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 for Galleries and Residencies (2026)
Learn how to write a clear, professional artist CV for galleries, residencies and art school applications. Sections, order, length and the most common formatting mistakes.
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How to Prepare a Residency Application Portfolio (2026)
Learn how to prepare an artist 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
20+ 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 artist 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 Artist 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 PDF Format 2026: Size, Order & Layout Guide
Exact PDF size, page order and layout rules for a gallery-ready artist portfolio. Covers A4 vs Letter, artwork sequence, image specs and common mistakes — with a free PDF checklist.