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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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Artwork for The Professional Artist Podcast: Art Business Transformations

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

Michelle’s work has been shown in museums, and that kind of exhibition history is exactly what galleries look at when they consider an artist.

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

Isca has worked with some of her galleries for over 20 years and treats them as business partners.

Learn how to present yourself to galleries as a partner they’ll... more

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

Alejandra works with galleries and shows at art fairs on three continents, where she learned that collectors buy connection, not pressure.

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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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Recent Guests

Isca Greenfield-Sanders
New York-based painter whose work is held in major museum collections
Episode: Choosing an Art Gallery (Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better)
Alejandra Sieder
Venezuelan-born painter based in Australia whose geometric work has appeared at international art fairs.
Episode: How to Sell Your Art (Stop Trying to Make the Sale)
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)

Hosts

Cristina Demiany
Senior art business coach and former program manager at Sotheby's Institute of Art
Miguel L. Mayher
Director of education and former partnerships lead at Google Arts & Culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 172 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 States6 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
    Canada7 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 States7 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

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Listeners value candid accounts of working artists' successes, setbacks and everyday professional lives.
Listeners appreciate the range of artists featured and the personal stories behind their work.
Interviews are described as concise, thoughtful and practical, with useful ideas artists can apply to their own careers.
Some listeners would welcome more detailed, behind-the-scenes information, while still finding the conversations helpful.

Chart Rankings

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

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#26
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Apple Podcasts
#19
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#60
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#21
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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Apple Podcasts
#214
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Talking Points

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Choosing an Art Gallery (Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better)
Q: How do you get into a gallery that doesn't know you exist?
Build relationships with artists represented by the gallery, exchange studio visits, and ask for recommendations. Studying artists' CVs can also help identify useful exhibitions and career steps.
Choosing an Art Gallery (Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better)
Q: What should artists look for before making a commitment to a gallery?
They should consider whether the gallery is the right scale, attend its openings and observe its audience and culture, and assess the gallery's leadership and communication.
How to Sell Your Art (Stop Trying to Make the Sale)
Q: A potential collector walks into your booth. What you do in the next few minutes could make all the difference. So what's the right move?
She recommends smiling and allowing the collector time to connect with the work. Then ask what drew them to it, explain its story and process, and avoid pushing for a sale.
How to Sell Your Art (Stop Trying to Make the Sale)
Q: What if your day job isn't holding back your art career? What if it's actually helping you build one?
Alejandra says a day job can provide transferable skills, discipline and financial freedom to develop an artistic voice. Artists should use the time and resources they have and transition when they recognize the moment is right.
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.

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Practical conversations about building a sustainable career in the visual arts, with a strong focus on the business decisions that support creative work. Hosts Cristina Demiany and Miguel L. Mayher interview working painters, sculptors, illustrators, ceramic artists and other visual artists about selling through galleries, festivals and direct channels, pricing commissions, finding institutional opportunities, managing income and avoiding burnout. Episodes pair personal career stories with specific lessons on marketing, budgeting, client relationships and professional growth.

The format is concise, interview-led and grounded in artists' firsthand experience, including both setbacks and successes. Guests range from emerging and independent ... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Isca Greenfield-Sanders
2. Alejandra Sieder
3. Glory Day McSharry
4. Loribelle Spirovski
5. Elizabeth Barlow
6. Thomas Sarrantonio
7. Omi Powers
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