Comments on: Some thoughts on jurying

By: thelmasmith

thelmasmith — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:52:55 +0000

Virginia, A succcinct and elegant bit of writing about the jurying process. It seems you, like me, are interested in communication. thank you. t

By: Susan Brubaker Knapp

Susan Brubaker Knapp — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:10:41 +0000

How kind it was of you to take the time to explain the jurying process and your personal experience this time around, Virginia. Your respect for each entry and each artist is evident, and the tips you have provided are very valuable. It really does help to understand the process. My journal quilt was accepted, but I have had my share of “releases,” too. I will carry your comments with me as I prepare each exhibition entry in the future.

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:41:57 +0000

This was a very thoughtful post Virginia. I had entered and didn’t get in. I know that the photo I took could have been so much better – hard to photograph shiny and get the rest to come out clearly. That seemed obvious to me. Then the artist statement. I realize that could have been better also. I hadn’t considered the evoking of emotion as much as I should have, as well as the elements of design. That gave me pause for reflection. I started another piece with all the points in mind and am feeling much better about it than my journal quilt. Thank you!

By: marion barnett

marion barnett — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:22:51 +0000

A valuable post; thank you for taking the time to speak so eloquently and usefully on a difficult topic.

By: Natalya

Natalya — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:55:14 +0000

wonderful words.. thanks for the insight! and too bad I didn’t enter…