Resources for Artist's Statements

Artist's Statements can be painful and difficult to write, believe me I have written my fair share and I still do not love doing it. As much as we hate writing them they are necessary and useful not only can they help you focus the direction of the work you are making, they can also help you understand what you are making. I have collected a few links that give good advice on how to go about this task; use them.
Remember that what makes sense in your head might not be as clear on paper! Have a few people read over it and give you feedback.

Your Artist Statement: Explaining the Unexplainable

Good Art Writing Makes Good Art Better

Writing in Art

6 Tips on Writing an Artist's Statement

How to Write an Artist's Statement

You can learn just as much from bad artist's statements so here are a few examples:

The Good, the Bad and the Horrible

Bad Artist's Statements

Finally here you can find some ideas about what to avoid in your statements.

Good luck and do not panic you can do it.

Scholarship Poster

2015 Armstrong National 2-D Exhibition Application
Online Application, Downloadable Application, and Instructions

The Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual Armstrong National 2-D Competition Exhibition. We are looking for talented young and mid-career artists throughout the nation whose work covers of a variety concepts and addresses different issues and technical considerations in art.
The show will be juried by Lynn Boland, who earned his doctorate and master's in art history from the University of Texas at Austin. His recent catalogue, prepared for this year's Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art exhibition, received an honorable mention in the American Alliance of Museums Publication Competition and was a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award and a Foreword Review Book of the Year Award. Boland's 2012–2013 online exhibition and companion publication, The Kress Project, won the 2013 Gold Prize in the 25th Annual Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competitionand was given a Special Projects Award by the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries. In 2009, he returned as Pierre Daura Curator of European Art at the Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, where he earned his bachelor's degree.
The Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery was started in 1976 and currently hosts over nine exhibitions per calendar year.


Eligibility

Open to all artists who live in the United States and work with 2-D media, including drawing, graphic design, painting, textiles, print-making, and photography. Artwork must not weigh more than 60 pounds or exceed 50 inches on any side including frames. Returning applicants and alumni are eligible to reapply.

Online Submission

Your application must be completed and submitted online by the submission deadline. Scroll down to view and complete online application.
You can submit up to five images of artwork for review. Please note image size and labeling are very important. Images files must be JPEG only, no larger than 1000 pixels in height or width, and a resolution of 72 pixels per inch.

Please label images files LastNameFirstName_Image#_ArtworkTitle.jpg
Here is an example: “SmithPat_3_ManByLake.jpg”

Please include a $30 non-refundable check or money order made out to Armstrong. If you wish to submit more than three images, there is an additional charge of $5 per extra image. Add the extra image fee(s) to your check or money order.

Mail check or money order to:
Armstrong State University
Department of Art, Music & Theatre
Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Prizes
First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $250
Third Prize: $100
Fourth Prize: Honorable Mention Certificate

Submission Timeline
Submission Deadline: November 3, 2014
Acceptance Notification: December 1, 2014
Artwork Delivery: December 15, 2014
Exhibition: January 12-23, 2015
Reception and Awards: January 23, 2015, 5:30 to 7 pm
Artwork Pickup: January 26 & 27, 2015, 9 am to 4:30 pm

Submit here: http://www.armstrong.edu/Liberal_Arts/art_music_theatre/amt_armstrong_national_exhibition

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

South Carolina State University is committed to providing scholarships to qualified students. The Visual Arts Program

Scholarships are awarded annually to current students demonstrating a commitment to continued artistic growth.

CATEGORIES

Artistic Excellence

Work Study Award (Digital Media Labor Art Studio Technician)

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered far a Visual Arts Program Scholarship you must:

A.     Be currently enrolled full-time at South Carolina State University.

B.     Have completed 6 credit hours in studio art or be currently enrolled in a studio art course.

C.     Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater.

APPLICATION

Applications for the Visual Arts Program Scholarship must contain:

1) Six (6) electronic images of your artwork on CD or DVD, Electronic images should not exceed a resolution size of 1200 x 1800 pixels (4 x 6 inch, 300dpi equivalent). Each image file must be labeled with your name and image number. Time-based media, such as performance, video, or animation should not exceed three minutes in length. Web page design/sites should be submitted with an address (supply URL), and screen captures in the above JPEG or PDF formats.

2) A typed image list that corresponds to your images/submissions. Please be sure to include: Your name, title, medium, dimensions, and date completed.

3) A typed Artist's Statement concerning your artistic goals and influences. Please limit your statement to no more than one page. Some Questions you may wish to address include:

What are some of the major influences that affect your artistic development?

What are your strengths as well as areas where you need to improve in your artistic development?

What are your goals as an artist?

All application materials must be submitted in a 9 x 12" envelope with the applicant's name, permanent address, telephone number, and email address clearly printed on the outside. Ali compieteci applications will be evaluated by Visual Arts Program faculty. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email.

Note: Make sure to make copies of your images. Once submitted, your images will not be returned to you.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WORKSHOPS:

November 11th 2014 12:00 – 4:00 pm Rm: 115 FAB

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:

November 17th 2014 4:00 pm Rm: 102 FAB next to the Recital Hall

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

Prof. Angeletti, Curator, Visual Arts Program

Dept. of V & P Arts - South Carolina State University - 300 College St. NE - Orangeburg, SC 29117

QUESTIONS: For more information please contact: Prof. LeDee at 803.516.4547 OR kledee@scsu.edu