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cancelled show - should we get jury fee refunded?

Posted by Pauline Haas-Vaughn on March 20, 2012 at 12:45am in Art Show Information and Discussions

We recently applied for a show that was cancelled before jurying occured. I emailed requesting a refund since no "service" was provided. They assured me that I would receive my jury fee back but it has been over 2 months with nothing. What do you all think? Would you pursue it?

 

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  • Steve Cebula March 21, 2012 at 12:39pm
    I would think a reputable promoter would refund all fees if show cancelled without jurying. Most show applications and contracts state that if a show is cancelled due to acts of god like weather there is no refund, some will credit part or all of the fees towards future events with the same promoter. Some years back we had a show cancelled due to the possible approach of a tropical storm. This occurred on the Wed prior to the show and no refunds were given. I do understand that by that point many fees had already been paid out by the promoter and could not be recovered. Good luck with your event fees, hope they do the right thing.
    • Pauline Haas-Vaughn > Steve Cebula March 21, 2012 at 12:44pm

      Thanks Steve! Looks like Zapp has also been in communication with promoters about this matter....

       

  • ZAPPlication March 21, 2012 at 11:45am

    Hi Pauline,

    Please contact us at ContactZAPP@westaf.org so we can investigate on your behalf. Our understanding was that refunds were being processed by the event, but we will want to ensure that this is in fact the case and that your name is on their list.

    Thanks,
    Leah, Manager of ZAPP®

  • Geoff Coe March 20, 2012 at 8:55pm

    What show was it? 

    • Pauline Haas-Vaughn > Geoff Coe March 20, 2012 at 9:17pm

      It was the Tucson Centennial Best show....so it was only a one time venture to start with.

       

  • Pauline Haas-Vaughn March 20, 2012 at 9:39am

    Thanks Larry and Lynda. It was a Zapp show so I will let them know.

  • Larry Berman March 20, 2012 at 8:36am

    If the show ran out of money, they're going to have a difficult time refunding the jury fees. If it's a ZAPP show, I'd complain to ZAPP. A few years ago, there was a show that disappeared after all the booth fees had been paid. ZAPP refunded the money to the artists.

    Larry Berman
    http://BermanGraphics.com
    412-401-8100

  • Lynda Wallis March 20, 2012 at 8:30am

    Yes, seems to me if a show is cancelled before being juried, ALL jury fees should be returned. I would pursue it.

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