What Should You Include in a Portfolio Submission (Which Artworks, How Many)?

It can be daunting to choose a certain number of your artworks to include in a portfolio submission. Do you Continue reading →

Application Deadline: Vancouver Art Gallery | Art Rental and Sales Program

May 31, 2012 The Art Rental and Sales Program at the Vancouver Art Gallery is currently accepting submissions of artwork Continue reading →

Gallery Submissions: How to Set Yourself Apart from the Crowd

With many artists vying for the same few spots at galleries or exhibition spaces, the “competition” for exposure can be Continue reading →

Approaching a Gallery: The Initial Email (an Example of What to Send)

At any point in an artist’s career, they many begin to seek out representation from a commercial gallery. This has Continue reading →

Art Gallery Submissions: How to Prepare and What to Send

So, you’ve decided that you want to submit your artwork to a gallery. Fantastic! Although it can seem like a Continue reading →

Upcoming deadline: the Canada Council Art Bank Purchase Program

The Canada Council Art Bank is the largest contemporary art collection in the country. Each year, their purchase program accepts Continue reading →

Suggestions for Writing your Artist’s Statement

I purposely did not call this post “how to write an artist’s statement.” Because the answer is, there is no Continue reading →

How to Write an Artist’s CV in 10 Steps

A CV or curriculum vitae is an overview of your artistic professional history and achievements. Although it looks similar to Continue reading →