AIxhibit

Create a stunning art portfolio with AI voice tours.

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Inspiration

We were inspired by the emotional power of physical art galleries — not just the visuals, but the stories, the guided experiences, and the artist's voice. Yet for most digital artists, building such an experience online is overwhelming or inaccessible. We wanted to change that.

With the rise of generative AI and no-code tools like Bolt.new, we saw a unique opportunity to give every artist — from hobbyists to professionals — a way to elegantly showcase their work and tell their story through voice, without writing code or managing websites.

What it does

AIxhibit is a no-code web app that lets artists:

  • Upload their artwork
  • Add titles and descriptions
  • Automatically generate AI voice narration (like a gallery tour)
  • Share a beautiful, personalized portfolio page with audio guides

The result: a digital gallery that doesn’t just show art — it speaks it.

How we built it

  • Frontend & Hosting: Built using Bolt.new for UI, routing, and deployment
  • Database & Auth: Used Supabase for storing user data, artwork metadata, and media links
  • Voice Generation: Integrated the ElevenLabs API to convert descriptions into natural-sounding voiceovers
  • Deployment: Final project hosted on Netlify with a custom domain and proper Bolt badge

Challenges we ran into

  • Voice syncing: Managing dynamic voice file generation and caching for each uploaded artwork required careful timing and error handling.
  • Responsive layout: Balancing a gallery view that looks good on mobile and desktop took multiple iterations in Tailwind.
  • Dynamic routing: Creating dynamic user pages (/u/:username) inside Bolt's file-based system was tricky but rewarding.
  • Audio play UX: Ensuring consistent, non-overlapping playback across devices needed extra state management.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Delivered a fully functional, elegant experience entirely within Bolt.new
  • Seamlessly integrated AI-generated voice for every piece of artwork
  • Created a ready-to-deploy platform that any artist can use in real life

What we learned

  • Bolt.new is incredibly fast for building and iterating UI components
  • Voice AI (like ElevenLabs) can dramatically enhance user engagement when used creatively
  • Artists don’t just want to show — they want to tell, and AI can help amplify that voice
  • Balancing user experience with technical flexibility is key for creator tools

What's next for AIxhibit

  • Add multi-language support for narration to expand global reach
  • Enable theme customization and drag-and-drop layout options
  • Introduce artist bios and social links
  • Allow visitor comments or voice feedback on artworks
  • Package it as a product for creators, educators, and galleries
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