
Tough on Art is hosted by Jen Tough, an art dealer based in Santa Fe, NM and founder of the Artist Alliance. This podcast was created with emerging, re-emerging, and mid-career artists in mind. We focus on all things contemporary art, through down to earth interviews and straight forward conversations. Our mission is to make the often opaque and exclusive art world more transparent and a little le... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsVisual Arts | ||||

Jen chats with Virginia based artist Sarah Boyts Yoder for a casual conversation that rambles from desert light, homeschooling during the pandemic as an artist/mom, connecting with viewers, joyfulness in work, and her working process.
Sarah Boyts Y... more
Today I chat with abstract expressionist painter Natalie Dadamio, who has a very special view on art, art making, and the business of art. We discuss a lot about how art and spirituality intermingle, can heal, and the power of vulnerability and authe... more
Jen talks with Austin based artist Laura Klopfenstein, discussing what it's like to work full time in the science world, be a mom, and create her strange and beautiful pieces (often that contain teeth!). Laura creates collages and paintings that are ... more
Today Jen Tough dives into the most common mistakes artists make and gives a variety of simple solutions and helpful advice on how to avoid them.
The top mistakes are:
1. Out of date website
2. Confusing online name identification
3. Not networking... more
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First time listener and I listened to the gallery episode. It was really great! I learned some really helpful things like putting emphasis on local art fairs and physically showing up. I am an artist like probably many other listeners, and I look forward to listening throughout the day. Thanks in advance, Ms. Tough!
This podcast has blown me away with the straightforward, actionable information it provides. I’m an artist who sells mainly online, and Jen is demystifying the process of working with a gallery, while also addressing many of the challenges artists face with sales/marketing. I’m excited to keep listening!
This podcast is full of so much valuable information for artist on the business of art. I have recommended it to many creative friends since I discovered it. Keep the amazing episodes coming!!!!
Jen’s shares her extensive knowledge of the art world in a very generous and candid way. Love her sense of humor. Every episode is full of valuable information and advice meant to help artists navigate the business of art. Highly recommend!
Jen Tough’s podcasts are spot on. It’s not only refreshing to get her candid, honest and totally professional perspective, she is highly informed and generously shares information.
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Apple Podcasts | #140 |
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