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The Professional Artist Podcast: Art Business Transformations

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If you want to make it in the art world, talent is key - but so is mastering the business side. The Professional Artist Podcast is where fine artists and commerce meet. Co-hosts Miguel L. Mayher and Cristina Demiany guide visual artists through an audio gallery, exploring how to show and sell your art, land commissions, apply for artist grants, license your art, and much more. This is where your a... more

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Free 4-Day “Gallery Ready” Challenge for artists: professionalartist.com/free

Glory Day earns money as an artist in many ways, including through galleries. Learn how to land your first (or next) gallery now.

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Join us live and online to make your next art show your best, design a paid workshop that's yours alone, or land your work in the right gallery. Register free.

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Join us live and online to make your next art show your best, design a paid workshop that's yours alone, or land your work in the right gallery. Register free.

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Recent Guests

Glory Day McSharry
Interdisciplinary artist based in South Carolina, working with galleries, art festivals and commissions
Episode: How to Make Money as an Artist (With Multiple Income Streams)
Loribelle Spirovski
Filipino-Australian figurative painter whose portraits have been exhibited internationally and selected for the Archibald Prize.
Episode: How to Succeed As An Artist Without Compromising Your Art
Elizabeth Barlow
California-based painter whose work has been exhibited and collected by museums, hospitals, and major institutions
Episode: How to Get Your Art Into Museums (What Actually Works)
Thomas Sarrantonio
New York-based landscape painter with decades of experience
Independent artist
Episode: How to Get Your Art Discovered (Without Chasing Galleries)
Omi Powers
Ceramic artist based in North Carolina; former clothing/product designer
Independent artist and educator
Episode: How to Build Your Art Career With a Day Job (What Actually Works)
Pepa Ivanoff
Australian artist and muralist based in Costa Rica
Independent artist
Episode: How to Stop Undercharging for Your Art (And Get Paid What You're Worth)
Sarah Richmond
Australian painter; late-blooming professional artist featured in the episode
Self-employed artist, exhibiting internationally
Episode: How to Become a Professional Artist (Even If You're Starting Late)
Gian Galang
Award-winning artist based in New York City who turned combat sports into a career
Independent artist; worked with UFC, Nike, Marvel, ESPN
Episode: Why Your Art Niche Is Your Biggest Career Advantage
Signe Grushovenko
Artist and collaborator with Genna, discussed leaving galleries for direct sales
Artist duo with Genna Grushovenko
Episode: How to Sell Your Art Without Galleries (What Actually Works)

Hosts

Cristina Demiany
Co-host of the show, Senior Art Business Coach at the Professional Artist Association; frequently introduces guests and guides interviews.
Miguel L. Mayher
Co-host of The Professional Artist Podcast: Art Business Transformations; Director of Education at the Professional Artist Association.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • I stumbled on this podcast thankfully

    I am so inspired to hear real life artists speak honestly about their journeys. This is a fantastic way to engage in this material.The PAA does a wonderful job curating artists who speak on the Professional Artists Podcast - Thank you !

    Robin Mitzcavitch- fiber

    and mixed-media artist .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robinmitzca
    United States5 months ago
  • Invaluable surprise

    I am a fan of books on tape and podcasts, but one day a couple weeks ago I just could not do one more politic podcast. So I went poking about for SOMETHING POSITIVE! and found The Professional Artist Podcast. Each show is only about 25min, so it’s easy to “fit them in”. The conversations are very real. Looking at life as a professional artist from as many different angles as there are artists! These are Real life stories. No BS. The artists being interviewed share the wins and failures, the high... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fabulous!!
    United States5 months ago
  • Inspiration I need

    As a senior who has just started creating art as a passion, I find these interviews with working artists inspiring because I get to explore their work and gain in-depth knowledge and beautiful ideas to take away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    healthFlute
    Canada6 months ago
  • Thoughtful podcast!

    I’m pleasantly surprised to stumble across this podcast as an emerging artist. A lot of great contents, well-planned and well thought out. This podcast focuses on meaningful ideas and discussions and it feels intentional and rewarding to listen to. Thank you, I really appreciate this and I’m a big fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Issy LA
    United States6 months ago
  • Great people and content

    Thank you for bringing all these experiences. I was hoping for more details and between the lines details but it is very helpful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam.dezigner
    Canada7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are generous with knowledge and actionable steps for building a career.
Positive feedback on accessibility and usefulness for building a professional art practice.
Real-life artist stories with tangible tips and no fluff.
Concise, well-planned conversations that feel meaningful for emerging artists.
Listeners praise practical wisdom on pricing, licensing, and gallery relations.

Chart Rankings

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#21
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Apple Podcasts
#13
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#23
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#228
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#32
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#194
Australia/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Succeed As An Artist Without Compromising Your Art
Q: What would Loribelle do if she had to build her art career again from scratch?
She would first learn to enjoy her own work, document and share it, and let interested buyers support continued making. She would also protect her health, avoid burnout, and connect with other artists.
How to Succeed As An Artist Without Compromising Your Art
Q: 2025 was an especially significant year for you, including the major People's Choice recognition. What did winning the People's Choice mean to you? And was there a shift there in terms of using that attention towards something else?
The award arrived when chronic injury had left her considering a career change. Its recognition gave her confidence to continue painting and reconsider her career by following her inner compass.
How to Make Money as an Artist (With Multiple Income Streams)
Q: What would you say are your top one to two pieces of advice about building a professional art career?
McSharry recommends developing work in series so collectors can follow an artist's practice, and finding a supportive community rather than trying to work alone.
How to Make Money as an Artist (With Multiple Income Streams)
Q: How do you sell your art without feeling like a salesperson?
McSharry focuses on genuine conversations with people who connect with her work, explaining its meaning and how owning it could bring color or joy to their lives. She sees sales as a language for enabling her practice, not as a performance.
How to Get Your Art Into Museums (What Actually Works)
Q: How did Elizabeth's career lead to museum opportunities beyond traditional gallery routes?
Her strategy combined deliberate outreach, donations to hospital and church collections, and cultivating relationships with curators and directors, plus being present at openings and sponsoring community connections, which created a network that invited further opportunities.

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A practical, business-focused series for visual artists that blends real-world budgeting, pricing, and sales strategies with career-building advice. Episodes frequently explore pricing structures, budgeting for large-scale projects, building long-term gallery relationships, and expanding income streams through prints, commissions, and cross-border opportunities. Notable for hosting a steady stream of working artists and gallery professionals who share transparent, actionable tactics, it often pairs tactical playbooks with mindset guidance on resilience, relationship-building, and adapting to AI and market shifts. The show stands out for its emphasis on measurable outcomes, such as contracts, residencies, and multi-channel sales, making it h... more

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4. Thomas Sarrantonio
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7. Sarah Richmond
8. Gian Galang

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