Art Writing Workshop: Call to Artists
Organization
Kolaj Institute · New Orleans · LARegion
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Lectures & WorkshopsDeadline
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 16 days leftDescription
CALL TO ARTISTS
Art Writing Workshop
A four-week virtual workshop with Kolaj Institute
Art writing is not like other forms of exposition. Writing about collage is different from writing about other mediums. In this workshop, participants will work together to develop practical techniques for writing about their artwork. We will examine the nature of artist statements, biographies, proposals, art reviews, and other forms of writing about art. Participants will practice writing object descriptions, explore how to draw stories out of artwork, and consider how alternative forms of text creation, such as poetry, personal essay, and found text, can build context for their artwork. The workshop will unfold through virtual presentations, group discussions, readings, and the sharing of texts in process.
The workshop is facilitated by Kolaj Magazine Editor Ric Kasini Kadour. Guest speaker Danielle Krysa, a collage artist and author of seven books, will share her experience writing about art. Participants will leave the workshop with a revitalized artist statement and bio and a set of strategies for incorporating art writing into their artist practice.
Art Writing Workshop is part of Kolaj Institute’s Artist Development Program, a collection of four core workshops for self-motivated artists at any stage in their careers who want to develop and expand their collage-based artist practice and work toward professional goals, particularly in the areas of exhibitions and publishing.
The next Art Writing Workshop takes place on Sundays, 6–27 September 2026, from 1–3 PM EDT.
Early application deadline: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Final application deadline: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and invitations are sent until the workshop is filled.
Cost: $600 USD. A limited number of grants is available to reduce barriers to participation, particularly for artists from places that face historic economic disadvantages. Payment plans may also be available to accepted artists.
Learn more and apply at:
https://kolajinstitute.org/artist-development/