Mock Jury Workshop presented by ZAPP and the Saint Louis Art Fair 2026

ZAPP and the Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Emerson are offering artists an opportunity to have their images critiqued through a Mock Jury workshop. Whether you are new to the digital application process or looking to improve your jury submissions, all artists are welcome to attend and learn! This workshop helps artists learn how to make their application more competitive, improve jury submissions, see how images look enlarged and projected on a screen, and get feedback on new bodies of work.

The first 150 artists to submit an application will be accepted to participate in the workshop. The cost is $10 per application, with one application per artist allowed. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and the Mock Jury will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, available for both in-person review and via Zoom.

Participants need not be present to participate in the Mock Jury, as juror comments will be emailed to those who cannot attend in person. Jurors will speak openly about submitted artist images, and everyone is welcome to join in person to experience the mock jury process. Applications require 5 images and a booth shot.