The documents listed below may be helpful for your art business. Gallery contracts, Artist Statement, and a Certificate of Authenticity are a few examples of these. We don't ask for membership or collect personal information to download; we just want you to have the resources you need to support your art business.
Everything is available for FREE.
As always - fill out the form at the bottom of the page if you don't see something you need so we can add resources. If you need it, chances are that other artists will as well!
Artist-Gallery Contract
The artist-to-gallery contract is a must have to protect you, your work, and the gallery showing your work.
FREE
Artist Statement & Bio
This worksheet will walk you through the steps to write your Artist Statement & Artist Bio. Created and presented by Juliet Rodrigues on Aug 17, 2023.
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a simple page or half-page which clarifies the piece of art you have created.
FREE
CV - Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae, or CV, is another kind of resume that is seen more often in the Arts sector. The CV highlights your academic and professional history, and any awards or accomplishments.
FREE
Goals Workbook
The Goals Workbook brought to you from our speaker Tristan, and Awfully Great Design Co. | Awfully Great Design Co.
FREE
Grant Tracking
Juliet Rodriguez created this easy to use spreadsheet to keep track of Grant opportunities & status.
FREE
Inventory
Keep track of your work, collectors, feedback, and sales with this pre-organized Excel form.
FREE
Labels
At some point you will be asked to label your work. This Word file is formated for the standard Avery 5260 label pages.
FREE
Show List
A show list is a simplified Inventory listing you want to attach to each Artist-Gallery Contract.
FREE
Starting a Business
Where to start? This brief outline shows you the 10 steps to a legitimate business. Be sure to ask for help if this part is overwhelming: hire a CPA or lawyer (they are not as expensive as you think), or find a business partner who enjoys this stuff.
FREE
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