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Jurying the work, not the booth

Posted by Jennifer Donald on November 4, 2010 at 5:44am in Jurying for Art Fairs & Craft Shows
I have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a newly forming art co-op and one of the topics of discussion was whether art/artist members should go through a "jury-type" process.

Since some of you have been doing shows for years, I thought y'alls input would be invaluable. What criteria would YOU use to consider works for membership.   This is to avoid having the popcicle stick, glue, pompom and googly-eyes and as it was discussed, "just because they owned a pack of crayons when they were 6" crowd.  Not to sound snooty or restrictive, but the idea is to bring in quality artists and promote a strong and growing arts community in our area.

I'd love your thoughts on this.

Thanks!
Jen

www.jendonald.com

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  • Sabine Chadborn December 7, 2010 at 11:58pm
    Absolutely, you should jury in any potential new members,
    I belong to two artist run coops in new orleans, in both at our monthly meeting anyone has the chance to jury in. The work should be original, well made. In a coop it is also very important to jury the person, sound harsh, but it is a fact. In my years there, I saw wonderful people with so so work, they don't usually get in.
    But then there is people with great work but they don't " play " well with others. The usually getting accepted because of the work. However since it is important to be able to work together sell each others work and be nice to customers we installed a three month training period. Everyone works 4 days a month to keep the gallerys running so we figure after 12 workdays we can tell if it works out or not.
    Sabine
    • Jennifer Donald > Sabine Chadborn December 8, 2010 at 12:26pm
      Thank you Carla and Sabine :)

      I'll put that info together for our next meeting. Good point, Sabine, about people who don't get along well with others!
  • CM Fox November 4, 2010 at 11:56am
    Here are some random thoughts I picked up from a juror of a prestigious glass show. I like em.

    Work should have:

    Original thought and original intent. Not running with what might be currently popular in terms of approach, design, color, texture, shape, and presentation.

    "Having a concept:
    Not relying upon technique or process to carry the work. Thoughtful work really stands out in a large grouping of submissions.

    Taking a risk with the work. Moving beyond technique or pr0cess to carry the work. Using the media for it’s inherent properties, but taking it beyond its usual application.

    Elegance through intelligent simplicity of design.

    Excellent Craftsmanship.

    Consistency of work and presentation."

    hth
    Carla
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