An app providing a rubric to assist nonprofit arts organizations in selecting artistic and cultural exhibitions and performances in competitive calls for entry. The goal of this app is to aid curators and their teams to ensure equitable selection processes.
- Administrator account creation
- Panelist account creation
- Logins with validation
- Admin(s) complete fields for applicants, selection criteria, scoring, comments, etc., as much data as they need
- Panelists can create, read, update, and delete their own entries until the "deadline."
- Admin can create a report displaying scoring and any fields as desired.
- Consolidation of data for submissions received enables creation of reports
- Objective collection of votes and comments limits biases in decision making of panelists
| Role | Education | Goals | Challenges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Higher education degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, or a related specialty. | Fulfill the mission of the organization; appropriate use of resources; public image. | Securing income streams; supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility; time management. |
| Panelist | Likely BFA in Music, Dance, Studio Art, Theater, Creative Writing, Art History, or a related discipline. Could also be a critic or activist. | Build professional reputation; academic and professional advancement; influence an art movement. | Time management; multiple responsibilities of teaching, lecturing, and own creative practice. |
| Artist | Similar to Panelist in Education; sometimes self-taught. | Exhibitions enable the work to be seen by a wider audience, bring acclaim, add value to the art. | Time management; responsibilities and risks associated with gig work. |
Curator Database Design - Sheet1.pdf