# Get a gallery image-use decision for an exhibition notice

Example: A gallery has an exhibition announcement ready. One artist supplied an image but did not give permission for its use in the email notice.

By Righthand Team · 2026-10-16

Source: https://www.righthand.ai/blog/get-a-gallery-image-use-decision-for-an-exhibition-notice

An assistant is an alternative when permission has conditions that must reach the publication owner.

An image library is sufficient when it already records permission for this exact use.

This article is from Righthand. The customer story and result are illustrative.

## The work that the customer wants

A gallery has an exhibition announcement ready. One artist supplied an image but did not give permission for its use in the email notice.

The manager supplies the exact image and the notice draft. The request identifies the audience and publication date.

The Righthand has its own email address and phone number. You can give instructions by email, text, phone, or Slack. [Righthand introduction](https://docs.righthand.ai/introduction).

For this example, the Righthand uses its own email address. It identifies itself as the team's assistant. Company account access is a different setup choice. [Account connections](https://docs.righthand.ai/guides/adding-your-first-connection).

## The request to the Righthand

> Send the artist the supplied notice draft.
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> Get permission to use the identified image in that notice.
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> Get the required image credit.
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> Send the manager any conditions before publication.
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> Send the gallery manager the result in this conversation.
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> Use Pacific time for the deadline.

## What the Righthand does

The Righthand sends these questions by email. It sends the reply to the gallery manager.

The assistant must not treat permission for one notice as permission for all uses.

## An illustrative result

> The artist permits the image in the email notice with the supplied credit. Permission for paid advertisements remains unanswered.

The manager adds the credit and gives a decision about whether another permission request is necessary for a separate advertisement.

## Access and permission

If you want direct account access, connect the account independently. Make sure that the Righthand has the necessary operation and access. A catalog entry does not establish each available action. [Connection Permissions](https://docs.righthand.ai/guides/add-a-connection).

With **Ask**, an outward instruction must identify the recipient and task. New approval can be necessary for a changed commitment. Connection tool permissions are another required control. [Communications Policy](https://docs.righthand.ai/security/external-communications).

## Try the procedure with one task

1. Give the Righthand one task with a teammate as the contact.
2. Make sure that the teammate receives the permitted email.
3. Tell the teammate to reply with a different request.
4. Compare the returned decision with that reply.
5. Examine the email records in [Activity](https://docs.righthand.ai/guides/working-with-your-righthand).

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