GALLERY OF ARTISTS INPUT FORM

 

We are trying to bring back an old fixture at the Firehouse Gallery - a notebook featuring information on all currently exhibiting artists. One page will feature contact and biographical information plus an artist’s statement, and a second, facing page will feature photos of the artist’s work.

 

Please print clearly, or type the info on another sheet.  In addition, we would like you to supply photo(s) of your work, a photo of yourself, and an artist’s statement – see details below.   This will all be put together in a consistent format for every artist.

 

If there is any information you would prefer not to have published, just leave it blank.

 

1.  Biographical/contact information:

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

 ________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:   ___________________Email address:__________________________________________________

Website address, if any: _____________________________________________________________________

Place of Birth: _________________________________________ Lived in Hawaii since __________________

Occupation:  ______________________________________________________________________________

Shows you have exhibited in: _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Awards:    ________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Location of works on display __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

 

2.  Artist’s Statement

Please attach an “Artist’s Statement.”  Keep length so that it will fit on no more than 1/2 of an 8.5 x 11 page.  If you are unsure how to write this, see the article printed on the back of this form for guidelines.

 

3.  Photo of yourself

Please enclose a photo of yourself to be included on the biography/contact page.  It will be reduced to about 2” x 3” if larger.  It can be submitted as an actual photo (not to be returned) that we can scan, or as a digital .jpg file which can be emailed to Julie (see below).

 

4.  Photo(s) of your artwork

These will fill the second page – page will be 8.5” x 11” vertical.  You can either fill the page with one photo, or use several smaller ones.  You may use captions if you wish (name, size, medium).  If you wish to create your own page, print it out and submit as finished.  Please include your name at the top of the page so we don’t get them mixed up when putting the book together.   If you glue photos onto a page, we will scan the whole page to make it consistent with others.  If you wish to have Julie set up the page for you, submit the photos and captions (can be digital .jpg files or actual photos) and any suggestions about how you wish it to look.

 

5.  How to submit

Please submit all 4 items listed above either by mailing to the gallery, dropping it off at the gallery (ask docent to put in Julie’s box), or emailing directly to Julie.  If emailing, you can attach .doc (preferred) or .pdf files for text or you can put it in the body of the email.  Photos should be attached as .jpg files.  If you create your own photo page, it could be emailed as .doc, .jpg, or .pub files, or you can print it yourself.  Call Julie if any questions.

 

       Gallery mailing address:             PO Box 1818, Kamuela, HI  96743    Attn:  Julie

       Julie McCue’s email:      julieq@wave.bicv.net            Phone:    884-5132

 

 

Thank you for helping us to create this useful addition to the Firehouse Gallery!

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDELINES ON WRITING AN ARTIST’S STATEMENT

 

 

What is an Artist’s Statement?

 

An artist’s statement is a short document written by the artist which tells what, how and why you create your artwork.  It describes the artist’s creative process, philosophy, vision, unique elements, and passion, as well as influences.  It  reads easily, is informative, and adds to the understanding of the artist. It should be easy to understand, and not pretentious.

 

An artist’s statement is not a resumé, biography, list of accomplishments or awards.    It is a way to help the potential client better understand your creative process, and should discuss your art, not yourself.

 

 

What information should be included?

 

Try discussing the following basic issues:

 

Medium and technique

·       What medium did you choose? 

·       What qualities drew you to it?

·       What is unique about the way you apply this medium?

·       How much time is spent creating your pieces?

 

Style, compositional forms, and subject matter

·       What artists or schools have influenced you?

·       How does your artwork differ from other artists?

·       Is there a narrative in your work?  If so, can you describe it?

·       Do you focus on a particular subject matter?  Why?

·       How would you describe your style?

 

Vision or purpose of your work

·       Why do you create art and what does it mean to you?

·       How does the creation of art make you feel? What emotions do you wish to convey?

·       What inspires you? How are your inspirations expressed in your work?

·       What message are you trying to convey to the viewer?

·       How is your work a reflection of you?

·       What is your vision/philosophy?

·       What are your goals for the future?

 

How long should it be?

 

For our purposes here, your audience is probably not going to have the patience to read a long statement., so better to err on the shorter side.  We only have room for a maximum of ½ page per artist  in our notebook.  The key is to express how you feel and create a statement that stands on its own and makes you happy.

 

What kind of language should I use?

 

Keep your statement clear and concise. Abstractions, catch-phrases and esoteric terminology can leave the reader baffled and bored.  Avoid flowery language and "artspeak".

 

Some specific terms you may wish to mention in your statement are the elements of art (line, colour, shape, value, space, form, and texture), and the principles of design (balance, emphasis, movement, harmony/unity, pattern, rhythm, proportion, and variety). These terms have the advantage of being art-related without being esoteric and pretentious. Use language that is comfortable to you, and let your words flow.

 

If you have trouble verbalizing your style, ask a friend to describe your work and relate how they feel about it.  Take notes and use this as a base for your statement.