I think its important to write a fresh bio for each exhibition and have it laminated (it just looks so much better laminated!) There is normally some new "News" you can add each time and if you have guests attending your opening who came to your last show you want to give them something fresh to look at. Even if you just cut, paste, rearrange and add a new picture its better than recycling an old biography from an old show.
What should you put into your Bio? Well everyone will have differing views on this I am sure but I think its best to keep it brief. One page will do, you don't want to write a novel or life story, just a nice short statement about who you are, where your from, what you do and any achievements or awards etc.
Here's my latest Biography...........................
Bonnie Coad
Artists Biography.
Bonnie Coad is a visual artist specialising in experimental, organic compositions. Coming from an artistic family she was always encouraged to explore her creative side. Her art is active and dynamic. She works chiefly in acrylics but also enjoys mixed media, using texture and bold colour combinations to create unique artworks. She has successfully sold her work to both national and international collectors.
Bonnie was born in England in 1974 while her Australian Parents were enjoying an extended trip around the world. They moved to New Zealand to live when Bonnie was four and she grew up on the West Coast of the South Island without the modern convenience of electricity or telephone. It’s to this that she credits her creativity.
In 1987 the then much larger family made the move from the West Coast to Motueka where Bonnie spent her teenage and young adult years, and it was during this time that she began to paint and develop her original style.
Bonnie Coad moved from Motueka to Blenheim in 2002 and is a member of the Blenheim Art Society, exhibiting in their regular exhibitions throughout the year.
She has held solo exhibitions in Blenheim at Highfield Estate and The Cloudy Skies Gallery and has been involved in a number of group exhibitions and shows in Blenheim, Motueka, Lumsden and Auckland.
As House artist for Riverside Café her art is displayed for most of the year with new work being added as it is completed on an on-going basis.
Bonnie is represented by Auckland art agency, Art+Soul. She has a selection of work for sale at Art and Souls Ponsonby Gallery and through their online Gallery at www.artandsoul.co.nz
I will also be laminating some other bits and bobs relating to my art. just the latest news. A news story about my last exhibition, a blurb about my artwork being purchased for Clifton's art collection, etc. This will all go up on a small section of wall in a high foot traffic spot. Its good to have a "info centre" for your guests and customers to look at, it helps people to relate to you and your art. I didn't realise how important and worth while this was until quite recently. People wont know about your achievements unless you inform them and it will give you endless conversation starters on opening night if you are like me and a bit backward at coming forward.
I have also finished going over my invites list tonight. All names crossed and ticked all invites in stamped, addressed envelopes, ready to post tomorrow. You don't want to send them out to soon or to late. If they go out to late people might already have plans for the night and if they go out to early you risk being forgotten about completely on opening night. NZ post is between three and five days targeted delivery so make sure you allow for this as well. I ordered some very nice fridge magnets with my Visterprint invitation order. They feature one of my art works and list my contact details and website etc. I put these in with my invites in the hope that they will go on the fridge and help remind people about my exhibition. I use the same system at home with the bills and it works well. I am constantly reminded each time I get the milk out that something needs to be paid! sigh..............
My next blog will cover Lay-buy. How to go about it, the do's and dont's. Weather its worth the bother.............
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