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Art show judging info needed

I am a resident of The Villages, an active retirement community in
Florida, and a member of The Villages Arts Association [VAA], The
Villages Arts League [VAL], the Villages Woodworkers Club and the
American Association of Woodturners [AAW]. Although both the VAA and
VAL have had juried shows, they have always been dedicated to various
graphics media [pencil, watercolor, acryllic, oil, etc.]. Neither
organization has experience in judging [or showing, for that matter]
of Sculpture or Woodturning.

I have been trying to get Sculpture and/or Woodturning included in
art displays and the association boards have declined because of
concerns on display methods, judging, etc, etc. I think there is also
some concern about where to draw the line between 'Art' and 'Craft'.

My activism in this matter has resulted in my being asked to
investigate what precedent exists for adding Sculpture and/or
Woodturning to future VAA and VAL exhibits and shows. Then comes the
challenge of finding qualified local judges for a juried show.

Please let me know if you can offer any guidance, or point me to an
appropriate source.

Thanks for your help.

Robert Ridgard
r_ _ridgard@yahoo.com