To start this year off right, ZAPP® has made some changes and minor tweaks, most of which are based directly on user feedback! Do you have a suggestion for an update to the ZAPP® system? Send us an email at contactzapp@westaf.org. Artist Side: Work Simultaneously on Multiple Applications We fixed an issue that some artists encountered when working on applications to the same show from differe...

Calling all ZAPP Admins! Have you ever wanted to reach a select group of ZAPP artists— say all the photographers in California, or all the painters, potters, and mixed media artists in the entire Southern region? Or are you simply searching for an outlet to let artists know that your show deadline is approaching? Great news! In a response to administrator requests, ZAPP created a way for shows ...

The 2016 Public Portfolio Critique is jury workshop at the annual Arts Festival Conference, presented by ZAPP. This session uses the JuryBuddy™ technology with projection equipment to showcase artists’ applications simultaneously for a panel discussion amongst art festival professionals. If you’ve always been curious about the Public Portfolio Critique, but you’ve never submitted work, w...

Join us at the eighth annual Arts Festival Conference for a networking and professional development opportunity designed specifically for your field! There’s less than one week left to take advantage of early-bird pricing. Don’t miss your chance to get the best rate on your conference registration! Early-bird pricing ends July 31, 2016. Early Bird Pricing: $150 for a single-day pass or $265 ...

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