New Visionary Podcast

Victoria shares essential advice for presenting your work in the best possible light. This episode is especially helpful for emerging or early career artists who are seeking practical advice and valuable guidance. Topics include: designing your website, elevating your Instagram presence, writing a strong bio and statement, and engaging with your audience via email marketing. To join The Artist Glo...

Victoria opens up about her journey with anxiety and shares helpful strategies for working through overwhelm and fatigue. Topics include: reframing your thinking around anxiety, techniques for managing overwhelm, the power of listening to your body, practicing self-forgiveness, and prioritizing your needs. To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship About...

Mexican artist Yahel Yan is known for painting in two distinct styles, both of which are equally meaningful to her. In this episode, Yahel discusses her passion for abstract and representational painting, and encourages artists to make work that feels authentic and aligned. Here’s what we discuss: 1. Why Yahel is so passionate about community and uplifting fellow artists. 2. The inspiration behind...

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of NYC-based artist and independent curator, Christina Massey. From her origins in a small Californian town to the bustling art scene of New York City, Christina shares the compelling evolution of her career while offering valuable insights and advice for our listeners. Here’s what we discuss: 1. What inspired Christina to move to New York City after gra...

For over a decade, Shannon Sorensen of iTransport4u has worked with artists to help them deliver their artwork to a wide range of locations, including galleries, museums, and collectors' homes. In this episode, Shannon shares the importance of getting your artwork delivered in a way that’s safe and reliable. Here’s what we discuss: 1. Why Shannon is so passionate about helping artists pack and shi...

Victoria shares key information about her signature 12-week course for artists, The Artist Glow Up Program, as well as her monthly community membership. Early enrollment is currently open for The Artist Glow Up Program! Get over 20% off by enrolling early. To register, visit visionaryartcollective.com/glowup-private To learn more about The Visionary Community, visit visionaryartcollective.com/visi...

Sculptor Dan Lam shares meaningful insights she’s learned while building her career as a full-time artist. From developing vibrant, drippy sculptures to securing major exhibitions and building an international following on social media, Dan continues to show us what's possible. Here’s what we discuss: 1. How Dan’s work evolved from painting to sculpture, and what helped her to develop her artistic...

Join us for an inspiring discussion about the benefits of creating your own art show! With years of expertise in the art world, Ekaterina Popova and Gita Joshi launched a dynamic online program to provide artists with the tools to design and launch self-directed exhibitions. Here’s what we discuss: 1. The importance of advocating for yourself as an artist and thinking outside of the box when it co...

Victoria shares a powerful reminder that showing up for your artistic practice is one of the highest forms of self-love. Topics include: the importance of valuing our creative ideas, navigating fear in the studio, and learning to work through those tough moments that every artist experiences. To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship About Victoria: Vic...

NYC-based photographer Shweta Bist shares valuable insights for staying grounded and reconnecting to your creative work. Here’s what we discuss: 1. Shweta’s journey as a photographer and why she’s so passionate about empowering women through her work. 2. The importance of taking time to rest and implement daily mindful strategies, especially during busy seasons. 3. How the Mother Creatix Collectiv...

In this episode we chat with Austin-based painter Sari Shryack AKA Not Sorry Art about the power of letting go of perfectionist tendencies, reframing our mindset, and approaching social media in a way that feels healthy. Here’s what we discuss: 1. The inspiration behind Sari’s work and how her journey as a painter has evolved. 2. Why it’s important to reframe our thoughts, give ourselves grace, an...

In this uplifting and deeply personal episode Victoria shares her experience healing through heartache and the strategies that have helped her to feel good again. Topics include: experiencing the grief that comes when a relationship ends, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and making intentional decisions on a daily basis. To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollecti...

Canadian painter Kim Dorland has gained international recognition for his paintings of suburbia with notable exhibitions at galleries in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, London and beyond. In this enlightening episode, Kim shares valuable lessons he’s learned while building his art career. Here’s what we discuss: 1. What inspired Kim to pursue a career as a painter and depict his own personal...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brooklyn-based artist and textile designer Amelie Mancini. We discuss the nonlinear process of navigating loss and healing while sharing the importance of staying open to new ways of creating. Here’s what we discuss: 1. Amelie’s personal experience with grief and the ways in which her studio practice provided a space for her to navigate the loss of a pare...

In this empowering episode we chat with Puerto Rican artist Steph Blondet. After making the decision to prioritize her studio practice, Steph noticed a major shift in her creative work and art career. Here’s what we discuss: 1. How Steph’s formative years in Puerto Rico continue to influence her work today. 2. Steph’s experience with panic attacks and the ways in which art supported her healing pr...

In this episode we chat with Toronto-based curator and art advisor Liza Zhurkovskaya, AKA Curator on the Go. Here’s what we discuss: 1. What inspired Liza to pursue a career as a curator and open Kefi Art Gallery. 2. Essential advice for working with galleries. 3. The importance of valuing your work and tips for selling. 4. Liza’s passion for working directly with artists to help them advance thei...

In this insightful episode, Victoria encourages you to recognize the ways in which you are already showing up for yourself and your creative work. Topics include: honoring your strengths, introducing habits and systems that will support your goals, and celebrating your wins. This episode is designed for artists who are ready to elevate their personal, professional, and creative lives through daily...

Chicago-based visual artist & designer Juan Arango Palacios shares valuable lessons for building an art career. Here’s what we discuss: 1. Why Juan explores the intersection between Queer and Latinx culture in the United States and the ways in which his work has evolved over the last few years. 2. Juan’s experience as a full-time artist and advice for emerging artists who are working towards a...

Victoria shares thoughtful advice for stepping into the most aligned version of yourself in order to bring your dreams to fruition. Topics include: releasing old thought patterns, creating new habits and beliefs, healing the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us, and releasing self-judgment. This episode is designed for artists who are ready to elevate their personal, professional, and creati...

Join us for an uplifting conversation with visual artist, writer, and artist consultant Brittany M. Reid. We chat about the importance of allowing our work to change, letting go of control, and redefining what success means to you. Here’s what we discuss: 1. What inspired Brittany to shift from collage to abstract painting, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. 2. The power of cr...

Join us for a powerful episode with visual artist Laura Cleary Williams. We engage in an honest conversation about art, mental health, and the role of vulnerability in our creative work. Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion about suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or hersel...

Join us for an informative episode about entrepreneurship with Victoria’s sister-in-law Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping. Here’s what we discuss: 1. Why Mariel left her corporate job to start her own company, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. 2. Strategies for starting and growing your creative business. 3. The importance of approaching entrepreneurship with an open mind a...

Learn about our new online community membership for emerging women & non-binary artists. As a member of The Visionary Community, you’ll get –  2-3 live group sessions per month Sessions are 60-90 min in length & held via Zoom Access to replays incase you miss a session Sessions include: Guided Reflections with Victoria  Gain clarity & strengthen your mindset through our powerful self-r...

Victoria shares thoughtful advice for trusting yourself, declaring what’s possible, and dreaming big while managing the goals and expectations you set for yourself. To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll About Victoria: Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective , ...

In this inspiring discussion, Chicago-based artist Sarah E. Boyle shares valuable lessons she’s learned while growing her art career. Here’s what we discuss: 1. The ways in which Sarah has grown her art career over the last few years, and why mindset work has been essential for both her personal and professional growth. 2. How to strengthen your self-confidence as an artist. 3. The power of invest...