So I just read the jury notification email from Bayou City. I was really hopeful that this year would be different because I (thought) I had stronger jury images (including a better booth shot) than past years. I thought I had a decent chance.
I fee
As a newbie I would like to know if there is an advantage to apply early to art shows. Or if there is a disadvantage to wait till the last minute. Advice will be appreciated and welcome.
Thanks.
Read more…Hello All! We have a great reference to give out for anyone looking for Graphic Designing Services. We have had a great experience with a Graphic Designer that offers different services at very affordable/reasonable rates. I believe she does the wh
Read more…There is an letter in the newest issue of Sunshine Artist asking how important is the booth picture. I'm sending in a response (which I won't post here) but will post my thoughts on how to photograph your booth. How important is the booth photo? Bes
Read more…I had been out of the art show world for about 12 years. Finally, when my life changed back to normal, I was once again ready - or so I thought!
When I stopped exhibiting my pottery (in the old days) the juried shows did not require a booth shot. N
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Possibly a stupid qestion here, and I apologize if this has been covered already, but most of the slide help I have seen is geared toward 3-D work,so I am a little unsure on this.
My primary medium is papercutting. I cut fine details i
Read more…Three before and after images of some common problems when shooting a picture of your booth: http://bermangraphics.com/artshows/booth-bottom.htm Wrinkled table covers, too short canopy sides showing what's behind the booth and marking in the street
Read more…In a follow up thread to "here's a welcome trend", I spoke to Liz Rundorff yesterday about the Artisphere open jury November 13th. Besides the artists who had applied to the show, artists that haven't applied can still attend if they contact the show
Read more…I am in a quandary. With so many important festival deadlines coming up I have decided to redo all of my jury slides for the 2011 season. But the question isn't what images to use but the format in which to present them in the best light. So I tho
Read more…I'm in the process of uploading images on zapplication and was confused about when they ask price of piece, is that price for the original or reproduction? Also in the description section of piece, I simply paint oil on canvas. Is there any other thi
Read more…I have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a newly forming art co-op and one of the topics of discussion was whether art/artist members should go through a "jury-type" process.
Since some of you have been doing shows for years, I thought
The Bayou City Arts Festival Web Site has posted artist's full size 1920 x 1920 ZAPP images on their web site.
http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/en/photos/albums/s/
Click on an image
then click View all Photo Sizes.
At the top you can choose severa
I do photography and I am brand new to the art fair scene (I have done one so far). Would I put a watermark on photos I enter to be juried?
Read more…Artisphere is inviting artists who have applied to the show to come an view the jury process. "Dear Artist, As an applicant to the 2011 Artisphere Festival you are invited to attend the Artisphere 2011 Jury Review scheduled for Saturday, November 1
Read more…Does anyone have information or experience about this show? We have 2-D Mixed Media Framed Art both contemporary and traditional styles. Think we would fit in?
Read more…Did anyone get an e-mail from Gasparilla telling them that their images were not visible in the application? This is the wording: Please review your submittal. The images you uploaded are not visible in the application. The deadline is Tuesday at mi
Read more…We are starting to look at our schedule for 2011. Since there are few shows in Wisconsin in early 2011 (January-May). I thought we would look at shows in Indiana or Michigan. Since we have never ventured into these states, we know very little about t
Read more…Hello everyone. Has anyone out there had any experience with Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet in Akron Ohio? We are considering this show and would be first timers. Any knowledge of the jury process? Things to consider doing or NOT do with your booth and the
Read more…I am fairly new to shows. When asked for a booth shot I have been submitting a full photo of my booth. I assumed they wanted to know what type of tent I have, if there is flooring, the scale of work, etc. Do they really want just the inside of the bo
Read more…If you're uploading pictures asking for advice, you shouldn't be uploading anything larger than 700 pixels long dimension or square in the case of ZAPP images. Judgments can't be made on images so large you need to scroll to see them. 700 pixels squa
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