How’s this sound?
Guidelines for beadwork by bead makers, weavers, and stitchers.
Beaded pieces must show skill with both design, and techniques.* *i.e. no
loose threads, ends and edges well finished, bead holes nicely rounded.
Strung items made with store bought beads and findings are not acceptable.
Connie
“Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.”Roselynn
Russell in Auntie Mame
On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:11 AM, Doug Bingaman
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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Hi all. I agree with what Christine wrote. Seed beading is an art, even though
each one is manufactured, similar to mosaics. I'm not sure this was the main
issue. The quality of each piece made should be at the same level as the ones
used to jury in. Smaller, less expensive art should meet the same standards as
more pricey art. For example, a smaller painting must be just as well done as a
large one. When judging in a new member, I feel we should emphasize this fact.
I understand that we would like to make some money during our sales events, but
not by lowering our standards. Any quality below what was juried in should not
be allowed. No matter the price or size, each piece should be a handmade
treasure. Thanks, Kathy B.
On October 5, 2021, at 9:02 AM, William Welty <weltyart@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Well said Christine. Bill
On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 3:19 PM Christine <christinehartzellisme@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
There were jewelry people on the jury, and the pieces Connie brought showed the
complex and interesting pieces she did with the beads--the beads were not the
main point, they were just the media used in the pieces. This is very different
from people who just string manufactured beads into a necklace and leave it at
that! The beads in her pieces play a "subordinate role in the finished piece".
On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 8:29 PM beadmistrs@xxxxxxx <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Judith,It was the wording that kept me from applying for so long. Connie
"Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death."
Auntie Mame
On Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 8:16 PM, Judith Brook<moondancefiberart@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote: I would like to contradict my husband’s appraisal. Yes, as written
your work is disqualified. However, the artistic value and design of your work
far exceeds “bead stringers” who buy and then string beads. You embroider with
manufactured beads. Big difference. Ruth uses some manufactured beads but she
adds her own findings. Not to worry.
On 10/01/2021 6:58 PM brianbrook <brianbrook@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Connie, I don't know what you presented when you juried in. I suspect you
presented some of your other work that was not beads (of which you have quite a
bit), The list of what is not acceptable is very typical for most fine
art fairs I've been in. I don't know about artist guilds or groups, but I
believe we're very consistent in our jurying expectations. We expect our
artists to carry the jury expectations through to the art they display.
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threeriversart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Lisa DeVine <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Guild] Re: jurying rules refresher... I think the bit about
beaded stuff needs to change due to the fact that as written I do not qualify
as a member, and yet here I am. Connie k
"Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death."
Auntie Mame
On Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 10:49 PM, Lisa DeVine
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: To save all potential guild jurors
time... I've copied jurying info from our website.
Unacceptable for jurying
BY ARTNEWS ON JANUARY 20, 2011 Work based primarily on manufactured items
is not acceptable for jurying. This includes, but isn’t limited to, such things
as:
- Beaded jewelry assembled from purchased beads and fittings. For the
purposes of the Guild, beads must be made by the artist. Any manufactured beads
and fittings used must clearly play a subordinate role in the finished piece.
- T-shirts, sweat shirts, hats, and other commercially manufactured clothes,
no matter how embellished by the artist.
- Tole painting.
- Cut coin jewelry.
- Pieces assembled from kits.
- Anything made in a commercial mold, in any medium.
- Stud earrings in commercially made settings.
- Enamels on manufactured representational copper shapes.
- Manufactured items.
- Manufactured tiles with a design as a major component of the piece.
- Dried flowers, whether they are in groups, arrangement, or bouquets.
- Wreaths.
- Dough art or food.
These exceptions are pretty typical of artist groups, art shows, and most
arts&crafts fairs. (The basic list is from Judi Brook, after some discussion.)
The ‘what is art’ debate isn’t relevant, since if you call it art, that is what
it is. The Guild’s artist members would like to be represented by a certain
kind of art, which is the reason for the jurying process. V.
JURYING-IN: The Board will appoint one Artist Member as Membership Chair. The
Membership Chair may be an elected member of the Board or an ex-officio member
of the Board and is a voting member of the Board. This officer will arrange for
a time, place and a Jury when a new member applies. The Membership Chair shall
set the method by which the jury makes its decision (checklist of points,
subjective decision after discussion, etc.) and prepare ballots if needed. The
Jury will consist of five Artist Members of the Guild. The decision of The
Guild is final. Artists not accepted at the first jurying may reapply after one
year.
- 5a. ACCEPTABLE WORKS: Before calling for a Jury, the Membership Chair
should attempt to find out if the applicant has read the “Acceptable Works for
Jurying” and “Unacceptable Works for Jurying” on the Guild’s website, at
https://3rivart.org/join-the-guild, and if the applicant has work that will fit ;
with the Guild’s mission. (The Membership officer should also make clear to the
prospective member that they are not just paying to be in the Holiday Gallery,
the Guild is a non profit organization and has other obligations to the
community. The prospective member will be expected to participate throughout
the year.)
- 5b. PROCESS FOR JURYING IN OF ARTIST MEMBERS: Applicants shall be juried
in at a time and place determined by the Membership Chair. Prospective members
will bring five pieces of recent work for jurying on the assigned date,
properly prepared for presentation (see https://3rivart.org/presentation for ;
more).
- 5c. JURYING-IN STANDARDS: To assist in understanding the process of
jurying-in, typical jurying-in standards for a fine art group are listed below.
Jurors should not be considering the salability of the pieces of artwork
presented for jurying, but rather consider the pieces’ coherence and artistic
qualities.Five items are usually considered; Artistic style, Technical skill,
Design and Consistency, Presentation, and an Overall Impression.
- 1.Artistic style:Works show the individual style of the artist.
Works are not copied; pieces express the artists personal feelings and thoughts.
- 2.Technical skill:Handling of the media and materials in the works
shows control, skill and experience.
- 3.Design and consistency:The design or composition of the works exhibit
knowledge of the principles of design.
Works show a design consistency within each piece and through the pieces
presented.
Works show that they have taken time, thought, knowledge and skill to complete.
- 4.Presentation:Works are presented in a manner that enhances the
art.Pieces presented are complete and ready for display.
- 5.Overall impression: Jurors will need to have a positive overall
impression of the works presented. This will be a subjective decision, and will
depend on the particular jury and jurors.
