The MFA Podcast

One of the biggest misconceptions artists have is this: "They asked for the price... and then disappeared. I guess they couldn't afford it." But after years working as a Gallery Director, I've learned that price is often not the real reason. More often, collectors simply haven't experienced enough value before they receive the number. Value comes first. Price comes second. In this episode, I'm sha...

When you're overwhelmed, everything can start to feel urgent. You have too many ideas, too many unfinished projects, too many things you think you should be doing—and instead of moving forward, you freeze. But overwhelm is not just a productivity problem. It affects the energy you bring into your studio, your decisions, your visibility, and the way you build your art career. In this episode, I'm s...

Unlock the secrets to transforming your art career — from mindset shifts to practical marketing tactics, this episode features real insights from artists who have been there and made progress. Listen as The Artist Academy™ Graduates Paula Borsetti, Julie Kavanagh, Deborah S., and Joy Tirade share their wisdom. If you've ever wondered whether investing in your growth is worth it, this conversation...

Most artists wonder—should you hide your prices or be transparent? Marina Granger reveals the strategy that balances gallery relationships, direct sales, and online presence, transforming how you sell your work without risking your gallery partnerships. Imagine turning online inquiries into direct sales while maintaining control over your prices and reputation. This episode breaks down how to navi...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ekaterina Popova, creator of Create Magazine and leader of the Create Collective community. Kat shares her journey from growing up in Russia, overcoming challenges, to building a thriving artistic and entrepreneurial career, emphasizing the power of community and mindset in success. Join the Create Collective:  https://www.createmagazine.co/collective Key...

Tune in as Host Marina Granger answers listeners' questions including: How does a Gallery Know You're Ready for Representation? What makes a Gallery confident they can sell your work? What motivates collectors to buy emerging artists? And, how to debut new types of work?   For more information visit TheArtistAdvisory.com  Follow @TheArtistAdvisory on Instagram Be the first to know when The Artist...

Tune in as Marina Granger blends the practical with the energetic reset of the New Moon in Aries. You can use this time to really shift your business. Marina gives you practical strategies to plan ahead of the next quarter - focusing on creating at least three pillars for your business as an artist.    Follow The Artist Advisory on Instagram:  www. Instagram.com/TheArtistAdvisory.com Learn more ab...

What can fuel your fire as an artist? Sometimes, you just have to step right into it. Tune in as watercolor artist Arline Mann discusses her work and what motivated her to begin her career as an artist at the age of 63, and what continues to motivate her.  In a short time, Mann has since gone on to sell and exhibit her work with galleries and most recently have a solo museum exhibition at the Cust...

In this episode, your host Marina Granger speaks about three ways that we can see Manifestation in how Alysa Liu secured Olympic Gold. Being an excellent figure skater paired with her mindset, has us all thinking about her incredible energy...and that's manifestation! Marina discusses how The Law of Vibration, The Law of Divine Timing, and The Law of Attraction have played a role in Liu getting th...

Tune into this inaugural episode of The MFA Podcast where host Marina Granger speaks with her tarot reader and spiritual mentor - NY Times Bestselling Author Margot Berwin. In this episode, Berwin speaks about how artists can use the tarot for guidance and how she cultivated her success. You can learn so much from this episode and from reading her best selling book, Hothouse Flower and the Nine Pl...

Seeing other artists post their wins, getting featured, or posting their work at Art Basel Miami Beach? It's easy to fall into FOMO and start second-guessing your own path. Maybe you've even seen a "Top 10 Artists" list and wondered, why not me? In this episode, we're reframing comparison—so you can return to your power, reconnect with your purpose, and remember: there's no such thing as the best....

Tune in as host Marina Granger speaks about the recent "white glove" Sotheby's Auction (white-glove means that everything sold and the auctioneer is given a pair of celebratory white gloves after the auction) - it was a huge success! Learn what it means for you as a living and working artist today and what it means for the Miami Art Fairs.  Want to join Marina in Miami?  There's only one spot left...

In this episode, I share a personal story about being in the room with Taylor Swift and her inner-circle at a party—witnessing what it's like when people don't just admire someone, they believe she is the world. I talk about how Taylor's presence shifted the energy around her and drew admiration, attention and amplification in a way that transformed the environment. From that vantage point, I dive...

In this heartwarming episode, Marina Granger sits down with author, curator, and broadcaster Kate Bryan to talk about her new book, How to Art — a friendly, funny, and deeply human guide to understanding and loving art. Together, they explore how to bring the art world down to earth, replace intimidation with inspiration, and rediscover that warm, fuzzy feeling that great art can spark in all of u...

Stuck on the "struggle bus"? Join Marina Press Granger as she speaks about how to break free from cycles of resistance and scarcity so you can step into flow, alignment, and the artist you're meant to be. Interested in working with Marina 1:1? Learn More + Apply Here: https://theartistadvisory.com/vip-11 Connect with Marina on Instagram: @TheArtistAdvisory

Join your host Marina Granger as she speaks about how you can navigate the art fairs during Armory Week...or any art week...as an artist. If you're not in NYC - there's a special message for you at the end of the episode too! Interested in the one day retreat this Saturday, Sept 6? Visit www.theartistadvisory.com/nyc to learn more and register Want to win a 1:1 session? Send your screenshot (rules...

Join Marina on this episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline for a heartfelt update on her life and The Artist Advisory. Marina discusses navigating loss and death, her summer, as well as the upcoming art week in New York City.    Want to join Marina on Saturday, September 6 for the NYC Art World Insider Experience? Sign up here: https://theartistadvisory.com/nyc Follow Marina on Instagram: @TheArti...

Tune into this meditation where you access the version of you that already has what you desire & ask them for guidance on how to get what you desire.    ***Do not do this meditation while driving or operating heavy machinery***

This is a re-air of last year's Lion's Gate podcast. This year, we also have a mercury retrograde during this time. So - make sure you listen to how to use the benefits of mercury retrograde. ***There is no event at the FORMah today. The event mentioned in this episode was in 2024.

Join Marina Press Granger  in a powerful conversation as a guest on  Art & Cocktails with the incredible Ekaterina Popova! We dive into the deep mindset shifts artists need to move from feeling stuck or unseen to becoming magnetic, visible, and in control—regardless of what the art market is doing. We talk about how to reframe fear, redefine success, and use tools like gratitude, social media, and...

In this special crossover episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline and The New Visionary Podcast , I join forces with Victoria J. Fry—podcast host of New Visionary Podcast and Editor-in-Chief of  New Visionary Magazine —to celebrate Issue 14, The Manifestation Issue , which I had the honor of curating. We get personal about our own manifestation journeys and share the exact step-by-step framework ar...

Feeling stuck in worst-case-scenario thinking? In this 7-minute mini mindset reframe, Marina Granger invites you to shift your inner dialogue. If you're going to spend energy imagining what could go wrong, it's only fair to consider what could go right. Tune in to reprogram your mindset, invite better outcomes, and start living in alignment with possibility—rather than fear. This episode is perfec...

It's Practically Magic: How Artists Step Into Confidence + Clarity What if everything you've been dreaming of for your art career isn't actually that far away — it just requires one shift? In this episode, I'm sharing how artists go from stuck and second-guessing to clear, confident, and collectible inside The Artist Academy™ . You'll hear from real graduates who rewired their mindset, positioned...

In this special Earth Day episode, host Marina Press Granger speaks with artist Marie McKenzie about her powerful connection to kelp —one of the planet's most vital (and overlooked) ecosystems. What began as a fascination with kelp's environmental role led Marie to face a deep fear of the ocean. Through learning to freedive, she now paints mesmerizing underwater vistas of kelp forest canopies as s...

If you've ever wondered why some artists seem to  magnetically attract gallery invitations while you're stuck refreshing your inbox—this episode is for you. Marina Press Granger, former NYC gallery director and founder of The Artist Advisory™, shares how to energetically and strategically align your mindset and presentation to finally attract the right galleries (without chasing them). She walks y...