Short artist bio examples
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How to Write an Artist Statement & Artist Bio Like a Pro
When you’re putting your art into the world by entering exhibitions, seeking gallery representation, or applying to publishing opportunities, you need to have a polished artist “presentation.” A big part of this presentation is a well-written and effective artist statement and artist bio. Your artist statement (which should be written in the first person, using “I”) helps introduce your art, giving the reader an understanding that will help them better appreciate your art when they look at it. Your artist bio (which should be written in third person, referring to you by your name and then either your last name or a pronoun in subsequent references) will introduce you as the person behind the art, giving the reader a peek into your background and life experience.
I find that artists are asked for statements and bios in three different formats depending on the opportunity: long versions (with a word limit), shorter version
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How to Write an Artist Bio
As someone who interviews people for a living, I often ask interview subjects for a bio and a headshot. But any time someone has asked the same of me, I balk!
I’ve got the headshot covered but the bio gives me pause every single time, especially when I’m asked to write a bio as an artist. I find it challenging to write my artist bio. I want to sound serious but not pretentious. I want to honor the medium that I work in without making it more than it is. And I want to do it in a way that makes me seem like a good writer.
In some ways, it’s hard to write an artist bio for the same reasons that it’s hard to write resumes and cover letters. An artist bio needs to thread the needle of showcasing your accomplishments without appearing to brag. It can feel challenging to condense your entire artistic practice, vision, and CV into a few short sentences. If you don’t have accolades or degrees from fancy institutions, you might feel inadequate as yo
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A Self Portrait
Artist bios are an important part of art. If you’re selling — or seeking to sell — your art or services, you’ll want to create a bio that evolves as you do. Your bio is your story in your words. But if you’re already worried because you’re a visual artist and not a writer… an artist of words, take heart. There are workarounds which we’ll get into.
If your art is your hobby, and you’re not sure if you want it to become something more, this may still be helpful for you. Your art and those who admire it, will all benefit by the addition of story to your creations.
It’s human nature to connect with stories. Stories breathe life into things and bridge connections with people. We connect with the life, the lesson, the message, feelings and experiences behind the story.
Art Descriptions
One artist in the iCreateDaily community, Lynda Suzanne Wright, creates short ish word stories for some of her art.