In a bit of a break with tradition, this week Angela and I talked about how to create a strong submission. If you are paying to submit, give yourself the best chance possible to get accepted.

- Be prepared and read the guidelines -before you start, know what the show is about and what the submission criteria is. Judges are looking for consistency across the work, excellence in execution, and originality

- Images- this makes or breaks your submission. Makes sure your image quality is good with no peripheral junk to clutter up your image. If you need to, hire a professional to document your work. Make sure your work is well lit and that you submit your strongest pieces - your weakest piece will cast doubt on your submission

- Consistency-have a consistent body of work. if you are unsure, reach out for feedback

-Artist Statement - in 1st person. This communicates what informs your work - try and be more descriptive than "I love nature"....everyone does and it does not set you apart. Use a character counter to maximize what you can say. Never copy and paste your current bio without ensuring it is not cut off.

Many other tips and tricks about booth set up photos and submissions....

Artists' Network Submissions website: ArtistsNetwork.ca