Inkberry Offers Workshop on The Artist's Statement

NORTH ADAMS, MA--With North Adams Open Studios fast approaching, many area artists are reviewing their artist statements or writing them for the first time. Used to expressing themselves on canvas or some other medium, a written statement is sometimes a daunting task. Inkberry can help.

Taught by Lauren O'Neal, visual artist and assistant professor in the Fine & Performing Arts Department at MCLA, this workshop will focus on writing and editing the artist¹s statement, taking into consideration issues such as tone, length, and purpose. Each artist will begin with a statement at any level of completion and approximately 10 images of his or her artwork. During the one-day workshop they will work collaboratively to craft a general statement or a description for a specific exhibition or project.

The workshop will be held at Inkberry, at 61 Main Street #223, in North Adams, Saturday, September 29, 10 am to 12 pm. For additional information regarding Inkberry or to register for this workshop, contact Inkberry by phone at (413) 664-0775 or visit www.inkberry.org.

About Inkberry ­ Inkberry promotes the literary arts in the Berkshires with events and community partnerships that celebrate and support writing and reading. Inkberry is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.