You live according to your own rules.
And you know that to make sure people know about your art practice, you need to have a clear and compelling artist statement. But there’s a problem...
You're not currently confident about your writing. It feels impersonal, outdated, or just plain boring. It's not as expressive as your artwork is.
If you're like most artists, you're still struggling to decode the "rules" and "secrets" of writing an artist statement.
Let's face it...the art world will never stop making up reasons for you to feel like you or what you created isn't good enough, like you need to adhere to someone else's rules in order to succeed.
At this point, you may be thinking, "Omg, there's gotta be a better way."
A way to stop feeling trapped by other people's expectations.
A way to create your own rules.
A way to amplify your voice.
You're not currently confident about your writing. It feels impersonal, outdated, or just plain boring. It's not as expressive as your artwork is.
If you're like most artists, you're still struggling to decode the "rules" and "secrets" of writing an artist statement.
Let's face it...the art world will never stop making up reasons for you to feel like you or what you created isn't good enough, like you need to adhere to someone else's rules in order to succeed.
At this point, you may be thinking, "Omg, there's gotta be a better way."
A way to stop feeling trapped by other people's expectations.
A way to create your own rules.
A way to amplify your voice.
Guess what? You're right. There is a way to make words work for you.
YOU CAN CREATE A POWERFUL ARTIST STATEMENT
ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN RULES.
YOUR CREATIVE EXPRESSION IS WAITING.
Imagine what it’ll feel like when:
You're no longer worried whether or not your artist statement is good enough every time the internet tosses out some "rules" about what should and shouldn't be included.
Your writing helps you see and understand your artwork in new ways.
You have reliable, generative methods to overcome blank page syndrome / blinking cursor horror.
Your artist statement distinguishes your work from that of other artists.
You finally have an artist statement that you feel good about.
You're no longer worried whether or not your artist statement is good enough every time the internet tosses out some "rules" about what should and shouldn't be included.
Your writing helps you see and understand your artwork in new ways.
You have reliable, generative methods to overcome blank page syndrome / blinking cursor horror.
Your artist statement distinguishes your work from that of other artists.
You finally have an artist statement that you feel good about.
Creating your own rules is the best way to write an artist statement that works for you.
"My favorite editor."
HIYA, I'M NANCY!
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INTRODUCING...MAKE A STATEMENT
The only artist statement writing course that lets YOU make the rules.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S INSIDE!
When you join Make a Statement, you get immediate access to:
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30+ Artist Statement Writing Lessons and Resources
Go-at-your-own-pace video + audio lessons, writing prompts, and examples that guide you through a process of creating your own rules so that you feel confident in writing as a creative process. Make a Statement Workbook Your own workbook to track every step of the process so you can see how your unique statement takes shape. Office Hours + Editorial Feedback Live Office Hours for Q&A, feedback, and editorial support from me as you make a statement that works for you. Private Slack Group of Fellow Artist-Writers A private online community of like-minded artist-writers for feedback, answers, guidance, and friendship during the program and beyond. |
"You get me."
SAFETY NET
I'm so confident that Make a Statement will equip you with tools, techniques, and formulas to help make writing more generative, manageable, and rewarding that if you aren't satisfied, I will refund your payment. Please see my refund policy at checkout for details.
YOU’RE READY TO WRITE ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN RULES WITH MAKE A STATEMENT IF YOU CAN SAY “YES!” TO ANY OF THESE:
You're an artist who wants to write your statement without feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, confused, or bored.
You're motivated to learn how writing relates to your visual art practice because you know it will mean you can create a compelling statement in less time and with less stress.
You're willing to embrace writing as a creative endeavor instead of a slog...to trust yourself and trust the process.
You've been trying to write a statement on your own, but you're still getting caught up in over-explaining your work and over-thinking your writing.
You're motivated to learn how writing relates to your visual art practice because you know it will mean you can create a compelling statement in less time and with less stress.
You're willing to embrace writing as a creative endeavor instead of a slog...to trust yourself and trust the process.
You've been trying to write a statement on your own, but you're still getting caught up in over-explaining your work and over-thinking your writing.
ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Question #1: I hate writing. Do I really need to write an artist statement?
Your artist statement is a written expression of your work as an artist. So, yes, your statement is necessary if you're trying to connect with people who want to know more about you and your art. And guess what? Writing is a creative process. It doesn't have to feel like torture...I'll show you how to make words work for you.
Question #2: What if I don't have time to finish the course?
This course is 100% self-paced and you have lifetime access. You decide when and for how long you engage with the materials.
Question #3: Aren't there free "how to" resources out there for writing my artist statement?
Make a Statement isn’t your typical “how to” kind of course. Instead, it's a space where you are recognized as the expert author of your story and where your inherently powerful communication skills as an artist are prioritized. In this space, you can get clear on the role that writing plays in your visual art practice, the rules (if any) you want to follow, and the ways you want to communicate with the world about your art. Make a Statement is where you'll learn to break through writer’s block, amplify your voice, and make words work for you and your art.
Question #4: What about all of the "rules" and "secrets" out there for what my statement should and shouldn't include?
Your artist statement is exactly that: YOURS. While grant applications and similar have specific parameters, and grammar rules, language implications, and style guides are all worth considering, your statement can be whatever and however best expresses your practice as an artist. There are no rules or secrets in this course about what your writing should or shouldn’t be or do.
Question #5: Can you tell me a little more about how it works?
The course is 100% self-paced and takes place in an online platform. You have access to video and audio lessons and tutorials, a downloadable workbook, and an online community in Slack for editorial support from me plus additional support and motivation from the other artist-writers in the course. You also have access to me as your editor during my Office Hours.
Question #7: Is it really risk-free?
Yes! I'm so confident that Make a Statement will equip you with tools, techniques, and formulas to help make writing more generative, manageable, and rewarding that if you aren't satisfied, I will refund your payment. Please see my refund policy at checkout for details.
Your artist statement is a written expression of your work as an artist. So, yes, your statement is necessary if you're trying to connect with people who want to know more about you and your art. And guess what? Writing is a creative process. It doesn't have to feel like torture...I'll show you how to make words work for you.
Question #2: What if I don't have time to finish the course?
This course is 100% self-paced and you have lifetime access. You decide when and for how long you engage with the materials.
Question #3: Aren't there free "how to" resources out there for writing my artist statement?
Make a Statement isn’t your typical “how to” kind of course. Instead, it's a space where you are recognized as the expert author of your story and where your inherently powerful communication skills as an artist are prioritized. In this space, you can get clear on the role that writing plays in your visual art practice, the rules (if any) you want to follow, and the ways you want to communicate with the world about your art. Make a Statement is where you'll learn to break through writer’s block, amplify your voice, and make words work for you and your art.
Question #4: What about all of the "rules" and "secrets" out there for what my statement should and shouldn't include?
Your artist statement is exactly that: YOURS. While grant applications and similar have specific parameters, and grammar rules, language implications, and style guides are all worth considering, your statement can be whatever and however best expresses your practice as an artist. There are no rules or secrets in this course about what your writing should or shouldn’t be or do.
Question #5: Can you tell me a little more about how it works?
The course is 100% self-paced and takes place in an online platform. You have access to video and audio lessons and tutorials, a downloadable workbook, and an online community in Slack for editorial support from me plus additional support and motivation from the other artist-writers in the course. You also have access to me as your editor during my Office Hours.
Question #7: Is it really risk-free?
Yes! I'm so confident that Make a Statement will equip you with tools, techniques, and formulas to help make writing more generative, manageable, and rewarding that if you aren't satisfied, I will refund your payment. Please see my refund policy at checkout for details.
LET'S GET STARTED!
SOME REAL TALK
By now, you already know the biggest difference between where you are now with your writing and where you want to be all comes down to knowing how to…Make a Statement.
So, let’s wrap up with a bit of real talk.
So, let’s wrap up with a bit of real talk.
If you’re an artist who’s tired of other people telling you what should and shouldn’t be in your artist statement, Make a Statement is for you.
If you no longer want to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or bored when writing, Make a Statement is for you.
If you’re tired of all the conflicting information about artist statements, and it’s keeping you from taking real action, Make a Statement is for you.
If you want to create a unique artist statement without getting caught up in over-thinking and over-explaining your work, Make a Statement is for you.
If you value your creative freedom and refuse to adhere to other people's rules, Make a Statement is for you.
If you no longer want to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or bored when writing, Make a Statement is for you.
If you’re tired of all the conflicting information about artist statements, and it’s keeping you from taking real action, Make a Statement is for you.
If you want to create a unique artist statement without getting caught up in over-thinking and over-explaining your work, Make a Statement is for you.
If you value your creative freedom and refuse to adhere to other people's rules, Make a Statement is for you.