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 explains how artist residency programs work, what artist-in-residence opportunities offer, and how contemporary art residencies fit into professional practice.

The term “artist” is deeply charged, carrying centuries of cultural weight, social expectations, and philosophical contention. It is a...

In the modern lexicon, terms like “artist,” “maker,” and “creative” are often used interchangeably to describe those engaged in the act...

This article explores the origins of the artist-as-curator phenomenon, examines its value to contemporary art, and outlines how artists approach and enact curatorial roles.

What counts as art is not simply a matter of individual taste or artistic intent but the result of a complex web of social, cultural, and...

Gentrification and the arts are inextricably linked in the narratives of urban change. Artists often find themselves portrayed as both...

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

Opportunities for artists—exhibitions, residencies, grants, markets, and community projects—are often presented as pivotal steps toward...

This article explores the purpose of an inventory list in a gallery agreement

Ownership of artwork is one of the most fundamental rights an artist holds, yet it is often a point of confusion or contention in gallery...

Learn how an artist can remain true to themselves in a consumer capitalist market!

The arts are often celebrated as a space of creativity, expression, and freedom. Yet, beneath this ideal lies a complex web of systemic...

Fear of success is a psychological phenomenon where individuals consciously or subconsciously resist achieving their goals due to the...

Learned helplessness, first studied by psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven Maier in the 1960s, describes a condition where repeated...

How It Works, Where It Comes From, and Why It Matters Government funding for the arts plays a foundational role in fostering cultural...

How It Works, Where to Find It, and Why It Matters Private philanthropy is a vital source of funding for the arts, filling gaps left by...

Building Financial Sustainability Through Creative Revenue Streams Earned income is a crucial pillar in the arts funding ecosystem,...

Origins, Impacts, and Navigating the Complexities of Business Partnerships Corporate sponsorship is a cornerstone of contemporary arts...

Empowering Artists Through Direct Support Crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative force in the arts, enabling artists, collectives,...