When entering the contest, at the point where you click on Save these artwork details, the next screen that pops up will offer a number of options including:
- Click here if you'd like to provide your career/skill level to be considered for one of those future level-specific awards
When clicking on this option, this screen will open:
https://data.fineartstudioonline.com/boldbrush/artists/career-level/
It includes the following outline of career options as well as a way to select your career level.
Professional - Established
[At least 3 of the following]
• You are represented by more than one national level art gallery
• You have won a cash (1st,2nd,3rd or BoldBrush) award in the BoldBrush Contest
• You are a signature member of at more than one national art associations
• You have been featured in a solo multi-page article in a national art publication
• You have had multiple solo shows at a nationally recognized art galleries
Professional - Mid-Career
[At least 2 of the following]
• You are represented by several regional galleries & at least one national level gallery
• You have won a finalist, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or BoldBrush award in the Boldbrush contest
• You have at least one signature membership in a national art association.
• You have been in more than one group article in a national art publication
• You have had a solo show at a nationally recognized art gallery
Professional - Emerging
[At least 2 of the following]
• You are represented by at least one national level gallery
• You have won a finalist, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or BoldBrush award in the Boldbrush contest
• You have been in a group article in at least one national art magazine
• You have been in one or more group shows at a national art gallery
Semi-Professional
[At least 1 of the following]
• You are represented by at least one regional level gallery
• You have not won a finalist, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or BoldBrush award in the BoldBrush contest
• You have been recognized with one or more FAV15 mentions in Boldbrush contest
• You have started to garner some recognition in art press
• You have been in a show at a regional or higher gallery
Enthusiast / Student / Novice
• You are not represented by an art gallery
• You have not won major award in the BoldBrush Contest • You have not had multiple pieces win FAV15 mentions in the BoldBrush Contest
• You are not a Signature Member of a national art association
• You have not garnered much press attention for your work
• You have not been in a gallery show
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