The Business of Being an Artist: Work Samples That Wow! Survey

January 21, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Work Samples–examples of your work added to a portfolio, application, or website–are often the best way to show audiences and funders what you do. Join us for an in-depth look at what makes for great work samples and discuss ways to improve how you capture and present your work. Led by Junious Brickhouse (Urban Artistry, Inc.; Next Level) and Jackie Domenus (Mid Atlantic Arts), this webinar will present the current best practices in presenting work samples from the perspectives of working artists who also administer large-scale programs that rely on work samples to select artists.

This webinar will cover a range of art forms, including dance and movement, poetry and prose, visual and sculptural art, music and sound art. The session will close with a question-and-answer period to address your individual questions.

An email with the Zoom link and resources will be shared closer to the event date.

1.First Name(Required.)

2.Last Name(Required.)

3.E-mail Address(Required.)

4.Please share the county where you reside.(Required.)

5.How do you identify?(Required.)

Artist

Teaching Artist

Folk Artist

Other (please specify)

6.What are your biggest questions around work samples?

Demographic Information
The following section requests demographic information. This information will be used for internal data and program review. Any data shared publicly will be in the aggregate only. While your participation is optional, we highly encourage you to self-identify your demographic information. Thank you for helping us to reach our goal of making the programs we offer inclusive of all people. Please note that you have the option to select "I choose not to answer."

8.Please select the gender identity that is applicable to you.(Required.)

9.Please check the disability descriptor that is applicable to you.(Required.)

I am a disabled person/person with a disability.

I am not a disabled person/person with a disability.

I choose not to answer.

10.Please check the age descriptor that is applicable to you.(Required.)

I am 65 years or older.

I am under 65 years old.

I choose not to answer.

If you require accessibility services, please contact Lindsay Dandeo at: 609-984-7020 (NJ Relay 711) or lindsay.dandeo@sos.nj.gov at least two weeks prior to the date of the event.

If you have any questions about this event, contact Samantha Clarke at samantha.clarke@sos.nj.gov | 609-984-7019 (TEACHING ARTISTS), Stephanie Nerbak at stephanie.nerbak@sos.nj.gov | 609-292-4474 (ARTISTS), or Sally Van de Water at sally.vandewater@sos.nj.gov | 609-875-4948 (FOLK ARTISTS).

Note: A Zoom link and event materials will be sent to your email on or around January 16. Keep an eye out for an Arts Council Constant Contact with your access information. If you do not receive the information, please contact Sally.