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***ARTIST/ACTIVIST/ORGANIZER ARTICLE PAGE TEMPLATE***

Artist_ Name (born _____)...

Where were they born?

Where are they based now?

One or two line overview of overall artistic practice or work in general

***very short bio summary, 2-4 lines, be factual / informational, do not embellish or editorialize***

***think encyclopedia descriptions, think notability, cite references***

Early life and education

Where were they born?

Where did they grow up?

Where did they study?

***1-2 paragraphs, brief, but more narrative tone***

***Include extra biographic information if you feel it gives context to their practice, their career, or major themes in their work***

***cite references***

Art

***Explain the artist or organizer's practice in general***

***1-5 paragraphs***

***this section can vary widely based on the individual's career, new sub-sections or sections can be added about significant projects***

***think notability, use your own words, but make sure you can back and cite references for all information, short quotes are fine to include, but not too many***

***artists often have a built in pr tone to their bios and descriptions of their own work, err on the side of the factual***

Selected exhibitions

Solo exhibitions:

Group exhibitions:

***list significant exhibitions***

***link to institutions***

***cite references***

Awards

***list significant awards, if applicable***

***link to institutional pages on wikipedia or websites***

***cite references***

References

***there is a hierarchy of references cited***

***whenever possible cite books, journals, academic institutions, major newspapers, and magazines***

***if possible, list at least 10 sources***

External links

[CATEGORIES]

***ORGANIZATION TEMPLATE***

Two or three line overview of organization in general

History

One or four paragraphs about when the organization was formed, why, and how has it's mission developed

Programs

Include a list of major programs under separate subheadings with brief descriptions

References

***whenever possible cite books, journals, academic institutions, major newspapers, and magazines***

***if possible, list at least 10 sources***