Comments on: ArtPrize Changes for 2010: What Artists Should Know http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/ Official Blog of ArtPrize Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:17:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chris Lutz http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-3132 Chris Lutz Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:57:08 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-3132 quote: In fact, our research shows that the vast majority did take the entire week to decide on the winner and changed their minds once or twice during the week. That is not relevant. That is procrastination and indeciveness. Plus I'm sure much of those people have not had a chance to see the art yet and would rather be voting up/down and not be limited to top 10. I certainly felt that way. I was quite frustrated when I went out to see the art during second week that I could no longer vote for. At this point the voting is silly and pointless, and the signs at every piece are a constant reminder of that. Really kinda detracted from the community involvement aspect of the experience. Personally, I think the first Sunday should be the first time Top 100 are revealed, the second Sunday when Top 10 are revealed, and final announcement can stay on last Thursday like it is now. quote: In fact, our research shows that the vast majority did take the entire week to decide on the winner and changed their minds once or twice during the week.

That is not relevant. That is procrastination and indeciveness. Plus I’m sure much of those people have not had a chance to see the art yet and would rather be voting up/down and not be limited to top 10. I certainly felt that way. I was quite frustrated when I went out to see the art during second week that I could no longer vote for. At this point the voting is silly and pointless, and the signs at every piece are a constant reminder of that. Really kinda detracted from the community involvement aspect of the experience.
Personally, I think the first Sunday should be the first time Top 100 are revealed, the second Sunday when Top 10 are revealed, and final announcement can stay on last Thursday like it is now.

]]> By: Important Lad http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-3068 Important Lad Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:42:12 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-3068 I think that since there is so many venues it is very hard to get to see all of them. Especially with work, kids, and the kids school. I suggest it all be downtown next year. It seemed to worjk Better. I think that since there is so many venues it is very hard to get to see all of them. Especially with work, kids, and the kids school. I suggest it all be downtown next year. It seemed to worjk Better.

]]> By: Adam http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2453 Adam Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:50:44 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2453 Everything sounds great. See you this fall! Everything sounds great. See you this fall!

]]> By: Paul Moore http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2398 Paul Moore Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:12:45 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2398 Kevin, Where did you send your question within ArtPrize that it was not responded to? Do you have suggestions as to how we can better organize the 2010 event? -Paul Kevin,
Where did you send your question within ArtPrize that it was not responded to? Do you have suggestions as to how we can better organize the 2010 event?

-Paul

]]> By: Kevin Quist http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2394 Kevin Quist Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:10:16 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2394 First let me say I love the idea of Artprize. Im very impressed with the commitment the venues have made to make this happen. I didnt enter it last year because I was feeling very intimidated. I am entering it this year (feel better after seeing some of the "stuff" others call art). Keeping in mind that this is only the second year of the event, I must say it is very unorganized. Art prize web site is very poorly made, Artprize organizers dont respond to questions and the info they post is inaccurate (ie. they say "artist, find your venue starting June 1. I follow THEIR info and find out on June one, alot of the venues are full?!). Last year, their maps were more or less worthless. I dont expect to win, obviously it would be nice, but really, getting people to know my paintings, and seeing what the impression of my work is, is the intresting part. Join, experience, but take a BIG chunk of salt. First let me say I love the idea of Artprize. Im very impressed with the commitment the venues have made to make this happen. I didnt enter it last year because I was feeling very intimidated. I am entering it this year (feel better after seeing some of the “stuff” others call art). Keeping in mind that this is only the second year of the event, I must say it is very unorganized. Art prize web site is very poorly made, Artprize organizers dont respond to questions and the info they post is inaccurate (ie. they say “artist, find your venue starting June 1. I follow THEIR info and find out on June one, alot of the venues are full?!). Last year, their maps were more or less worthless.

I dont expect to win, obviously it would be nice, but really, getting people to know my paintings, and seeing what the impression of my work is, is the intresting part. Join, experience, but take a BIG chunk of salt.

]]> By: Anna Browning http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2389 Anna Browning Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:22:19 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2389 Dear all, No one is required to participate in this event. You go into this competition knowing what the risks are. Of course your venue placement affects the number of votes you get, the Grand Rapids artists have benefits that others don't, bigger work gets bigger results, and those with lots of friends in the area get lots of votes. Not everything is entirely fair in this contest, but I think you'll find that many will risk the $50 to at least be a part of this massive show. I had a really bad experience last year with my positioning, but essentially Artprize was a good experience. You can look at all the flaws and get mad over them, or you can look at what's good about it and be proud that you were/are a part of it. You gain experience, you'll have exposure, whether or not it's to voters, you get to see some amazing things and meet lots of amazing people. If you don't find that the benefits outweigh the risks and expense, save yourself the $50 and don't enter. There's no way you can feel cheated out of your money because you had plenty of opportunity to research this event before you took the risk to do it. And to conclude my small rant, considering this competition offers more money for it's 10th place prize than a lot of competitions offer for all 3 top prizes, I find it a bit selfish to now ask for more money and prizes than the ten offered. Please remember that it is not the worst injustice ever committed to not be one of ten winners of a massive prize. There are only ten out of all these people. Don't be sore losers before the competition has even begun. Offer suggestions for next year, sure. But don't demand changes. Many of these comments could be illustrated with a stamping foot and a pout. Good luck to all. Dear all,
No one is required to participate in this event. You go into this competition knowing what the risks are. Of course your venue placement affects the number of votes you get, the Grand Rapids artists have benefits that others don’t, bigger work gets bigger results, and those with lots of friends in the area get lots of votes. Not everything is entirely fair in this contest, but I think you’ll find that many will risk the $50 to at least be a part of this massive show. I had a really bad experience last year with my positioning, but essentially Artprize was a good experience. You can look at all the flaws and get mad over them, or you can look at what’s good about it and be proud that you were/are a part of it. You gain experience, you’ll have exposure, whether or not it’s to voters, you get to see some amazing things and meet lots of amazing people. If you don’t find that the benefits outweigh the risks and expense, save yourself the $50 and don’t enter. There’s no way you can feel cheated out of your money because you had plenty of opportunity to research this event before you took the risk to do it. And to conclude my small rant, considering this competition offers more money for it’s 10th place prize than a lot of competitions offer for all 3 top prizes, I find it a bit selfish to now ask for more money and prizes than the ten offered. Please remember that it is not the worst injustice ever committed to not be one of ten winners of a massive prize. There are only ten out of all these people. Don’t be sore losers before the competition has even begun. Offer suggestions for next year, sure. But don’t demand changes. Many of these comments could be illustrated with a stamping foot and a pout. Good luck to all.

]]> By: Paul Moore http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2291 Paul Moore Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:57:48 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2291 Kevin Buist is our artist relations manager and is prepared to counsel any artist on how to best navigate ArtPrize. If an artist has questions about which venues are best situated for their work, they can contact Kevin at kevin@artprize.org. Kevin Buist is our artist relations manager and is prepared to counsel any artist on how to best navigate ArtPrize. If an artist has questions about which venues are best situated for their work, they can contact Kevin at kevin@artprize.org.

]]> By: marlene http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2290 marlene Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:29:12 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2290 I think the question Achara is getting at has to do with artists that live in GR or know vendors in GR and, therefore, have an inside connection. This was a big problem last year and should have been addressed in some manner. To say that "ArtPrize is intentionally designed with as few and as simple rules as possible to allow for unexpected results" is at best flippant. Every entering artist would like to know that their entry is given equal consideration by vendors. I think the question Achara is getting at has to do with artists that live in GR or know vendors in GR and, therefore, have an inside connection. This was a big problem last year and should have been addressed in some manner. To say that “ArtPrize is intentionally designed with as few and as simple rules as possible to allow for unexpected results” is at best flippant. Every entering artist would like to know that their entry is given equal consideration by vendors.

]]> By: Paul Moore http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2277 Paul Moore Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:39:39 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2277 Achara, ArtPrize is intentionally designed with as few and as simple rules as possible to allow for unexpected results. If you are looking for ArtPrize to forbid and police, you will be continually frustrated with how the rest of the event is organized. Achara,
ArtPrize is intentionally designed with as few and as simple rules as possible to allow for unexpected results. If you are looking for ArtPrize to forbid and police, you will be continually frustrated with how the rest of the event is organized.

]]> By: Achara Meurer http://blog.artprize.org/2010/03/11/artprize-changes-for-2010-what-artists-should-know/comment-page-1/#comment-2276 Achara Meurer Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:43:22 +0000 http://blog.artprize.org/?p=1815#comment-2276 "Artists and venues can certainly have conversations and begin negotiations offline at any time." I too am new to this grand event. If this is being permitted, it appears the cards are being stacked against hundreds or thousands of unsung masters who've paid the $50.00 non-refundable registration fee, believing they are on equal footing with regards to connecting with a venue on June 1. Artprize should FORBID all offline conversations/negotiations prior to June 1 and make it clear, ALL violators (whether artist or venue) be suspended from participation. At the very least, it will APPEAR as some form of policing is being instituted by Artprize...for ALL to benefit. Respectively, Achara “Artists and venues can certainly have conversations and begin negotiations offline at any time.”

I too am new to this grand event. If this is being permitted, it appears the cards are being stacked against hundreds or thousands of unsung masters who’ve paid the $50.00 non-refundable registration fee, believing they are on equal footing with regards to connecting with a venue on June 1. Artprize should FORBID all offline conversations/negotiations prior to June 1 and make it clear, ALL violators (whether artist or venue) be suspended from participation. At the very least, it will APPEAR as some form of policing is being instituted by Artprize…for ALL to benefit. Respectively, Achara

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