3.03.2006

Curate vs. Jury

I am going to be curating a show for the artist members of LA Art Association which will be held here at Gallery Revisited in July - August.

What is the difference between curating & being a jurer?

Of course there are variations, but here is a small list of differences...both are valid & important aspects of the business of art. This is information I have gleaned directly from experience, not from something a book said.

Jury:
Person/s brought on/invited by organization/gallery to select work for a show or membership to the organization. Person is usually known for their expertise in selecting work of high merit or cohesive with organizations mission.
Often for annual theme shows or open shows.
View the work & score on a variety of merit issues. (sometimes with a number system)
Discuss various attributes of art if necessary (in jury pool).
Fees accumulated benefit org expenses to have the jurer (pay the jurer, pay for travel/business expense of jurer, use of their name for publicity).
The jurer's job is to select the work.

Curate:
Propose a project to an org/gallery with specific theme/concept. Person is usually known for their vision, aesthetic, as well as their actions.
Invite and/or select the artists to participate in the concept from a personal or specific pool of artists.
Organize &/or collaborate with the artists to ensure concept cohesion.
Collaborate with gallery on press release writing, publicity responsibilities, promotion of show & other creative maneuvers.
Assist/execute show installation.
Promote the artists in the show.
Help deinstall when show is over.
Usually a curator will get a shared commission of the sales warrantying their collaborative efforts.

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