The Artist Toolkit

The Artist Toolkit is designed as a practical, educational resource that equips creatives with the essential skills needed to navigate both the conceptual and administrative aspects of their practice in order to achieve sustainability through administration, writing, research and applications.

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^{In Part 1, Voice Your Vision, artists are guided through crafting a compelling bio and artist statement that clearly communicates their identity, process, and intentions, while also learning how to tailor these materials for different contexts such as open calls, exhibitions, and collaborative projects.} 

^{Part 2, Applications 101, demystifies the often intimidating world of grants, residencies, and opportunities by breaking the process into manageable steps, offering strategies to approach applications with clarity and confidence rather than fear.} 

^{Part 3, Studio Admin, focuses on building a sustainable and organized practice, covering everything from developing a strong portfolio and improving writing skills to managing inventory, maintaining vendor relationships, and understanding agreements—ultimately helping artists streamline their workflows, reduce stress, and create more space for making meaningful work.}

1. Voice Your Vision -  
   
   1. Presentation
   2. Workbook PDF
   3. Reading list 
2. Applications 101 - 
   
   1. Presentation 
   2. Video Guide
   3. PDF Resource list 
3. Studio Admin - 
   
   1. Guide
   2. Workbook PDF
   3. PDF Resource list