Thoughtful Editorial Support for Artists and Creatives
Minerva Edits offers tailored editorial services for artists and creatives, helping you articulate your vision with clarity and precision. Whether you’re applying for residencies, grants, or exhibitions, we collaborate with you to craft compelling and professional materials that reflect your unique practice.
Essentials Package
$200
Ideal for refining a single document.
This package includes revision and detailed feedback on one of the following:
COVER LETTER
ARTIST STATEMENT
QUERY LETTER
A 20-minute Zoom consultation to discuss your goals and document.
A portfolio review to ensure alignment between your materials and your artistic vision, delivered as a pre-session review of your portfolio (submitted in advance) with written notes.
Enhanced Package
$500
For artists seeking more comprehensive support with writing.
This package includes drafting a polished version of one of the following:
COVER LETTER
ARTIST STATEMENT
QUERY LETTER
20-minute Zoom consultation to understand your goals and voice.
A portfolio review to provide additional context for the text, including:
WRITTEN FEEDBACK provided before the consultation to highlight key strengths and areas for refinement.
LIVE WALKTHROUGH DURING OUR SECOND MEETING: half-hour Zoom session to discuss coherence and alignment with your written materials.
POST-SESSION WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS for further refinement.
Foundations Package
$1000
Comprehensive editing for multi-component applications or submissions.
Revision and feedback on:
ARTIST STATEMENT
PROJECT PROPOSAL
IMAGE SCRIPT
20-minute Zoom consultation to discuss your goals and the opportunity.
A portfolio review to contextualize your materials, delivered as:
IN-DEPTH WRITTEN FEEDBACK on portfolio layout, sequencing, and captions, provided before the consultation.
FOCUSED LIVE REVIEW during our second meeting: half-hour Zoom session to discuss alignment with the opportunity’s requirements.
FOLLOW-UP DOCUMENT summarizing actionable insights and recommendations.
A review of the opportunity to ensure your materials are tailored to its specifications and expectations.
Custom Add-Ons
Expand any package or select a standalone service for personalized support.
Pricing is determined collaboratively.
GRANT PROPOSALS
Expert editing and refinement to make your funding applications stand out.
RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS
Tailored support for crafting artist-specific materials.
EXHIBITION TEXTS
Assistance with writing wall labels, project descriptions, or other exhibition-related texts.
