Let’s jury some art with

Juniper Rag Virtual Exhibition

GUEST JUROR GUIDE

1. Exhibition Title Development

A title is developed for the virtual exhibition. The criteria is also developed, either jointly or presented by Juniper Rag. Each exhibition has a unique title that reflects their curatorial vision. (For instance, UNBOUND, about new work that takes risks.)

Instructions:

• Develop a short (1 or 2 word) title inspired by:

  • Based on a theme we present to the juror or a combination

  • Criteria list that should be followed by the artists

  • Conceptual or emotional threads to mention

  Example Prompts:

• Fragmentation & memory

• Material storytelling

• Digital vs. analog collage

2. Submittable Account Setup & Access

Instructions:

1. Receive email invitation and follow link to Submittable.com

2. Click Sign Up (or log in if you already have an account)

3. Use the email address you provided to Juniper Rag

4. Once logged in:

   • Access the assigned submission group for your exhibition title

   • Let us know immediately if there is a problem.

   • Review each artist entries (images, statements, materials)

Tips:

• View works in full-screen when possible

• Take notes directly in Submittable or offline

• Revisit works in a few different passes before scoring

3. Reviewing & Selecting Artists

Goal: Select artists whose work forms a cohesive and compelling exhibition. Try to eliminate outliers.

Instructions:

• Review all submissions carefully

• Consider:

  • Artistic quality and originality

  • Relationship to contemporary practices

  • Conceptual depth

  • Details, composition, and material use

• Select a cohesive group of artists (number determined by Juniper Rag)

Guiding Questions:

• What conversations emerge between works?

• Does the selection reflect elements of today, the past?

• Is there a balance of perspectives and approaches?

4. Selecting the Work

Instructions:

• For each chosen artist:

  • Vote, thumbs up, down —or neutral (to come back to)

  • All artists should be thumbs up or down at the end

  • Select 1–3 works to be included

• Consider:

  • Which pieces best represent the artist’s vision

  • How individual works interact within the exhibition

  • Visual flow and pacing of the virtual space

5. Top 3 Winning Artists

Instructions:

• From your selected group, choose:

  • 1st Place

  • 2nd Place

  • 3rd Place

Criteria:

• Exceptional innovation in the subject matter

• Strong conceptual clarity

• Technical and aesthetic impact

• Relevance to the exhibition theme

Deliverables:

• Artist names in Submittable

• Selected work, mentioned in note(s). If the juror does not select work from each artist, we can include the artist and choose the work ourselves.

• Usually 3 pieces are selected.

• In calls that have over 100 submissions, we may choose more artists, but 1 pieces per artist, for example.

• Short justification (2–4 sentences per winner)

6. Curatorial Statement or Video

Option A: Written Statement (Recommended length: 200–400 words)
and/or

Option B: Video Statement (2–4 minutes), which also gives the juror social media content.

Include for example:

• The exhibition concept

• How the selected works connect

• Your perspective on this work in today’s environment

• Insights into your selection process

• How your expertise informed your decisions

• How original art transforms homes and corporate spaces

Prompts:

• What defines [the exhibition subject matter] in this moment?

• How do these artists expand or challenge the medium?

• What themes or tensions unify the exhibition?

7. Reflection on Expertise (optional)

Instructions:
Briefly describe (100–200 words or included in video):

• Your background (artist, curator, scholar, etc.)

• Your relationship to collage or contemporary art

• How your perspective shaped your curatorial decisions

8. Checklist for Juror at end

Before handing over your results, confirm you have:

• Selected artists with thumbs up scoring, no neutrals

• Selected works per artist (indicate in note section)

• Top 3 winning artists (with a couple sentences about why)

• Curatorial statement or optional video

• Reflection on your expertise, enjoyment of the process and art

9. Completion Process

• Notify Juniper Rag that your Submittable scoring is complete

• Ensure all selections are scored before notifying

10. Final Notes

• There is no single “correct” exhibition—your perspective is the curatorial voice

• Prioritize clarity, intention, and cohesion

• Have fun! Take time to sit with the work and trust your instincts!

Thank you for your expertise & elevating the artists that submit to this exhibition-