2014 Artisphere Open Jury Review
The open jury for the 2014 Artisphere art show was Saturday November 16th, 2013. Artists got to see their jury images projected, and it gave them the opportunity to see how their images compared to the...
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Artists, and especially photographers, should be aware of this issue. Apple screwed up big time. They used what appeared to be a different technology on the mini 2 retina display and the colors look...
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View ArticleSetting up a Booth in Snow 2014
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View ArticleColumbus Open Jury 2014
Columbus open jury. Not more than about a dozen artists attended the first day. No matter how much we stress how important it is to attend an open jury to see both your presentation and what you are...
View ArticleApplication Submission Date and Time
We’ve always though that images were viewed by jurors based on the date and time you submit your application. But a show I applied to recently and attended the open jury for (Columbus) chose random as...
View ArticleTwo, Three or More
A commonly asked question from artists who create a lot of different work is whether it’s appropriate to include multiple items in a single jury image. I’ve even had artists who don’t create similar...
View ArticleBayou City Future in Jeopardy
In case you haven’t been following social media, particularly the Art Fair Review or NAIA Facebook forums (which you should join if you you haven’t already), you’ll find this difficult to believe....
View Article125, 300, 450 or more
How many booths are too many at an art show? There was a recent uproar from artists when Bayou City went from 300 booths to 450 booths after everyone had applied and the application was closed. When...
View ArticleHigh Quality Images in a Small Package
From the bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better file For years I’ve been complaining (mostly to myself) about the image quality in compact cameras, wondering if the manufacturer’s would finally add a...
View ArticleZenfolio Photo Galleries
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View ArticleHow Much Inventory and Pricing When Starting Out
The most asked question by photographers just starting out is how much inventory to bring to their first art show. I have three rules to go by. First – understand that what you may think your most...
View ArticleGetting Started Photographing Your Own Art
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View ArticleHelp Applying to an Art Show
If you’re reading this, it’s because you’ve looked for an art show to apply to and my name and phone number are listed on the show’s web site for artists that need help with their application or their...
View ArticleBe Prepared
I love shooting black and white with my Fuji X100S and I try to carry it everywhere. I feel that if I'm carrying a camera all the time, I have a responsibility to take pictures when they throw...
View ArticleFeedback from the Jury
Does getting feedback from the jury benefit us? Or more important, does getting feedback in a mock jury improve our chances of getting into top shows? Any artist with experience doing art shows...
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