This is exactly how I thought it would go
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 09:18PM A few days ago I blogged about a particular show that I've been trying to get into for a very long time. I e-mailed the show director in plenty of time for her to get back to me with an answer in order for me to apply for the 2010 show, This is the response I just received. Total FAIL. But this is how many art festivals treat their artists. Can you say, income generation through jury fees?
Dennis,
I am sorry I was not able to get back to you sooner. The application deadline was yesterday, Sunday, February 28th.
Thank you for your comments. We will definitely take this into consideration for next year.
Best,
Sarah Kolash
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From: Dennis Brady [bradyfractals@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:54 PM
To: Sarah Kolash
Subject: Re: Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Deadline this Sunday!
Hi Sarah,
I was on ZAPP this morning considering on whether to apply to your show or not and because you don't offer a "digital" art category, it's been my experience that juries lean more towards longer established media types ie; 2d, painting, photograpghy, hand pulled prints/print making etc. I've been evangelizing this "new" category to many of the top shows around the country and I'm starting to get some response by having many actually add this category as a stand alone and not bunch us in with all other 2D artist.
I'm not trying to tell you how to run your show but for the past 3 years I've entered the printmaking group only to be rejected. Rejection because the jurors don't like my art is one thing but rejection because the show doesn't know where I fit in is a completely different matter.
I'd love to hear your take on this. If it come prior to your deadline I can still apply through ZAPP. Thanks and take care.