I did not mean to indicate that the exhibited works would not be the "best of the best". I for one would have to work for several years to get one of my best trees to the point that I would exhibit it. But if the opportunity presented it self I would do it.
The discussion of a work of art at the gallery with the artist or just with a fiend to discuss what the painting says to us is common at art shows. How the artist achieved the look, the message, the movement. the threeD effect in twoD are discussions that are enriching to the viewer.
Buy not adding the grade or competion to the venue I think alot of trees that are in hiding would come out and we all would be very surprised at the hoigh quality that is hidden out there.
I think I get the point of a high quality exhibition for the sake of the art.
Richard