Chapter 2- Creating Your Artist’s Packet
· Cover letters should be short & to the point
· As an artist give equal effort to both your artists packet & your art
· List the most important information first
· Its ok to change the focus depending on the job being applied for
· Its ok to be unusual, this can help you stand out, if in proper context
· Your career should look vigorous and professional
· Pay attention to the parts of your life that add appeal
· Create a body of work, not just images
· Give your work a title
· Your artists statement tells what you think is important, and sets a tone
· Artists statement should be short, 1-2 pages
· Write more then you intend to keep, they remove unneeded information
· Avoid turning the statement into a list of things you like
· Try to grab attention, list interesting experiences
· Have another artist read your finished artists statement
· It can help you clarify your ideas, and excel as an artist
· The quality of your images is important, don’t skimp
· The packet should be put together with the cover letter on top, your artist’s bio, your statement & optional reviews, a sheet of slides, then the SASE & cardboard stiffener.
We now know that obviously presentation is a huge part of being an artist. There are many little things you can do to make your Artist’s statement and resume a lot more appealing and a lot more likely to get you somewhere. I like the fact that these kinds of details really do affect the outcome.
Great summary.
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