Writing Your Artist Statement and Biography with Mikaela Castledine

Dive in to the City of Belmont 2025 Art Awards Workshop Series!

With over 30 years experience as an artist and writer Mikaela Castledine will share a step by step guide on how to write a readable, informative and accessible artist statement.

This workshop will touch on why Artists statements are important, what needs to be in and what left out and how to find the right words - including harnessing the power of AI when you need a hand.

Participants are encouraged to bring, or send through via email (mikaela@castledine.com.au), a photo of a piece they would like to write about and a draft artist statement if they have one. During the workshop Mikaela will pick a few volunteers from the audience to discuss their work and draft statement.

About Mikaela

Mikaela Castledine is an award-winning artist and published writer, with a BSc in Applied Science and an MA in Writing and Literature. She is best known for her crochet sculptures exploring our connections to animals, religious architecture across cultures and family storytelling. In her career Mikaela has won many art awards including the Sculpture by the Sea Scholarship, the Sculpture Inside Award and shared the People’s Choice at Sculpture by the Sea in Cottesloe.

Photo Credit: Stephanie Back

Art Awards Education Program

This workshop is delivered with support from Artsource as part of the 2025 City of Belmont Art Awards Education Program.

The program includes five workshops designed to help Artists develop their skills, learn the craft, and prepare their entries to the annual Art Awards. Tickets are $5 for City of Belmont residents, $10 for non-residents and free for students. Students may be required to present a current valid student ID.

Check out the rest of the Art Awards Workshop Series

Find out more about the City of Belmont Art Awards and how to apply

If you have any questions about this event or need assistance booking, please contact the City's Arts and Place team on 9477 7248 or via email at artsandplace@belmont.wa.gov.au.

Please note:

• Do not attend if unwell.
• If you cannot make it to the event, we strongly encourage you to cancel your ticket to ensure your spot is allocated to someone on our waitlist.

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