Jane42 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 We have never done a juried show before.The paperwork says that they want ONE picture of the products we will be selling. Our first thought was to take a picture of the table set up as we would have for the show.....but then I realized it may be difficult for them to see everything that way.We do have a picture that we took of a basket we gave for a fundraiser...basket in the background with the items spread around it - this picture really shows the jars, tins, votives, melts and air freshners - just one or two of each, along with warmers and other accessories that we don't actually make, but that are used with our items.If you were sending ONE picture, which would you think they would want to see? Of course, I want to send TWO, one of each....but don't want to break the rules right off the bat!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 We always break the rules, but this is Kansas, not NY. I would send whichever best displays your products and if that's showing one or two of each, then send it (especially if its the better of the two), but if you can retake a pix, you might want to do that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinME Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'd send them the one with the basket if that ones shows what you offer. They want to be able to see all that you will be selling, so send them the one that best shows your products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Please excuse my ignorance, I'm in Scotland & we don't have juried shows...just what are they & how does it work.Sorry for hijacking the thread.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Sally, this just means the organizer wants to see your products (or at least a photo of them) before renting you the booth space. It helps to ensure the show will have good quality vendors and not too many duplicate products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 the pictures are also used to help the show runners make sure that what you are selling is hand made and not manufactured or flea market stuff.Around here they like you to send one of your booth set up, one of the product and one of you making the stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for the info folks,now I understand.We have some large craft fair organisers over here who work with schemes like that, however most don't & unfortunately the quality of products, inclusion of imported goods & low sale prices reflects on those of us who are genuine craft workers as too many people expect to pay those low prices all the time.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks, everyone, for your input.I think since we have to pick ONE (LOL - can you tell how I hate that!!!!!), we will send in the close-up of the items we did for the fundraiser (why do I feel like I am sending my firstborn off to kindergarten?? LOL). I am not too thrilled with our labels (we are in the process of having someone design them for us and hoping we will have them done by "show time"), but it does show the assortment we have...hope it's good enough!Thanks again....much appreciated!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 In your application, just explain that. We even put in what's on the testing block and let them know it could be there. Rebecca, same here. Sometimes they want a picture of our display, products and making the stuff (and that one we absolutely hate to send, well I do. My partner doesn't see it as a big deal.)And we've even combined several pictures into one collage and called that one picture and sent it. So far so good. We've been accepted to all our juried show last year and looks like we're approved for them all this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 And we've even combined several pictures into one collage and called that one picture and sent it. That's what I do, It makes it easier then printing off a bunch of pictures then I just tell them in a letter what pic is what...Congrats on getting into your shows:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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