CultureSeptember 3, 2026

juried

JOOR-eed

Definition

Describes an exhibition or competition where the entries are evaluated and selected by a panel of judges or experts.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'jure,' which comes from the Old French 'jurer' meaning to swear or take an oath. It evolved to refer to those who have been sworn in to judge or deliver a verdict.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the museum's annual ArtWalk festival, indicating that the works displayed are professionally reviewed rather than being an open-call display.

Art Museum sees show as an annual tradition

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The Acorn

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