I got put on the wait list to the Atlanta arts festival.is that a kind way of saying not accepted, or do I have a chance to really get in? What's the odds?
You need to be a member of Art Fair Insiders to add comments!
I was on a wait list without a number and got accepted into my second choice for the weekend (in September). I contacted the first show letting them know they were my preference but I wanted to take a complete list of all my upcoming shows to the 7 shows preceding (implying that they could get advertising from me) and asking what the status was. My wait list status changed to acceptance!
I'm starting to get the strong suspicion that many shows are putting almost everyone on the wait list, which gives an artist little chance to get in but encourages the thirty five or more dollar jury fee for the next year because if you almost were in one year your chances are good for the next, Right! If you do not have a numerical number for the wait list, do not count on getting in.
I agree with Phil. I've found that if a show gives you a waitlist number, you can perhaps plan to do the show, if the number is low enough. However, if the show, upon emailing or phoning them, refuses to give you a waitlist number, chances are you should plan on applying to another show that weekend, if there's time. Also, that show really isn't artist friendly.
But, make sure that if you do get a waitlist number, that it is in your media category and not a general list that includes all categories.
Kyle Kreigh > MICHAEL ALAN STIPEKMay 12, 2011 at 10:41am
I agree with Phillip and Michael also. I haven't done many shows over the years, but this summer I decided to apply to quite a few "quality" shows and have been waitlisted for no less than eight (8) of them. Just going by the odds, it does not seem like this could occur unless a very high percentage of non-accepted artists are being strung along to some extent. In these days of declining sales (but not declining entry fees) and rising gas prices, artists need to be able to plan carefully and have valid information about what their prospects really are. If a show is opaque or deceptive about its waitlist policy, I would hope people would put the word out. It would not be fair of me to name shows at this point, but I will contact each of my eight waitlisteds and compare the responses.
8 wait lists one year was my “personal worst.” This year, I am on 4, so far. 4-5 is about my average. Only one gave me a wait list number, and that’s this weekend, so I know I’m not being called. The other 3 did not. One (that said they did not give numbers) already called me off, but I had already booked another show. One I have no backup for (did not get accepted to my backup), so all I can do is cross my fingers.
I wouldn’t mind doing something with the family on the rare free weekend, but this lack of transparency for wait lists makes it hard to plan other aspects of your life as well. They don’t take me seriously when I say I “might” be available. We are all being held hostage.
April Chapman > Linnea LahlumJuly 11, 2011 at 4:26pm
Well, I am please to let everyone know that Robert (my husband) got into the Atlanta Arts Festival after being wait listed. I guess the wait list isn't so bad after all. He received email notification last week that he was in. We are excited and will continue to remain hopefull if we are ever "wait-listed" again. Way to go Robert!
Every show handles the wait list differently. I suggest calling from time to time and let them know that you're still interested. I've gotten into some major shows I've been on the wait list for by doing that.
Replies
I agree with Phil. I've found that if a show gives you a waitlist number, you can perhaps plan to do the show, if the number is low enough. However, if the show, upon emailing or phoning them, refuses to give you a waitlist number, chances are you should plan on applying to another show that weekend, if there's time. Also, that show really isn't artist friendly.
But, make sure that if you do get a waitlist number, that it is in your media category and not a general list that includes all categories.
8 wait lists one year was my “personal worst.” This year, I am on 4, so far. 4-5 is about my average. Only one gave me a wait list number, and that’s this weekend, so I know I’m not being called. The other 3 did not. One (that said they did not give numbers) already called me off, but I had already booked another show. One I have no backup for (did not get accepted to my backup), so all I can do is cross my fingers.
I wouldn’t mind doing something with the family on the rare free weekend, but this lack of transparency for wait lists makes it hard to plan other aspects of your life as well. They don’t take me seriously when I say I “might” be available. We are all being held hostage.Larry Berman
412-401-8100
-
1
-
2
of 2 Next