A practical guide to writing artist bios, statements, CVs and portfolios.
Written by Caroline Borghetto, an exhibiting artist and exhibition coordinator with experience reviewing artist submissions and supporting gallery exhibitions from application through to installation.
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.
✔ A professional artist bio you can reuse across applications
✔ A clear framework for writing artist statements
✔ A CV structure aligned with gallery expectations
✔ A stronger, more focused portfolio
✔ Greater confidence applying for exhibitions, grants and residencies
Emerging artists applying for:
exhibitions
prizes
residencies
grants
gallery opportunities
Yes.
Yes.
No.
Instant PDF download.
A practical guide to writing artist bios, statements, CVs and portfolios.
Written by Caroline Borghetto, an exhibiting artist and exhibition coordinator with experience reviewing artist submissions and supporting gallery exhibitions from application through to installation.
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.
✔ A professional artist bio you can reuse across applications
✔ A clear framework for writing artist statements
✔ A CV structure aligned with gallery expectations
✔ A stronger, more focused portfolio
✔ Greater confidence applying for exhibitions, grants and residencies
Emerging artists applying for:
exhibitions
prizes
residencies
grants
gallery opportunities
Yes.
Yes.
No.
Instant PDF download.