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Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/15/2006 8:21:13 AM

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How to apply:

http://www.ebsqart.com/FAQ_cmd_FAQSection_Applying_FAQ_Applying_EBSQ%20Plus.htm

About EBSQ Plus:

http://www.ebsqart.com/FAQ_cmd_FAQSection_About%20Plus_FAQ_About%20Plus_EBSQ%20Plus.htm

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 9/1/2006 10:29:08 PM

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It doesn't say where and how to pay?

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 9/2/2006 7:54:55 AM

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$10 paypalable to info@ebsqart.com with EBSQ Juried Artists as the subject heading

Good luck with your application!

< Message edited by gillie -- 10/16/2008 6:15:33 PM >

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 9/18/2006 1:12:39 AM

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Good luck to everyone who is applying!

(Don't forget to keep your five pieces consistent! That was a toughie for me.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 9/20/2006 3:21:28 PM

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Hi,
I know this takes alot of work but do you know about when the results will be posted or emailed for the Sept. submissions?

Thanks,
Carol

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 9/20/2006 3:40:06 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: NiNiArts

Hi,
I know this takes alot of work but do you know about when the results will be posted or emailed for the Sept. submissions?

Thanks,
Carol

results will be posted by the end of the month. good luck, all!

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 4/3/2007 10:35:17 PM

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sorry to ask this again but it doesn't say. where do we send the paypal amount? thanks

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 4/4/2007 12:52:50 AM

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About EBSQ Plus: http://www.ebsqart.com/FAQ_cmd_FAQSection_About%20Plus_FAQ_About%20Plus_EBSQ%20Plus.htm

FYI, a lot of links, including this one, lead to a blank page that says No FAQ! Is there a workaround?

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 4/4/2007 12:54:09 AM

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Never mind, I found it.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 12:22:24 AM

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I'm thinking about trying again but am not sure because of the "well developed statement" thing...what exactly is considered a well developed statement?

I mean I can only say so much about my work..it's pretty simple...help!

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 1:29:16 AM

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LOL, Olga, I have the opposite problem. I can find things to say about my work, but my problem is that I always go in all kinds of different directions and can't find 5 pieces that go together... I've never applied but I want to try this time.

Amie, what are the dates this spring?

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 8:54:18 AM

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I'm thinking about trying again but am not sure because of the "well developed statement" thing...what exactly is considered a well developed statement? I mean I can only say so much about my work..it's pretty simple...help!

A well-developed statement can be as little as a paragraph. It's definitely more than, "My newest cat painting," or worse yet, nothing at all. Requiring well-developed statements is two-fold for EBSQ Juried Artists. First, it gives the search engines a way to bring traffic to your art because it searches words not images. Secondly, once folks are here at the site, it helps people connect with you and your art. The online art market is remarkably different than selling in a brick and mortar arena. Without being able to see the work in person, it's harder to connect to an image on a screen without the context you provide. Your photographs of your work need to be exceptional. Your writing needs to be decent-ish. And while yes, we know that some artists who want to jury in aren't necessarily interested in selling their work online, part of EJA's purpose is to help artists develop the skills to give them better successes online in addition to rewarding excellence in the art itself.

The application dates this spring are April 5-20.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 9:11:08 AM

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Since artists submitting work are supposed to be anonymous, should we remove any easily read signatures from the pieces that we submit?

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 9:24:55 AM

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Thanks Amie...since the photos have to be exceptional I guess I'll have to pass. I don't have a decent camera and my scanned images probably aren't good enough. I'll have to wait until I can get a new camera or something.

Is there a way to improve my scanned images?

And no I don't have photoshop either.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 9:44:20 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: fallbaby55

Thanks Amie...since the photos have to be exceptional I guess I'll have to pass. I don't have a decent camera and my scanned images probably aren't good enough. I'll have to wait until I can get a new camera or something.

Is there a way to improve my scanned images? And no I don't have photoshop either.

I don't see a problem with your jpegs, Olga! They're in focus, they're properly cropped, the colours don't seem to be overly saturated or faded, and there's no glare. And in many cases, scanning will actually get you a better jpeg than photographing that same piece of art. I would only push an improvement of you scanned images if you were printing directly from those files since I don't know what dpi resolution you scanned them at.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 9:50:58 AM

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Since artists submitting work are supposed to be anonymous, should we remove any easily read signatures from the pieces that we submit?

We haven't asked artists to blur their signatures (although some have as a courtesy to the jurors), but we do advise against watermarking your submitted pieces.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 10:55:49 AM

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Thanks Amie. Very helpful info.
As in the past, I'll be glad to help anyone with proofreading their statements. Just PM me.

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RE: Quick links: about plus & how to apply - 3/19/2008 10:15:16 PM

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I don't see a problem with your jpegs, Olga! They're in focus, they're properly cropped, the colours don't seem to be overly saturated or faded, and there's no glare. And in many cases, scanning will actually get you a better jpeg than photographing that same piece of art. I would only push an improvement of you scanned images if you were printing directly from those files since I don't know what dpi resolution you scanned them at.

Oh ok...that's good to know Amie...the only problem I have with scanning is my black often looks a little washed out...but I'll go look at the ones I'd want to enter...some come out better than others...I have no idea why!

Anyway...thanks!

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