Jury Process
We pride ourselves in recognizing artistic talent, supporting our fellow artists, and strengthening the arts community in south central Wisconsin.
Benefits of Being a Juried Member
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All artists join 14 South Artists, Inc. as Associate Members.
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Members of 14 South Artists who wish to display and sell their artwork at events sponsored by 14 South Artists must become Juried Members. (Being a Juried Member of 14 South Artists provides benefits for participation in 14 South Artists events, not events sponsored by other organizations.)
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Members must apply and go through the jury process separately for each medium they would like to display and sell at 14 South Artist events.
How to Apply to Become a Juried Member
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All artwork submitted to jury must be FINISHED/ready for display or sale.
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Jury Events will typically be held quarterly, in the evening, in the Fitchburg/Oregon area.
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At least two weeks prior to the jury event, submit 4-6 digital photos of your work for the medium in which you intend to exhibit. If you have a photo of a booth/gallery display, please submit that photo, too. Your photos should be submitted as digital images (300 DPI/jpg format). Scroll down to submit your application form.
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Once your photos are received, you will be notified of details of the upcoming jury event.
Jury Event
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The jury event is held at a community meeting room or an artist’s studio. There are usually 3-6 artists participating in the event.
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In the exhibit room, a table will be available for each artist. Your display of 4-6 examples of your work should be similar to an art fair or gallery set-up.
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After setting up your work each artist will be asked to give a brief (3-5 minute) presentation about their art and art design/creation process. Jury Members will have the opportunity to ask questions about the artist’s inspiration, materials, and process after each artist’s presentation.
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Following all the presentations, artists will be asked to leave the exhibit room while the Jury Committee discusses their artwork.
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All artists then will be invited back to the exhibit room for brief concluding remarks by the Jury Committee and artists will collect their work.
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The Jury Committee chairperson will notify each artist of the Jury Committee’s decision and provide written feedback within 2 weeks of the jury event.
Jury Criteria & Categories
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The Jury Committee judges the quality of art of the body of work the artist presents based on 3 criteria:
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Criterion 1: Originality / Creativity
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Interesting to look at – artwork attracts and holds the viewer’s attention
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Creatively different than other artists using this medium
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Portrays an original and unique artistic vision
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Artwork has visual distinction, either with style, subject matter, or handling
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Criterion 2: Composition / Design
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Composition has integrity – consideration of balance, edges, and points of interest
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Design elements work together as individual parts, as well as a “big picture”
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The work reflects an understanding of how the eye is led by design, flow, and activation of work
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Artist comprehends how color choice, value, depth, and light will affect the subject matter
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Criterion 3: Technical Skill & Technical Difficulty
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Sound craftsmanship is detected—a finished piece of art that will last
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Artist demonstrates an understanding of the medium and utilizes quality art materials
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Skillful application, use, and combination of materials
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Artwork reflects a direct, confident, and experienced look
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The Committee uses a 1-5 rating scale for each of the 3 criteria. The scores of the Jury Members will be totaled and averaged to determine the overall score. To become a Juried Member an artist must have an average overall score of 10 points (out of a possible 15 points). The Jury Committee will provide written constructive feedback about the body of work. -
In addition to the overall score for quality of the art, artists will receive a score for Presentation.
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Artwork is presented in a finished, professional form, ready to be displayed or sold
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Attractive setting or display adds to the finished work
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Artistic challenge of the work captivates the observer
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Thoughtful presentation of artwork that reflects artist’s style
Guidelines for Evaluating Artwork
Jury Application
Please note, only Associate or Juried Members may apply to jury in a new medium. This application will not save until the Submit button is pushed.