Artist biography
A bio is usually written in third person and gives a concise overview of who the artist is, where they are based, what they make and key career highlights. It should not list every exhibition.
For emerging artists, it can mention study, current interests, community, materials or recent projects without pretending to be more established than it is.
Artist CV
A CV is structured evidence: education, solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, prizes, residencies, collections, publications, public art, grants and related experience. Keep it factual and reverse chronological.
Do not include unrelated jobs unless they support the opportunity. A gallery CV should not read like a corporate resume.
Artist statement
A statement should help the reader understand the work’s ideas, materials, process or context. It should be clear enough for a judge or curator to understand without needing to decode jargon.
A strong statement is specific. It mentions what the work does, how it is made and why the choices matter.
