A practical guide to writing artist bios, statements, CVs and portfolios.
Many strong artists struggle not with their work — but with explaining it clearly in applications.
Galleries, grants and residencies ask for the same documents again and again.
This guide shows you how to prepare them properly.
What’s inside
Artist bio frameworks and templates
Artist statement frameworks and templates
Artist CV frameworks and templates
Portfolio guidance
Application writing strategies
Who it’s for
Emerging artists applying for:
exhibitions
prizes
residencies
grants
gallery opportunities
Written by Caroline Borghetto, an exhibiting artist and exhibition coordinator with experience reviewing artist submissions and supporting gallery exhibitions from application through to installation.
A practical guide to writing artist bios, statements, CVs and portfolios.
Many strong artists struggle not with their work — but with explaining it clearly in applications.
Galleries, grants and residencies ask for the same documents again and again.
This guide shows you how to prepare them properly.
What’s inside
Artist bio frameworks and templates
Artist statement frameworks and templates
Artist CV frameworks and templates
Portfolio guidance
Application writing strategies
Who it’s for
Emerging artists applying for:
exhibitions
prizes
residencies
grants
gallery opportunities
Written by Caroline Borghetto, an exhibiting artist and exhibition coordinator with experience reviewing artist submissions and supporting gallery exhibitions from application through to installation.