Guides for Artists & Galleries

A week-by-week planning checklist for your annual juried art exhibition. Six months of milestones from theme selection to opening night, used by galleries running recurring shows.

Honest comparison of 10 Submittable alternatives for art galleries running calls, juries, and exhibitions in 2026. Pricing, features, and best fit for each platform.

How blind jury review reduces bias in art selection. What gets hidden, what stays visible, common pitfalls, and platform setup for galleries running juried calls in 2026.

A complete breakdown of CaFE (CallForEntry.org) pricing for galleries in 2026 — onboarding, per-call, per-submission, annual renewal, and processing fees. Real cost calculations and alternatives.

Tax compliance basics for galleries running juried shows in 2026. When to issue 1099s, when to collect W-9s, sales tax on artwork, and common compliance mistakes.

How galleries coordinate artwork delivery, installation, and pickup for juried exhibitions in 2026. Shipping options, hand-delivery windows, condition reports, and damage policies.

Side-by-side comparison of EntryThingy and ArtCall.org for galleries in 2026. Pricing, jury features, exhibition support, and a third option that's gaining ground.

An honest evaluation of Submittable for art galleries in 2026. When it's the right fit, when it's overkill, and the questions to ask before signing an annual contract.

An honest look at free call for artists software in 2026. Which platforms have a real free plan, which charge artists instead of galleries, and the tradeoffs of each.

An honest look at how art galleries select artists for juried shows, group exhibitions, and gallery representation in 2026. The criteria jurors use, common myths, and how to improve your chances.

How galleries set submission fees for juried calls — typical ranges by show type, factors that influence pricing, early bird/late tiers, and waiver policies.

How galleries find, vet, and pay jurors for juried exhibitions in 2026. Honoraria ranges, conflict-of-interest policies, jury panel composition, and outreach templates.

Step-by-step guide to writing a strong artist statement for juried calls, gallery applications, and grants. Structure, length, common mistakes, and three real example formats.

Free email templates for sending acceptance, waitlist, and decline notifications to artists after juried review. Tone, structure, and what to include in each.

How galleries use multi-round jury voting to manage large submission pools fairly. Triage round design, scoring round mechanics, and round transition tips.

The three main types of art exhibitions explained — open calls, juried shows, and curated exhibitions. How they differ in selection, prestige, fees, and artist opportunities.

DIY photography tips for artists submitting to juried calls. Lighting, camera setup, color accuracy, file specs, and when to hire a professional photographer.

Side-by-side comparison of Submittable and CaFE for galleries in 2026. Pricing, jury workflow, exhibitions, fit by gallery type, and a third option many galleries miss.

A practical decision framework for art galleries considering switching from Submittable. When it makes sense, what to migrate, and how to avoid common mistakes.

What it really costs to manage juried art calls with Google Forms, Excel, and email. Time costs, error costs, lost submissions, and when to switch to dedicated software.

How to run a virtual juried art exhibition — call setup, jury process, online viewing experience, sales integration, and promoting a digital-first show.

What calls for artists are, how they work, what they cost, and how to decide which ones are worth applying to. A foundational guide for artists at any career stage.

A complete guide to organizing a juried art exhibition, from publishing the call to hanging the show. Covers jury setup, scoring, and post-acceptance logistics.

A step-by-step guide to finding and applying to calls for artists, from preparing your images to writing a strong artist statement.