MALLORY  SHOTWELL

This article explains how to create a professional artist application package for residencies, grants, and exhibitions by building a sustainable system for your artist CV, statement, bio, images, and documentation. It offers guidance on preparing, customizing, and maintaining materials that align with your evolving practice and institutional opportunities.

This article examines how artists can harness the full energy of an artist residency by approaching it intentionally before arrival, working strategically during the residency period, and integrating its outcomes afterward, with clear guidance on documentation, networking, and marketing as essential parts of the residency experience.

"Cohesion" is one of the most important qualities curators, consultants, and institutions look for in a portfolio. Yet most artists are never taught what a “cohesive body of work” actually means. The phrase is used in application rubrics, studio visits, and portfolio reviews, but without clear criteria, many artists misinterpret cohesion as uniformity or repetition. In reality, cohesion is about clarity. A cohesive body of work demonstrates that an artist is investigating som

For artists navigating the professional world, understanding the difference between a curriculum vitae (CV) and a resume is essential. While both documents serve as tools to showcase your experience and skills, their purposes, structures, and audiences differ significantly. In the arts, where professional trajectories often involve a combination of exhibitions, teaching, and grants, the distinction is even more critical. This article explores the key differences, examines whe

This guide outlines a step-by-step process for crafting an artist statement that effectively conveys an artist's work.