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Painters Tip
Juried Exhibitions
I don't do many juried exhibitions these days, preferring to do invitational exhibitions instead. There were many years that I did do juried exhibits. Why should an artist do them?
Resume Building-It is a good way to fill out your resume, especially if you are an emerging artist.
Exposure- If you are interested in moving into a market where you are not known, some folks will see your work.
Building Workshop Possibilities- If the exhibition is in an art center you may build some interest for teaching future workshops. Sometimes art center directors will take an interest in your work and ask you to teach at the center. Before you enter the competition, it would be smart to prime the pump by sending out your workshop brochures and resume to the director.
Sales- This is a remote possibility. Yes, people do sell at some juried exhibitions but they are usually well established in that locality and would likely sell wherever they show locally or regionally.
Awards- Certainly possible. I have won my share, but just as possible not to win. There is little consistency for awards at these juried exhibitions. The money is not huge either. If you are looking for award money you will be better off to do outdoor festivals. At least here in Florida. The prize money is substantial for outdoor shows.
Be careful and do your homework before you enter. These shows can be expensive and bring you little in return. Find out who the judge is and find out whether he/she is likely to have interest in your style or subject. You should be able to go to web sites for shows to find the judge's credentials. Google search their name and see if anything pops up. I judge several shows a year in Florida and Georgia myself.
If the judge is a working artist, he/she will be more likely to choose a variety of styles and subjects from traditional to modern. Judges from university art departments are more likely to have a bias in favor of contemporary abstract art. There are many exceptions on both sides of course.
More on exhibitions tomorrow......
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