About You
Having an "about" you section on your site is a nice little bonus, sometimes people look at the work and then want to know more! You can include a picture if you want, but do at least include a few sentences to a couple short paragraphs about yourself. Fine artists tend to keep this a little more formal and write in the third person, keeping the information focused on academics and the work. Designers are usually a bit more playful with this and write in first person including more personal information about their interests beyond art. Do whatever works and feels comfortable to you, there is no set-in-stone way to write this. Take a look at some of your favorite artists' sites for inspiration.
Contact
This information can be included in your "about" section or on a separate page. Best practice is to write one sentence saying what people should use the contact info for (work inquiries, questions, or just to say hi, etc.) with your email. Make sure it is a professional contact and not the email that you made in middle school with a ridiculous name. Some website platforms also include customizable email names. Including your phone number is not recommended, but if you prefer people contact you that way then go ahead!
good examples:
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
good examples:
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Social Media Links
If you also have a Facebook page, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or any other social media account that you want people to see, link it! Just remember to keep those accounts professional, don’t post anything that you wouldn’t want a potential employer to see. This information can be included with your contact info/about page.
Artist Statement
Fine artists will need to include an artist statement on their site. The goal of the statement is to explain your work - your processes, interests, what you are trying to say/accomplish with it. Check out the Artist Statement PDF on the Career Resources page.
Resume
Your resume should mainly detail your education, experience, and skills. Depending on your level of experience and what kind of artist you are you can add different categories to your resume to amp it up. Check out the How to Build A Resume PDF on the Career Resources page. You don't have to include a Resume on your site, but have it ready and say "resume available upon request" if you choose to leave it off.
Your Work
Images of work should be high quality and organized in an understandable way. Images can be organized by medium, projects, bodies of work, year, or a combination of these. Look at artists in a similar field to see how they organize their work. For more info about documenting your work and getting it ready for the internet, check out the documentation page on this site.