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How to write an Artist's Resume,
CV or Biography

Summarise your life as an artist - and make it look good!

How do you summarise your life as an artist in a CV or resume for galleries, exhibitions and potential employment?

Do you understand the difference between ....
  • an artist's CV,
  • artist resume and
  • a bio
  • ​a social media summary
....and how to write them?

If you want to know what are the differences in terms of structure, content and the different purposes you use them for this site has information, advice and guidelines for you.
READ MORE: Click the buttons below.
Social Media Summaries
CV for Artists
Resume for Artists
Biography for Artists
This site provides links to various helpful and informative articles about:
  • how to write an artist's CV, an artist's resume and an artist's biography,
  • the sort of information each should contain,
  • what records you need to keep and
  • how to tackle specific issues
It is estimated that you have about 30 seconds (or 90 words) to grab the reader’s attention and convince them that your application is worthy of further scrutiny. 
​The Creative CV Guide


If you want to know what are the differences in terms of structure, content
​and the different purposes you use them for this site has information, advice and guidelines for you.

The CV, the resume and the biography
​

There are different ways of summarising the facts and content of your artistic work life.

The College Art Association reminds that there is a difference between a curriculum vitae and the "artist resume."

In most countries CV and résumé  are interchangeable terms but they are different in the USA.

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How to summarise your Life as an Artist

The most confusing aspect of all of this is that different organisations seem to use these words interchangeably to mean the same thing. It's REALLY CONFUSING!
  • INTRODUCTIONS - what you say when you meet somebody - in one sentence
  • The CURRICULUM VITAE is a record of all of your professional activities and is intended for use in academic situations.
  • The ARTIST RESUME is an abbreviated document that is used in conjunction with commercial galleries, the search for exhibition opportunities, and certain grant applications. It is typically one to four pages in length.
  • The BIOGRAPHY (or bio) relates to the wider context of your life in general
  • The SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMARY is the way you present yourself as an artist on social media - and the number of words vary depending on the platform

Different summaries for different purposes
​

Different summaries for different places

When you need to produce one of these always check what sort of document the receiving organisation is expecting.

You might understand the difference - but they may not!

Understanding the differences between an artist's CV, resume and bio
  • Joanne Mattera Art Blog: Marketing Mondays: CV vs Resume vs Bio
    Here are a few definitions that should clarify our work summaries
  • Artist Bio vs. Artist Statement vs. About Page — Art Biz Blog
    Alyson Stanfield discusses the difference between an artist biography, artist statement, and how they come together in the About page.
You have to provide statements about you are all over social media. So you also need to perfect:
  • the very short bio for Twitter
  • the slightly longer statement for Facebook (and don't forget the links!)
  • the full statement for your website and/or exhibition catalogues

Not only, but also....

If you need some help with writing your artist statement you, do have a read of....
How to write ​an Artist's Statement

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      • Best Art Business Books
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      • What is an Artist Statement?
      • Why you need an Artist's Statement
      • TIPS How to write an artist statement
      • The Language of an Artist's Statement
      • What an artist statement should contain
      • Examples of Artists Statements
    • How to write an Artist's Resume or CV >
      • Social Media summaries
      • CV for Artists
      • Resume for Artists
      • Biography for Artists
    • Business Cards for Artists
    • How to write a press release for an artist
    • The Private View Invitation
    • Publicity for Juried Exhibitions
    • Websites for Artists >
      • Why websites matter
      • Options for Websites
      • Web content for Artists
      • Web design for artists
      • Keeping Google Happy
      • Writing for the Web
    • Blogging for Artists
    • Image sizes for Social Media Sites
    • How to be mobile-friendly
  • SELL ART
    • Trading Standards for Artists
    • E-commerce for artists
    • Selling Art from Home
    • Open Studios
    • Art Exhibition Checklist for Artists
    • Art Fairs
    • A Guide to Art Agents and Consultants
    • A Guide to Art Dealers & Galleries
    • The Vanity Gallery
    • Alternative Options for Exhibitions
  • FRAME ART
    • List of Recommended Picture Framers
    • Conservation Products
    • Framing for open exhibitions and art competitions
    • Framing Videos
    • How to hang a picture
  • SHIP ART
    • How to pack artwork
    • How to pack and ship pastel paintings
    • Packaging materials
    • How to ship art to exhibitions
    • How to ship art internationally
    • Post & Parcel Services
    • UK Art Transport Services
    • USA Art Transport Services
  • COPYRIGHT
    • Copyright and artists' rights
    • Copyright Infringement and Fair Use
    • How to protect artwork online
    • How to do a reverse image search
    • What to do about copyright infringement - for artists
    • Global Conventions on copyright >
      • Copyright in the UK
      • Copyright in the USA
      • Copyright in Canada
      • Copyright in Australia
  • MONEY & TAX
    • How to Price Your Art >
      • How important is price when buying art?
      • Options for Pricing Art
      • Terminology and Formulas for Pricing Art
      • Art Experts on Pricing Art
      • How artists price their art
      • The price of affordable art
    • How to create an Invoice
    • How to work out profit from an art sale
    • Insurance for Art and Artists
    • Tax Tips for Artists >
      • Tax on prize money
      • UK Tax Tips for Artists
      • UK: Self-Assessment Video Tips
      • USA Tax Tips for Artists
      • Ireland: Tax for Artists
      • Australia: Tax Tips for Artists
    • VAT for Artists
    • Retirement and Pensions for Artists
    • The Art Legacy >
      • Estate Planning for Artists
      • Famous Artists Estates
      • Artwork Inventory
      • After the Death of an Artist
      • Copyright and Resale Rights after Death
      • Art and Inheritance Tax
      • Estate Planning for Art Collectors
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