Annual International
Open Exhibition

NWWS seeks out the best, most respected jurors to curate exhibitions. While each juror has personal criteria, each knows that the most successful exhibitions are a balance of subject matter and style while showcasing the most worthy paintings. This article, written by NWWS member Sarah Love, provides insight into the jury process. How to Get into a Juried Show: Tips from Six Well Known Jurors.

• MATERIALS – Choose framing, mounting, and matting materials that are archival to protect the buyer’s investment.
• FRAMING A PAINTING WITHOUT GLASS – Paintings framed without glass should always have a protective sealant and/or varnish and be mounted on a rigid substrate to help prevent puncture damage. Ensure that all the edges are tight to the substrate.
• FRAMING WITH GLASS – NWWS recommends shipped paintings be framed using plexiglass. A painting being hand-delivered might have either glass or plexiglass, depending on the client’s preference.
• MATTING – A 2” minimum mat is recommended, with a wider mat likely being a better choice. White or nearly white is best. Some “white” mat colors will enhance the painting more than others. You may choose to add a double mat, with the inner mat being no more than 1/4” and of any color that complements the painting. Avoid wide, colored mats.
• FRAMING PROFILE – A simple profile is suggested; however, your client may prefer something specific. Some frame designs and color will complement the painting better than others.
• INSPECT – Before shipping the framed painting, inspect it to ensure there is no damage or any surface marring.