Douglas Sigwarth/ Will Armstrong

The Independent Artist Podcast

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Visual Artists! You are not alone! IAP gives voice to the working artist. Inspirational and entertaining conversations with successful road show artists. Every story delves into the process of self-discovery behind the work and the career path that creates financial success. Douglas Sigwarth is a glassblower, and Will Armstrong is a mixed-media artist. Both have been working as independent artists for over 20 years on the art fair circuit. As cohosts, their contrasting experiences and styles make for comical and relatable talks that affect today’s contemporary artists.

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Douglas Sigwarth/ Will Armstrong

Episodes

Art Show DNA/ Mikyung Cunningham/ Reiko Uchytil 17.05.2021 1:20:21

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com / and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss more show cancellations for July, alternative show options, and handling crazies in the booth. Douglas sits down with Miky Cunningham and Reiko Uchytil https://www.helloimreiko.com/...

Ballpoints, Legos, and Blues Bars/ Tai Taeoalii 10.05.2021 1:13:02

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com / and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss heading out to Artisphere and Winter Park and the rug being pulled out. Will interviews artist Tai Taeoalii, https://artbytai.com/ . A bad ass with a ballpoint pen and a consummate fa...

Big Mouths, Dragons, and Porta Potties/ Carroll Swayze 03.05.2021 1:18:41

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com / and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss ruptured Achilles and unpack the digital marketing debate. In this episode, Douglas interviews Carroll Swayze, life long artist and advocate for the road show art show industry. Carro...

Let's Get Back To Work/ Stephen King 26.04.2021 1:15:24

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com / and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. In this episode, Will interviews Stephen King, the executive director of the Des Moines Arts Festival. Stephen reveals the joys and pitfalls of managing a major art show during COVID. Stephen also shares...

Understanding the Digital Marketplace/ Marjolyn Vanderhart 18.04.2021 1:17:24

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com / and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. In this episode, Douglas interviews Marjolyn Vanderhart https://marjolyn.com/artwork/ as she explains what she has learned from selling her work through her website. Marjolyn has developed techniques usin...

Getting to Know You: Back on the Road/ David Oleski 07.04.2021 1:15:10

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com / and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they touch base with each other after a 1 year hiatus from being on the road at fine art fairs. Will interviews David Oleski https://www.davidoleski.com/ with his report from the road. Getting back to shows with masks and social distancing. Douglas and Will are self funding this p...