READ CHAPTER 3 (SUBMISSION MATERIALS) FROM ART/WORK. WRITE A 1-2 PARAGRAPH COMMENT SUMMARIZING YOUR RESPONSE TO THE READING IN THE COMMENT SECTION, BELOW. INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE QUESTION FOR DISCUSSION.
I like how the very first sentence starts of super clear by saying, "Just about every professional opportunity you come across will begin with some sort of submission. I think something like this can be extremely helpful. Having what you need, or what is commonly needed laid out from examples of your actual art samples to anything else that is used as a supplemental information. Having an example of what we would need for this can give you a huge benefit so you are not having to start behind when beginning this possible process. I particularly found the Artist Statement segment helpful since I am not especially good at writing artist statements or even very accurately and concisely articulating my work all the time. I think beyond the basic do's and don't's of what needs to be done, the little hints or pieces of extra advice are helpful as well.
Did you find this helpful? In what way? Do you think this is incorporated well in our classes and work here at Rollins?
I really enjoyed reading this chapter. It gives a very thorough guideline for the materials artists need for submissions, which I think is very helpful and useful for the future. The chapter stresses the importance of having a basic set of materials ready to go and be altered for specific applications, such as having high quality images ready for printing physical copies of your work and lower quality images ready for electronic copies and a resume that lists all the work you've done that specifically relates to what you're applying for. I also found it interesting (and sort of common sense) to learn that if you are submitting to the same organization year after year, you should update your work to show your progress.
The section of the chapter that stood out to me the most was the artist statement. I thought it was interesting to hear that most artists keep an ongoing artist statement that they continually refer back to and improve as they use it in their submissions. Thinking about the artist statement we are currently working on for class, this section prompted me to ask some questions. What do you think is the most difficult part of writing an artist statement? Do you think it's better to write a longer, full-page artist statement or make it as concise as possible? What do you think are the benefits of continually editing an artist statement?
This chapter was highly informative in terms of actual applications and guidelines to follow as an artist. I found it particularly helpful that there were specific examples as to how to format a cover letter or resume. Since we are almost halfway done with our senior year, this type of information will contribute to our resume-writing repertoire and increase the likelihood that we can pursue art-related careers. I also enjoyed the input about artist statements since we are currently working on our statements as well. Just as the author mentioned, artists should keep active, working documents to constantly improve upon and alter its wording and structure. Overall, this is a reading that I would refer back to since its provides a definitive structure or clarity to the fundamentals of the job as artist.
I have been contemplating this with my work: What types of information should be included in the artist statement? Should didactic material be included separately if the work demands it?
I feel like in other classes you learn what to do in the event of an interview for a job and this chapter was what to do for a show or to get into an art gallery. This is something that we are not taught as much just because the art community at the places we have been throughout our lives is very small. It is important to read something like this as it gives us the time to prepare for the future like someone would prepare in the business world. Its important to photograph your work best you can, even if there are qualities that are only shown in person, we live in a digital fast era where a digital image is the fastest way to send someone your work. I liked how it said what the image size and quality it should be because sometimes that is not something that I always pay attention to when its just a picture of my work because my paintings are not actual images themselves. The resume part of the application process was something I haven't thought about but it makes a lot of sense. Of course all the art work should be relevant on the resume and it should be pretty consistent. I have won some prizes and have had my name mentioned in newspapers before and I have never really known what to do with this information. I am glad that this chapter talked about what to do and that they should be attached. When it mentioned proof reading I really thought about myself because I don't do that as much as I should but in this case this is really important that there are no errors so I think it should be remembered by everyone.
Right now, do you think you are ready to submit your work for something like this? How much work do you think you need to submit if you have a variety of different mediums? Do you stick to one or more?
I like how the very first sentence starts of super clear by saying, "Just about every professional opportunity you come across will begin with some sort of submission. I think something like this can be extremely helpful. Having what you need, or what is commonly needed laid out from examples of your actual art samples to anything else that is used as a supplemental information. Having an example of what we would need for this can give you a huge benefit so you are not having to start behind when beginning this possible process. I particularly found the Artist Statement segment helpful since I am not especially good at writing artist statements or even very accurately and concisely articulating my work all the time. I think beyond the basic do's and don't's of what needs to be done, the little hints or pieces of extra advice are helpful as well.
ReplyDeleteDid you find this helpful? In what way? Do you think this is incorporated well in our classes and work here at Rollins?
I really enjoyed reading this chapter. It gives a very thorough guideline for the materials artists need for submissions, which I think is very helpful and useful for the future. The chapter stresses the importance of having a basic set of materials ready to go and be altered for specific applications, such as having high quality images ready for printing physical copies of your work and lower quality images ready for electronic copies and a resume that lists all the work you've done that specifically relates to what you're applying for. I also found it interesting (and sort of common sense) to learn that if you are submitting to the same organization year after year, you should update your work to show your progress.
ReplyDeleteThe section of the chapter that stood out to me the most was the artist statement. I thought it was interesting to hear that most artists keep an ongoing artist statement that they continually refer back to and improve as they use it in their submissions. Thinking about the artist statement we are currently working on for class, this section prompted me to ask some questions. What do you think is the most difficult part of writing an artist statement? Do you think it's better to write a longer, full-page artist statement or make it as concise as possible? What do you think are the benefits of continually editing an artist statement?
This chapter was highly informative in terms of actual applications and guidelines to follow as an artist. I found it particularly helpful that there were specific examples as to how to format a cover letter or resume. Since we are almost halfway done with our senior year, this type of information will contribute to our resume-writing repertoire and increase the likelihood that we can pursue art-related careers. I also enjoyed the input about artist statements since we are currently working on our statements as well. Just as the author mentioned, artists should keep active, working documents to constantly improve upon and alter its wording and structure. Overall, this is a reading that I would refer back to since its provides a definitive structure or clarity to the fundamentals of the job as artist.
ReplyDeleteI have been contemplating this with my work: What types of information should be included in the artist statement? Should didactic material be included separately if the work demands it?
I feel like in other classes you learn what to do in the event of an interview for a job and this chapter was what to do for a show or to get into an art gallery. This is something that we are not taught as much just because the art community at the places we have been throughout our lives is very small. It is important to read something like this as it gives us the time to prepare for the future like someone would prepare in the business world. Its important to photograph your work best you can, even if there are qualities that are only shown in person, we live in a digital fast era where a digital image is the fastest way to send someone your work. I liked how it said what the image size and quality it should be because sometimes that is not something that I always pay attention to when its just a picture of my work because my paintings are not actual images themselves. The resume part of the application process was something I haven't thought about but it makes a lot of sense. Of course all the art work should be relevant on the resume and it should be pretty consistent. I have won some prizes and have had my name mentioned in newspapers before and I have never really known what to do with this information. I am glad that this chapter talked about what to do and that they should be attached. When it mentioned proof reading I really thought about myself because I don't do that as much as I should but in this case this is really important that there are no errors so I think it should be remembered by everyone.
ReplyDeleteRight now, do you think you are ready to submit your work for something like this?
How much work do you think you need to submit if you have a variety of different mediums? Do you stick to one or more?