Bench Talk
Tom GerrardWelcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career. I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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In this episode, Tom Gerrard sits down again with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to unpack everything that goes into preparing for an exhibition — from concept and timing to marketing, mindset, and presentation.
Fresh off his solo show ... more
In this episode of Bench Talk, I sit down with private art dealer Sarah Hook (Fletcher Arts) to dive deep into the world of art dealing, collecting, and what it really takes for artists to thrive in today’s art market.
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In this episode of Bench Talk, Claire Bra... more
In this episode of BenchTalk, I'm joined by artist Loribelle Spirovski for a deep dive into Sydney Contemporary 2025.
As first-time exhibitors, Loribelle and I share our impressions of Australia’s biggest art fair - from booth placement strategies t... more
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Apple Podcasts4Highscore problem
Sweden2 years ago - Good motivation
Fuel for the mule
I mean the muse
Fuse for the muse
Moti for the vation
Food for the mood
Apple Podcasts5SW888SW888
Australia5 years ago - Love it
Really interesting interviews with people who are creative and also who have transitioned from graffiti writing to other forms of creative output. Give it a listen.
Apple Podcasts5Gav#1983Australia5 years ago - Great Podcast keep it rolling
A really interesting insite into the world of the creative.
Love hearing the voices behind the images and gaining at background behind the artists and the developing styles, techniques.
Tom does a great job in sharing his own experiences and talking with other artists and getting them to share there own.
It’s hard to sit on your bum and not start creating when having this kind of content
Apple Podcasts5KombiLadAustralia7 years ago - Total game changer. SIX STARS
I’ve learned so much from these brilliant podcasts with awesome guests. Through Tom I’ve learned a new daily drawing art ritual and it’s super cool what that’s reignited in me. I’m also loving the down-to-earth, authentic conversations and how each guest openly shares their unique creative experiences and processes. It’s also been a sweet skip through graffiti memory lane heaven! Listening to these is a definite game changer. I can’t get enough. SIX STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Apple Podcasts5ClareCastleAustralia7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Germany/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #206 | Sweden/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts |
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The content is centered around authentic and engaging dialogues with artists, focusing on their journeys in the creative industry. Topics range from practical advice about navigating art exhibitions to the intricacies of artist-collector relationships, providing invaluable insights for both emerging and established creatives. Unique discussions also emerge around the evolving nature of art, from the commercial aspects to personal and collective storytelling in art-making. This podcast serves as a source of motivation and guidance for artists seeking to elevate their careers and understand the realities of the art world.
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1. Tom Adair
2. Jasmine Crisp
3. Jason Jagel
4. John Murray
5. Saxon Quinn
6. Christopher Zanko
7. Rhys Lee
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