Artist's statement resources

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The Artist's Statement
article on wikipedia

An 'artists statement (or artist statement') is a brief text composed by an artist and
intended to explain, justify, and contextualize his or her body of work. Artists often have
a short (50-100 word) and/or a long (500-1000 word) version of the same statement, and
they may maintain and revise these statements throughout their careers. The writing of
artists statements is a comparatively recent phenomenon. In some respects the practice
resembles the art manifesto and may derive in part from it. However, the artist's
statement generally speaks for an individual rather than a collective, but is not strongly
associated with the polemic. Rather, a contemporary artist may be required to submit the
statement in order to tender for commissions or apply for schools, residencies, jobs,
awards, and other forms of institutional support.

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Why you need an Artist's Statement
...for exhibitions, on your website, in promotional material...

Making a Mark: Marketing art - people buy you as well as your art #1
      As an artist, how often do you regard yourself as part of the selling experience?
      Do you regard yourself as personally relevant to whether or not people collect or
      buy your art - or not?

       This post is about the notion that people buy YOU as well as your art.

      ...today - About the Artist: the background details, sometimes called the CV (if
      you're in the UK) or resume (if in the USA) - and I haven't got a clue what other
      people call it!
Making a Mark: Marketing Art - How to write an Artist's Statement
      Is there one right way of writing an artist's statement?

       Probably not - although a number of people are in agreement about what it should
       and shouldn't try to do.

       In doing my research for this post and my new information site How to write an
       Artist's Statement - Resources for Artists I looked around on the Internet for what
       other people had to say about writing an Artist's Statement and the better ones are
       listed on the information site.

What should an Artist's Statement contain?
Gurney Journey: Artist's Statement Generator
      Next time your gallery dealer asks you for an Artist's Statement, don't despair.
      Instead of sweating over writing one yourself, just use this all-purpose Artist's
      Statement Generator.

       An award-winning artist's amusing take on how to create an artist's statement.

       This is ESSENTIAL reading for any time you feel the need to "obfuscate" (ie use
       long and obscure words which conceal the meaning of what you are trying to
       say!)
The Artist Statement - UCA: University for the Creative Arts
       A good artist statement will support your professional practice, for example:
       * Giving brief information to support an exhibition or catalogue
       * Submitting a proposal
       * Applying for a grant

       It should be:
       * Concise
       * Effective in communicating the details you wish to emphasize
       * Written in the first person
       * Written primarily in the present tense

       It might contain............(click the link and read on)

How to write an Artist's Statement
different perspectives from different sources - review and choose your
preferred approach

An artist's statement is a short document written by the artist which provides a window
into the artist's world. It offers insight into a single piece or an entire body of work and by
describing the artist's creative process, philosophy, vision, and passion. It enlightens and
engages while at the same time giving the audience - potential buyers, exhibition
curators, critics, fellow artists, or casual browsers - the freedom to draw their own
conclusions. An artist's statement reads easily, is informative, and adds to the
understanding of the artist.
EBSQ - How to Write an Artist's Statement by: Melissa Wotherspoon
Molly Gordon - How to Write an Artist Statement RECOMMENDED
       Follow these six steps to compose a compelling artist statement - a powerful tool
       for creative growth as well as for business success.
EBSQ - Online Art Magazine - How to Write an Artist's Statement RECOMMENDED
       What is an Artist's Statement?
       What isn't an Artist's Statement?
       Why should I write an Artist's Statement?
       What information should be included?
       How long should it be?
       What kind of language should I use?
       My words aren't flowing. How do I deal with that blank page?
       Can an artist's statement change?
       Where Can I Find Examples of Artists' Statements?
Artbusiness.com - How to Write an Artist Statement - Explaining Your Art
RECOMMENDED
       YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT: EXPLAINING THE UNEXPLAINABLE
       Q: Why do I have to write an artist statement? It's stupid. If I wanted to write to
       express myself I would have been a writer. The whole idea of my art is to say
       things visually. Why can't people just look at my art and take away whatever
       experiences they will?

       A: Artist statements are not stupid; they're more like essential.
Artbusiness.com - Artist's Statement: Writing an Artist Statement by Alan Bamberger
       KEEP YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT SHORT AND CLEAR
Sylvia White - Art Advice - The Dreaded Artist Statement
       "Artists can no more speak about their work, than plants can speak about
       horticulture." Jean Cocteau

         There are many times when an artist is asked to compose an artist statement.
         Sometimes, it is in response to a specific inquiry by a gallery or collector,
         sometimes in response to a particular grant proposal or in conjunction with a
         curatorial statement or exhibition. Other times, artists just feel the need to explain
         their work. Most of the time, however, artists are not the best suited for this
         particular task. Regardless of one's ability to write, writing about your own work
         poses unique problems that very few artists are equipped to deal with.
Artist's Statements -- How to Write an Artist's Statement
         Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
Nita Leland - Writing An Artist's Statement
         Suggestions for writing an artist's statement by Nita Leland, author of the Creative
         Artist
Ariane Goodwin - Artist Statement Template
         ARIANE GOODWIN, ED.D.
         WRITING THE ARTIST STATEMENT:
       What Is An Artist Statement Anyway?

       This is the women who write the book (see below)
Ariane Goodwin - Writing the Artist Statement - Present Your Work with Confidence &
Credibility!
       "This book gives you:

         * The working definition of an artist statement
         * Proven writing methods
         * What gallery owners really think about artist statements
         * The top 7 strategies for presenting your finished statement
         * Which fears will stop you cold-in writing, art, or life
         * How to capture your organic "self-talk" about your work
         * What makes your artist statement shine while others whine
         * What helps "seal the deal" with serious collectors"
Tips for Writing Your Artist Statement
         WRITING YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT By Ariane Goodwin, Ed.D.
Aboit.com: Painting - Artist's Statements -- How to Write an Artist's Statement
         Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
Renee Phillips: "How to Write an Artist Statement"
         This article is an excerpt from the chapter "Writing It Right" in her book
         Presentation Power Tools for Fine Artists.
Artist's Statements -- How to Write an Artist's Statement
         Tips to help you write a personal artist's statement to accompany your paintings.
The Artist Statement - UCA: University for the Creative Arts
         A good artist statement will support your professional practice, for example:

        * Giving brief information to support an exhibition or catalogue
        * Submitting a proposal
        * Applying for a grant
Artist Statement | Art school resources - ArtStudy.org
        An artist statement is a general introduction of your work as an artist. It is the
        what, how, and why of your work, from your own perspective. It helps you
        convey the deeper meaning or purpose of your work to the audience
NAIA - Artists Information Statement
        NAIA was formed to address the needs and concerns of artists and artisans who
        exhibit and sell their work primarily at art festivals.

      The NAIA version of an Artist Information Statement was developed after having
      shows ask us for some idea of what would be helpful. We hoped that this would
      be a version that could be applicable to most shows that want to include a
      statement but would like it understood that the NAIA version is a suggestion. We
      ask shows to not see this version as gospel! Not all artists are members of NAIA -
      please don't refer to your version as "The NAIA Artists Statement".
Luann Udell - 25 RANDOM THINGS: Action Steps for Your Artist Statement #1
      My article about using Facebook's "25 Random Things About Me" exercise to
      create an artist statement appeared in the FineArtViews newsletter this week.
      People are asking me exactly how to do that-turn that list into their statement.
      Should they just make 25 Random Things into their artist statement??
Luann Udell - 25 RANDOM THINGS: Action Steps for Your Artist Statement #2
      Why you need to jazz up that "perfectly good" artist statement of yours.
Luann Udell - 25 RANDOM THINGS: Action Steps for Your Artist Statement #3
      The list is a) a warm-up exercise for learning to write easily about yourself.
      And b) a source for snippets about yourself that get to the heart of what you do.
Luann Udell - 25 RANDOM THINGS: Action Steps for Your Artist Statement #4
      It's okay to laugh. It's okay to make other people laugh. And it's okay to write an
      artist statement about art-that-makes-us-laugh, too.
Luann Udell - 25 RANDOM THINGS: Action Steps for Your Artist Statement #5
      Our stories are already inside us, waiting to come out. All we need is a truly
      sympathetic listener who will allow that to happen.
How to write an artists' statement | MyCake financial management
      As a creative practitioner one of the most useful marketing and communication
      tools you can have is an artists' statement. So where to begin?

BOOKS: The Artist Statement
books on Amazon




Writing the Artist Statement

by: Ariane Goodwin

Published by Infinity Pub., 2002

In this book, there are three paths.

The whole track - from beginning to end - is a developmental sequence of information
and exercises designed to ease you into writing an artist statement. The journey integrates
the technical and professional levels of writing with an emotional and spiritual
understanding of why you are doing this.

The fast track - the technical nuts and bolts on how to write an artist statement-can be
pulled together from chapters: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 24, 27, 28-39, and 41-44.

The contemplative track - a tapestry of psychological, philosophical, and spiritual
information, which relates to a range of professional and personal pursuits besides the
artist statement-can be found in chapters 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13-23, 26, 30 and 46."

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How to Write An Artist's Statement

by: Randall Cornish

Kindle edition

Tips for the graphic artist on how to describe your creative process and explain your
work to a teacher, client or employer.

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I'd Rather Be in the Studio!

by: Alyson B. Stanfield

For artists of all kinds. Offers easy-to-follow self-promotion practices that are practical
and tested. The focus is on sharing the artwork directly with potential buyers through
electronic and traditional communication outlets--in a manner that is comfortable, not
artificial.. Includes online worksheets and downloads at idratherbeinthestudio.com.

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Examples of Artists' Statements
Artists Foundation: How to write an Artist Statement
        How to write an Artist Statement
        Writing an artist statement sometimes can be harder than making the actual work.
       Provides three examples of different types of statements
Martin Langford Prints - Designer of works such as Hungry City, Small World &
Grapple
       example of a straightforward artist's statement written in plain English
Sample Artist Statement | Art school resources - ArtStudy.org
       The following artist statement examples are provided as samples you can emulate.
       Don't copy them, but use them to identify how to sculpt your statement using
       ideas and words.
NAIA - Samples / examples of possible approaches
       NAIA was formed to address the needs and concerns of artists and artisans who
       exhibit and sell their work primarily at art festivals.

       SOME EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE APPROACHES to the production of an
       artist statement

How to address gaps and problems with your Artist
Statement
Art Biz Blog: What to do with a gap in your artist resume
       I received this question from Judith Glover. She asks:My resume from 14 years
       ago when I was a watercolor artist is impressive, but I didn't create art between
       then and now. My new work is totally different.

Business Perspectives for the business-like Artist




                   The Art Business HQ

       This group is for visual fine artists who want to sell their art and/or learn more
       about the business side of being artist. It includes links to all my art business
       oriented lenses The emphasis is on the provision of links to advice, information
       and...
                   Selling Art Online - a Compendium

       This is a compendium of sites which provide advice and information for visual
       fine artists who want to know more about where and how to sell their art online. It
       provides links to my websites for visual artists who want to earn more about how
       to get a...

BOOKS: Writing a resume / CV
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The Artist's Biography / Resume / CV
Your life as an artist

This is about the art - not every job you've ever had.
Art Biz Blog: What? No resume?
        It's tough to put together a resume when you're just beginning. If you find yourself
        in this situation, follow these two pieces of advice: Start a file labeled "Resume."
        Drop into it anything and everything that will one day appear on your resume:
        honors, awards, teaching, public collections
Art Biz Blog: Format for your artist resume
        Today's post expands upon this week's Art Marketing Action Newsletter: "Keep a
        Master Resume." Below is a suggested order for your artist resume. Note that the
        most important thing will go at the top.
Art Marketing Action: Work On Your Biography - Art Biz Blog
        Artists need biographies for grant applications, websites, and more. This provides
        a very simple approach to writing a bio.

Generic advice for writing a resume or CV
Monster.co.uk - CV advice
       Find CV Advice and other CVs & Applications articles. Get your job advice from
       the career experts at Monster.
Career advice from Monster.co.uk - free CV templates
       Find Free CV Templates and other CVs & Applications articles. Get your job
       advice from the career experts at Monster.
CV writing
      CV,Cover Letter and Interview Information
Resume
      CvTips.com is a job search info centre. Resume, CV, Cover Letter and Interview
      guide. Here you can find CV Examples and information on how to write a CV.

Keeping records for your resume/CV
Art Biz Blog: Exhibition Records for Your Art
       When I worked in museums, our registrar usually kept three files for each object
       in the collection: the object file, the donor file, and the artist file. The object file
       contained the entire history of that piece, including its provenance, conservation,
       and exhibition records. If you want to see you

An Artist's Statement for Online Galleries
You've got your artist's statement sorted for your website - but what about the online
galleries you sell your art through? They also need a carefully crafted statement about
who you are and what your art is about.
Your Member Profile: How to Make a Great First Impression | Imagekind Blog | Buy,
Sell, Create and Discuss Art
        Your Member Profile: How to Make a Great First Impression

        Your artist statement and biography are how you connect with your internet
        buyers, but writing about yourself can be tricky! Be sure to describe what you do,
        your materials, your inspiration%u2026 anything that relates to your artistic
        process.