WRITING AN IMPACTFUL ARTIST’S STATEMENT
In partnership with NAFVan, the VIVA Alliance is holding a writing workshop for artists.
Saturday, May 27th From 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
978 Marine Dr. North Vancouver V7P 0B7
Learning objectives:
Understating the purpose and function of artist statements.
Understanding what information to include about the artist and the artwork.
Reviewing key composition approaches to enhance the impact of the work.
Understanding basic style and formatting requirements.
Adjusting the content of artist statements to fulfil requirements in different contexts (gallery requirements, artist call criteria, grants).
Learners will also have the opportunity to discuss relevant concerns with existing biography and project statements during the Q&A.
Instructor Maryam Babaei
Maryam Babaei (she/her) is a contributing member of Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance as well as a senior writer for a public health research firm. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Art History from the University of British Columbia, and her Master’s degree in Literature and Modernity from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Maryam’s academic research background is in exploring representations of time and memory in 20th century theatre, poetry, and visual arts. More recently, her work within VIVA Alliance is focused on using the power of the written word to support visual artists in finding their audience and communicating with their local communities in more meaningful and culturally impactful ways.
If you are interested in participating in this workshop please fill in the following form to RSVP.
Note: the capacity for this workshop is 15 artists only. Other artists will be joined in the waiting list and contacted for other upcoming workshop dates.
Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance is a non-profit organization comprised of a creative group of art professionals and academics dedicated to increasing opportunity and visibility for Iranian artists. In collaboration with partnering organizations, VIVA Alliance is committed to facilitating a meaningful and inclusive intercultural dialogue among artists and community members, collectively contributing to the cultural enrichment of our society.