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GWC Art Department Artist Resource Page

This site is dedicated to helping fine artists in the Orange County and Long Beach areas find the local resources they need to be successful in their careers. We love to see a thriving art community and want our art students to have the direction and resources they need to get started in their careers as fine artists.  

If you have any questions or would like to add a resource link to this page, please email Prof. Amy Runyen: arunyen@gwc.cccd.edu

Art Career Must Haves:

There are a few basic materials that every artist needs to have ready to go to begin showing and selling their work. Listed below are a few things you’ll want to have in place before you start approaching galleries and/or selling work online or at art fairs. See the resource pages for more information on how to create these professional materials for yourself.

  1. Portfolio of completed work.
  2. Images of your completed work (professional photos or photos you have taken yourself that look professional).
  3. Artist Statement
  4. Artist Biography
  5. Resume (sometimes called CV)
  6. Website
  7. Social Media
  8. Business cards and/or mailers
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