028 What on Earth is an Artist Bio, Artist CV and Artist Statement?

In this episode, Laura and Ros cover the topic of artist documents. We chat about artist CVs, artist statements and artist bios and discuss WHY we need them; the difference between them and what to include in each of them. Laura has even made you a workbook on this topic, so scroll on down and download that bad boy ASAP!   Whilst not all artists will feel confident in their writing ability, these documents play a key role when applying for an art prize or gallery show or creating a press release, a website or even just a marketing flyer. Written information about yourself and your practice is key to growing your profile.   Artist Bio - A short description about yourself and who you are as an artist. It includes what inspires you and a little bit about your practice. Keep this concise. It is a brief profile of you. Do not go into detail on your education, prizes etc. Keep it short and snappy.   Artist CV - This is like a resume, specific to your arts career. It includes exhibitions, publications, educational background. It is a comprehensive document that you use when applying for grants and funding, galleries, large exhibitions etc.   Artist Statement - This document compliments pieces of your art, usually in the context of an exhibition or gallery application. In this statement, you can go into more depth about your inspiration and also your location if relevant. It is a sales tool and helps to give context to your artwork and invites a deeper connection with your work. An artist statement helps others to read into your artworks and the elements, themes, ideas, processes, techniques and so forth.   GET THE FREE WORKBOOK HERE >>> Resources — laura jane day   We hope that you enjoy the show!   —----------   Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show.   This episode is sponsored by:   Ros’ Facebook community for heart-centred creative women - Permission To Paint Free Community. If you like to make art, no matter your level or medium, we’d love to welcome you! Join here now >>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity   EPISODE LINKS:   Download the workbook here >>> https://laurajaneday.com/resources   FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE!   Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/    Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/   And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/   For more information about Ros’ Art For The Heart membership as well as her instant access classes please visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ artwork please visit http://www.rosgervayart.com   Please help us grow our Podcast by leaving us 5 stars on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Here is how!   Catch you in the next episode!