What is an artist statement?
An artist
statement is a written document, typically by the artist, that succinctly
describes his or her artistic work. The artist statement is typically displayed
alongside the artistÕs work at an exhibition or performance.
What is the purpose of the artist
statement?
The artist
statement is often used to assist the viewer/audience in finding points of
entry into the work by highlighting aspects the artist believes are
important. Artist statements may
also be used for applications for grants, fellowships, teaching positions, etc.
The Senior Dance Project Artist Statement
Your senior
dance project artist statement will examine your process as a choreographer or
performer, depending upon your project option, during the creation and
implementation of your senior project.
Your artist statement will also place your current work in the context
of your previous body of work as a dance major at St. Olaf College. The final draft of your artist statement
will be displayed in the lobby of the performance space in conjunction with
your final project performance.
Artist Statement Directions
Your artist
statement must be written in paragraph form not exceeding 250 typed words,
using Times 14pt. font. Include the
title of your project as a heading for the statement and your name.
Within your
statement, you must address the following questions:
For
the Choreographic Project Option:
For
the Performance Project Option:
Artist Statement Submission
Drafts of your
artist statement will be submitted to your senior project faculty committee
members for feedback several times throughout the project process. A final draft will also be submitted to
Anthony Roberts, instructor of Senior Dance Seminar. Please consult with each of your
committee members to learn which format (electronic, hard copy) you should
submit your artist statement.
Artist Statement Assessment
Your artist statement will be assessed on the degree to which it:
Artist Statement ÔHow ToÕ Documents and
Examples
<http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-write-an-artists-statement-a211143>.
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Artist Statement Examples
Below are a few
of the many individual and company artist statements that exist online. Feel
free to search for and peruse others.
http://naccaratodance.wordpress.com/teoma-naccarato/about/
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http://www.jessicagaynordance.com/statement.html
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http://www.lissfaindance.org/lissfain/
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