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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

  • All artists join 14 South Artists, Inc. as Associate Members.

  • 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.)

  • 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 

  • All artwork submitted to jury must be FINISHED/ready for display or sale.

  • Jury Events will typically be held quarterly, in the evening, in the Fitchburg/Oregon area.

  • 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.

  • Once your photos are received, you will be notified of details of the upcoming jury event.

Jury Event

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Following all the presentations, artists will be asked to leave the exhibit room while the Jury Committee discusses their artwork.

  • 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.

  • 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 

  • The Jury Committee judges the quality of art of the body of work the artist presents based on 3 criteria:

  • Criterion 1: Originality / Creativity

  •  Interesting to look at – artwork attracts and holds the viewer’s attention

  • Creatively different than other artists using this medium

  • Portrays an original and unique artistic vision

  • Artwork has visual distinction, either with style, subject matter, or handling

  • Criterion 2: Composition / Design 

  • Composition has integrity – consideration of balance, edges, and points of interest

  • Design elements work together as individual parts, as well as a “big picture”

  • The work reflects an understanding of how the eye is led by design, flow, and activation of work

  • Artist comprehends how color choice, value, depth, and light will affect the subject matter

  • Criterion 3: Technical Skill & Technical Difficulty

  • Sound craftsmanship is detected—a finished piece of art that will last

  • Artist demonstrates an understanding of the medium and utilizes quality art materials

  • Skillful application, use, and combination of materials

  • Artwork reflects a direct, confident, and experienced look


  • 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.

  • Artwork is presented in a finished, professional form, ready to be displayed or sold

  • Attractive setting or display adds to the finished work

  • Artistic challenge of the work captivates the observer

  • Thoughtful presentation of artwork that reflects artist’s style

Guidelines for Evaluating Artwork 

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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.

What medium would you like to jury in?
Ceramics/Pottery
Drawing
Fiber Arts
Glass
Graphics and Digital Arts
Jewelry
Metal
Mixed Media
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Woodworking
Other
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