A practical guide to putting your portfolio in front of UK galleries and studios, covering open calls, degree shows, studio visits and approach emails, with notes on timing and etiquette.

Even lighting, a neutral background, an accurate white balance and restrained editing are what make paintings, prints and ceramics look true to life in an online portfolio.

A plain-English method for writing an artist statement in 150 words, with a fill-in-the-blanks template, jargon swaps and a simple editing routine.