Rebecca Moss: applications and more
LIFE BOAT 2014 awardee Rebecca Moss reflects on making applications and selecting opportunities. There have been lots of opportunities recently where I’ve had to put on a Professional Artist’s hat. Li… Continue Reading Rebecca Moss: applications and more
Make promotional images of your art work
It’s important to have good images of your work. You’ll use these to send to curators and galleries who are interested in exhibiting your art. They could also be useful for catalogues, your website an… Continue Reading Make promotional images of your art work
Fundraising basics
Fundraising can be a full-time occupation, so what can you do if you want to get more effective at applying for grants without it taking over your life? Be prepared Every application needs to be tailo… Continue Reading Fundraising basics
Artist statement
An artist’s statement is a short piece of writing about your work, practice and any wider intellectual concerns. They are as varied and diverse as the art they support, so the following suggestions ar… Continue Reading Artist statement
Documentation and images
Getting high quality documentation of your work and your projects are vital. Often the first time people will encounter your work will be through the documentation they see of it, be it what appears… Continue Reading Documentation and images
Sponsorship
When looking for sponsorship, it’s best to only approach companies that you have some kind of link with or who may have some sympathy toward your work and practice. Companies may prefer supporting org… Continue Reading Sponsorship
Biography
An artist biography (or ‘artists biog’) is usually a short paragraph about you and your career as a practitioner. It may also contain a line about the key themes to your practice. Biographies are ofte… Continue Reading Biography
Project budgets
Most applications will ask for a budget at some time during the process. It is important that your budget remains within the guideline amounts provided and clearly shows how any monies provided will… Continue Reading Project budgets
Artist CV
Having a concise, up-to-date CV is important when applying for residencies, exhibitions or other professional opportunities. The difficulty in writing a good CV stems from the fact that there are no h… Continue Reading Artist CV