The Free Artist Portfolio Website Builder
Every work, linked to the CV credit that proves it. The portfolio that makes your Artsume profile credible.
No credit card required
A portfolio that stays current.
Organize your work once, then choose what appears publicly. Add titles, years, mediums, dimensions, descriptions, and other details as your practice develops. Your portfolio becomes part of a living professional record that you never have to rebuild.
Lion
2021
Cougar
2021
Rhino
2021
Tiger
2020
Elephant
2020
Giraffes
2020
Snake
2020
Three steps to get set up.
Upload your work
Add images, video, audio, PDFs, or external links. Artsume accepts every format, so you upload your documentation the way it exists.
Link each work to your CV
Connect each portfolio work to the CV credit it belongs to: the exhibition, grant, or residency where it was shown or made.
Share your live portfolio URL
Your portfolio lives at a permanent URL. Share it with galleries, attach it to applications, or let it speak for itself.
Your profile, CV, and portfolio are all included. Create your free profile.
Any format, any medium. Images, video, audio, writing, links.
Upload JPEGs, MP4s, or audio files, write the piece directly, or link out to Vimeo, SoundCloud, or anywhere else your work lives. Every medium, one portfolio.
Linked to your CV. Every work connects to its exhibition history.
Connect each portfolio work to its CV credit: the exhibition it was shown in, the grant it was made for, the residency where it was created. Reviewers see where the work has been.
Public or private. You choose, per work.
Keep works-in-progress off your public profile while the finished work stays up. Flip a piece public the moment it's ready, and feature your strongest work at the top.
Accessible from your Artist Card. One scan at an opening, full portfolio.
Your Artsume Artist Card lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. When someone scans it at a gallery opening, art fair, or studio visit, your full portfolio is the first thing they see.
Indexed across every channel a curator might use.
Your portfolio is part of the artsume.com/a/your-handle profile that ranks on Google, Bing, ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity. Orgs running open calls search it directly too.
Common questions. Straight answers.
What is an artist portfolio website?
An artist portfolio website is a curated online presentation of your work for galleries, collectors, grant organizations, and residency programs. Unlike a general portfolio website, Artsume links every work directly to your artist CV.
What should I include in my artist portfolio?
Include your strongest, most representative works with complete documentation: title, year, medium, dimensions, and artist statement. Prioritize quality over quantity. 10–20 strong works are more effective than 60 mediocre ones.
How many works should an artist portfolio have?
Most curators and jurors review 10–20 works. A curated portfolio of your strongest pieces outperforms a larger collection. Artsume lets you mark works as public or private so you control what reviewers see.
Is Artsume's portfolio builder free?
Yes. Artsume is free for artists. Your portfolio, CV, and live profile URL are all included.
Can I link my portfolio to my CV?
Yes. Link every portfolio work to its CV credit. Reviewers move between your CV and the actual work it represents.
Can I control which works are public vs. private?
Yes. Mark individual works as public or private. Private works stay off your public profile. Your public portfolio only shows the works you've approved.
How do I share my portfolio with galleries?
Your Artsume portfolio lives at a permanent URL (artsume.com/a/your-name). Share this link with galleries, attach it to grant applications, or add it to your Artist Card for in-person networking.
What to include in your artist portfolio
What is an artist portfolio?
An artist portfolio is a curated selection of your work that demonstrates your practice, range, and professional development. Unlike a social media feed, a portfolio is intentional. Every work earns its place.
What to include in your artist portfolio
Include your strongest, most representative works, not everything you've ever made. For each work, provide the title, year, medium, dimensions, and an artist statement or description. High-resolution images and clean video go further than quantity.
How to present your work professionally
Use consistent, high-quality photography or documentation. Include installation views alongside detail shots. Write statements that explain the concept behind the work. Context (where it was shown, what it was made for) signals professional activity.
Should an artist portfolio be online?
Yes. A live portfolio URL is now the standard way to share your work with galleries, grant jurors, residency committees, and collectors. It's faster than attachments, always current, and lets reviewers see your full work at their own pace.
How many works should be in an artist portfolio?
Quality over quantity. Most curators and jurors review 10–20 works maximum. A focused portfolio of your 15 strongest works outperforms 60 mediocre ones. Artsume lets you control which works are public so your portfolio stays curated.
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