What The Art World Won’t Teach You: how to write artist statements & bios
Event description
Whether starting out or looking to level up your writing skills, join this masterclass and learn how to confidently write artist bios and statements that elevate an artist’s profile and creative practice.
Facilitated by arts writer Tahney Fosdike, the masterclass explores:
– The essentials of writing artist bios and statements
– Balancing authenticity with professionalism when crafting artist texts
– How to connect with audiences, curators, and collectors
– Unique editing tools and strategies
– Ethics of jargon, accessibility and AI use
Who is this for?
Artists of all levels, art professionals, students, graduates + anyone involved in writing/editing artist materials.
What’s included:
– 2-hour masterclass exploring tools and advice for writing bios and statements, inc. Q&A session to discuss challenges and questions
– Take-home workbook with insider tips, resources, tools and templates
– Option to add-on personalised feedback for statement and bio drafts
Please bring:
- Pen & paper
- Laptop (if you have one)
About
Tahney Fosdike is an Australian writer and editor based in Paris. She’s the Art Editor at The Suburban Review, writes for art media in Europe and Australia, and runs Compass North: a communication agency for artists and creative organisations.
compassnorth.studio / @compassnorth.studio
tahney.com / @tahnsuperdry
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