AAC
Handbook Definitions: Credentials
A. CLASSIFICATION OF
ARTISTS
1.
Member, Juried Member, Merit Member, Advanced Merit Member and
Member of Excellence.
2.
Classification may be achieved in all art medium divisions;
however, classification in any division must be earned by
credits in that art media division only. (See EXHIBITIONS,
Section D, DIVISIONS)
3.
To achieve a credential level, members are required to have 10
hours of recorded AAC volunteer time.
B. JURIED CREDITS and AWARD
CREDITS
1.
Each First, Second and Third Place Winner in the Grandview
Gallery REGULAR SCHEDULED SHOWS earns one AWARD CREDIT.
2.
Although five Honorable Mention Awards are given at each
REGULAR SCHEDULED SHOW at the Grandview Gallery, no award
credit is applied; however, JURIED credit is applied for
acceptance into the special show.
3.
Each piece accepted in the SPECIAL JURIED SHOWS (Dogwood &
December Shows) at the Grandview Gallery earns a JURIED CREDIT,
but only one credit per show is applied toward
classification.
4.
Each First, Second and Third Place Winner in an AAC SPECIAL
JURIED SHOW at the Grandview Gallery earns an AWARD CREDIT, but
only one credit (juried OR award) is applied toward
classification.
5.
Each piece accepted in the AAC TRAVELING SHOW earns an OUTSIDE
JURIED CREDIT, but only one credit is applied toward
classification.
6.
Best in Show and five Merit Award Winners in the AAC TRAVELING
SHOW earn AWARD CREDIT, but only one credit is applied toward
classification.
7.
AAC OUTSIDE SHOWS juried and award credit information, as
approved by the Board of Directors, shall be set forth in each
shows prospectus.
C.
ALLOCATION OF JURIED CREDITS AND AWARD CREDITS
1.
See AAC BYLAWS, ARTICLE III, SECTION D, CREDENTIALS
CLASSIFICATION for definition of the requirements of each
classification.
2.
From all AAC Grandview Gallery shows, the total JURIED credits
allowed toward JURIED MEMBER status: 2 toward MERIT MEMBER
status: 5 toward ADVANCED MERIT MEMBER status: 10 toward MEMBER
OF EXCELLENCE status: 15
3.
From AAC SPECIAL JURIED SHOWS (i.e. December, Dogwood), the
total AWARD credits allowed toward JURIED MEMBER status are
None required toward MERIT MEMBER status: 1 toward ADVANCED
MERIT MEMBER status: 2 (total) toward MEMBER OF EXCELLENCE
status: 2 (total)
4.
The remainder of JURIED credits and AWARD credits shall be
earned in APPROVED SHOWS (shows other than AAC sponsored
Exhibitions) to reach the desired CLASSIFICATION.
5.
For classification status, a piece of work may count only once,
even if juried in a future show by another judge. Applied
credit may be re-classified for highest and best use.
6.
If JURIED work, already used toward JURIED CREDIT, wins an
award in a future show, it may count as an AWARD CREDIT.
7.
In the event of multiple JURIED or AWARD works in one division
to one person in a single show, only one credit (either JURIED
or AWARD) shall be counted.
8.
Once MEMBER OF EXCELLENCE status has been achieved, no further
credentials will be applied. These members may request their
records for their own use.
D. REGISTRATION OF JURIED
CREDITS and AWARD CREDITS
1.
A list of Juried and Award Credits earned by each artist's
entitled works is maintained by the Credentials Chairperson.
2.
The Credentials Chairperson may apply AAC Gallery Exhibition
JURIED CREDITS and AWARD CREDITS to those earning same
(Grandview Gallery Regular Shows, Traveling Show, AAC Special
Juried and Outside Shows).
3.
Each member is responsible for registering information with the
Credentials Chairperson regarding any JURIED CREDITS or AWARD
CREDITS earned in an APPROVED SHOW (shows other than AAC
Sponsored Exhibitions). A form is REQUIRED to register credits
and no credits shall be applied without same.
4.
Each member is responsible for submitting a request for show
approval of those shows which do not currently appear on the
APPROVED SHOWS list, or any amendment thereof. A form is
REQUIRED for requesting such approval and no action will be
taken without same.
5.
CREDIT ACHIEVED PRIOR TO MEMBERSHIP WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR AAC
CREDENTIALING.
E. APPROVED SHOWS
1.
These are shows/exhibitions OTHER than AAC Grandview Gallery
Exhibitions, presented to the Board of Directors by the
Credentials Chairperson and approved. They are divided into
Local, State, Regional and National. AWARD CREDIT may be the
only credit given in some shows. The APPROVED SHOWS list is
available on request at the Grandview Center.
2.
Requests for Juried Credit and Award Credit must be presented
to the Credentials Chairperson by the artist within three (3)
years from the date of the exhibit.
3.
The form, REQUEST FOR JURIED CREDIT or AWARD CREDIT, shall be
presented by the artist to the Credentials Chairperson and
shall include: a. Title of Exhibition. b. Title of work
accepted. c. Proof of acceptance. d. Award earned (if
applicable).
4.
See page 35 for the form.
5.
The Credentials Chair will make a determination if JURIED
CREDIT or AWARD CREDIT is applicable.
F. SHOWS NOT YET APPROVED BY
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1.
These are shows which have never been presented to the Board of
Directors for approval.
2.
The form, REQUEST FOR SHOW APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR JURIED OR AWARD CREDITS, shall be presented by the artist
to the Credentials Chairperson and shall include: a. Title of
Exhibition. b. Name and brief biography of the Judge(s). c.
Number of entries submitted and number of entries accepted. d.
Geographical area covered and included in the show. e. Prizes,
purchase awards, ribbon awards for Place Winners, Best in Show,
Merit, Honorable Mention, etc. f. Brochure of the show, if
available.
3.
A Request for Juried Credit or Award Credit should be presented
to the Credentials Chairperson at the same time.
4.
The Credentials Chairperson will advise the artist of the
decision of the Board of Directors and shall apply any credits
accordingly. The following guidelines are herein defined to
simplify and allow the Credentials Chairperson to approve of
shows without Board approval if all of the criteria are met.
Exceptions are set forth to allow trial periods to newer shows
that might have other incentives or be in the nature of a
special event. Definitions: Acceptance Ratio - The ratio of
acceptance is defined as the number of accepted works /number
of entered works. Purchase Award Shows - will be credited if
the judge designates the purchase award.
Regional/National/International
Show: 1) Acceptance Ratio - shows will have a maximum of 33
1/3 percent. 2) Awards - shows must have cash awards. Minimum
First Place $500. 3) Judge Credentials: a) Minimum four years
judging experience. b) An affiliation to a university or museum
is desirable. c) Curator as part of the title is desirable. d)
An artist with a reputation is acceptable. e) Affiliation to a
university or museum is desirable. 4) Shows longevity - Minimum
two years.
Local/State Show: 1)
Acceptance Ratio - at 50 percent maximum. 2) Awards - a cash
award is required. 3) Judge Credentials: a) Minimum two years
judging experience. b) An affiliation to a university or museum
is desirable. c) Curator as part of the title is acceptable. d)
An artist with a local reputation is acceptable. e) A Gallery
owner with at least one of the following is acceptable: i. An
affiliation to a university or museum. ii. Curator as part of
the title. iii. Minimum four years judging experience. 4.
Affiliation - To a university or museum is desirable. 5. Shows
longevity - Minimum two years.
Exceptions:
1) Credentials Chairperson
overrides: a) The Credential Chairperson may allow a one-year
probation to a show with a shorter longevity by having an
excellent cash award program. Minimum First Place $500. b) If
for any reason an existing approved show does not meet these
guidelines, an exception may be made for one year notifying the
Board of the exception.
2) Board of Directors overrides:
The board may override any one criterion as a probation trial
basis submitted by the Credentials Chairperson. G. NON-APPROVED
SHOWS 1. These are shows OTHER than AAC Gallery Exhibitions,
which invite MEMBERS ONLY to participate. 2. EXCEPTION: Georgia
Watercolor Society, MEMBERS EXHIBITION Southeastern Pastel
Society, MEMBERS EXHIBITION. A LIST OF SHOWS APPROVED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CLASSIFICATION IS
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT GRANDVIEW CENTER.
H. QUICK REFERENCE FOR
CREDENTIALS CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. JURIED
MEMBER 4 Total Credits 2 from AAC Sponsored Gallery
Shows 2 from other AAC Approved Shows 10 hours recorded AAC
volunteer hours
2. MERIT
MEMBER 10 Total Credits Not more than 5 from AAC
Sponsored Gallery Shows 2 Awards, only 1 from AAC Sponsored
Gallery Shows and 1 from AAC Approved Shows 10 hours recorded
AAC volunteer hours
3. ADVANCED
MERIT MEMBER 20 Total Credits Not more than 10 from AAC
Sponsored Gallery Shows 4 State AAC Approved Shows 4 Awards,
only 2 from AAC Sponsored Gallery Shows and 2 from AAC Approved
Shows 10 hours recorded AAC volunteer hours
4. MEMBER
OF EXCELLENCE 30 Total Credits Not more than 15 from AAC
Sponsored Gallery Shows 4 from State, Regional or National AAC
Approved Shows 4 Awards, only 2 from AAC Sponsored Gallery
Shows and 2 from Regional or National AAC Approved Shows 10
hours recorded AAC volunteer hours
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