Reserve Status

This is the first time I have ever applied to a show and I just got a response back from the Beaux Art Festival in Miami that says I am now on the reserve list for the show, is that just the nice way they tell you that you have been rejected or does that actually mean I might have a chance.If it's possible is there a way to find out how far down the reserve list I am? Just wondering what the chances are of getting in so I can do some travel planning, didn't think anyone would ever cancel so if I was first then maybe I had a chance but like 50 probably not likely

Never heard of a reserve list. My first question would be whether it's the waiting list for when artists are called if there are cancellations or no shows. The only way to find out more about it is to contact the show. I think a few shows actually list your wait list number with your application status in your profile, but it's not common. What I do if I'm on the waiting list for a show I want to do is call the show every other week or so and ask if the waiting list status has changed in my category. I do that even if the show says not to call. Some shows don't have a numbered list, just calling artists who they think have similar work. If that's the case, it keeps you in their mind.

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Hi Larry, Thanks I appreciate it, yes I believe it is the waiting list, it said for my category of photography I would get notified if anyone cancelled, i didn't see a number/ranking so I e-mailed them to see if they can tell me where I am on that list so I know if I have a chance.
"However, we are pleased to tell you that your name has been selected for our reserve status list. This status will enable you to enter the show if a cancellation occurs in your medium. Your name will remain in reserve status unless you notify us otherwise."
I wouldn't think there would be many cancellations since it is so hard for artists to get in, in the first place?