Entering the Club Show

This past Saturday I entered the acrylic painting in my club's spring show.  I had finally found a frame for it, locally.  There are all sorts of strategies to be considered when entering artwork in shows, I have found.  It is best to consider some of them but not get extreme about it.  If it is a major show, with hundreds of artists, it is a good idea to consider the judge's known preferences.  For instance, if the judge is a watercolorist, that is probably what the selections will be.  If the area around the show has a predilection for conservative art, then anything too outside will not be chosen.  Of course the directions for the entry process will often indicate what sort of art should be entered, but not all shows are so specific.  Also you might decide to consider current events, such as what will be occurring in the area.  If there will be an auto show, for instance, that could be an emphasis.  I think that my acrylic painting of Natchez will be an appropriate entry for the show this year.