Artist Resume Examples, Template, & Writing Guide

Artists require resumes with a unique format that suits their specific field and career needs. Read and download our artist resume examples below to see how artists with different backgrounds and experience levels can write effective resumes.

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Updated September 3, 2026

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Artist resume examples by experience level

Beginner Artist A beginner artist resume example using a template with an orange border on the left side containing the candidate's resume objective, contact info, and education

A beginner artist resume example using a template with an orange border on the left side containing the candidate's resume objective, contact info, and education

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Experienced Artist An experienced artist resume using a a template with a blue and gray header and blue icons in the contact information section.

An experienced artist resume using a a template with a blue and gray header and blue icons in the contact information section.

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Fill-in-the-blank artist resume template

Below is a text template you can use to jumpstart your resume writing process. As artist resumes vary a lot depending on experience, feel free to customize or delete sections depending on which ones apply to your background.

[FULL NAME]
[City, State/Country] | [Phone Number] | [Professional Email Address]
[Portfolio Website] | [LinkedIn or Professional Social Media Profile]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
[2–4 sentences summarizing your artistic discipline, years of experience, artistic style or specialization, notable accomplishments, and the type of opportunities you’re seeking.]

Example: Visual artist specializing in [medium/discipline] with [X] years of experience creating [type of artwork]. Experienced in [2–3 relevant techniques or areas of expertise], with work exhibited at [notable galleries, museums, exhibitions, or events]. Seeking opportunities to [career goal, such as exhibit work, join a studio, or contribute to creative projects].

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

[Artist / Creative Job Title]
[Organization, Studio, Gallery, or Client Name], [City, State/Country] | [Month Year]–[Month Year or Present]

Created [type/number of artworks, designs, illustrations, or creative projects] using [mediums, tools, or techniques].
Developed [artwork, collections, installations, or creative concepts] for [clients, exhibitions, publications, brands, or audiences].
Managed [studio operations, project timelines, client relationships, commissions, budgets, or other responsibilities].
Collaborated with [artists, designers, curators, clients, organizations, or creative teams] to [achieve specific result].
[Add a measurable accomplishment, such as number of commissions completed, exhibitions participated in, audience reach, sales generated, or projects delivered.]

[Previous Job Title]
[Organization/Studio/Client Name], [City, State/Country] | [Month Year]–[Month Year]

[Describe a relevant responsibility or accomplishment using an action verb.]
[Describe another relevant responsibility or accomplishment.]
[Include measurable results when possible.]

EXHIBITIONS

[Exhibition Title] — [Solo/Group Exhibition]
[Gallery/Museum/Exhibition Venue], [City, State/Country] | [Month Year]

[Brief description of your exhibited work, series, or contribution]
[Award, recognition, curator selection, or other notable detail, if applicable]

[Exhibition Title] — [Solo/Group Exhibition]
[Gallery/Museum/Exhibition Venue], [City, State/Country] | [Month Year]

[Brief description of your exhibited work, series, or contribution]

SELECTED ARTWORKS / PROJECTS

[Artwork or Series Title] | [Medium] | [Year]

[Brief description of the artwork, concept, subject, or creative process]
[Notable exhibition, publication, collection, commission, or recognition associated with the work]

[Artwork or Series Title] | [Medium] | [Year]

[Brief description of the artwork, concept, subject, or creative process]

[Artwork or Series Title] | [Medium] | [Year]

[Brief description of the artwork, concept, subject, or creative process]

COMMISSIONS

[Commission Title / Project Name] — [Client or Organization]
[City, State/Country] | [Month Year]

Created [type of artwork] using [medium/technique] based on [client’s requirements, concept, or subject].
Completed the project within [timeframe] and according to [specific requirements, dimensions, budget, or specifications].

[Commission Title / Project Name] — [Client or Organization]
[City, State/Country] | [Month Year]

[Brief description of the commissioned work and your contribution.]

AWARDS & HONORS

[Award Name] — [Organization] | [Year]

[Optional: One sentence explaining why you received the award or what the recognition was for.]

[Scholarship / Grant / Fellowship Name] — [Organization] | [Year]

SKILLS

[Primary artistic medium]
[Secondary artistic medium]
[Artistic technique, e.g., Figure drawing]
[Artistic technique, e.g., Printmaking]
[Digital art or design software, e.g., Adobe Photoshop]
[Digital art or design software, e.g., Adobe Illustrator]
[Photography/video/animation skill]
[Art installation or fabrication skill]
[Studio or production skill]
[Other job-relevant artistic skill]

EDUCATION

[Degree or Certification]
[School/University Name], [City, State/Country] | [Graduation Year]

[Relevant concentration, major, minor, or specialization]
[Relevant award, distinction, scholarship, or academic achievement]
[Relevant coursework, thesis, or major project, if applicable]

Artist resume examples by job type

Below are some resume examples tailored to different creative careers.

3D artist resume

This 3D artist resume example shows how to present your experience, software skills, and creative accomplishments.

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Animator resume

Use this example as a guide for creating an animation resume that puts your creative work and technical skills front and center.

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Freelance artist resume

Reference this example to learn how to feature your freelance projects and client experience on your resume.

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How to write an artist resume

Learn how to present your experience, skills, exhibitions, and achievements effectively.

Introduce yourself and your best work

Write a 2–4 line professional summary that mentions your artistic discipline, areas of specialization, years of experience, and one or two standout accomplishments.

Whenever possible, include specific details that demonstrate your impact or experience rather than relying on broad descriptions like “creative” or “passionate artist.”

For example:

Creative illustrator with 5+ years of experience producing digital artwork, character designs, and editorial illustrations for clients in publishing and entertainment. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate, with work featured in 15+ publications and exhibited at three regional galleries.

Customize your sections to fit your background

Not every artist needs the same resume sections. Choose sections that best show your experience and career path, and leave out anything that doesn’t add value. The goal is to create a resume that puts your most relevant accomplishments first and gives employers, galleries, curators, or clients a clear picture of your artistic background.

Here are some sections you might include on your resume:

Exhibitions

To list exhibitions on your resume, include the date, type of exhibition, title of the exhibition, gallery name, and location, like this:

If you have several different exhibitions to list, you can omit the type of exhibition and instead list them under subheadings for solo exhibitions, collaborations, or group exhibitions.

Make sure to list any collaborators, curators, or jurors (these can go in parenthesis at the end).

Awards

Include the year the award was received, the name of the award, the name of the entity granting the award, and the location. Here’s an example:

Residencies

To list an artist residency on your resume, include the year, the program, and the location.

Residencies can be listed along with any awards and fellowships.

Publications

List the author’s name, the title of the piece, the publication title and issue, and the date, like this:

Commissions

To list a commission in your resume, include the year, the entity that commissioned a piece from you, the name of the piece, the scale, and the method, like so:

Average artist salaries in the US

The following table includes information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics report for 2026. Here are the ten states with the highest salaries for artists, as well as the national average for your reference when applying for work.

Top 10 states by average artist salary

State	Salary / Year
Maryland	$122,640
Connecticut	$112,010
Georgia	$111,650
Virginia	$106,740
Massachusetts	$93,810
West Virginia	$91,940
Pennsylvania	$90,550
North Carolina	$88,930
New Jersey	$85,010
Ohio	$82,780
National Average	$80,530

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