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Standards Slide Review
The Standards Slide Review is an evaluation of the work by Guild members. Each member artist is reviewed every three years.
It is not a competitive jury. Rather, artists’ work must meet
a certain level of quality in order to pass.
Artists are reviewed on three criteria:
- Design criterion evaluates
artistic vision, creativity and visual impact.
- Technical competence
evaluates the skills required to execute the work,
and includes the level of difficulty of the techniques
used and how accomplished the artist is in using the chosen
methods.
- Booth
presentation is an assessment of the artist’s
display and the overall visual impression of the booth.
At all Guild art fairs, representatives of the Standards Committee
check artists’ work against their review slides and note any
breach of Guild Exhibition Rules. Standards Review is the most serious
aspect of Guild evaluation system; serious violations may result
in the loss of exhibition privileges.
Standards FAQ
If I pass Standards am I automatically in the Ann Arbor Summer Art
Fair?
To be eligible for participation in the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair,
a Guild Member must pass and continue to pass the Standards Slide
Review. However, a limited number of booths are available for the
Summer Art Fair and are assigned first to Exhibiting Members who
have passed the Review.
Why did I fail the Review?
There are many possible reasons for failing the Review. For example,
the slides may be poorly shot or produced in a manner that does
not effectively show the work, the booth display may be weak or
poorly lit, or the work may not display the level of artistic or
technical expertise that is required to be in the Summer Art Fair.
It is important to remember that the only representation of the
artwork the reviewers see is the review slides. In order to have
the best possible slides, it is imperative that the artwork be
professionally photographed. It is also recommended that backgrounds
be neutral, that the work be appropriately lit, and that the booth
be fully visible and neatly arranged.
Why do I have to review with my assigned group?
The membership of the Guild is divided into three review groups.
This permits reviews that can be accomplished in a reasonable time.
In the interest of tracking and reporting, members are asked always
to review with the assigned group. For a variety of reasons, members
may review with other groups, but the member must always continue
to review with his or her original group.
What are the circumstances that allow me to review or make it necessary
to review with another group?
Members wishing to change or add a medium may review early rather
than wait for their review year in order to be allowed to exhibit
the new work. Members may be asked to review by the Standards Committee
due to problems or questions regarding their work. If a member fails
a review, he or she may wish to re-review immediately with improved
work or improved slides in order to remain eligible. Remember, reviewing
with your assigned group is like attending a regular and routine
physician’s appointment. Though you must see the doctor every
three years, this does not preclude another visit for good reason.
Please note: Reviewing with a different group does not eliminate
the necessity to review with your assigned group.
Why are people walking around the Guild’s fairs with slides
and taking pictures?
The Standards Committee charges individuals to compare slides that
are sent in for the Standards Review with the work that actually
appears on the street. This on-site review that has been performed
for many years and is an important element of the review process.
If the on-site reviewers or members of the Standards Committee find
any artists that are not incompliance with the Exhibition Rules or
displaying work that is varies significantly from their review slides,
the on-site reviewers will take a photograph for the record. These
photos are employed by the Standards Committee to determine if there
are possible violations.
Please contact The
Guild with any Standards questions or concerns. Nicole McKay is
the staff liaison with the Standards Committee. She can be reached
by calling 734-662-3382, ext. 101 or emailing nicole@theguild.org.
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