Rephonic
Artwork for Art Smitten

Art Smitten

SYN Media
Surrealism
Salvador Dalí
André Breton
Frida Kahlo
Dadaism
White Cube Art Gallery
Love Song
Man Ray
Romanticism
Art
Marcel Duchamp
Freudian Theory
Max Ernst
Emerging Artists
Nicholas Building
Contemporary Art
Candice Lin
Community Engagement
Neo-Romanticism
Brett Whiteley

With a focus on the contemporary art scene in Naarm / Melbourne, we’re here to showcase art and culture. Contributors and presenters interview, review, and cover current and upcoming exhibitions, practices and everything in between. Art Smitten is the place for expanding your knowledge of art!

Art Smitten is a SYN Media Podcast.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes696Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BooksArtsDesign

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Art Smitten

Latest Episodes

For our first show back in 2026, Art Smitten will be speaking to Angela Connor, Senior Curator at MAPh on the exhibition YOUNG 📸

🌟This episode kicks off with a new segment 'Art that has us SMITTEN' before focusing on how youthfulness is captured i... more

For our last episode of 2025, Art Smitten is bringing you interviews with recent School of Art graduates from RMIT 🖼️ 🌟

Arabella, Millie and Tully will be in the studio to share their experiences of art school, the final works that appeared in the... more

This interview is part of a segment called Music as Art, implemented by Dani Roche.

In this edition, we will be hearing from the members of Special Features for our Music as Art segment! 🥁Special Features @specialfeaturesband is a heavy alt-rock b... more

Our team went on a super special excursion to the folks at Schoolhouse Studios in Coburg to learn more about the spaces, ethos and artists that inhibit this former supermarket space! 🛒

We spoke with Director Bron Belcher along with residents Ashle... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Angela Connor
Curator at the Museum of Australian Photography
Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)
Episode: Capturing youthfulness in art with Angela Connor from MAPh
Lili Ward
Founder of Roundtable Readings, which champions writers of all kinds
Episode: Poetry Special with Lili from Roundtable Readings + Jen in Japan!
Jen Hunt
Executive producer currently in Japan, sharing insights about poetry and art
Episode: Poetry Special with Lili from Roundtable Readings + Jen in Japan!
Victoria Perin
Art historian and art critic, regularly contributes to Memo Review
Memo Review
Episode: Art Criticism - with Victoria Perin from Memo Review
Jessie Stevens
Media artist with extensive experience in robots and AI.
NCM Studios
Episode: Pepper at NCM + 'Her' (2013) film review
Amy Spiers
Leader of RMIT University School of Arts, Contemporary Art and Social Transformation (CAST)
RMIT University
Episode: Archives are Hot! with Amy Spiers + 'Love Serenade' (1996) film analysis by Tyra
Aisha Hara
An emerging Japanese-Australian visual artist based in Melbourne, focusing on painting and the intersection of art and translation.
Episode: Artist Interview with Aisha Hara + Review of 'French Impressionism' at the NGV
Ayah Zakout
Artist specializing in mixed media, exploring cultural identities, Palestinian, Tahitian and Cook Islander.
KINGS
Episode: Ayah Zakout and Ebony Maurice-Wilmott with KINGS Artist-Run
Ebony Maurice-Wilmott
Multimedia artist focusing on installations and textile practices, creating a film and cinematic experience.
KINGS
Episode: Ayah Zakout and Ebony Maurice-Wilmott with KINGS Artist-Run

Hosts

Jen
Co-host of Art Smitten, integrating various arts topics and interviews into the discussions.
Jennifer Hunt
Host and producer at Art Smitten, known for her engaging interviews and vibrant discussions around arts and culture.
Astra
Host and contributor focusing on contemporary art and cultural critiques.
Audrey Merton
Executive producer and host, emphasizing the connection between art and community engagement.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#44
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#76
Ireland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#93
Indonesia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#182
Denmark/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Capturing youthfulness in art with Angela Connor from MAPh
Q: Why do you think photography is such a popular medium for exploring themes of youth?
Photography sits between the personal and the universal, capturing moments that people recognize as their own while also shaping cultural memory through unique processes and the immediacy of cameras across generations.
Schoolhouse Studios + art reflections
Q: What makes Coburg a unique art ecosystem?
Bron describes Coburg's roughness and charm that encourages grassroots art activities, fostering a supportive environment for exciting and celebratory exhibitions.
Schoolhouse Studios + art reflections
Q: What are some challenges and benefits of having community studio spaces?
Bron discusses that while the demand for affordable space has increased as smaller artist-run spaces close, the community aspect allows artists to leverage each other for support and advocacy.
RMIT Fine Art Graduates + 2025 reflections (finale for 2025)
Q: How do you deal with creative block or burnout?
The guests share insights about staying active, being around other artists, and absorbing inspiration from their surroundings.
RMIT Fine Art Graduates + 2025 reflections (finale for 2025)
Q: What do you wish you knew before starting your course at RMIT?
They wish they knew how friendly and supportive the community would be, especially from teachers and fellow students.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Art Smitten

What is Art Smitten about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides a vibrant exploration of arts, culture, and entertainment, with a strong emphasis on youth and emerging art forms. Through a series of engaging interviews, reviews, and discussions, it showcases the works of both local and international artists across a variety of disciplines including film, fashion, photography, and visual arts. The content is rooted in the rich cultural landscape of Melbourne, offering listeners insights into events and exhibitions while also delving into broader themes of creativity and expression in the contemporary art world. Notably, the unique focus on community engagement and accessibility sets it apart, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolving narrative of the arts.

Where can I find podcast stats for Art Smitten?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Art Smitten. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Art Smitten and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Art Smitten get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Art Smitten, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Art Smitten?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Art Smitten, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Art Smitten have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Art Smitten has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Art Smitten?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Art Smitten:

1. World Book Club
2. with Tarek Osman - مع طارق عثمان

How many episodes of Art Smitten are there?

Art Smitten launched 10 years ago and published 696 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Art Smitten?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Art Smitten?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Art Smitten from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Art Smitten?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Art Smitten. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Art Smitten?

Recent guests on Art Smitten include:

1. Angela Connor
2. Lili Ward
3. Jen Hunt
4. Victoria Perin
5. Jessie Stevens
6. Amy Spiers
7. Aisha Hara
8. Ayah Zakout

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days