We, as artists, artisans, painters, crafters, photographers, writers and so on, often put ourselves in the field of fire when we enter shows, contests, go for grants...this morning we talked about the annual Juried Arts Salon from the Kingston Arts Council. Though at time of writing, the relevant page on their site was not current (still 2013) the pamphlets are out .... I picked some up in Minotaur downtown on Princess Street. The first question was 'do we know who the judges are'? Yes, they are listed in the pamphlet....is that a good thing or not? Hmmmm....
If we know the judges we might be able to play to their sensibilities...is that right? What's wrong with that? Putting their names up opens that right up.
I (Carolyn Barnett) have done many shows over my years as an artisan and not known who the judges were....maybe I found out after I won an award or place, which is nice to know...I guess, but mostly I haven't. With no clue to whom I am appealing I just do my own thing to the best of my ability, stretching myself (as I have done for the Toronto Outdoor Arts Exhibition as I wanted my wearable art to me be more 'art'). I didn't have to thing what the leanings of any judges might be.
Well, a couple of us (myself included) decided we'd give it another try...kind of a personal challenge. The deadline is March 27th. I will have more pamphlets available next week at..
Kingston Arts and Letters Club
gathering
Feb 11th 7pm, Kingston Yatch Club
Speakers: Barb Carr, Marsha Gormly of KSOA
&
Meriel Taylor of Anwyn Yarn Studio
