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The Professional Artist Podcast: Art Business Transformations

The Professional Artist Association
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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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Recent Guests

Matt McConnell
Sculptor and large-scale public artist
Independent artist
Episode: The Money Mistake Most Artists Keep Making
Wouter Tulp
Artist, educator, and illustrator whose career has evolved across multiple media
Independent artist; educator
Episode: The One Artist Skill AI Will Never Replace
Alia El-Bermani
Figurative painter and educator
Alia Fine Arts Studios; Anchor Light studio
Episode: How to Get Curators Interested in Your Art with Alia El-Bermani
Nima Nabavi
Geometric artist who built a career without art school
Independent artist (Dubai-based)
Episode: Building an Art Career Without Art School (What Actually Works)
Betsy Eby
Encaustic painter with a long-standing gallery career
Various galleries including Winston-Wachter
Episode: How Artists Build Long-Term Gallery Careers
Vincent Desiderio
Painter with works in major museums and collections
Independent artist; studied and created monumental paintings
Episode: How to Build an Art Career Without Selling Out
Melanie Vote
New York City-based painter whose career has been shaped by residencies and grants
Independent visual artist
Episode: It Takes 10 Years to Become an Artist (No One Tells You This)
Nancy Hollinghurst
Realist painter based in the New York City area
Independent artist
Episode: Making Art With a Full-Time Job (The System That Works)
Belinda Nadwie
Australian painter with a global collector base
Independent artist represented by galleries
Episode: She Built a Global Art Career by Staying True to Her Style

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Cristina Demiany
Host of The Professional Artist Podcast and a key driver of business-focused conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 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 States2 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 States2 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
    Canada3 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 States4 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
    Canada4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Audiences appreciate concise, varied, and in-depth artist stories that feel relevant to real-world practice.
Listeners praise the show's practical, actionable advice for building a sustainable art career.
Guests are described as generous with their knowledge and experiences.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#25
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#7
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#119
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#128
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#95
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#113
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

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How to Get Curators Interested in Your Art with Alia El-Bermani
Q: As we wind down the conversation, is there anything else that you have learned on your journey that you think is really important to share with artists who are listening?
Live your life beyond the studio; artistic success comes from experiences and relationships outside the work, not just technical skill or perfect emails.
The Money Mistake Most Artists Keep Making
Q: Is there any last advice you'd offer to artists about pricing and budgeting for their work?
Know your costs inside out, keep a detailed budget, build in reserves, and be willing to say no to projects that don't cover value or risk undermining your business.
Building an Art Career Without Art School (What Actually Works)
Q: As you look back on your career navigating the contemporary art market and the art world, what are the top one to two lessons you've learned that you think other artists should hear?
The first lesson is that it isn't a confrontation; you need to learn the market and stay in the game, fighting to stay in the art world. The second lesson is about practical realism: understand your audience, the value of your work, and how to position it so it resonates with buyers, galleries, and institutions, while still staying true to your artistic vision.
How to Build an Art Career Without Selling Out
Q: What final thoughts would you like to share with artists listening today?
There is nothing better than spending one's life creating meaningful work; don't sell out, and cultivate your unique voice over time.
How to Build an Art Career Without Selling Out
Q: How do you balance the need for ideas with the realities of the art market?
Focus on the integrity of the work and develop a practice that allows deep exploration; commercial considerations should support, not dictate, the artwork.

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