Artist Statements — The dreaded artist statement. I work with you to articulate what your work is about without the jargon or pretension. What you're exploring, why it matters, what you want viewers to understand.
Artist Bios — Professional bios that capture who you are as an artist—your background, practice, influences, and trajectory. Third person, polished, ready to submit.
Catalog Essays — Exhibition texts that contextualize your work within art history, connect themes across pieces, and give viewers a way into understanding what they're seeing
Press Releases — Clear, newsworthy announcements for exhibitions, awards, residencies, or other career milestones. Written to get attention from press and galleries.
Grant Applications — Compelling narratives that make the case for why your project matters and why you're the right person to do it.
Gallery Descriptions — Individual artwork descriptions for exhibitions, websites, or sales. Technical details plus the conceptual framework.
Website Copy — About pages, project descriptions, series statements—all the text your website needs to represent your practice professionally.

Writing Services for Artists

Professional art writing that sounds like you—not like everyone else.

I help artists find the words for their work. Whether you're applying for grants, updating your website, or need catalog text for an exhibition, I translate your artistic vision into clear, compelling language.

Services Offered

Linda Sue Price at the Fine Arts Building DTLA

How It Works

Consultation — We talk about your work, your goals, what you need the writing to do.
Draft — I write a first draft based on our conversation and any materials you provide.
Revision — You give feedback, I revise. Usually 1-2 rounds gets us where we need to be.
Final — You get polished, professional text ready to use.

Investment

$1 per word — Most artist statements run 250-500 words ($250-500). Bios 150-300 words ($150-300). Catalog essays and longer projects priced individually.

I also offer package rates for artists who need multiple pieces (statement + bio + press release, for example).

Why Work With Me

I'm an artist, curator, and arts mentor with an MA in Studio Art and Art History. I've been making art for decades and running Shoebox Arts, supporting emerging and mid-career artists in LA.

I understand the struggle of translating visual work into words. I know what grant panels want to read. I've written for exhibitions, catalogs, and publications.

But most importantly: I listen. Your work is unique. Your voice matters. I'm not here to impose some generic art-speak on your practice—I'm here to help you articulate what you're already doing in language that feels authentic.

Let's Talk

Ready to stop staring at that blank page?

Email me at shoeboxartsla@gmail.com with:

What you need (statement, bio, catalog essay, etc.)
Deadline
Any materials you already have (images, rough drafts, previous statements)

I'll get back to you within 48 hours with availability and next steps.

Let's get your words right.