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ArtFields Jr. Guide to Writing an Artist Statement and Bio

“The Future is in the Past” by Jasper Corley | 2024 Student Choice Award: Grades 3-5

 

We’re so excited to welcome your submission to the 2025 ArtFields Jr. Art Competition. While you’re working through the application process, you may have a few questions, and that’s what we’re here for. To get things started, we’ve included two examples below of how to write an artist statement and how to write your artist bio paragraph.

Submissions will close on February 11th, so be sure to plan ahead and submit early! If you run into any difficulties completing your submission, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or via phone at 843-374-0180.

How to Write Your Artist Bio Paragraph

Artist biographies may include the following details:

  • Where your from
  • Hobbies & Interests
  • What got you interested in the arts

An example of an artist bio is: 

My name is Jackson and I attend Clairemont Middle school. I am in the 6th grade. I have been drawing since I was 3 yrs. old. To this day, my mother still has my first picture. In my art, I strive to communicate using bright colors that I feel bring joy to others. In the future I plan to teach at the University of the Arts. I like to sing, dance, and play with my doggie Samsonite. But my favorite thing to do is draw.

How to Write Your Artist Statement

Things to consider when writing your artist statement:

  • Inspiration
  • Materials and/or Experimentation
  • Meaning Behind Your Work

An example of an artist statement is: 

For my artwork, I painted an image of animals that represents my childhood while living in the midwest. I was inspired by all the different lizards I would see there. I tested out various textures using plaster and air dry clay to add a 3D aspect to the painting. My goal was to draw the viewer in to investigate the details of the lizards. I used lines and dots throughout the painting to create a rhythm that can be followed.

 

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