I'm heading into the applications of my second year doing shows, and as I prepare to apply to shows I have gotten in, I ask myself "they saw those slides already. But I haven't created any new awesomely amazing art pieces to switch out".
Do I apply
Read more…Is it ever appropriate or acceptable to have more than one item in a photo. For an example, I have three wood turnings that are similar but have dyed them in red, natural and blue. I call them my Americana collection.
Question... Would it have a neg
Read more…Yes there are still shows requesting slides, At least Allentown in Buffalo. My work has changed since I had my last slides made a few years ago. My question is when I have my new slides made should I use the images I have , that are in the zapp forma
Read more…I had a discussion with the people at ZAPP today and there are three options the shows can use in how they determine the order the images are seen by the jurors.
The default is Application ID# which is generated when an application is started. The ot
Read more…Just downloaded the app for Delray Affair, and it's asking for 3 photos "of your work in progress." (As opposed to: "3 photos of your work."). So if I follow those instructions to the letter, the jury isn't looking for evidence that my work is high
Read more…When submitting a photo of a "photo printed/stretched/gallery wrapped on canvas" to be juried, would I submit the actual photo or a photo of the canvas? I do macro floral photography which is then printed on large canvas, stretched and gallery-wrapp
Read more…I’ve only done indoor shows without booths to this point. I’m saving up to get a good canopy, and had planned to just rent one for the first few shows I do. That presents a problem in getting a good booth pic. Any ideas on getting a pic without ha
Read more…I need to redo my photos for juries and for my website. My medium is jewelry. I may still hire a pro for the jury shots, but I can't do that for every photo on my website. So...I need to upgrade my photo editing software so I can fix the lighting
Read more…Larry suggested this would be better over here so....
When do you send in your show application? This is my first full year. Is there any reason to send in the first few days the application process opens up, in the middle or towards the end?
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Read more…The Columbus open jury will be February 5-6. Call Leah Alters at 614-221-8531 to RSVP if you'll be attending. From the PDF they sent out yesterday. The jurors for the 2011 Columbus Arts Festival are: Jerry Gilmore (MN), independent curator, fiber an
Read more…Is it ok or is it frowned upon to show a set of jewelry in one jury photo? What I have done before is show the necklace big & put the earrings superimposed in one of the lower corners. I also have lots of double sided pendants, so I will show the b
Read more…Has anyone been stung by show competitors selling low-quality photo prints?
I have been "hanging" my photograqphy at regional galleries and juried art shows for several years. Clearly there is a wide range of style, quality and methodology. What bot
Read more…I was wondering how often I should change out my jury images or can I use the same ones over and over again.
To be clear about what Im asking. I applied for Clayton 2 years ago and got in. Will they expect to see new work this year (in my submitted j
And we thought it was confusing having to prepare different image formats for some shows not using ZAPP or JAS.
I'm currently working on a set of 20 images of paintings for a student applying for nine different colleges. Of the nine, two are using s
I have redone my jury photos and would love some imput on which ones are best. Since most shows only have 4 + booth shot I am trying to narrow them down before I apply. The shows I am applying for are in the greater St. Louis area. My medium is je
Read more…What category, Painting or Mixed media, would paintings done on hardboard, textured using various processes and done with oil pastel and oil bar/paint stick? No brushes involved. I think pastels sometimes go into drawing but I wouldn't say these ar
Read more…I noticed watching the Des Moines jury that they streamed online how many people are using images without borders (square format rather than 4/3). Is this accepted behavior on Zap now? From what I used to hear it would get you DQ'd. The square image
Read more…Does anyone have info on the Des Moines HeArt Fest for Feb 2011? It appears to be in a Mall??? We have avoided mall shows in the past. But its at a time of the year, that lacks choices. It is organized by Stookey Companies. Comments are appreciated.
Read more…Artisphere Open Jury Review http://bermangraphics.com/artshows/artisphere-2011.htm An interesting read, especially if you want to know how important the booth image can really be. Larry Berman Digital Jury Services http://BermanGraphics.com 412-401
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