Does it make a difference when applying to a show using Zapp (or other application process) to be one of the early ones or is better to be one of the later applicants. I was wondering if the jurors at shows view the applications as they are coming i
Read more…I just started down this online art show application process. I am a mixed media & jewelry artist. I use the similar materials and techniques in both of these mediums and feel like they make up my body of work. In the 2 shows that I have applied f
Read more…Hi Everyone,
I have a question that at least some of you have probably had to deal with. My primary work has been on travertine--coasters, trivets, and plaques. I also do handmade cards that I sell in sets.
I am going to be trying my hand at a new
Read more…Suggestion for all artists: please go into your ZAPP account and make sure that you've capitalized those letters that need it and haven't used all CAPS. It's not cute and gets you noticed for all the wrong reasons. What it means is that the show has
Read more…I've applied to Artisphere for the past three years, and have been rejected each time. I get into some very good shows, and whenever I'm in a show anywhere near Greenville, people tell me that my stuff would be great in Artisphere. But I haven't been
Read more…I seem to be doing fine getting into shows, however I'm always open to improve my booth. Since taking the top photo I have painted all dark hangers white, added some greenery and created a "back door" framed with material.
I took a shot at my last sh
Read more…Lately when I get my list of shows from Zapp and others, I am increasingly seeing a notation "jewelry category closed" when the deadline for applying hasn't even arrived yet. This really confuses and frustrates me because I can think of only two pos
Read more…This posting is for PROMOTERS and SHOW DIRECTORS only - please note all artist comments or responses will be deleted. Connie has graciously consented to this. The goal is opening a dialogue with those who direct and promote art shows. Only promoters
Read more…I've been reading several of the discussions in several different areas about what goes in to applying for a juried show... Do you apply as early as possible or not? Do you submit four images of one "line" of work or do you show the array you produc
Read more…planning to submit to a Baltimore show in July, but confused by its electronic application images requirements: "max width of 640 (I assume ppi) but up to "250MB." First is very small , second is huge. The numbers seem unrelated and this is unlike
Read more…Over the years I have developed a list of things to consider when applying to a show. I'd love to hear others "rules".
Look carefully at – There are notable, sometimes big name exceptions to these but do more research before you apply.
Shows tha
Read more…This is my first year of festivals and I'm finding myself fixated on trying to manage two things:
1. Scheduling - show deadlines, applications & show dates. I can't seem to get them all in one place that makes sense for me. (FYI - I do better wit
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