Sample Cover Letter for an Employment

Opportunity in the Arts

BY ALISON DOYLE
Updated July 15, 2019

Are you applying for an arts-related position? A cover letter is an important piece of
the on-paper first impression you'll give a potential employer. More importantly, it can
provide a space to highlight details of your experience and special skills that might not
be included in your resume.

What you include in your cover letter will be dependent on the open position and your
unique background. If you're up for a position in the arts such as a studio assistant, your
cover letter should include information relevant to the position. Take the time to
personalize your letter so it shows the employer why you're a strong match for the job. 

To get started, below is a sample cover letter for an arts position as well as a list of in-
demand arts skills to include in your cover letter and resume. 

We now live in the digital age, so when emailing your cover letter and resume, list the
position and your name in the subject line of the email (e.g., "Studio Assistant - Your
Name"). You can use the body of the email to jump right into the salutation and letter. 

If you have the opportunity to deliver a hard copy of your cover letter or have chosen
to attach a PDF to your email, you should follow the more traditional format, which
includes your contact information, the date, and the contact information for the hiring
manager or person to whom you are writing at the top.

Sample Cover Letter for an Arts Position (see page 2)

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 Daniel Applicant
123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 12345 · 555-555-5555 · daniel.applicant@email.com

September 1, 2018

Michael Lee
Director, Human Resources
Acme Arts
123 Business Rd.
Business City, NY 54321

Dear Mr. Lee,

The description you posted for a studio assistant parallels my interests and qualifications
perfectly.

With my background in art and psychology, I am confident that I would make a very successful
and creative studio assistant. Having worked for the non-profit organization CountyArts, I have
been exposed to a number of aspects of the art world. My experience as an artist assistant at
the Museum of Art demonstrates my capability of working with others through the creative
process of production while meeting the challenges presented to me.

Also, my education in psychology has allowed me to learn the nuances of people and has
provided me with good investigative and analytical skills that will suit your needs for customer
assistance.

I would appreciate the opportunity to make a substantial contribution by exploring the business
of applied art through your design firm.

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my candidacy and will call next
week to see if we might arrange a time to speak. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Signature (hard copy letter)

Daniel Applicant