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Managing Artist Applications

Applicant Status Definitions

This guide explains what each application status means and what types of products artists can purchase while in each status. Use this page to better manage your event workflow and know what artists can (and canโ€™t) access at every stage.

Last updated on 13 Feb, 2026

Status

Visibility

Description

What this status can purchase

Started ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Not visible to administrators

The application is not finished or submitted.

Jury Fees, Admin Fees

Ready for Submission ๐ŸŸก

Not visible to administrators

The application is completed but not submitted.

Jury Fees, Admin Fees

Awaiting Payment by Check ๐Ÿงพ

Visible to administrators

The applicant will move to this status if they selected check as their payment method for any purchase.

No products available

Received ๐Ÿ“ฅ

Visible to administrators

The applicant has submitted their application. The applications can be moved to this status when youโ€™re ready to jury.

No products available

Reviewed ๐Ÿ‘€

Visible to administrators

Administrators can place applications in this status after they have been reviewed.

No products available

Incomplete โœ๏ธ

Visible to administrators

Administrators can place an applicant in this status to allow them to edit their application before the application deadline.

No products available

Exception ๐Ÿงท

Visible to administrators

Administrators can place an applicant in this status to allow them to edit their application after the application deadline. They will need to notify you once they have finished.

No products available

Withdrawn ๐Ÿšซ

Visible to administrators

This status can be used for applicants who have withdrawn their application or who you have deemed ineligible.

No products available

Other ๐Ÿ“‚

Visible to administrators

This is an additional status to be used as needed. Applicants in this status will see their status as Received. 

No products available

Exempt from Jury โœจ

Visible to administrators

This status can be used for artists who do not need to be juried.

Booth, Electric, Canopy, Tent, and Other product types.

Invited โœ‰๏ธ

Visible to administrators

Administrators can place applicants in this status to invite them to your event. Applicants in this status can accept or decline. If they accept, they will move to the Accepted status. If they decline, they will move to the Declined status.

Booth, Electric, Canopy, Tent, and Other product types.

Waitlist ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ

Visible to administrators

Administrators can use this status for applications you want to waitlist. You can assign them waitlist numbers.

No products are available for purchase

Not Invited โŒ

Visible to administrators

Administrators can place applicants in this status if they are not invited to the event.

No products are available for purchase

Accepted ๐Ÿ‘

Visible to administrators

Applicants in this status have accepted their invitation. Booth numbers can be assigned to these artists.

Booth, Electric, Canopy, Tent, and Other product types.

Declined ๐Ÿ‘Ž

Visible to administrators

Applicants in this status have declined their invitation.

No products are available for purchase

Confirmed โœ…

Visible to administrators

Applicants automatically move to this status after they have purchased a booth. For events not selling booths on ZAPP, you can manually move applicants to this status after they have purchased their booth outside of ZAPP or completed the confirmation process. 

Booth, Electric, Canopy, Tent, and Other product types.

โšก TIP: Need to unarchive an artist or vendor's application? Email us at zapphelp@wearecreativewest.org with the applicant's name and application ID. 

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