writing services for artists

Services

Different texts for different purposes.

Since 2009 we’ve been supporting individuals and organizations with tailored text that fulfills their writing needs.

Here’s how it goes

  • Get in touch! We’re happy to hear from you by email and arrange a time for a meeting or detailed call.

  • Show us your work! Tell us what you’ll need, and what the text is about.

  • Our conversation will get into detail about your artwork, the type of text you require and its purpose, the best type of language for it, and more.

  • You will get a first draft in a few days! We can still edit or adjust anything and finalize it to your satisfaction.

Pricing

Standard price for an artist statement, project/exhibition statement for an individual is 500 EGP.
Starting prices for translating is 350 EGP and for editing 200 EGP.

For commissions that fall beyond the scope of the aforementioned texts, or extensive material for galleries and organisations, get in touch for a price range or quotation.
Above prices are for the market in Egypt. For international requests, get in touch with and we'll send you a quotation.

 

Main services


Artist statement

An artist statement makes your work more accessible to audiences, and it's often what people will see before encountering the artwork. A good artist statement is clear, preferably short, and adds something to the artwork by inviting people to look closer.

An ideal statement is between 120 - 200 words, but varies depending on each artist's practice and where it will be used.


artist biography

The artist's biography tells people more about your background, your experience, and the direction your work is taking over the years.


exhibition statement

For individual or group exhibitions, this text ties everything together. How the artworks on display link to a certain idea, or to the artist's practice


Project statements

This is different from the artist statement in that it's more specific to a single project. It takes people more into the ideas of a body of work, and places it in relation to your larger practice. This is often placed on websites, where you can show a group of projects.


translation

Currently translation is from Arabic to English only. Translation will be as accurate as possible, but not always literal. We translate the meaning, and the spirit of the text, so that it flows smoothly and makes sense.


editing / revisions 

It is important for an artist to have an artist statement that keeps up with his developing practice. We edit or refresh texts that need to be updated, for new or returning clients.


proposals/website material

Material for websites and proposals are usually a mix of other materials such as the artist statement, bio, and project statements. Let us know, and we can tailor the text for whatever purpose you need.