In past shows I have displayed stained glass hanging pieces from metal grids which do not show off the pieces to their best ability, and I know are not thought of well by juries. Mesh panels can't handle the weight and propanels block all the light. If I purchased sta bars which I know are more to stabilize the tent, would they be a good alternative to hang pieces from the top bar with some type of cable and hook system? I wasn't sure what kind of weight limit they have and currently I only have a pop up tent. I'm looking for suggestions of options to showcase the glass by letting light shine through, and also have something that a juried panel would accept as a professional display. I have been holding off taking our jury photos until I can do so with the new display in place. I appreciate all recommendations.
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We are juried into about 12-18 large art shows each year in Southern and Northern Arizona and we use Gridwall as our display backbone. There does not seem to be an issue with the juries here. If you are getting rejected by the juries for gridwall displays, then they must have an idea of what they DO consider a professional way to display stained glass! Consider that you are outdoors and in the weather and wind - gridwall is essential in providing the stability we need in inclement conditions!
Thank you. I appreciate your response. Hopefully I will get some other responses, and we can see if there are any other options we haven't considered.