The jury session is held once a year, usually in June. Once your work is accepted for participation via this process, you may use the Kentucky Crafted logo and participate in CMP marketing and promotional activities. After returning the enrollment form, you will be placed on the registry and receive a jury packet in the spring. You will be asked to submit five samples or slides or your work, along with the jury application. The jury process is anonymous, and individuals are not identified with their work.
Jurors review each five samples, or slides, and complete scoring sheets.
They are also encouraged to write comments designed to be helpful in improving or marketing your work. These comments are then mailed to entrants. Staff is available prior to and after the session for further clarification of instructions or results. You can still be a part of the CMP but should realize that the focus of the CMP is for wholesale craft businesses. Being a juried participant can only enhance your marketing opportunities, and the use of the logo can be an effective retail marketing tool, as well.