The Curator's Salon - The Art Podcast

In this episode I answer a common question from artists which is ' Should I show my art prices on my website?" Sometimes the question arises from a lack of confidence in their pricing, sometimes it is because they see that not all galleries present prices online and it is from here they are taking their lead. Other times there is something else related to mindset that they want to keep hidden. In...

In this episode Gita Joshi discusses polishing up your online presence ahead of approaching galleries for representation. As you prepare yourself to approach galleries for representation, it is important to review your online presence - your website and social media presence , to ensure you are giving a polished an professional experience to anyone who will view your site.  As we reach out to cust...

Gallery models can vary and it is helpful to understand the different ways that they operate so you can approach the right ones for representation.  Gallery representation is a popular goal for artists and in this episode I share a  few of the different ways they can operate so you can understand what to expect if you were to be approach them. Understanding gallery models is part of the research a...

My guest today is Elli Milan from Milan Art Institute. In this episode she talks about her early career where she created art for Interior stylists and how she came to form the Milan Art Institute. The Milan Art Institute is based in Florida and offers online courses helping artists develop their skills in painting and art making then how they can set up their own business to sell their art.   Lea...

In this episode I talk about additional revenue streams for artists, whether it be ad - hoc for a cash injection, seasonally as suits their schedule or something that they offer all year round.  There is no reason to  have  art sales as the only income stream for artists and I invite listeners to explore their experience, resources, skills and more for untapped income opportunities which can suppo...

In this episode I talk about something so many artists face - the fear of self promotion. I share how this holds up your career, visibility and sales, and what steps you can take to become comfortable promoting yourself as a self representing artist. In this episode, I mention a few of my programs and you can see them below  Clearing the Artists way https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/clearing-artist...

I talk about going through the submissions from artists for Art Seen magazine, common errors, what I see that shouts 'amateur hour' and how to leverage your inclusion in the magazine to work for your goals. Buy Art Seen here Submit to Art Seen here https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/submissions See details for my three month group coaching program here   And details for my artist membership can be f...

I am joined by Cynthia Corbett to discuss the Young Masters Art Prize which she founded in 2009. In this podcast, Cynthia explains how the prize started and has grown over the years. She discusses the exhibitions that are scheduled for this years winners later in the fall and how the YMAP continues to exhibit outside of the prize years. The prize has previously served as a launch pad for many arti...

Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig talk about their new book, The Creative Business Handbook, with Gita Joshi. We discuss creative businesses which are often born out of creative passions and in this episode, the authors talk about some of the challenges that are faced by creatives as they enter their entrepreneurial journey. We talk about adopting a CEO mindset and creativity in the running of the...

Today I talk about the power of artists having their own exhibitions without waiting for opportunities to come to them. I love artists own exhibitions and they are one of the top ways that galleries find artists for representation. Take a listen. Get the free guide mentioned in this episode here Find me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Visit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/ See program details...

In this episode I talk about vanity galleries - those galleries where you hire wall space. I explain the difference between these and gallery rental spaces. They often get alot of criticism and in this episode I talk about ways of reframing those cold outreach emails that many artists receive that leave them feeling frustrated and annoyed. Take a listen. See details for my online program for artis...

In this episode I talk about a new guide I have put together for artists who are seeking gallery representation and what it takes for an artist to be gallery ready. Sorry you missed the guide which is currently unavailable and will return soon. You can see my online program called Gallery Ready here. https://thecuratorssalon.com/gallery-ready Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegit...

The Woolwich Print Fair was started in 2016 and takes place annually in November at Woolwich Arsenal, London. Jack Bullen, one of the fairs co-founders, joins Gita Joshi in this episode of the podcast. He shares the evolution and growth of the fair, why printmaking is his focus for this art fair and what to expect at the 2022 edition. The fair takes place 3-6 November at Woolwich Arsenal where vis...

My guest is Alicia Puig of PXP Contemporary and Create! Magazine. We talk about Alicia's background and then go on to talk about artist submissions we receive, the artist statement and applying to galleries.   You can get your free  Essential Guide to Writing the Artist Statement here You can apply to PXP Contemporary here   Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/ Follow me...

I see a lot of artists websites and I have noticed that an artist with a lot of experience can still have a poor website.  Whether an artist is new to the game or they have years of experience under their belt, I have noticed their website can still be letting them down. This typically happens when they don't communicate their  recent experience or upcoming events, and have not thought through the...

I talk to Danny Dunson about his work as an independent curator and his work with Gallery 1957, and the exhibition, Homecoming: The Aesthetics of the Cool featuring Amoako Boafo, Otis Quaicoe and Kwesi Botchway. Danny talks about his journey as an art historian, working with artists in Ghana, his company Legacy Bros and the artist incubation program. Artists mentioned in this episode - Amoako Boaf...

The Curator's Salon Magazine arrives in May 2021 and artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion. I talk about publications as a different way for artists to show their art and how this can lend credibility, visibility and validation for an artist. In this episode I also discuss what I look for in a submission, not just for this publication but for anything I am curating or when I am on...

I talk about my book, Show Your Art, How to build an art career without a gallery . I published this book in April 2020 as an ebook, then as a paperback in August 2020. In this episode I talk about writing the book, and the joy of seeing it make positive impact on the lives of the artists who it was written for.  Originally aimed at artists in the early stages of their career, the book aims to emp...

Sarah Wren from Art Therapy Made Modern is my guest on this episode of the podcast. We talk about Human Design, understanding your body wisdom and following its guidance to lead you to success. Human Design brings together various aspects of modern and ancient wisdoms including the Chakra system, astrology and quantum physics to help you understand your unique strengths and areas for growth. In a...

I talk to the curators for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021. Manijeh Vergese and Maddie Kessler were selected for the 2020 Venice Biennale and in light of the global pandemic the Biennale was moved from 2020 to 2021.  In this episode the curators talk about how they originally met, their proposal for the British Pavilion, the project itself, working with design teams around the UK and...

Skye Holland talks about her deep interest in the natural world which is also the subject of her art.  Skye talks about the importance of non verbal communication through her life as she was born to parents without hearing, she goes on to discuss the  influence of visual art through her family and career including living and working in South Africa in the 1990s and using sign language for Nelson M...

Christopher Kieling talks about his career and the recent work made during lockdown in Berlin. Influenced by the mathematically inspired works of Escher and Uglow, Kieling explores the pure language of painting–form, colour, composition–through layered imagery. He talks about moving a career in graphic design to being a full time artist, and his solo exhibition Sierra, at Grove Square Galleries, i...

Prachi Gothi is an Indian abstract painter based in London. In this episode of the podcast she talks about the difference in art school education she  received in Mumbai and later in London. She discusses the evolution of her art practice, working at the Saatchi Gallery, following her gut and going full time as a painter,  and how 2020 has opened up new opportunities for her. Since the episode was...

Betsy Enzensberger is a resin artist based in California best known for her joyful resin sculptures of melting ices and lollipops. In this episode of the podcast she talks about getting a training in working with resin, working at galleries selling art by  other people, her career to date and showing her sculptures at fairs around the world,   https://betsyenzensberger.com/ Follow Betsy on Instagr...

Dave Buonaguidi is my guest on this episode and he talks about his career in advertising and how that has given him a skillset in marketing, now that he is a full time artist. Dave talks about his career, entry into art after doing a one day workshop in screenprinting, finding his 'universe'  and creating works that are recognisable under his artist brand.  He shares his experience of going throug...