About EBSQ Juried Artists


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What is EBSQ Juried Artists?

In September 2001, we introduced the idea of EBSQ Juried Artists (formerly EBSQ Plus), a showcase of high end artwork, bringing the best works available to our collectors, and hopefully bringing a living wage to our artists.

I thought anyone could join EBSQ--why does EBSQ Have a juried group within its membership?

We offer a juried sub-group at the request of our career-minded artists who wanted to focus on professional areas like marketing, showing with galleries, professional development, etc. Unlike many juried arts organizations in the United States and elsewhere, we do not require our artists to jump through hoops providing an MFA, resumes, exhibition history, previous art grants, or sales records. We feel this gives an incomplete picture of an artist, and closes doors on many emerging artists of great promise and talent. Rather, applying artists are juried in SOLELY on the quality of their art and online presentation of their work.

How often do juries take place?

New-member screenings take place twice yearly (April and October). Interested artists must be a paid member of EBSQ in good standing prior to their application.

When is the next screening?

The deadline to submit work for the next screening is October 5-20 2008. Submissions won't be considered again until April 2009.

How do I apply to EBSQ Juried Artists ?

To be considered for membership: Submit five consistent original works of art in the same or similar medium in jpeg form to the review committee. This is done using your art case. Work must be completed within the last 2 years. Each piece MUST include a well-developed statement that is item specific, date of work, size, media and ground. Work must be presented in a professional manner with portfolio quality jpegs. Please take the best photographs or scans you can, as jpeg quality can affect the jury's final selection. Work must not have been done under direct supervision

What criteria do the jurors use for making their selections?

Art work will be evaluated with the following criteria: *technical proficiency- use of materials, craftsmanship, professional presentation *design- originality and composition *overall impact- quality and consistency in design *overall online presentation, taking into consideration the quality of the jpegs, proper cropping of the jpegs, and the quality of the artist statement provided with each piece.

Who will be jurying the entries?

The screening process will be done by a rotating panel comprised of 12-15 current EBSQ Juried Artist members. Submissions will be juried blindly (i.e. the jurors do not know whom they are jurying). A successful applicant needs to receive 2/3 majority to be accepted.

Where do I send my entries?

Nowhere. In the past, entries were emailed. Now you can complete the process entirely online via your artcase. Be aware that the jurors will see your work exactly as it appears in your public portfolio, except your personal information will be stripped and they will not have access to the rest of your profile.

Are their separate rules for EBSQ Juried Artist members?

Only if you are listing your work on eBay (or other sales venues) and are using the "EBSQ Juried" keyword in your auction title. In this case, there is a 5 piece maximum and pieces must be listed with a starting price (or reserve) of at least $99. IMPORTANT: EBSQ Juried Artist members are not required to list all or any art for sale on eBay. The aforementioned 'rules' only apply if and when you choose to use the "EBSQ Juried" keyword in your auction title. You are welcome to list as many 'non-Juried' auctions as you wish.

What is the online application process for EBSQ Juried Artists?

You will have to submit a total of five pieces of your work. This is done using your Art Case. Either find or upload your five pieces into your ArtCase After you find the item you wish to submit, select "Apply to EBSQ Plus" from the pull-down menu for that item (the default says "edit"). Next click the 'Go' button IMPORTANT: You need to select exactly five (5) pieces for your submission to be complete. Please repeat the above process until you have submitted five items. As you continue, your art case will inform you as to how many you have submitted.

I wish to unapply / change a piece before the deadline. How?

This is done using your Art Case. First, access your Art Case. Your Art Case can be found in the left-hand menu of your profile ('Art Case/Portfolio'). You should see a new screen. This screen contains the Art Case search tool. Enter appropriate search criteria and click the 'Search' button. (Note: The search tool contains an option 'Show Only' in which you can select 'Plus Submissions.') After you find the item you wish to un-submit, locate the 'Command' column. Where the Command Column and the row with your item meet should be a 'drop down' list from which you can select 'Remove from EBSQ Plus App'. Next click the 'Go' button that appears to the right of the command list.

How can I see all of my entries at once?

This is done using your Art Case. First, access your Art Case. Your Art Case can be found in the left-hand menu of your profile ('Art Case/Portfolio'). You should see a new screen. This screen contains the Art Case search tool. The search tool contains an option 'Show Only' in which you can select 'Plus Submissions.' Choose this option and click the 'Search' button.

What are some benefits of becoming juried into EBSQ Juried Artists?

Access to additional online exhibition opportunities with EBSQ that are professionally juried by an outside juror. Access to a more intimate peer group within the larger EBSQ community. Inclusion in the juried section of our member directory. A special EBSQ Juried icon is displayed where you are referenced on the site. For Juried members selling on eBay, access to a more refined search result via the 'EBSQ Juried' keyword.

Is there a charge or additional cost to become a member of EBSQ Plus?

Yes, there is a $10 non-refundable fee per application, which helps defray the cost of the EBSQ Plus juried exhibitions. There is also a charge to enter EBSQ Juried shows. See the below 'See Also' link for more details.