Is Your Art Show Ready to Get ZAPPED™? (back to top)
ZAPP™ is a one-stop universal online application system that allows artists to apply to participating art shows, festivals and fairs. This Web-based system also enables the staff of art shows to more efficiently manage their application, administrative and jury processes online.
The ZAPP™ Advantage (back to top)
ZAPP™has a clear advantage over other online application systems currently on the market. Managed by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), a nonprofit arts organization leading the field in the development of Web-based technologies, the ZAPP™ system was informed every step of the way by valuable input from artists and art show directors. Each of these voices provided vital input during the system's development-from functionality to graphics. Through this process, the ZAPP™ project team has created a system that is user friendly and efficient for both artists and art shows.
Benefits of ZAPP™ (back to top)
Art shows that license ZAPP™ have access to a robust management system that conforms to their show cycle-from the application process, through jurying and even booth sales. All communications between shows and artists are facilitated and automated through ZAPP™. Art show directors no longer spend time and money printing and mailing applications and mailing notification letters. Staff administrative time is significantly reduced. Traditional slides and carousels are replaced by state-of-the-art digital equipment for the jury process. As a result, application, administration and jury processes become streamlined and efficient.
Benefits to Art Shows and Jurors:
- Little to no data entry and significantly lower mailing costs
- Application fees processed electronically
- Automated communication with artists
- Slides and slide projectors are replaced with high-quality digital images projected by LCD projectors via Roku digital media players
- No loading and unloading slide carousels; no jammed slides; no physical pulling of rejected artists' slides; no slide carousel rattle
- Rokus allow jurors to zoom in for image detail; images are always in focus and can be viewed at precise and simultaneous intervals
- Easy-to-use online forms for scoring
- Easy-to-build finalist list via reports generated after jury elimination process
Benefits to Artists:
- Using ZAPP™ is free
- Applications are completed and submitted in one online location
- Receive instant e-mail notifications with application status and other information
- Applications can be managed while traveling
- No more multiple paper applications
- Save money on postage and production of multiple sets of slides
- Jurors will view digital images of artwork with consistent projection quality
- Contact information and images are secure
Cost to License ZAPP™ (back to top)
The ZAPP™ pricing structure is designed to be affordable. Art shows can expect to pay set-up and annual license fees that are based on the size of the show. Please contact us to discuss pricing for your show.
The pricing structure includes:
- One-time set-up fee
- Universal application build fee
- Image management and jury fee
- Fee per artist applicant
About ZAPP™ (back to top)
ZAPP™ is brought to you by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), in consultation with the National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA) and 10 major art festivals: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, Artigras, Bayou City Art Festivals, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Columbus Arts Festival, Lakefront Festival of Arts, MAIN ST. Forth Worth Arts Festival, Metris Uptown Art Fair, St. James Court Art Show, and Virginia Festival of the Arts.
The directors of major art shows around the country are leading their shows into the future with ZAPP™. Will you be a leader, too?
For more information about licensing ZAPP™ for your show, e-mail Cindy in ZAPP™ sales at: cindy.tharinger@westaf.org.
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