Virtual Jury Service

Get professional feedback about your jury images before you submit them

Have you ever wondered why the jury rejected your application? Would you just like to get some feedback from a professional juror on how to optimize your chances with the next jury?

AFSB has answers. We've employed a panel of 12 experienced jurors who are ready to give you a detailed evaluation of your jury images, along with specific recommendations on how you can increase your chances of success with your very next application.

In the words of one of our clients, "This may have been the best $100 I have spent in my art career."

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See more client feedback or you can view more juror reviews on each individual juror's page. Click on "More Information" for each of our twelve jurors.

"Just wanted you to know that before using your virtual jury service I was 0 for 12 on Zapp shows. Since then I've been getting in better than 50% of the shows I've applied to. Thanks again." Rated juror Robert Watson 4 Stars

— Dick Cunningham, Photographer, Naples, Florida

"I believe [Bruce Baker's] remarks will be very helpful to me once I follow through. It requires making some new pieces, but I now know which direction to take. His critique was very positive, but with concrete suggestions on where to improve my images and work. I am very pleased." (Rated juror Bruce Baker 4 Stars)

—Elisabeth Maurland, Ceramics, Decorah, IA

"Bruce was great. His criticisms were pointed and exact. He let us see into the mind of a juror and how they see our work. The evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses were invaluable. His jewelry background was extremely helpful. Bruce was generous with his time and experience. Thank you. This is a great process. Thank you for providing a forum for this service." Rated juror Bruce Baker 4 Stars

—Denise Marie Houck, Jewelry, Eaton Rapids, MI

"Bruce really took the time to explain the whole jury process (with slides and Zapp) and went above and beyond. He actually has helped me take my work to the next level. Well worth the money and then some. Thanks Bruce!" Rated juror Bruce Baker 4 Stars

—Angela Bond, Painting/acrylics, Decatur, GA

"Excellent feedback. Robert's review of the images was technical, precise, and he gave a good perspective on why particular images were stronger than others. He reviewed the image presentation, but also gave advice on techniques for how to engage the jurors more effectively with content. Answered all of my questions. Looking forward to incorporating the feedback for upcoming applications!" Rated juror Robert Watson 4 Stars

—Gavin McDaniel, Photographer. Cocoa Beach, FL

"Bruce Baker was concise and constructive in his criticism, fair and detailed in his evaluation; Bruce is a terrific voice for any artist who needs an objective pair of eyes to review his/her work. Can't recommend him highly enough. Thanks, Bruce!" Rated juror Bruce Baker 4 Stars

—Greg Gawlowski, Photographer, Santa Fe, NM

"Bruce is an excellent juror, and it was great to have his comments on my slides. His criticism was constructive - i.e. I now know exactly what to do to make my slides better - just what I needed to know! The process was smooth, easy, and I'm very glad I signed up for the service. I'm now on the way to making needed adjustments in my slides." Rated juror Bruce Baker 4 Stars

—Lyn & Jim, Glass, Round Top, TX

"Bob is very knowledgeable and generous with time and information. His comments were thorough, thoughtful, well reasoned and obliviously based on experience. He seemed to care about the process and made suggestions beyond the scope of the jury process. I'll look forward to my next critique. Best money I've spent on my business in a while. Useful, concise, good value and practical. Thank you!" Rated juror Robert Watson 4 Stars.

—Jeane Vogel, Photographer, St Louis, MO

"I cannot compliment Bruce more for this evaluation. His wisdom and knowledge of the art community is excellent. We spent at least an hour on the phone discussing each piece of jewelry and its photo. Bruce not only recommended which slides were the best and why, but suggested ways to improve both the presentation and the jewelry designs as well. His constructive criticism was straight forward and very insightful and at the same time encouraging and stimulating. I could not have understood the subtle reasons behind jury perceptions without this evaluation. This may have been the best $100 I have spent in my art career. I would recommend Bruce to any artist seeking professional, honest, clear, concise, and to-the-point evaluation of their art. What a great system. From the first input to the final finishing comments by the artist, this process is excellent." Rated juror Bruce Baker 4 Stars

—Michael Stephens, Jewlery, Edinburg, PA

The Art Fair SourceBook Virtual Jurors

Bonnie Blandford More information	Bruce Baker More information	Yoram Gal More information
Debra Lynn Gold More information	Diane French More information	Michel Ditlove More information
Wendy Outland More information	Helen Gotlib More information	Robert Watson More information
Ann Miller Frances More information	Cynthia Spencer More information

Here's what to expect during the Virtual Jury process

After purchasing the jury service of your choice, you will receive a confirmation email. Come back to this page.
Prepare 5 digital images of your artwork and one of your booth in JPEG format. If you purchase the deluxe service, you can use up to 15 art images and 3 booth images. You'll learn which are your strongest images for jurying, in the opinion of your juror.
Write a description of each of your images for the juror.
Upload your properly sized and processed digital images and their descriptions.
Choose a juror and await your evaluation. We encourage Jurors to respond within 72 hours if they are able. (If a juror is out on the road, this period could be as long as a week to ten days.)
After the Juror sends back your scores, evaluation, and critique, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your juror's performance.