When the lady from the Rental Sales Gallery called a couple of weeks ago called, she said "you've been accepted." Those words rang in my ears- it sounded so final. When I took the paintings in, the agent said something about "making the first cut" and "good luck-" that's when I remembered that there are TWO review stages. I hadn't been accepted- I'd made the first cut. My heart sank. I received a message this afternoon that I didn't make the second cut- so, no, I wasn't accepted. Boo.
BUT- I was told that in the first round there was a "significant reduction" in applicants, that they enjoyed my work and think it's "fun," and although they don't think this is the right "venue for my style," they have some suggestions for me of where else to apply. How cool is that? I'll call back on Tuesday for details.
Yeah, I'm disappointed, but it's still a victory to have made the first round, they enjoyed my paintings, and I get referral info. And I can submit in another medium next year- I have linocuts and landscapes.
On etsy this week, someone included one of my landscapes in their treasury- a set of 12 personal picks shared with many people.
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