Writing an Artist Statement

Learn How to Write An Artist Statement

What is an artist statement?

An artist's statement is a written document that introduces you as an artist. It explains why and how you make your art, along with other facts about you and your art. An artist's statement could be about a particular work or your entire body of work.

Pre Artist Statement

  1. My name is ________________________________.

  2. I am _________________ years old.

  3. I am in the ________________ grade.

  4. I made __________________________.

  5. I used _________________________________ to make my art.

  6. What I like about my art is _______________________________.

  7. My favorite artist is _______________________________.

  8. I made this artwork because______________.

  9. I am inspired by ______________________.

Practice writing your artist statement!