A Small Sampling of Written Material

Artist Statements
Through ArtBizCoach.com, I teach many artists how to write a better statement. Click on "Artist Statements" above to see how I helped artist Pattie Luman with her statement.

Newspaper Review of a Solo Exhibition (PDF file; 101 KB)
A review of Juhl Wojahn's one-man show at a contemporary art museum.

Newspaper Article about Art and Society (PDF file; 160 KB)
My recount of a keynote address I heard by Dana Gioia, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Newspaper Review of a Contemporary Art Collection (PDF file; 95 KB)
A review of an exhibition of contemporary art from the collection of the Denver Art Museum.

Museum Brochure (PDF file; 443 KB)
This brochure was written for the Wichita Art Museum. Artist Sunni Mercer created the inaugural exhibition for their interactive space: The Living Room. I was asked to write an essay that connected Mercer's work with sculpture in the Museum's permanent collection. A very difficult task! Particularly since some of the two-dimensional work I thought was most appropriate for the assignment was not able to be included.

Online Media Kit
This online press kit was designed for artist Mel Ristau upon completion of a large commission. It includes a press release, fact sheet, and bio page.

 

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