GalleryEntry vs ZAPP
ZAPP is for art fairs. GalleryEntry is for exhibitions.
ZAPP is where artists apply to outdoor art fairs and festivals, priced by quote for each event. If you run gallery exhibitions, members’ shows or juried competitions, GalleryEntry fits better and costs nothing for small organizations.
Why organizations choose GalleryEntry
Built around artwork, not booths
Pieces with medium, size, price and pictures; an exhibition page for the accepted work.
No quote, no contract
Free up to 100 entries a year. Start tonight.
Run it yourself
Every step of the show, from call to exhibition, in plain language.
GalleryEntry and ZAPP, side by side
What each service says about itself. Where ZAPP doesn’t publish something, we say so rather than guess.
| Feature | GalleryEntry | ZAPP |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free up to 100 entries a year | By quote per event |
| Made for | Exhibitions and juried shows | Art fairs and festivals |
| Online exhibition of accepted work | Included | Check with ZAPP |
| Directory of events for artists | No | Yes |
See GalleryEntry for yourself
These are real screens, not mockups: a sculpture guild’s show, from the artist’s phone to the jury’s results.
When ZAPP might suit you better
We’d rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. ZAPP may be the better choice if:
- You run an outdoor art fair or festival and jury booth images.
- You want access to ZAPP’s large audience of fair and festival artists.
Questions people ask
Does GalleryEntry support booth photos?
Calls can ask artists to mark a picture as a booth or detail shot, and those never appear on the public exhibition page. But for large outdoor festivals, ZAPP remains the specialist.
How hard is it to switch?
Most organizations set up their first call in an evening: create your organization, add your logo, connect PayPal or add check instructions, and copy your prospectus into a new call. Artists create a free account when they apply. Write to us and we’ll help you set up your first show.
ZAPP information comes from its own website (zapplication.org), checked in October 2026. Prices change; please check with ZAPP before deciding. ZAPP is a trademark of its owner, used here only to compare.
Switching from ZAPP? Try GalleryEntry on your next show.
Free for small organizations. Set up your call in an evening, and we’ll help with your first show.