Artist Bios and Statements
with Laura Cleary Williams
In this two part workshop, Williams will be leading attendees through various exercises to draft and polish an artist biography and statement. Artist bios and statements are necessary and useful documents required for many applications, exhibitions, residencies and other opportunities.
Artists who register will be expected to participate both days. The workshop will include lecture/discussion, writing exercises, group feedback and critique to edit and polish created content. We will take an hour lunch break each day in the middle of the workshop from 12-1 and attendees can either bring lunch or visit one of the many restaurants along Frazier Avenue. The workshop will include lecture/discussion, writing exercises, group feedback and critique to edit and polish created content.
Materials: Participants should plan to bring a charged lap-top (and charger) as well as writing implements, such as pen and a notebook or paper.
Session 1: December 7th from 10-3 PM
Session 2: December. 14th from 10-3 PM
$75 for AVA Members (both sessions)
$85 for non-AVA Members (both sessions)
About Laura:
Laura Cleary Williams, based in Chattanooga, earned her BFA from Tufts University in 2009 and a Master’s in Printmaking from SCAD-Atlanta in 2012. She co-founded Straw Hat Press and has had solo shows at Good Art Co. (2023) and Carrie Able Gallery (2024). Upcoming exhibitions include Kai Lin in Atlanta, Warnes Contemporary in Brooklyn, and residencies in France and Stoveworks in 2025.
Starting this month, she is joining AVA’s staff as a part-time, contract employee to help expand AVA’s workshop offerings and to do one-on-one artist coaching.
