Artist Statement & Bio Worksheet
Take a few moments to tell your story in your own words. This worksheet is your space to reflect on your work, your process, and what makes your art uniquely yours.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
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Part 1 – Your Artist Statement
Your artist statement is your chance to invite people into your creative world. Keep it true to your voice — clear, personal, and easy to read.
Gather Your Thoughts
What materials or tools do you use?
List all the materials, media, or tools you regularly work with. Think broadly — include unconventional or experimental tools. Example: “My sculptures are made from clay and wire, sometimes incorporating found objects.”
What themes, ideas, or questions inspire you?
Write down the subjects, concepts, or questions that drive your work. What keeps you returning to the studio?Example: “My work investigates the relationship between urban landscapes and natural spaces.”
How do you want people to feel when they experience your work?
Describe the emotional or intellectual experience you hope viewers have. There’s no right or wrong — focus on your intentions. Example: “I hope viewers feel calm and reflective, noticing small details they might usually overlook.”
What is the process like for you — what steps do you take?
Outline your approach from start to finish. Include any research, experimentation, or techniques you rely on. Example: “I collect objects and materials from nature, experiment with layering them, and then assemble them into installations.”
Shape It Into a Draft
Combine your bullet points into 4–6 sentences, using present tense and clear language.
Your artist statement is your chance to invite people into your creative world. Keep it true to your voice — clear, personal, and easy to read.
Read It Out Loud
Does it sound like you? Would you say these words to someone looking at your work for the first time? Adjust until it feels natural. When you feel confident with your statement, move on to your Artist Bio.
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Part 2 – Your Artist Bio
Your artist bio is a short, factual introduction to you and your work. It’s often used in programs, exhibition labels, and online profiles.
Collect Your Details
Name and location
Examples: “Jane Booth, Spring Hill, KS” or “Tom Corbin, working from his studio on Southwest Blvd.”
Education (formal or informal)
Include any training that has shaped your artistic practice. This can be formal (degrees, certificates, workshops) or informal (mentorships, community classes, self-taught experiences). Focus on experiences that are relevant to your work, not every course you’ve ever taken. For example: “BFA in Painting, University of Kansas” or “Completed advanced ceramics workshops at the Clay Studio” or “Self-taught in mixed-media collage, with mentorship from local artist Jane Doe”
Exhibitions, awards, or publications (select a few key ones)
Highlight a few key accomplishments. You don’t need to list everything — choose what best represents your experience or recognition.Examples: “Exhibited in the NCECA Annual Exhibition and received the Mid-America Arts Alliance Grant, 2023”; “Featured in KC Studio Magazine, Spring 2024”; “Solo exhibition at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, 2022”
Current projects or focus
Share what you’re currently exploring in your work. This gives readers insight into your present creative direction. Example: “Developing a series of functional clay vessels that explore the intersection of utility and sculptural form”
Write Different Lengths
One Sentence
Your name, medium, and a key detail about your work. Example: Jane Smith is a Kansas City–based ceramic artist whose work blends traditional forms with modern surface design.
Short Paragraph (3-4 sentences)
Adds your background and current projects. Example: Jane Smith is a Kansas City–based ceramic artist whose work blends traditional forms with modern surface design. She studied ceramics at the University of Kansas and has exhibited in regional and national juried shows. Her current series explores the intersection of functional pottery and sculptural form.
Long Paragraph (6-8 sentences)
Includes more exhibition or career highlights. Example: Jane Smith is a Kansas City–based ceramic artist whose work blends traditional forms with modern surface design. She studied ceramics at the University of Kansas and has exhibited in regional and national juried shows, including the NCECA Annual Exhibition and the Brookside Art Fair. In 2023, she received the Mid-America Arts Alliance grant to support the development of her latest series, which explores the intersection of functional pottery and sculptural form. Smith maintains a studio practice in the Crossroads Arts District and teaches community classes at KC Clay Collective.
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