Artists Wiki:Manual of Style

This page sets out the standard layout for articles on the Artists Wiki, so that every biography and venue page is organized the same way.

Artist biographies

Start with the {{Infobox artist}} template. Fill in the education and degree fields whenever the information is known. Then use these sections, in this order. Leave out any section with nothing to say.

1. Lead (no heading): who the artist is, their main art forms, and what they are best known for.
2. Early life: birthplace, family background and childhood (for living people, only what they have made public).
3. Education: a bulleted list of schools, colleges and universities with years, and any college degrees in bold, for example:

   * '''Elon University''', Elon, North Carolina (2021–2025): '''Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre''' (2025)

   Add a === Training === subsection for studios, conservatories, intensives and private teachers. Use "expected" with the year for current students.

4. Career: with subsections by period, place or company where helpful.
5. Selected credits or Selected works: a sortable table (Year, Production/Title, Role/Medium, Venue/Company).
6. Honors / Recognition
7. Personal life
8. References: <references />
9. External links

Venue articles

Use {{Infobox venue}}. Then use the sections History (including Closure if the venue has closed), Programs, Productions, Recognition, People / Notable students, References and External links.

Photos

Every article should have a photo in its infobox where one can be found: a headshot for a person, and a logo or building for a venue. On the file's page, record where the photo came from and who took it.