images.
• These fields are dynamically displayed to give visitors insight into the gallery’s background and values.

Artists Section

This section features the gallery’s represented artists through an interactive slider showcase. Each artist card provides essential information and portfolio access.

• Artist Information is pulled from the Artists section.
• Each slider item displays: Artist Name, Artist Specialization, Rating Stars, Artist Bio, and View Artist Portfolio Button.
• The section includes a “View All Artists” button at the bottom for complete artist browsing.
• The frontend dynamically loops through all artist records and displays them in the slider format.

Artworks Section

This section highlights featured artworks through a visual slider, showing key details and pricing information for each piece.

• Artwork Details are pulled from the Artworks section.
• Each slider item displays: Artwork Status, Artwork Image, Artwork Name, Artist Name, Artwork Type, Artwork Price.
• The section includes a “View All Artworks” button at the bottom for complete artwork browsing.
• The frontend dynamically loops through all artwork records and displays them in the slider format.

Testimonials Section

This section displays customer feedback and reviews through an engaging slider format, building trust and credibility.

• Testimonial Information is pulled from the Testimonials section.
• Each slider item displays: Testimonial Subject, Testimonial Description, Client Image, Client Name, Client Designation, Testimonial Date, and Rating.
• The frontend dynamically loops through all testimonial records and displays them in the slider format.

Footer

This is the bottom section of all pages, displaying your logo, contact info, quick navigation links, social media connections, and newsletter subscription options.

• Logo: System Setup → Brand Setting
• Footer Text & Description: System Setup → Brand Setting
• Visit Us Information: System Setup → Footer Section → Visit Us
• Social Media Links: System Setup → Social Links
• Newsletter Subscription: Integrated contact form functionality
• Custom Pages: System Setup → Custom Pages section
• Copyright Text: System Setup → Brand Setting

Exhibitions Page

This dedicated page displays all available exhibitions with filtering capabilities and detailed viewing options.

Available Exhibitions Section

This section allows visitors to browse and filter exhibitions based on their preferences and view detailed information.

• Filter Options: Exhibition Status and Date filtering capabilities
• Exhibition Display: Shows all exhibitions with key details
• View Exhibition: Clicking allows users to access detailed exhibition information
• Exhibition data is pulled dynamically from the Exhibitions section

Exhibition Detail Page

This comprehensive page provides complete information about a specific exhibition, including the gallery, artworks, and featured artists.

Exhibition Detail Section

Displays comprehensive exhibition information, including logistics and curatorial details.

• Exhibition details include: Exhibition Duration, Exhibition Image, Exhibition Location, Exhibition Status, Exhibition Curator Details, and Admission Pricing Details
• Information is pulled from the Exhibitions section

Essential Information Section

Provides important visitor information and gallery policies.

• Content is managed through System Setup → Essential Information
• Displays operational details and visitor guidelines

Exhibition Gallery Section

Visual showcase of exhibition-specific images and documentation.

• Images are pulled from the Exhibition Images section
• Displays in gallery format for easy browsing

Associated Artworks Section

Features artworks that are part of the current exhibition.

• Artwork information is pulled from the Artworks section
• Shows only artworks associated with the specific exhibition
• Each artwork displays key details and interaction options

Featured Artists Section

Highlights artists whose works are featured in the exhibition.

• Artist information is pulled from the Artists section
• Shows only artists whose artworks are associated with the exhibition
• Provides quick access to artist portfolios

Exhibition Booking Page

This dedicated booking page allows visitors to reserve tickets for exhibitions with detailed form submission.

Exhibition Details

Displays essential booking information for the selected exhibition.

• Shows: Pricing, Exhibition Name, Exhibition Duration
• Information is pulled from the Exhibitions section

Exhibition Booking Form Section

Comprehensive booking form with all necessary visitor information fields.

• Form Fields: Date, Closed Day, Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number
• Group Size Dropdown: 1 Person, 2 People, 3 People, 4 People, 5 People, 6-10 People, 11-15 People, 16+ People
• Additional Information: Text area for special requests
• Submit Button: Processes booking form submission

Essential Information Section

Provides operational details and contact information for booking reference.

• Working Days & Hours: System Setup → Footer Section → Visit Us
• Last Entry Information: System Setup → Essential Information → Gallery Hours
• Location & Parking: System Setup → Essential Information → Location & Parking
• Contact Details: System Setup → Essential Information → Contact Information

Artists Page

This dedicated page showcases all gallery artists with filtering and detailed viewing capabilities.

Available Artists Section

Allows visitors to browse and filter artists based on experience and ratings.

• Filter Options: Experience Level and Rating filtering
• Artist Display: Shows all artists with key information
• View Artist: Clicking provides access to detailed artist profiles
• Artist data is pulled dynamically from the Artists section

Artist Detail Page

Comprehensive artist profile page with portfolio, reviews, and exhibition history.

Artist Detail Section

Complete artist biography and professional information display.

• Artist Information: Artist Image, Artist Name, Artist Designation, Artist Address
• Statistics: Total Exhibitions, Total Awards, Total Artworks, Total Years of Experience
• Professional Details: Biography, Artistic Style, Contact Details
• Information is pulled from the Artists section

Customer Reviews Section

An interactive review system allowing visitors to read and submit artist reviews.

• Review Creation: Customers can create new reviews for artists
• Review Display: Shows all existing reviews with ratings
• Review Management: Reviews are stored in the Reviews section

Artist Portfolio Section

Visual showcase of the artist’s complete artwork collection with interaction options.

• Artwork Display: All artworks by the artist in slider format
• Interactive Buttons: Preview, Purchase, and Inquiry buttons appear on hover
• Purchase Logic: The Purchase button is hidden for sold artworks

• Artwork Actions:

  • Preview: View artwork details
  • Purchase: Initiate purchase process
  • Inquiry: Send artwork inquiry
• Artworks are pulled from the Artworks section

Artist Exhibition History Section

Complete timeline of the artist’s exhibition participation and upcoming shows.

• Exhibition Categories: Past Exhibitions and Upcoming Exhibitions
• Exhibition Details: Shows all exhibitions featuring the artist’s work
• Information is pulled from the Exhibitions section and cross-referenced with artist artworks

Artworks Page

Comprehensive artwork browsing page with advanced filtering and interaction capabilities.

Available Artworks Section

Complete artwork catalog with filtering, viewing, and interaction options.

• Artwork Display: Shows artwork status (Available/Sold), image, name, artist, type, and price
• Interactive Buttons: Preview, Purchase, and Inquiry buttons appear on hover
• Purchase Logic: The Purchase button is automatically hidden for sold artworks

• Filter Options:

  • Artist: Filter by specific artists
  • Artwork Type: Filter by artwork categories
  • Availability: Available or Sold status
  • Price Range: Under 1,000; 1,000-5,000; 5,000-10,000; Over 10,000

Artwork View Modal

Detailed artwork information is displayed with comprehensive details.

• Visual Display: Image Slider for multiple artwork views
• Artwork Details: Artwork Name, Artwork Price, Artist Name, Artwork Medium, Artwork Type, Artwork Dimensions, Artwork Description

Artwork Purchase Modal

Complete purchase process with payment integration.

• Purchase Information: Artwork Name, Artwork Price
• Customer Details: Customer Full Name, Customer Email, Customer Phone, Customer Address
• Payment Options: COD (Cash on Delivery), Stripe, PayPal
• Action Button: Make Payment Button

Artwork Inquiry Modal

Contact form for artwork-specific inquiries.

• Inquiry Details: Artwork Name
• Customer Information: Customer Name, Customer Email, Customer Phone (Optional), Customer Address (Optional)
• Action Button: Send Inquiry Button

FAQ Page

Dedicated frequently asked questions page with expandable content sections.

FAQ Section

Interactive question and answer display with expandable functionality.

• Question Display: List of frequently asked questions
• Answer Reveal: Clicking on questions reveals detailed answers
• Content Management: FAQ content is managed through the FAQ section

Contact Page

Comprehensive contact page with multiple communication channels and location information.

Contact Detail Section

Complete contact information display for visitor reference.

• Contact Information: Visit Us, Call Us, Email Us details
• Content is managed through System Setup → Contact Us

Contact Form Section

Interactive contact form with categorized inquiry options.

• Form Fields: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Message
• Subject Categories: General Information, Visiting Hours, Accessibility, Group Visits, Feedback, Other
• Action Button: Send Message Button
• Form Processing: Messages are stored in the Contacts section

Google Map Section

Interactive location map for easy gallery navigation.

• Map Integration: Google Maps integration
• Location Data: Pulled from System Setup → Contact Us (Google Location)
• Interactive Features: Zoom, directions, and location details

Custom Pages

Dynamic custom pages are managed from the backend panel.

Page Visibility

• Custom pages are displayed in the website’s footer section near the footer text.
• If the “Display in Footer” option is set to OFF in the backend, the page will be hidden from the footer.
• When set to ON, the page link will appear in the footer for public access.

Page Content or External Link

• Each custom page may either contain original content or redirect to an external URL, depending on the backend configuration.
• All page data, titles, and visibility are fully controlled from the backend by the admin.