Updating the biography or curriculum vitae (CV). This is a key document that lists all your accomplishments as an artist. Here are some suggested guidelines to help artists get the CV tuned up for submission to the art world. Keep it current. As the artist participates in more shows, receives awards or gains collectors, these activities should all be added to the resume.
Most recent at the top. Start with the most recent shows and recognition and work back chronologically. Don’t start with art education and work forward. The gallery or agent wants to know what the artist has done lately, so don’t hide it at the bottom of the page.
If there is too much to fit on one page, use more pages. Keep the older accomplishments on the CV, but highlight shows that are juried, or where artwork received any recognition, or exhibits in highly esteemed venues. Create new categories if needed, to keep spotlighting the most rewarding achievements at the top of Page One.
What if the artist is newly emerging and doesn’t have much to report yet? Try a narrative-style statement that says a few words about your background, your training (could be self-taught) and a few sentences about the work.
With an up-to-date CV, galleries looking for emerging talent don’t have to struggle to see how and where your work is exhibited.
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