How FCA Jurying Works:
The following information is provided to help members gain a better understanding of the FCA jury system.
The FCA is different from some, perhaps many art organizations, in that we hold that there are objective means by which to determine the quality of an artwork. While beauty is subjective, how well the elements of design are utilized can, for example, be measured.
The FCA uses a jury of peers; artists jurying other artists. The FCA takes this very seriously and strives to maintain transparent and consistent jurying in all of our exhibitions.
GUIDELINES TO CONSIDER
The following criteria is what jurors consider when jurying:
1. DESIGN – is the composition interesting and does it work? Is the eye being led around the painting, or is it getting stuck? Is there an establishment of a center of interest, a focal point or does the painting feel lost or off balance?
2. DRAWING – in a representational piece, drawing must be right.
3. VALUES – are the values creating an interesting design, and, in a representational painting, does the sense of light read correctly?
4. COLOUR – is colour skillfully used to create impact (a balance of neutral verses saturated, warm versus cool)
5. VISUAL IMPACT – although this is slightly more subjective, does the painting grab and keep your attention?
6. PAINT APPLICATION – does the artist demonstrate a command of their medium? A confidence in how paint is applied?
7. CONCEPT – is the artist doing something fresh? Something innovative? Something original?
THE FCA JURY POINT SCALE
This scale was created by the FCA Standards Committee in collaboration with Gallery Manager.
FCA Jury Point Scale
1 – 3 – works awarded are declined and not eligible for exhibition. They do not
demonstrate an understanding of fundamental art skills and techniques and/or
do not adhere to the theme or required style/spirit of the exhibition.
4 – 5 – works awarded a 4 or above are FCA exhibition caliber and would be
eligible for exhibition. Works show an understanding in fundamental art skills
and techniques, thought has been given to line, colour, value, perspective,
composition, positive/negative space, shape, tone, light and so forth. The
execution of these components is solid but not exceptional. The artist has given
clear thought to the nature of the exhibition and the expected theme/style/
spirit of the exhibition
6 – 7 – works awarded a 6 -7 demonstrate strength in fundamental art skills and
techniques. The thought and execution of these techniques is advanced/
exceptional and the artist has given great consideration to the theme or
required style and is worthy of a prize award.
The following information is provided to help members gain a better understanding of the FCA jury system.
The FCA is different from some, perhaps many art organizations, in that we hold that there are objective means by which to determine the quality of an artwork. While beauty is subjective, how well the elements of design are utilized can, for example, be measured.
The FCA uses a jury of peers; artists jurying other artists. The FCA takes this very seriously and strives to maintain transparent and consistent jurying in all of our exhibitions.
GUIDELINES TO CONSIDER
The following criteria is what jurors consider when jurying:
1. DESIGN – is the composition interesting and does it work? Is the eye being led around the painting, or is it getting stuck? Is there an establishment of a center of interest, a focal point or does the painting feel lost or off balance?
2. DRAWING – in a representational piece, drawing must be right.
3. VALUES – are the values creating an interesting design, and, in a representational painting, does the sense of light read correctly?
4. COLOUR – is colour skillfully used to create impact (a balance of neutral verses saturated, warm versus cool)
5. VISUAL IMPACT – although this is slightly more subjective, does the painting grab and keep your attention?
6. PAINT APPLICATION – does the artist demonstrate a command of their medium? A confidence in how paint is applied?
7. CONCEPT – is the artist doing something fresh? Something innovative? Something original?
THE FCA JURY POINT SCALE
This scale was created by the FCA Standards Committee in collaboration with Gallery Manager.
FCA Jury Point Scale
1 – 3 – works awarded are declined and not eligible for exhibition. They do not
demonstrate an understanding of fundamental art skills and techniques and/or
do not adhere to the theme or required style/spirit of the exhibition.
4 – 5 – works awarded a 4 or above are FCA exhibition caliber and would be
eligible for exhibition. Works show an understanding in fundamental art skills
and techniques, thought has been given to line, colour, value, perspective,
composition, positive/negative space, shape, tone, light and so forth. The
execution of these components is solid but not exceptional. The artist has given
clear thought to the nature of the exhibition and the expected theme/style/
spirit of the exhibition
6 – 7 – works awarded a 6 -7 demonstrate strength in fundamental art skills and
techniques. The thought and execution of these techniques is advanced/
exceptional and the artist has given great consideration to the theme or
required style and is worthy of a prize award.
