An artist statement is requested from each artist for all exhibitions at the Lander Art Center. The goal of an artist statement is to educate the viewer about various aspects of artworks including media, methods, technique and/or process. Viewers appreciate learning more about the artwork and hearing the artists' voice.

1. Use your own voice. Write about your artwork, not yourself.

2. When discussing your methods, media or technique, be clear and specific. Define all technical terminology.

3. Use a conversational tone to talk about your philosophy or emotional connection to your work.

4. Write one page or less.

5. Avoid using phrases that denote uncertainty or self deprecation, such as I'm trying to... or I think that...

6. Read your artist statement aloud. This will help you catch grammatical mistakes and run-on sentences.

7. Edit the statement until it reflects your ideas in a clear, meaningful way.  Consider having someone else read your statement for clarity.

8. Have fun! Remember that an Artist Statement is an organic work in progress and will change as your artwork changes!