Part 4 of the review covers recommendations around submitting work samples. These recommendations are based on previous panel comments.

1. Example of a bad application:
Please know that this is not a commentary on the work (because it is ours), but a discussion
(and exaggeration) of issues we’ve seen that could make or break an application
As an alternative
• Photograph your work to scale
Difficult for panelists to review • Remove any objects that are not
part of the work
• Work Samples are skewed
• Background appears in the Work
Sample

2. Example of a bad application:
Please know that this is not a commentary on the work (because it is ours), but a discussion
(and exaggeration) of issues we’ve seen that could make or break an application
Ineligible!
Name on Work Samples
Out of Focus
As an alternative
remove name and
signature from all materials

3. Example of a bad application:
Please know that this is not a commentary on the work (because it is ours), but a
discussion (and exaggeration) of issues we’ve seen that could make or break an
application
Difficult for panelists to review
• Too many Work Samples in one image
As an alternative
•If you must include
multiple works as one
image, be sure a panelist
can absorb the image and
understand why you’ve
chosen to do so.

4. Example of a bad application:
Please know that this is not a commentary on the work (because it is ours), but a discussion
(and exaggeration) of issues we’ve seen that could make or break an application
Difficult for panelists to As an alternative
review Adjust for brightness. If possible, test
work samples on multiple computers, and
Panelists will view works on personal be sure that you are photographing your
computer screens. work under adequate lighting.

5. Example of a bad application:
Please know that this is not a commentary on the work (because it is ours), but a
discussion (and exaggeration) of issues we’ve seen that could make or break an
application
Difficult for panelists to review As an alternative
Many artists work in multiple disciplines
This work sample may not make sense and are welcome to include any Work
in the context of the body of work
Samples they feel will help advance their
provided throughout the application.
Balance a diverse portfolio with a application. Keep in mind panelists are
cohesive application strategy. viewing hundreds of applications. Be
succinct in how you tell your story
through high-quality work samples.

6. Video
View the complete bad video application at https://vimeo.com/25767274
Tips for video submissions:
• Remove your name from any credits
• Double check that your submission is no longer than 5-minutes (we
recommend shooting for 4:48)
• We recommend not submitting promotional videos of your work,
unless you are a media working in commercial art.

7. Thank You
Please feel free to contact us with any
questions.
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