The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Sydney Melnick for a very exciting and calming start to our Artist Wellness Series. Sydney goes over how to use art to relieve stress, and how to use art therapy to relieve stress and improve your mental health. She gives tips on how to involve structure your creative spaces, routine and structure to give you greater creative relief. “Sh...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Dame Julia Peyton-Jones, famous British curator and gallery director. She leads an awesome discussion on mentorship and the necessity of fundraising for the arts. With cheeky tips like, you meet successful, interesting people through fundraising, and what a perfect way to find a mentor! Get yourself into those circles. Listen for more ch...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Showfields head curator, Tam Gryn to discuss the intersection of art and other industries. She leads a masterclass in how to find patterns in what this generation cares about, healing society, and living up to your own standards. Giving artists a platform is a passion of hers and so is getting money to artists. We discuss Rally.io as wel...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with viral, feel-good artist, Josie Lewis to discuss finding your flow. Flow is focused and intense attention that is pleasurable! She leads an amazing masterclass on how to deal with the internet (the internet is real guys!) and develop relationships with your audience. She also gives amazing tax tips for artists (taxes are real too guys!) a...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Terri Frohman the art mom! She leads an amazing masterclass on how to be the best CEO of your artist business. Her all star tips include networking, community gathering, empowerment, accountability partners, and more. If you want to know what all that good stuff is about, listen in for so many amazing tips on how to make money from your...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we're back with viral artist Matt Chessco. In part two of this amazing masterclass we find out how to monetize your social media presence and turn followers into sales! He talks about variety in pricing and how your sales can become ambassadors for your brand, how to capitalize on small wins and more. Go create that tik tok account and get your art busin...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Matt Chessco, viral artist on social media. We find out how Matt went from a full time mechanical engineer to an overnight sensation artist! He gives the real rundown on how to get a lot of followers and boost your business on social media. Want to become a viral artist? Look no further! "Interact with your followers. It’s a way of thank...

Special episode! Welcome to Artspiration! In this special episode of ABP we sit down with newbie to the Superfine family, artist Emily Strulson. She gives us the rundown on recognizing that “aha” moment as an artist, her helpful daily art practices prioritizing wellness and brand building, and pointing out amazing art organizations to join. Tune in and learn! Emily Strulson is an abstract painter....

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with notorious polymath Noah Becker of White Hot Magazine, one of the first online art publications. He presents an amazing masterclass on developing a public image as an artist. “There’s an aspect of entertainment to art.” He gives tips on getting peoples attention including paying a publicist, reaching out to writers, and making your work b...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with career artist Brent Estabrook who abandoned a stable job as a dentist to pursue art full time. This masterclass shows an artist how important the business side of the career is, and if you aren't into business, like Brent, hire a manager you trust! Someone to handle the business side for you because it is so important. He also gives us h...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Michelle Sakhai, painter, teacher, Reiki master for a class on exploring your artistry. Sakhai gives amazing tips for art students including the number one lesson an art student should learn. Then we dive into painting through your fears (so healing!), clarifying the type of artist you want to be, and detaching yourself from your work to...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Peter Trippi, editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur. He leads us in a masterclass in properly reaching out to magazines and writers to give you your best shot at a feature. He also gives some great information to all you art collectors out there including joining a group and listing your collection online, and the benefits of doing so....

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with photographer and animator Jason Chen. We discuss the exploration of time with animation and photography in Jason's work before moving to tips from him as a gallerist. Topics include: how to best present your work, name consistency, portfolios, working solo vs with a team, talking to collectors and more. "Art is like fine wine, you need t...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Pauline Loeb-Obrenan, founder of Artfairmag, an incredible resource for artists where they can learn anything they need to know about art fairs. She teaches a wonderful masterclass on how to maximize your ability at acceptance into a fair, choosing your perfect fair, increasing your audience and visibility, making connections, and gainin...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Reilly Clark of Passage Arts. We dive deep into the importance of mentorship in the artist community, building a legacy, and democratizing the art world. Whew! This is a big one. Reilly offers advice on how to forge your own path, think long term, and making art available for people who want it. There is huge value in diversity and if yo...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Artwork Archive's Justin Anthony for a super informative masterclass in turning your art practice into a structured, well organized business. In this episode you will learn how to present your work professionally, efficiently manage relationships, double down on what's already working for you and way more. Come geek out with us about org...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Hollywood's own Karin Brauns, an actress and fine artist. She gives us the rundown on how she balances a busy acting career and a booming art business. Her main piece of advice: be in the moment and follow your heart! We discuss quality materials and why investing in your business will save you time and energy down the road, how to turn...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Antrese Wood of the iconic art podcast, Savvy Painter. Antrese, the painter and teacher, gives us a masterclass in building self-confidence as it is the key to success. We dive deep into believing in your self and how you should have fun with self promotion! We also discuss making it easy for people to say yes (or no) to buying your work...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with hyperrealist artist, Arinze Stanley. He gives us a masterclass in using your art to act toward change. Making art his business allows him to spend time spreading his message and his skills to ensure that no one has to feel helpless. Listen through to the end for a full rundown for selling your art in a way that also gains you traction an...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Claire Huschle, mastermind behind Scaffold, where she helps professional artists level up their careers. She gives us the inside scoop on finding your path, career mapping, holding yourself accountable, maximizing your work, and more. We'll learn how to pursue different press avenues and how to diversify your income! Know where you are i...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Christopher Jobson, creator of the widely popular art blog Colossal. He guides us through how he found purpose in his life (all thanks to a day at jury duty) by taking the time, making the habit, and starting this blog. He developed a process of sharing and shared with us how to get into a rhythm of creation. Read blogs, look at art, sur...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with amazing artist, Nat Girsberger to discuss how she forged her own creative path and made her own arts education. She enlightens us on the power of working with different mediums because opening yourself up to opportunities in different paths can give you opportunities on your main path. We also discuss socials strategies because we know y...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we're back with Marina Granger of the Artist Advisory. You loved her first episode so much we decided to have her back for more killer tips on how to really level up your artist business plan. From this discussion you'll learn how to develop a growth mindset, learn Marina's 4 actions to let the universe give you what you want, how to DIY your own marketi...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with art critic, curator, author, and editor, Shana Nys Dambrot. We discuss the elusive act of getting press for your work. Shana advises how to evolve your pitch, utilize a mailing list, and how to write a press kit. She also shares how she uses the new audio connection app Clubhouse to feed her passion for art and how you can use it to expl...

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist and art instructor Ken Goshen. By providing online lessons, Ken is able to provide an entry point to art to unrealized artists in certain countries where art is not available to learn. Ken gives us the real dish on art fairs: what they teach you about the process of selling art and how they provide you with an unbiased reality che...