"First, you are not your art and it isn't a rejection of you personally, that said it is hard not to think you did something wrong. The truth is you may have done nothing wrong. They may have wanted to get new artists every year or the…"
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Bella Rhys Designs
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Rejection
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roxan O'Brien May 9. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Rejection: How do you just get over it??? Last year was my first year to apply to some larger shows in our area. I was shocked that I got into both and was so nervous! they both were fine and I felt…Continue
Intro
Started this discussion. Last reply by Purse Stuff - Paula Jan 14, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi, I should have posted an intro before my other post-my apologies!My name is Amanda-former hairstylist/salon owner, married and mother of 3 little ones. I've been lampworking since 2003 and only…Continue
Booth shot critique
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bella Rhys Designs Feb 7, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I'm new here and still feeling my way around the site. It's wonderful so far!I was hoping for ideas/critiques for my photos. I haven't done an outdoor show yet and my booth shot I took hastily as…Continue
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Alison Thomas replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"You also can stagger your applications so that you are notified by one before the deadline for applying to the second."
Pat Finney replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"I also think that some shows like to rotate artists to keep their shows looking new instead of the same artists year after year. I don't blame them for that. When I first started doing shows there are a couple of shows I got into…"
Larry Berman replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"Some shows have a Refund policy. Most give you a specified period of time to send your booth fee in. You play the odds. I would say it's rare to get multiple acceptances on the same weekend, especially with both shows not having a refund…"
Kim Smith replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"I've noticed that a number of artists apply to multiple shows for a particular date. How does that work? I understand playing the odds, but what happens if you're accepted into more than one show? Do you try to get a…"
Geoff Coe replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"This year I got rejected by two Florida shows that I'd done last year, representing about $6500 in income. I called a friend of mine who also serves as a business coach, whined for a minute about my bad luck. She listened carefully,…"
Nels Johnson replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"You have to be resilient. Just keep moving on, do not look back.
This year so fr, I have been accepted 28 times, rejected 11 and on the wait list for 4-- seems like an average year. Rejection is just one small part of the business."
Beth Crowder replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"Hi There,
Being new was a help. I think jurors have seen it all , as well. I have gotten comfy with shows and put off improving slides and booth shots, often because I'm sure some painting I'm going to do later will be the key element.…"
Brian Horan replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"You have to remember some shows get applications WAY over what they let in to exhibit so they have to find eliminating factors. I really wouldn't want to be jurying some of the big shows in fact when judges stop by my booth for judging…"
Dan Bondroff replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"Try to get over it fast. I usually whine about rejections for a day or 2 after they happen (probably too long). Never whine to the show director. If you are applying to shows worth getting into, you will get your share of rejections. I've…"
Rich Terry replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"My very first rejection letter was from a very well attended and very difficult show to get in to. But luckily I had always applied to two shows for that weekend just as a backup... During the weekend of the show that I was accepted into, the…"
Holly Hinkle replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"I just got my first rejection. It was the first time I had applied to a very large show, Artscape Baltimore and used zapplication. I made mistakes, that Larry had pointed out to me in another post...thanks Larry. Anyway, I will do better shots…"
Janet Miller replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"The first thing you have to realize if you are going to survive in this business is that you can't count on anything from one year to the next! Jurors are people too and most shows use different jurors each year. One year's jurors may like…"
Robert M. Wallis replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"It stings, but it happens. There are a couple of good shows close to home that I used to get into every year for around 12 years or so, and haven't gotten back into one of them for ten years now, and seven years on the other. They are both top…"
Michelle Wermuth replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"Getting into this business you really have to develop a thick skin. That does not mean it doesn't suck to get rejected, because it does. My first rejection I cried because I thought it was different from what it really is. I have…"
David Bjurstrom replied to Bella Rhys Designs's discussion Rejection
"Oh...we all get those rejections and it seems they usually come from the very shows that were most successful for us the previous year.My response? Rant and rave about the "idiots" on the jury for about 20 seconds and then move on. Having…"
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- First show ever
- My first show was 2 months ago. It was a medical society fundraiser. Indoor and admission charged at the door. Besides that my only other experience was a juried sale at our Art Association for the past 3 years that the artists don't set up or work.
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- At 7:02pm on February 7, 2010,
jorge Caligiuri said… - Advice: Remove the polka dots. It is the most important thing that get the attention in your booth, and the most important thing have to be your work. The distribution of the space , poor, Why a corner?, try to design simetry and circulation.
That it is, and your staff is very nice. Good luck.
- At 6:50pm on January 14, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Bella. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you. Your photos look great!
When you have a chance, please stop by the Forum to introduce yourself. I and the other members look forward to your participation here. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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