I have been accepted every time I applied until this year: this is the first time I’ve been waitlisted. The wait list letter stated,
“We ask that you remain patient throughout the Wait List acceptance process. Please refrain from contacting us to request admittance into the Fair as it will not ensure or expedite your acceptance.
You will be notified via email if your status on the Wait List changes.”
I’ve been patiently waiting, but have heard nothing. Its 3 months since the notification and the show is now in 2 weeks.
I normally take the squeaky wheel approach. Let them know that I want to do the show, would definitely do it if called, etc. But have not done anything since they were so specific about not contacting them. I WILL apply again, so don’t want to burn any bridges.
What would you do?
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I hope you did the show!!! Fingers crossed for you.
Maybe the show is just trying to rotate artists and get some new faces this year. We all have been waitlisted and I rarely get called off any waitlist. If the show specifically asked people not to call then I would not call because most shows don't really mention it
I doubt if whatever you do will hurt your chances for next year, assuming that you aren't a real pain of course! (smile)
I have been on a wait list, got called, turned it down, and asked if that would hurt my chances for next year, and it didn't.
If you have done the show before and the people in charge know who you are, if it was me- I would notify them as unobtrusively as possible. Like a small e-mail, just letting them know that you are hoping to get in. Nothing more. Don't ask any questions that would require a response from them.
Don't expect an answer. I was waitlisted for Boston Mills this year, emailed a few times, no luck, and no response. Very small emails.
I have done the show the last 4 yours running. Though I doubt they know me from that. My nice booth neighbors on either side - both local to the area - have done it continuously for years. Both are in less competitive media. I ran across one at a show earlier this year: she is in.
Maybe I should have joined their arts organization: but being far away, thought there was no point to that.
I would send a one sentence email, not asking for anything, just to inform them:
" I am on your wait list and I have not scheduled another show for that weekend, as I am still interested in doing your xxxxshow. Thank you."
yes. Concise am I not!
Thanks, Judy. Did it! We shall see.
Squeaky wheel gives one tiny "sqk". Technically, I did not ASK for anything. Just indicated my availability. ;)
No. No wait list number, nor do I know how their wait list is organized (by score order, medium, or any other system).
I can't even remember the last time I was called off one.