Should I mention every show I've been in?

Usually no. Pick three to five most relevant venues. Long show lists work better as a separate CV alongside the bio.

Should I include statement about the work?

Yes — but keep it short and concrete. "Explores how cities remember their dead" lands harder than "explores themes of memory and place."

Yes. Most residencies and grants ask for a 150-300 word artist biography — the medium and long variants are calibrated for that.

A polished artist biography for gallery walls, portfolios, residency applications, and press — quiet, specific, and never inflated.

Should I mention every show I've been in?: Usually no. Pick three to five most relevant venues. Long show lists work better as a separate CV alongside the bio.
Should I include statement about the work?: Yes — but keep it short and concrete. "Explores how cities remember their dead" lands harder than "explores themes of memory and place."
Can I use this for an application?: Yes. Most residencies and grants ask for a 150-300 word artist biography — the medium and long variants are calibrated for that.