Tag: artist bio

Oct 28
What Curators Really Want to Read in Your Art Exhibition Text

They say your work should speak for itself, but in reality, the words that accompany it often decide who actually listens. The exhibition text, that small paragraph on the wall, the label beside your piece, or the short description on a gallery website, carries far more weight than most artists imagine. It doesn’t just explain your work, it shapes how people approach it. Before a viewer has even looked long enough to feel something, those few lines have already told them how to see. Think about it, two artists might create…

Oct 19
How Writing Turns Viewers into Collectors

Ever heard the saying “Your art speaks for itself”? It sounds nice, but anyone who’s tried to get their work seen knows that words matter too. The way you describe your process, the stories you tell, even the short lines on your website, they all help people understand what they’re looking at. Writing quietly shapes how your art moves through the world, whether you notice it or not. Most artists treat writing like a chore at first, something you do because the application asks for it. But after a while, it…

Sep 06
Why Should a Collector Choose You Over Another Artist?

Come on, you already know you’re good at what you do. The sketches, the paintings, the digital designs ,  they all prove you’ve got the skills. But when a commission client scrolls through your portfolio, do they see just “art” or do they see possibility? That’s the real test. Your portfolio isn’t just a scrapbook of what you’ve done, it’s a carefully packed suitcase you’re handing to potential clients, showing them what you can bring to their table. Think about the last time you ordered food from a restaurant you hadn’t…

Aug 29
What Makes an Artist Bio Worth Reading? 5 Things People Actually Care About

When you hear the phrase “artist bio,” it might sound like one of those formal, box-checking tasks that galleries or websites make you submit. But in reality, your bio is often the very first doorway through which people encounter your art. Before someone dives into your portfolio or takes the time to stand in front of your work, they usually glance at the words you’ve written about yourself. This small paragraph can either intrigue them or make them scroll past. That is why treating it as an afterthought sells your work…

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