Juror Information

EDUCATE AND ENRICH THE CRAFT COMMUNITY WITH YOUR EXPERTISE

WHAT IS THE STANDARDS PROGRAM?

The jury process seeks to promote excellence in fine craft in three ways:

1. Education: Jurors are, in part, educators. Both jury and critique applicants should come away from the process with affirmation of their strengths, greater understanding of professional standards, and encouragement and tools to attain higher levels of craftsmanship and artistry.
2. Rigor: Jurors are, in part, guardians. The jury process preserves and sustains the League’s tradition of and reputation for excellence. Jurors are expected to adjudicate work (not the applicant!) as objectively as possible according to the League’s aesthetic and technical standards.
3. Pathways: Jurors are, in part, resources. We seek to foster applicants’ professional success by offering connections to programs and/or people who may be able to further their artistic growth through mentoring and education.
   

We approach jury and critique sessions as an opportunity to nurture and encourage a colleague.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF JURORS?

Jurors may be called upon to participate in Fall or Spring jury sessions (2-6 hour commitment per season), and may be consulted throughout the year for product reviews or other Standards Program initatives. For jury sessions, jurors are reimbursed for their mileage and provided with lunch from Constantly Pizza.

• Maintain professional conduct, objectivity, and discretion in the juror role
• Evaluate the work of applicants applying for juried membership
• Offer guidance and support in academic critiques
• Participate in product reviews and provide educational and encouraging feedback
• Contribute to media standards in periodic reviews

BECOME A JUROR FOR THE LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN

HOW DO I BECOME A JUROR?

Fill out the Prospective Juror Questionaire below! The Standards Committee will review submissions and reach out with any questions. Prospective jurors will be invited to audit a jury session to become familar with the process, and will need to complete both a Juror Training (2 hours) and two additional jury sessions (1 hour each) as a juror-in-training before full Juror status is awarded. 

Before beginning the Prospective Juror Questionaire, please review the following documents:

• League of NH Craftsmen Jurors’ Handbook
• Jury Evaluation Form
• Standards Policies

If you have any questions about becoming a juror or the Standards Program, please reach out to [email protected]