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Writing an Artist's Statement

By Karen Atkinson, courtesy of Side Street Projects

Writing an Artist's Statement can be an important exercise in developing your work as well as providing key insights for curators, gallerists, funders and others. Find out the types of statements commonly requested, and whats, whys and hows of successful Artist's Statements. more...

What Is an Artist’s Statement?

1. A general introduction to your work, a body of work, or a specific project.


Selected Chicago Links

Silver Artist Services
Asimina Chremos offers multidimensional support to workers in the creative industries at artist-friendly rates. Services include grant writing and publicity support, private in-studio coaching for creative work, assistance in writing artist profiles, advice and oversight on web content for individual artists or companies, and general consultancy advice on project planning/development.
SmARTstart
Discusses how to run a nonprofit, with emerging and small arts organizations in mind.
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Selected National/International Links

Creative Capital Artist's Toolbox: Tools for Arts Org Management
Useful links for sites helpful for arts non-profit organization management provided by Creative Capital.
Dance NYC: Operating Your Dance Company
A short list of helpful articles about operating a dance company, from navigating immigration laws to touring info and promotion.
How To Conquer Public Speaking Fear
A guide to help identify and reduce the hidden causes of public speaking stress.
NYFA Interactive: Workshops for Artists
NYFA offers a variety of professional development workshops, panels, and conferences for artists working in all discplines.
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