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Deanna Wood, who writes the Artist, Emerging blog has posted her notes from a session called “Harnessing the Power of the Pen: Professional Writing Strategies for Future Artists, Art Historians, and Museum Professionals” at the annual College Art Association conference. The notes includes some wonderful tips on writing artist’s statements as well at tips on writing grants and freelance writing. In the notes, the artist is asked to consider:

1. What kind of materials are you using and why?
2. Where did the initial inspiration for the work come from?
3. What is the central or guiding image in the work?
4. Are there elements such as sound or installation?
5. Any notable collaborators?
6. Where does the piece fit into your overall work or career?
7. Is the work a limited edition?
8. Is there a specific venue that the work is geared for?

If you have a web site, you will definitely need an artist statement, so check out Deanna’s notes here.