Juried Exhibitions
This document presents an ideal scenario for organizing a juried exhibition drawn from the collective experience of the Professional Guidelines Committee members.
A well-organized exhibition benefits the sponsor, the artists
and the craft field at large. These guidelines are primarily intended for the sponsors of a juried exhibition: galleries, museums, schools or other organizations. They are designed to enhance the organization's ability to conduct a successful juried exhibition, and to clearly describe the sponsor’s and the juror’s responsibilities.
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I Sponsor Responsibilities (Prior to Jurying)
II Developing a Prospectus
III Suggested Timeline for a Juried Show
IV Juror Responsibilities
V The Jurying Process
VI Installation, Security and Access
VII Return of Entries
A successful exhibition requires significant organizational efforts on the part of the sponsoring entity.Includes creating a prospectus, selecting jurors, marketing the exhibition, and insurance.
Starting at least one year in advance (preferably longer), the sponsor should develop a good prospectus outlining a clear vision of the exhibition theme, scope, venue, and approximate number of pieces.
THE JURYING PROCESS
The sponsor should describe how the jurying process will work
and reiterate what criteria the jurors should consider (based on
the prospectus). The number of entries, the number of images,
and the time allotted for each step should be discussed briefly.
In general, jurors prefer that entrants not be present at the jurying. No person other than the chosen juror(s) should participate in the jurying. This includes staff members, volunteers, and trustees of the sponsoring entity. Those present should refrain from commenting on the process and from extraneous conversation.
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