Call for Jurors!
Maryland Art Place (MAP), in collaboration with MSAC, is seeking jurors for the 3rd Maryland State Artist Directory Triennial exhibition.

MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. Collectively MSAC and MAP are seeking jurors with diverse experience from across the state and expertise in the disciplines of the artists under review - visual/media, literary, and performing arts. Jurors must be Maryland residents.

What does a juror do?

Selected jurors: 

- Review and evaluate applications using the Google Drive.

- Make selections of artwork from provided applications. 

- Attend a final meeting with MAP staff to review selections and edit down candidates based on space limitations and gallery floor plans. MAP staff will assist in this process. Date to be determined.

- Jurors receive compensation of a minimum $1,500.

- Attend the opening reception on Thursday, May 11 from 6 - 9 p.m.

Each juror can expect to review up to approximately 150 applications. Each application may take approximately 20 minutes to review. The average commitment of hours varies based on the total number of applications received in the jurors discipline. The majority of work happens on the jurors’ own time from March through April of 2023.

What we’re looking for: 

- Independent artists, directors of arts organizations, professors, curators, museum professionals

- Individuals to represent expertise in the following disciplines: 

- Visual Arts (two jurors needed) 

- Performance

- Literary Arts 

- Individuals representing the wide geographic diversity of the state of Maryland

- Individuals who have some flexibility and time in their schedules 

Jurors must have access to a computer with internet connection to complete reviews.

How do I apply to be a Juror?

Submit your application via MSAC’s online grants management system, SmartSimple. 

- Click the Apply Now button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple (you will need to be registered as an Independent Artist to apply).

- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."

- Select "Juror" from the drop down options in the first question under “Narrative” and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.

- Complete the application, and click “Submit.”

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