Comments on: How much will that juried art show cost you?

By: Sherri

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:39:16 +0000

The nasty thing about the exhibit fees is that it effectively stops disabled and lower income artists from participating. So that is not only discrimination, but it’s hurting the art world because these people are not able to contribute and so many people never see their art.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:57:36 +0000

In reply to Tina Stoffel.

Tina: Yes, traditionally that’s the way it’s done. But I think everything is up in the air these days and galleries are trying to get artists to cover more expenses than they used to. Negotiate!

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By: Tina Stoffel

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:46:10 +0000

Hi Alyson,

Thank you. I think it’s a helpful topic.

After leaving your Mater Class here in Atlanta Georgia, a local friend helped me get the ball rolling on the curating end for my upcoming exhibition.

Since she’s experienced with the main and original gallery here in Marietta and spun off into her own business, she informed me that typically the galleries pay for entertainment, food, and promotion. I suppose a vanity gallery would be different.

However, the two galleries I deal with are newer to hosting exhibitions too. Maybe it would be a good topic to explore. Thanks for chiming in.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:12:46 +0000

In reply to Tina Stoffel.

Tina: Oh, boy. That’s a can of worms! There’s no such thing as standard. Everything is negotiable and should be spelled out in an agreement (or at least a series of trackable emails) well in advance.

Maybe I’ll post a Q on my FB page and see what people are finding these days.

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By: Tina Stoffel

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:27:02 +0000

Hi Alyson,

This post showed up while I was doing research on exhibition expenses I will incur and which ones are paid by my gallery. It would be great to see one of these guidelines for solo exhibitions. For example, when it comes to refreshments, framing, entertainment, invitations, and promotions, what are the standard fees artists are responsible for and what is the industry standard for expenses paid by commission-based galleries.

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By: Mike

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:52:16 +0000

I recently made the mistake of paying a $35 show fee for nothing. I will never do that again. Why should I pay the people putting on an art show when I (artists) provide the art that makes the show possible. Take away the art and you don’t have a show. They should be paying me for providing the art that makes the show possible.

I wish artists would stop paying enterance fees to be in shows so the system would change.

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By: Sandra Mucha

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:21:10 +0000

My customers seem more impressed if I have press written about my artwork, but the press does like awards surrounding your artwork..
So, to find a balance, I enter the occasional exhibits joured by area art curators every other year or so.. If not accepted, I know at least that my work was viewed by a professional eye verses a vanity gallery. Plus, peices accepted by art professors or curators of museums are always nice reward in itself too which usually have a few to enter,but I agree that increases the level of quality for a show too.

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By: Eleanor

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:57:14 +0000

Juried shows. Biggest rip-off in the history of the world.

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By: Marcia Geiger

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:06:54 +0000

Excellent article that really got a conversation going, the best kind! Very thoughtful and informative replies too. Clearly there is no one size fits all answer, there are so many variables, like geography: do you live in a metro area, rural area, artists’ colony that could be found in either? Style: abstract, representational, assemblage, sculpture….? Medium, size of work, transportability…

My own work is representational, and specific to my region – the Mojave desert, mainly around Johsua Tree, CA. – so entering a juried show outside my area, even Santa Fe which is a different sort of desert market, would be a huge waste of resources. Even if I get noticed, and a gallery or two wants to represent me, is it realistic or worthwhile to haul work more than a couple of hours away on my dime?

You recently profiled an artist based in Florida, who spends months at a time creating pieces in the places where she has representation, to fulfill her obligations. It works for her and I admire herr success. A part of me would love that sort of vagabond lifestyle, another part thinks it would be physically and creatively draining. I have an endless supply of subject matter where I live and can’t imagine getting bored or running out of ideas.

Juried shows? I do two regularly, one hosted locally by the NPS, and featuring subjects inspired by Joshua Tree Nat’l Park, and the Palm Springs Artist Council show. The former has a small fee of around $35 to enter, the latter requires membership as well as an entry fee, so it can cost up to $150 just to enter! (Although one may enter up to 3 pieces for consideration). I always get juried into the NPS show when I enter, I am 3 for 4 in Palm Springs, but I did win an award once, and have made some very valuable connections through them.

Thank you Alison, for revisiting this subject!

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By: Dave Casey

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:29:19 +0000

I used to enter shows, but ended up quitting that when shows started adding all kinds of fees to the mix. Unboxing and boxing fees? Hanging fees? I noticed some even started charging a fee to have the juror send you a three sentence email denoting what they thought of your painting.

I’m sorry, but unless it’s something like an OPA show it isn’t worth it. You’d be better off renting a pop-up and finding an art festival near you and spend a couple of days rubbing elbows with the people that are actually buying art.

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