How to Build a Artist Resume
The artist resume is an important tool for gaining recognition, showcasing your profile and directing people to where they can view your art. Building an artist resume involves keeping track of the pieces of art you created and the time, place, form and event associated with their creation. An artist resume should include a body of work over time while suggesting future potential.
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Create a website. Since art is primarily a visual experience, one of the best ways to effectively showcase it is on the Internet. A website can serve as both a history of your works of art and a place to upload photographs of them. For each listing, include a link to a picture of your art and where it was showcased, if that applies. Include a section for references, special work, awards and education. Put the website's URL on your resume and any communication that you send to people regarding yourself or your art.
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Participate in as many events as possible to get noticed as an artist. Even events that may not necessarily include showcasing your art can lead to opportunities. Taking part in events will present you as a viable and serious candidate in the art community.
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Develop a community for yourself that includes other artists, opportunities and a place to display your experience and resume. Join groups and online forums that involve artists as well as those who appreciate art. Often, non-artists can be good resources for building your art portfolio and resume.
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Arrange for art showings. Visit local coffee houses and eateries that may be interested in showcasing your art. Check trade publications, art stores and Internet social networking groups for places that may have "open calls" for artists. Read magazines from your discipline that have advertisements with opportunities. Show curators often provide information about specific media they seek for their shows. Find the shows that conform to and will illuminate your creations. Add every venue where your art was displayed, printed or published to your website and resume. Keep a printed copy with your portfolio.
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Tips & Warnings
Craft an artist's statement to help clarify your vision.
Display your influences so that people can get a sense of your inspiration. This can boost the chances that clients hire you.
When displaying your art, show its uniqueness so that it doesn't get lost in the shuffle.
Ensure that your vision is easy to understand for non-artists, as many can be future clients and networking resources.
Keep biographical data to a minimum, so that the spotlight is on your art, rather than you.
