On this page, find advice on writing exhibition proposals, CVs, Resumes, cover letters, artist statements, artist bios, navigating copyright laws, certificates of authenticity, and tips on selling your work. Also included are local online event calendars, networking tips, working with galleries, and communicating with art dealers.
Click the underlined links below for more information on that topic.
1. Writing Artist Statements & Bios
- Artquest | Artist statement
- Artspace | “Don’t Quote Deleuze”: How to Write a Good Artist Statement
- All She Makes | The Ultimate Guide to a Better Artist Bio
- Format | Artist Bios 101
- GYST | Sample Artist Statements and Bios
2. CVs/Resumes
- Artquest | Artist CV
- GYST | Resumes & CVs for Artists
- Resume Lab | Examples for Artists
3. Writing Exhibition Proposals
- Amanda Mollindo | How to Prepare an Exhibition Proposal that Won’t get Ignored
- Legacies Now | Curatorial Toolkit
- Bizfluent | How to Write a Curatorial Proposal
- Unbound Visual Arts | Curatorial Statements
4. Copyright
- U.S. Copyright Office | Registering Works
- The Cedars Union | Copyright Basics (3-part series)
- Art Aid Session
5. Certificate of Authenticity
It is recommended that you enclose a certificate of authenticity for each piece.
- Agora Gallery | How to Prepare a Certificate of Authenticity
- Artrepreneur Art Business Journal | Documents You Need to Sell Your Artwork
6. Recursos en Español
- Satisfactory.life | Manuel – Herramientas para artistas visuales
- Agora Gallery | Documentar la venta de tus obras de arte
7. Local Online Event Calendars
If you have a show coming up, virtual or in-person, consider submitting them to the following online calendars to help spread the word.
- Art&Seek
- Fort Worth Arts and Culture
- Fort Worth Report
- Glasstire
- Visit Fort Worth
- What’s Up Fort Worth
8. Working with Galleries & Dealers
- The Cedars Union | Dealing with Gallerists
- GYST | Galleries, Dealers, Agents, & Consultants