Blog · Artist portfolio guides
Essays and practical guides about building clean, gallery-ready PDF portfolios, CVs, statements and biographies.
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How to Write an Artist CV (2026 Guide + Clean Examples)
Structure your visual artist CV step-by-step. Standard section order, formatting rules for solo vs group shows, and practical examples for artists.
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How to Prepare a Residency Application Portfolio (2026)
Learn how to prepare an art portfolio PDF for residency applications. Structure, document order, image guidelines and what selection committees look for.
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Artist Statement Examples & Templates (2026) — Free PDF
Artist statement examples for galleries, residencies and MFA applications. Includes templates, length guide, structure breakdown and the most common mistakes to avoid.
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How to Send a Portfolio to a Gallery (2026)
Learn how to send an art portfolio to a gallery. What gallerists actually open, what they read in 45 seconds, and how to prepare a PDF that gets a response.
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How to Sequence an Artist Portfolio: Order, Rhythm & Mistakes (2026)
Which artwork goes first? Should the CV come before or after the statement? A practical guide to portfolio page order for galleries, residencies and open calls — with a checklist.
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10 Art Portfolio Mistakes That Cost You Opportunities (2026) + Checklist
The 10 portfolio mistakes that get artists disqualified before their work is even seen — with a fix for each one and a PDF checklist to review before your next submission.
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Artist Portfolio Format Guide (2026): Standard PDF Layouts
Standard page counts, artwork caption formats, and PDF guidelines for gallery submissions and residency applications. Clean, professional layouts.