Artist Statement & Biography

Artist Statement

Here we need two or more paragraphs about you and your work, just enough to get the viewer interested enough to read your biography if you are going to post one.

Include two or three of your major exhibits; please don't list them all.

Be creative in telling the reader about you and your work. Tell about who has inspired you and the style you have chosen, which medium or media you feel most at home using, and why. Perhaps include how long you have been at your trade and any turning points that had drastically changed your view of your work and your work itself.

You might want to talk about what you feel makes your work different from that of others of your style and medium; this could point the reader/buyer to why you would be a good investment.

Discuss what areas of interest have influenced your work and why.

Education is not necessary to include, but you may make minor mention to it and direct the reader to your bio for more information. The artist statement is not intended as a resume; its intention is to intrigue the viewer as to what inspires you, what makes you create as an artist, and why you would be a good investment.

Talk about your career goals; where would you like to see your career in the near and distant future and perhaps your plan to get there.

Our buyers/investors need to know that you are reliable and they can trust you to get your art to them in one piece. So in your last statement as an after thought, if you have never missed a deadline or canceled a show, please state this in your closing comments. (Professionalism in how you have conducted your artist career, no matter what class you entered, is important.)

If you are stumped as to what to write or feel your writing skills are not as strong as you'd like, ask someone close to you for ideas (or even to write it for you). Even authors use others to write prefaces for them. Reading a few artist statements and bios on this site could also give you many ideas. The staff is here to assist you as well, but we don't know as much about you as you yourself and those close to you that could be more qualified for the job. But if you need us, we are here for you.

Artist Biography

Here are some guidelines to include when posting your bio.

Experience

Include all solo exhibits in a major metropolitan area;
Include all museum exhibits either solo or in juried groups;
Include all major landmarks in your career;
Include publicity you have received as a result of your shows;
Include any other juried or non-juried shows you would like known;
Include other experience in the arts that has influenced your art.

Training & Education

Even if self taught, include training you have had;
Any relevant educational degrees;
Other areas of study that have influenced your art.

Community Service to the Arts

Any committees, curator responsibilities, teachings, and other involvements you have had in promotion of the arts to the community.

Personal Notes About You and Your Work

Here tell us a bit about who you are and what makes you tick as an artist. Who, what, why, and how did certain individuals, places and movements influence your work? How did you use that influence? How and why did you choose your style of work, your medium? How many years have you been in the business? (Perhaps list your first show). What major life circumstances influenced your art or career?

Career Goals

Talk about where you would like to show, or what you would like to create in the future. Perhaps a series on a certain subject?

Last Notes