Comments on: How to Improve Your Slide Submissions for Juries

By: Alyson Stanfield

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:11:37 +0000

Demeri: I’m sorry that a family emergency took me away and I missed your question. Unless requested otherwise, images of individual paintings should show the whole painting and nothing else.

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By: Demeri Flowers

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:40:21 +0000

Are the individual images of paintings supposed to show each work as it hangs in the booth? Or for the non-booth images, do we just submit the cropped image of the painting – i.e. the same type of digital image we would use to apply for a gallery call-for-art?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:02:07 +0000

In reply to Malia Meyer.

Malia: Without seeing it, I suspect that it is competing with your work – especially in your slides. Opt for blown-up images of the jewelry instead. That will make an impact.

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By: Malia Meyer

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:06:01 +0000

Hi. I make jewelry and the items are too small to make a visial impact on their own. I use a patterned rug and fabric in my booth to give the vibe of my work to customers. If the are drawn to the booth, they will probably like my jewelry. Is this an automatic discard?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:54:34 +0000

In reply to Kristy Quinn.

Kristy: It usually looks better when you have the backdrop.

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By: Kristy Quinn

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:32:50 +0000

In reply to Carla Fox.

Question regarding gradated background — create digitally or actual backdrop when shooting?

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By: Kim Van Antwerp

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 22:53:18 +0000

Something else to think about when submitting photos is how they might look in print. Show promoters often use artist-submitted images in their advertising.

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By: Jeanmarie O'Clair

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:20:11 +0000

Excellent points. As a potter I had a good giggle! Yes, a potter’s booth can be overwhelming. I am constantly redesigning my space, trying to display less than more, and storing extras under the table.. I believe it does effect sales. I am also amazed at how many potters do not have their work professionally photographed! If you find some well done potter’s booths or ideas could you please share?

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By: Laura K Aiken

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 23:11:18 +0000

You have all made fantastic points. I have just started entering competitions again. So nerve-wracking.
Laura.

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By: Catherine Parkinson

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:12:51 +0000

I work as a textile artist. One of the greatest challenges in photographing my work is picking up all the quilted lines. It is important to practice to get it right and not submit anything which is sub standard. Many people spend years investing time in making the art work but neglect to practice essential skills in photography or other seemingly unimportant skills that improve their chances of being accepted into shows, competitions and to actually sell their work. This article is well written very accurate.

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