{"id":9574047875311,"title":"PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Writing Your Artist Bio, September 26, 2026","handle":"professional-development-writing-your-artist-biography-september-26-2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Writing Your Artist Bio\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYour artwork tells one part of your story—but sometimes you need the words to go with it.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re creating a website, applying for an exhibition, submitting work to a gallery, participating in an art festival, or introducing yourself on social media, a strong \u003cstrong\u003eartist bio\u003c\/strong\u003e helps people understand who you are and what you bring to your creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on Professional Development workshop, we’ll take some of the mystery—and discomfort—out of writing about yourself. We’ll look at what belongs in an artist bio, what to leave out, and how to communicate your experience and creative identity in a way that feels \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional, authentic, and genuinely like you\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also discuss the often-confusing difference between an \u003cstrong\u003eartist bio and an artist statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, and when you might need each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe’ll Cover:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes an effective artist bio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist bio vs. artist statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst person vs. third person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to describe your art, background, and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting a bio when you're a newer artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to include—and what to leave out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding clichés and overly complicated language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapting your bio for websites, exhibitions, applications, social media, and other uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we'll put it into practice. Guided exercises will help you develop your story and begin writing and refining your own bio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeave With Something You Can Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is for you to develop three useful versions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 150–200 words\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 50–75 words\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e — one or two sentences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA workshop worksheet is included. You're welcome to \u003cstrong\u003ebring a laptop or tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e if you'd like to write digitally, but it isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 26, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–4 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_100x100.png?v=1787002130\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Sales \u0026amp; Marketing Manager at Alabama Art Supply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of the Professional Development Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Development\u003c\/strong\u003e program, helping artists build the knowledge and confidence to turn their creativity into a thriving, sustainable business. Topics in this series include branding, marketing, licensing, framing, presenting artwork, and professional business practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-08-17T17:05:38-05:00","created_at":"2026-08-17T16:58:54-05:00","vendor":"Alabama Art Supply","type":"WORKSHOP","tags":["Alabama Art Academy","Art Business","event","new","WORKSHOP"],"price":2500,"price_min":2500,"price_max":2500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":50541759955183,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"900030028","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Writing Your Artist Bio, September 26, 2026","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"900030028","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug17_2026_02_10_22PM.png?v=1787004065"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug17_2026_02_10_22PM.png?v=1787004065","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":40247690887407,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1254,"width":1254,"src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug17_2026_02_10_22PM.png?v=1787004065"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1254,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug17_2026_02_10_22PM.png?v=1787004065","width":1254}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Writing Your Artist Bio\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYour artwork tells one part of your story—but sometimes you need the words to go with it.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re creating a website, applying for an exhibition, submitting work to a gallery, participating in an art festival, or introducing yourself on social media, a strong \u003cstrong\u003eartist bio\u003c\/strong\u003e helps people understand who you are and what you bring to your creative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on Professional Development workshop, we’ll take some of the mystery—and discomfort—out of writing about yourself. We’ll look at what belongs in an artist bio, what to leave out, and how to communicate your experience and creative identity in a way that feels \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional, authentic, and genuinely like you\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also discuss the often-confusing difference between an \u003cstrong\u003eartist bio and an artist statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, and when you might need each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe’ll Cover:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes an effective artist bio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist bio vs. artist statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst person vs. third person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to describe your art, background, and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting a bio when you're a newer artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to include—and what to leave out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding clichés and overly complicated language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapting your bio for websites, exhibitions, applications, social media, and other uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we'll put it into practice. Guided exercises will help you develop your story and begin writing and refining your own bio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeave With Something You Can Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is for you to develop three useful versions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 150–200 words\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 50–75 words\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e — one or two sentences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA workshop worksheet is included. You're welcome to \u003cstrong\u003ebring a laptop or tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e if you'd like to write digitally, but it isn't required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 26, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–4 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_100x100.png?v=1787002130\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ragona, MBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist, framer, business strategist, and Sales \u0026amp; Marketing Manager at Alabama Art Supply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/elizabeth-ragona-sales-and-marketing-manager\" title=\"Elizabeth Ragona\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElizabeth Ragona\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines her experience in business, marketing, pricing strategy, and the arts to help creative professionals build successful and sustainable art businesses. Her workshops focus on practical tools and real-world solutions that artists can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of the Professional Development Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is part of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Development\u003c\/strong\u003e program, helping artists build the knowledge and confidence to turn their creativity into a thriving, sustainable business. Topics in this series include branding, marketing, licensing, framing, presenting artwork, and professional business practices.\u003c\/p\u003e"}