[Jewelry making - Article 01143] - Re: [Orchid] Non-jeweler designers at shows

[The Doctor]

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    I totally get your point, ive. And I empathize. Even though I won't
    participate in jewelry shows, I've run across similar instances in
    the past that were associated with another art form where clients
    have entered my (not jewelry-related) pieces in juried shows. Since
    the pieces were their property, it was up to them. Still, I was
    answering Noel's original question with the only answer I can come
    up with. Her question was: 

>     How do any of you feel about jewelry creators who created the
>     design but not the jewelry and then sell it at craft shows? The
>     rules say the "artist" must be present, and the designer is the
>     "artist"... ?? 

    My paraphrased answer (well, question, really) was and still is:
    Isn't it up to the craft show's authorities to decide that? Well,
    okay, that didn't really answer Noel's question, so I'll try to
    answer more clearly. 

    My gut reaction is that a beginning metalsmith with practically no
    experience should not be allowed to sell items they designed (but
    didn't craft) at a craft show. Why? Because I consider design to be
    far more art than craft. It is, after all, a craft show. The post
    didn't say anything about "rated shows" 

    Then again, Merriam-Webster defines "craft" as: an occupation or
    trade requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill. Well now, it
    seems that a craft requires artistic skill. Designing jewelry
    certainly requires artistic skill, so perhaps I was wrong...let her
    sell. 

    ive, I'll certainly trust those of you who do rated shows as you
    ask, especially since you will never find me within range of one.
    But the rules of each show as imposed by the show's authorities will
    arbitrate who sells and who does not, I suppose. Did she lie, as you
    say, to get in, or did that particular show's rules allow it? And
    since it wasn't a rated show, does it even matter? 

    I guess that since I don't participate in these shows, I shouldn't
    have replied to the thread, I was reacting more to the meanness from
    some of the purists toward others who ply their trade differently.
    For those of you who liked "Deli Church" I hope you start your own
    similar get-togethers. Our main purpose is to sit down to a nice
    meal, break bread and discuss how we created something, the
    techniques involved, any new stones or rough we have cut or bought
    or even a cool mineral specimen, meteorite, etc. It's a lot more fun
    than arguing with and judging who or what is better. A lot more
    productive, too. 

James in SoFl who never discusses religion or politics at Deli Church

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