Call to Artists

Overview
This overview provides a summary of the steps required and ICT considerations (including social media) to successfully plan, administer and report on a Timeraiser art selection program.
Step 1. Create/Update Content
  • Content for Website, email templates
  • Content for Social media - blog post which is circulated on Twitter and Facebook
  • Art Community
Step 2. Set-up Submission Portal (note: see Financial & HR costing ROI below)
  • Customize fields
  • Create separate fields for each call
Step 3. Administer Call & Support Submissions
  • Log into system daily to monitor submissions
  • Update Google Doc with entires for each call
  • Respond to queries as they pop-up
Step 4. Assemble Jury & Conduct Selection
  • Schedule a meeting with potential jury members (including job description) & FAQs
  • Host pre-meeting orientation via phone/webinar
  • Create separate jury member UN/PW for review
  • Host web-based jury selection (in person if necessary)
Step 5. Post Jury Administration
  • Download CSV files with contact information
  • Contact all artists (customize content; share feedback where possible)
  • Download Image library, rename images with naming convention (click here for naming convention)
  • Send Confirmation and Release Forms for e-signature when appropriate
  • Prepare content for print material & website 
  • Prepare paperwork for cheque requisition
Step 6. Promote the Artists
  • Create Picasa Web Album
  • Create Blog post
  • Circulare information on Twitter and Facebook
Step 7. Kick Off Night
  • Invitation to Kick-off Night
  • Create RSVP form
  • Host evening
  • Collect art & hand out cheques
  • Label art as needed, confirm 'ready to hang'
ICT SYSTEMS