Impact of canopy/tent on jurying

Assuming a new canopy w sides is purchased for a outdoor events--

Does the type of tent/canopy and sides in a booth shot make a difference in the jury process in terms of getting into an event? (Assuming everything else in the shot represents a good display and the booth shot itself is well done.) This would be for a photography display.

For example: An Eclipse II E-ZUP vs a Trimline or LightDome.

I already have Armstrong KD type panels, lighting etc used for indoor shows, but am looking to buy a canopy for outdoor shows next spring-summer.

I am up-to-date on the quality of these units and am aware of issues of wind-weights, rain, strength, etc. I have done that research already on here and Larry Berman's site, so my question just comes down to the jurying-in process and perception of an EZ-UP. Cash flow is a little tight right now, but I would pay for a Trimline or other "better" tent if that makes a big difference in getting into shows.

Thanks in advance.

Yak

Dale Yakaites

(located in Central WI)

So with equally weighted quality of work and same display, such as ProPanels, the EZ-Up booth would get the boot? That sucks, particularly in light that I've been through Hundred Year thunderstorms more than once and never had problems. Then again, I've been around long enough to know to use 40 pounds minimum on each corner and add more if I feel like it might get dicey. I also tie display panels to legs for extra rigidity, and will tie the front two legs together with a bar to keep the wind from splaying them out. Unfortunately that's info the jurors can't see.

I guess it's time to find rent-a-booth for my next round of booth shots or start photo shopping the truss rafters out. If the shows are so picky about the actual booth itelf, then they should do like Upper Arlington and send a fire marshall around to inspect each booth. Their concern was proper anchoring and dog tie-downs were mandatory on all four corners. Those who weren't in compliance were given 30 minutes to get it right or they were to tear down and leave.

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Joan Tweedell December 4, 2012 at 10:46am

FWIW, I sat in on a jury last year, and sometimes the booth shot was the decider when there were several closely matched artists. In those cases applicants with EZups were rejected in favor of the Trimline/Lightdome ones.
- Robert Wallis > Joan Tweedell December 4, 2012 at 12:10pm
  
  So with equally weighted quality of work and same display, such as ProPanels, the EZ-Up booth would get the boot? That sucks, particularly in light that I've been through Hundred Year thunderstorms more than once and never had problems. Then again, I've been around long enough to know to use 40 pounds minimum on each corner and add more if I feel like it might get dicey. I also tie display panels to legs for extra rigidity, and will tie the front two legs together with a bar to keep the wind from splaying them out. Unfortunately that's info the jurors can't see.
  
  I guess it's time to find rent-a-booth for my next round of booth shots or start photo shopping the truss rafters out. If the shows are so picky about the actual booth itelf, then they should do like Upper Arlington and send a fire marshall around to inspect each booth. Their concern was proper anchoring and dog tie-downs were mandatory on all four corners. Those who weren't in compliance were given 30 minutes to get it right or they were to tear down and leave.
Connie Mettler December 4, 2012 at 8:34am

Thanks for my morning laugh, Robert & Yak.
Dale Yakaites (Yak) December 3, 2012 at 4:10pm

WOW

Can I say proof read boys n girls?

"Impact" not "Imapct"---and----"purchased for outdoor events" not "for a outdoor events."

That does it! No more Bloody Marys for me during lunch. At least no more than three.

Yak
- Connie Mettler > Dale Yakaites (Yak) December 3, 2012 at 5:08pm
  
  Never fear, Yak, ye old proof reader and former English teacher will usually sneak in and correct the spelling in subject lines. Hope you don't mind ...
  - Dale Yakaites (Yak) > Connie Mettler December 3, 2012 at 6:59pm
    
    That's the sad sad part. I'm a retired English teacher—a very keyboard impaired one at times.
    
    Is there such a thing as keyboard ADD?
    
    Thanks Connie
    
    Yak
    - Robert Wallis > Dale Yakaites (Yak) December 3, 2012 at 8:41pm
      
      Here's from another retired teacher :-) I still have to make sure I don't answer some posts about critiques of booths and so on with "great job!" or "put more effort into it next time".
      - Dale Yakaites (Yak) > Robert Wallis December 3, 2012 at 9:15pm
        
        Ohhhhh…what I would have liked to write on some papers!
        
        "Geez, your mom did a good job on this one." (actually did that once--only once)
        
        "Tommy…I hope you are more creative with the lines you use on girls."
        
        Aaaahhhhh…dem were da dayz
        
        yak
Larry Berman December 3, 2012 at 2:25pm

You might never know.

I had a friend who owned a Craft Hut and an EZUp. He only used the Craft Hut for booth pictures and three or four day shows. 90 percent of the time he used an EZUp.

Best thing I can suggest is to attend an open jury and see what your competition is doing.

Larry Berman

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