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How long to get response from juried shows?

Posted by bryan bogater on July 29, 2011 at 12:47am in Art Show Information and Discussions

I've been looking at all of the show in Florida and in Michigan and am wondering how long does it take usually to get a response on getting into a show.  I've noticed that there are a lot of days with multiple shows on them.  I don't want to apply to shows on the same day and get accepted to both if I have to pay upon being accepted.

 

Trying to figure this thing out to minimize mistakes.

 

bryan

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  • Patty Tiry July 29, 2011 at 8:37am

    I second what Larry and Jim stated. 

     

    This year I had to apply to more than 1 show on a weekend.  I designed a spreadsheet to help with tracking when applied, when deadlines were due, acceptance Notices sent, 1, 2 and 3 choices and then color coded based on acceptance, wait-listed or not invited, or just didn't apply to that show after all.

    I wanted to fill more weekends this year than last in which case I donated a lot of money towards jury fees. But I consider that part of the business too.

     

    If anyone is interested in the spreadsheet, I'm willing to share. Just email me.

     

    Patty

  • Alison Thomas July 29, 2011 at 7:58am
    When you apply to multiple shows be aware that they don't always notify when they say they will.  Shows on JAS, for some reason, seem to adhere to notification dates.  But shows on ZAPP seem to notify late more often than not.  If the show does not specify a notification date I assume 2-3 weeks after the deadline.  Thankfully most shows do not require payment up front any more and give you the option to accept or decline the invitation.  The trick is to never apply to a show that cashes your check upon acceptance that isn't your first choice show or you are willing to lose the money.
  • Jim Parker July 29, 2011 at 7:48am

    Show deadlines are published in the applications, either on ZAPP or Juried Art Services, or in the paper application for the show you're interested in. Usually they will also state the approximate date that the jury will return results from the application screening. Some shows open applications way in advance of the actual exhibition date; others only a month or two in advance. 

    Sometimes the overlap between notification dates can work in your favor, but other times it may not. For example, say you apply to two shows, one that you really want to get into and another as backup. The second show juries earlier, and sends you an application notice. Now you may have one or two weeks to decide if you want to accept the invitation and send in your booth fee, or decline. But the first show you really want to do juries later, and doesn't send acceptances until after the payment due date for the second show has passed. What do you do?

    Look at the refund policies carefully. Many shows will give you a grace period for canceling a show, so maybe you can send in that booth check. If you get accepted to show number one, cancel show number two. OTOH, some shows will only refund half of your money or none past a certain date. Plan carefully. Sometimes it's worth it to cancel a show in favor of a better one, even if it means eating the booth fee.

     

  • Larry Berman July 29, 2011 at 6:10am
    Actually a great many artists apply to multiple shows on a weekend to insure that they get into at least one, sometimes getting rejected by all or sometimes getting into more than one. They consider it part of doing art shows for a living.

    Make sure to read all the available information (and ask questions before applying) for every show you're considering applying to. On ZAPP it's called "jury details", though not every show fills out the information.

    Larry Berman
    Http://BermanGraphics.com
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