Barb & Ray Sapergia on sun 9 feb 97
Hi,
A few months ago someone posted a 'tongue in cheek' rejection letter to craft
show selection committees ('Unfortunately we are unable to accept your rejection
time...etc'). It was hilarious, and I thought I saved it but can't find it anyw
(got a new computer and lost LOTS of stuff). Could the person who first posted
it to me privately please?
Thanks,
Barb Springer-Sapergia
Chemainus BC, Vancouver Island
Arturo DeVitalis on mon 10 feb 97
With tounge in cheek (not completely!) I have often thought of writing
certain show promoters who send me their application forms and telling
them that their shows did not pass my jury committee, and to try again
next year!
BobWicks@aol.com on tue 11 feb 97
Hi Barb:
I saved the post on rejection. So here goes.
Bob
Dear Juror(s),
Having reviewed the many show rejections I have received in the last few
weeks, it is with great regret that I must inform you that I am unable to
accept your rejection at this time.
This year after applying to many shows and fairs I have received an
especially fine selection of rejections. Unfortunately the number of
rejections I can accept is limited by requirements of space and staffing.
I reviewed each of my rejections carefully and on an individual basis before
selecting those to reject. Many factors were taken in to account-- the
condition of the returned slides the cost of the entry, quality of the
rejection notice, the typeface used, the overall design and the number of
words in the rejection notice.
I am sure that most shows I submitted entries to are more than qualified to
reject me. But given the large number of rejections I have received, I am
sure
that some mistakes were made in my own jurying of some rejections. I can only
hope that they were few in number.
I am also aware of the keen disappointment my decision may bring to you--
the
juror(s)-- and the show promoter. Throughout my deliberations, I have had to
keep in mind the time and effort, small though it may have been, that it may
have taken for you to reach your decision to reject me.
Keep in mind that due to the very high volume of rejections encountered this
year it was necessary for me to reject even those rejection letters that
would
have normally met my high standards.
I appreciate your having enough interest in my application to accept my
entry
and judging fees whilie rejecting my work. Let me wish you well in what I am
sure will be a successful event . Perhaps next year I will give you another
opportunity to submit a rejection noice to me.
Thank you
Feel free to use this version to send to shows.
Russel
Suzanne Storer on wed 12 feb 97
Oh Yes Russel!!!!!
Just wanted to stay your "rejection notice of their rejection notice" was a
beauty and I have copied it and look forward to the enjoyment of sharing it
with my artist friends.
On the serious side, such an attitude as displayed in your letter seems
absolutely necessary in order to keep things in appropriate perspective. I
have found that usually there is little or nothing that is relevant to the
nature of ones own work when rejected. The learning has to do with politics
and promotion and the peculiarities of each show. What a paradox! Artists
work which comes from the heart often being juried on a basis that is
completely the antithesis of this.
Here's to your health, Suzanne Storer
At 08:35 AM 2/11/97 EST, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Hi Barb:
>I saved the post on rejection. So here goes.
>Bob
>
>Dear Juror(s),
>
> Having reviewed the many show rejections I have received in the last few
>weeks, it is with great regret that I must inform you that I am unable to
>accept your rejection at this time.
>
> This year after applying to many shows and fairs I have received an
>especially fine selection of rejections. Unfortunately the number of
>rejections I can accept is limited by requirements of space and staffing.
>
> I reviewed each of my rejections carefully and on an individual basis before
>selecting those to reject. Many factors were taken in to account-- the
>condition of the returned slides the cost of the entry, quality of the
>rejection notice, the typeface used, the overall design and the number of
>words in the rejection notice.
>
> I am sure that most shows I submitted entries to are more than qualified to
>reject me. But given the large number of rejections I have received, I am
>sure
>that some mistakes were made in my own jurying of some rejections. I can only
>hope that they were few in number.
>
> I am also aware of the keen disappointment my decision may bring to you--
>the
>juror(s)-- and the show promoter. Throughout my deliberations, I have had to
>keep in mind the time and effort, small though it may have been, that it may
>have taken for you to reach your decision to reject me.
>
> Keep in mind that due to the very high volume of rejections encountered this
>year it was necessary for me to reject even those rejection letters that
>would
>have normally met my high standards.
>
> I appreciate your having enough interest in my application to accept my
>entry
>and judging fees whilie rejecting my work. Let me wish you well in what I am
>sure will be a successful event . Perhaps next year I will give you another
>opportunity to submit a rejection noice to me.
>
> Thank you
>
> Feel free to use this version to send to shows.
>
> Russel
>
Robert S. Bruch on fri 14 feb 97
In a fair and reasonable world, it would seem
appropriate for a show which rejects an applicant
in YEAR 1 to give a rebate of some amount for
that applicant to apply in YEAR 2. Perhaps a
rejected applicant
should be permitted to apply gratis and pay the
entry fee only if accepted in YEAR 2.
--
Bob Bruch rsb8@po.cwru.edu
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