Pittsburgh Area Art Marketing Round Table

by | May 8, 2017 | Events, Your Artist Statement

Are you struggling to write an artist statement? Do you need an artist statement, but are unsure where to begin writing one?

Pittsburgh and surrounding area artists are invited to participate in an Art Marketing Round Table Discussion, hosted by Gilberti Fine Art Studio and Gallery in Coraopolis, PA.   Art marketing consultant Becky Sciullo and artist/gallery owner Cindy Gilberti will lead a discussion focused on writing an artist statement.   There are two different opportunities to attend in order to accommodate schedules.

The round tables will start with a short 15 minute overview of the topic, followed by group discussion with an opportunity for artists to ask questions, share ideas and listen to what other artists have to say about the topic.

The events are free of charge.  Size is limited to 15 participants per session and pre-registration is required.  Please register at one of the links below.
If you have an artist statement that you’d like to share or review, bring it along. If not, that’s fine too! Just come prepared to take notes.

Sign up for one of the sessions below!

Tuesday June 20th 
10 am – 12 pm

Saturday June 24th
10 am – 12 pm

 

 

Your Artist Statement and Bio

by | Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized

If I asked you for a copy of your artist statement and bio, could you send me a copy of both today?  If not, why not?  Maybe you have one, but not the other.  Maybe you have them, but they are outdated by several years.  If you need to write or update them, here are some tips.

Your artist statement should be a reflection of you and your work.  You are telling your audience what you want them to understand about your art.  You are explaining to them why they should want to look at your work.  

  1. Write it in the first person.
  2. Write about your creativity, emotions and things that influence your art.
  3. Keep it real.  Make it an authentic representation of you and your work.
  4. Keep it concise and clear.   Your audience will thank you.
  5. It should represent current work.
  6. Consider multiple versions for different bodies of work.
  7. Tell people what you want them to know about your work.
  8.  Keep a journal as you work, writing down thoughts that come to you about influences and ideas that you have along the way.  It will be helpful to you when you sit down to write your statement.

Your bio is a highlight of your background, career and accomplishments.  Think of it as a snapshot of your CV or resume. 

  1.  Write it in the third person.
  2. Include recent highlights and accomplishments such as awards, publications, notable commissions, etc….
  3. Write both a short (50 to 100 words) and longer version of a couple of paragraphs.
  4. Add a quality head shot.

For both the artist statement and biography you want to do the following:

  1.  Review and update at least once a year.
  2.  Have them ready to go when you need them, both electronically and in print.
  3. Proofread!
  4.  Ask someone else to proofread and for input.

Do you have a question about your artist statement or bio?  Drop me a line at becky@artisan-advantage.com and I will try to help.

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Photo Credit:  Alejandro Escamilla

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