Artist and tax advisor Hannah Cole knows firsthand how shame can poison an artist's relationship with money. When her dad's accountant asked "When are you gonna get a real job?" instead of helping her understand quarterly taxes, she experienced the dismissal that makes so many artists avoid financial conversations altogether.
In this episode, host Alyson Stanfield and Hannah explore why artists develop allergies to money talk and what it takes to build confidence with your numbers.
Hannah reveals:
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Daniel Sipe and Karlë Woods didn't set out to start an arts organization. They just wanted to talk to artists during the pandemic. Four years later, Lights Out has produced 95 artist documentaries, thrown 18 popup exhibitions across Maine, and built a funding model that includes everything from $10 monthly donors to six-figure state contracts.
Their story, shared with host Alyson Stanfield, offers a masterclass in starting before you're ready, investing in what matters (yes, including marketing), and building something sustainable through collaboration rather than competition. They reveal:
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Damien Davis is a visual artist and writer who questions the art world's power structures from an artist's perspective. In this conversation with host Alyson Stanfield, he exposes the gatekeeping mechanisms—from application fees to institutional approval—that keep artists competing for artificially scarce opportunities instead of recognizing the abundance they could create together.
Damien reveals:
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Host Alyson Stanfield reveals an uncomfortable truth in this solo episode: the problem isn't that you don't know enough. The real challenge is building the confidence to act on what you already know. After 23 years of teaching artists, Alyson has realized she's been contributing to information overwhelm when what artists actually need are practices that build steady confidence.
In this episode, you'll discover:
HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Alyson reflects on episode 251 and her realization about information overwhelm
01:00 The real problem isn't lack of knowledge—it's information overload
02:00 What typically happens to January plans by February
03:10 Three things that kill confidence: doubt, false beliefs, and comparison
04:10 How perfectionism is actually procrastination in disguise
05:30 The inner critic voices that keep you stuck
06:30 Learning from outside critics versus harsh feedback
07:20 Six practices for building steady confidence
13:00 The gap between planning and working your plan
14:30 Practice steady confidence this season
SUGGESTED ACTION
This week, start one confidence-building practice. Choose the one that resonates most: begin a daily wins list, create your "loved" file, write one affirmation, or commit to one self-care practice. You don't need to do all of them at once. Pick one and practice it consistently.
RELATED EPISODES
Beyond Information: Why Artists Need Frameworks (251)
What Your Failures Are Teaching You with Laura Petrovich-Cheney (96)
How to Be a More Confident Artist with Gwen Fox (24)
To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/steady-confidence
🔶 For the first time, Essentials is available as a single season option—four months focused entirely on building steady confidence. Running through April, you'll get weekly practices, community support, and access to all learning modules when you need them. The planning workshop gives you the plan. The season gives you the practices to meet your goals. Learn more: Essentials for Steady Confidence
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HOW TO BE A GUEST
Think you have a story to share with other artists here on The Art Biz. Take the first step ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
In this coaching-style episode, host Alyson Stanfield coaches Ebony Iman Dallas through the challenges of building a sustainable public art career while navigating motherhood, a regional market, and the fear of rejection.
Ebony makes 90% of her income from public art but struggles with systems, marketing that highlights events instead of her work, and waiting for opportunities instead of creating them. If you've ever felt stretched between creative work and life responsibilities—or stuck in a local market—you'll recognize yourself here.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:30 Ebony's journey from advertising to opening the first art gallery in post-war Somaliland to full-time public art practice
06:10 How Ebony's income breaks down: 90% public art, 10% studio sales
08:30 Why she needs both institutional recognition and sales to spread her messages about Black Oklahoma history
16:30 Ebony admits she has no systems for tracking proposals and keeps everything in her head
21:10 Her graphic memoir Through Abahay's Eyes aims to clear her father's name and show healing is possible
30:20 The critical marketing shift: promote primarily—over events
33:10 Building a VIP list and postcard strategy to stay visible with the right people
40:50 Why fear of rejection keeps your dreams small
44:00 Weekly accountability check-ins take the emotion out and make it a numbers game
46:20 The three main takeaways: accountability structure, VIP postcard strategy, and intentional art-focused marketing
ACTION
Take one of these strategies and put it into action this week. Reach out to one curator or gallery director. Start your VIP list of people who should know about your work. Or schedule a weekly check-in with an accountability partner to share what you've applied for.
RELATED EPISODES
Remove Barriers to Buying Your Art (237)
How to Guarantee that People Remember You with Skip Hill (187)
Risk, Rejection, and Resilience with Christine Aaron (114)
To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/shape-opportunities
⭐️ Connect with Ebony and see more of her art: https://ebonyimandallas.com
🔶 If you heard Ebony talk about keeping everything in her head and thought "that's me," join us for Own Your Year 2026, January 13-15. This three-day planning workshop will help you get it all out of your head and onto a plan that actually supports your goals. Registration closes January 12th at artbizsuccess.com/makeaplan.
🔶 If you're looking for more customized support beyond group workshops, I also work privately with a small number of artists each year. Learn more at artbizsuccess.com/consulting.
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HOW TO BE A GUEST
Think you have a story to share with other artists here on The Art Biz. Take the first step ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
What happens when you realize the way you've been working isn't sustainable? When you've built something successful but it's costing you sleep, peace of mind, and the very things you set out to protect?
In this solo episode, host Alyson Stanfield gets really vulnerable with a question most artists face at some point: Who am I if I change the way I've always done things? It's about the pressure to maintain what you've always done because that's what you identify with, the FOMO that makes you say yes when your gut says no, and the overwhelm that comes from adding more and more to your plate.
Artists don't need more information—they need containers to organize it, filters to prioritize it, and boundaries to protect themselves from overwhelm. You'll hear about identity shifts, the power of asking "where can I lower the bar?" and what it looks like to evolve from consuming content to building frameworks that actually support your business.
🔦 HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 The Artist's Annual Review and why reflecting is an act of courage
02:50 The truth is you don't need more information
04:10 We need to prioritize creating containers, filters, and serious boundaries
06:40 Artists keep telling me they're "so behind" and I never want you to feel that way
09:10 I'm preaching sane planning while juggling an insane schedule
13:50 This is about IDENTITY—who I am at my very core
17:20 The right question: what do I need to let go of? Where can I lower the bar?
20:20 This is about evolution, trusting that what already exists is enough
📖 To read more and find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/beyond-info
🔶 FREE! Download The Artist's Annual Review and ask yourself: What do I need to let go of? Where can I lower the bar?
Not just what you want to accomplish in 2026—but what you want less of, and how you want to feel as you move through your days. https://artbizsuccess.com/reviewyouryear
🔶 🔶 OWN YOUR YEAR 2026 🔶 🔶 If you're ready to take that clarity and turn it into a plan—not a plan that adds more to your plate, but a plan that honors where you are and what you actually have the capacity for—join me for Own Your Year 2026.
This planning workshop happens January 13-15, 2026. This isn't about tactics or strategies or adding more to your list. It's about alignment. It's about creating a year that feels sustainable and maybe even radiant.
Learn more at artbizsuccess.com/makeaplan
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host: Alyson Stanfield
In 2020, Dawn Trimble was laid off from her interior design job during the pandemic while navigating a divorce—and she felt relief. That moment became a turning point. Within months of painting full-time, she launched her first collection, which sold out in days and matched her corporate paycheck.
Dawn talks about the practical steps she took to build momentum, what she brought from her design background into her art business, how she thinks about creativity as service rather than self-expression, and why she believes the most important thing any artist can do is simply start.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:40 Dawn describes her serene watercolor paintings
03:00 The relief of being laid off during the pandemic
05:40 Creating her first collection and selling out in days
08:00 The three-legged stool business approach
26:00 Wall covering licensing partnerships that surprised her with the size of the first checks
29:00 How she structures her week
32:00 Marketing through storytelling and connection
39:00 The "Memories" collection and her father's dementia
44:00 Her faith, viewing herself as conduit, not source
47:20 Her advice to other artists: just do it
DAWN’S ACTION FOR YOU
Dawn reminds us that everyone has insecurities and everyone is afraid. But you have to start anyway. As she mentioned, inspiration has to find us working.
You can't sit around wishing—it has to be an action. So this week, get into your studio and make something. Let inspiration find you working.
To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/trimble-revenue
Connect with Dawn and see more of her art: https://dawnmtrimbleart.com
🔶 If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but not seeing sales, or if you're tired of people saying "I love your work" without pulling out their wallet, check out the Followers to Collectors workshop. You'll map out the full journey of how people discover your art, engage with it, build trust over time, and how you make it easy for them to buy when they're ready.
Learn more at artbizsuccess.com/f2c
RELATED EPISODES
Listen to other artists discuss their income streams:
Expanding Your Skillset to Respond to Opportunities with Detour (ep. 128)
Juggling Multiple Art Styles and Audiences with Robin Maria Pedrero (ep. 103)
Beyond Comparison and Jealousy with Jason Kotecki (ep. 191)
Transform Your Creative Ideas into Multiple Income Streams: Helen Hiebert (ep. 18)
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~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
Alicia Bailey and Melinda Laz are part of a four-artist collaborative group in Denver that's been working together for years because it's made them better artists.
In this conversation, they share the practical realities of collaboration: the systems that keep things organized, the communication that prevents problems, and the trust that makes it all possible.
If you've ever wondered whether working with other artists is worth the effort, this episode will show you what's possible when you get it right.
🔦HIGHLIGHTS
01:50 How their friendship evolved into collaboration over 25 years
04:10 The early collaborative work between Alicia and Melinda
05:30 Expanding from a duo to a four-artist collaboration with Catherine Chauvin and Sharon Strasburg
08:30 Why they choose loose collaboration over a more formalized collective
10:40 Drafting proposals together without ego
13:20 Choosing "Perseverance" as their theme to allow broad interpretation
16:10 The systems they use to stay organized and on track
18:00 Why one person serves as the point of contact with galleries
20:40 The importance of going to lunch and doing studio visits
25:40 Learning when to say no to opportunities that don't align
36:20 Communication, clear expectations, and getting everything on the table
40:20 Keeping ego in check while maintaining leadership
🏃THE ARTISTS’ ACTION FOR YOU
Go to openings and talk to other artists, especially those whose work you feel a resonance with. Go view art even if it's not an opening, then dig deeper by looking at artists' websites or social media pages to learn about the community right in your backyard. Don't be afraid to reach out—send that Instagram message, ask for coffee, introduce yourself at the opening. Artists want to talk to other artists and form community.
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/friendships-collaborations
⭐️ Connect with the artists: https://aliciabailey.com and https://melindalaz.com
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Interested in collaboration? Check out these episodes:
Multiply Your Audience and Expand Your Show’s Impact with Jill Powers (ep. 27)
Knit Democracy Together with Eve Jacobs-Carnahan (ep. 64)
Collaborating on Your Art Business with Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin (ep. 86)
A Collaboration Between 2 Artists that Led to Creative Growth (ep. 183)
🔶 Community can support your journey in so many ways. We have that kind of community in Essentials for Artist Success. While there are plenty of lessons in our vault—including our current focus on The Artist's Annual Review and planning work we'll dig into in January—our real emphasis is on action and progress. We're here to help you move forward without getting bogged down in more information than you need. Find all the details at artbizsuccess.com/essentials
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~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
In part one of this conversation (episode 247), Stephanie Brown shared how she strategically funded her education and built her early career foundation. Now it's time to talk about what happens next: the messy, real, day-to-day work of sustaining an art practice.
Stephanie breaks down her actual income streams with host Alyson Stanfield—sharing her five-year vision for gallery representation and explaining how becoming a mother made her bolder and more focused rather than holding her back.
🔦 HIGHLIGHTS
03:50 Stephanie’s income percentages from consulting, speaking, art sales, workshops, and grants
07:30 When paying for a residency is worth it (and when it's not)
08:30 The mistake of saying yes to a show just to meet a quota
10:30 Why motherhood pushed Stephanie’s art practice harder instead of pausing it
12:20 What "your mom does for a living" should teach about possibility and freedom
18:30 The tools that keep multiple income streams organized
25:30 Why direct outreach finally started working after years of silence
27:30 If forced to choose only one income stream, this would be it—and why
🏃STEPHANIE’S ACTION FOR YOU
Make a list of the top ten things you're most scared to do in your art career. Then do the scariest thing on that list.
Maybe it's reaching out directly to a gallery you admire. Maybe it's raising your prices. Maybe it's applying to that prestigious residency you've been bookmarking for years. Maybe it's finally having an honest conversation about money with your partner or family.
The scary thing is usually the thing that will move you forward the most.
🔶 ESSENTIALS
If you need structure and support while you're doing the scary things, that's exactly what we provide in Essentials for Artist Success. We help you build a sustainable foundation for your art business with ongoing lessons, accountability, and coaching. Because taking action is always easier when you're not doing it alone.
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Expanding Your Skillset to Respond to Opportunities with Detour (ep. 128)
Juggling Multiple Art Styles and Audiences with Robin Maria Pedrero (ep. 103)
Transform Your Creative Ideas into Multiple Income Streams: Helen Hiebert (ep. 18)
Raising Prices on Your Art, Valuing Community, and Balancing Motherhood with Bri Larson (ep. 166)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/motherhood-brown
⭐️ Connect with Stephanie and see more of her art: https://stephaniebphotos.com
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~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Too many artists graduate from art school with crushing debt and then spend years figuring out how to make money while trying to maintain a studio practice. Stephanie Brown did the opposite. She graduated from a private art school debt-free, secured a fully funded MFA, and has been treating her art career like a business from day one.
In this conversation with host Alyson Stanfield, Stephanie breaks down exactly how she did it, and why being strategic about money doesn't make you any less of an artist.
🔦 HIGHLIGHTS
02:00 Why interactive art transforms viewers into participants and creates lasting memory points—and how Stephanie intentionally studied education theory to understand this
06:40 How she graduated from a private art school (SCAD) debt-free by maximizing scholarships and strategically taking general education classes at community college
09:40 Why she only applied to fully funded MFA programs and what made University of Michigan's program worth it
16:30 The best advice Stephanie received about graduate school: only go when you know what you want to say to the world as an artist
23:10 How watching her mother's creative side hustles shaped her belief that artists can make money from their work
24:40 The rules she set for herself (one residency, two exhibitions per year) to ensure she could always say "I'm an exhibiting artist"
31:10 Why working from home during the pandemic was the unlock that gave Stephanie energy and time for serious studio practice
33:20 The transferable skills from her art practice (managing budgets up to $50,000) that landed her higher-paying jobs in project management and business operations
Create your own non-negotiable parameters for your art practice. Stephanie’s are at least one residency and two exhibitions per year.
What would your rules be?
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
She Knows Exactly How Much Her Art Income Will be with Kelly Pelfrey (162)
Being an Artist with Geoffrey Gorman (124)
Starting Your Art Career (173)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/debt-free-brown
⭐️ Connect with Stephanie and see more of her art: https://stephaniebphotos.com
🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶 full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.
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~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Your art doesn't exist in a vacuum. Where and how you show your work shapes how people perceive its value before they even look closely at the piece itself. The venue, the lighting, the labels, the other work nearby—all of it sends signals about whether your art should be taken seriously.
In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield explores what falls within your control and what doesn't, and why understanding that difference can transform how collectors see you and your work.
She encourages you to vet opportunities before committing, establish non-negotiables to establish for yourself, and move strategically toward increasingly prestigious venues rather than staying comfortable with familiar options. Whether you're just starting out or you've been showing for years, you'll learn how to raise your standards and make choices that honor the work you've put into your art.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:30 A gallery story that reveals how presentation can undermine even the most exquisite artwork
02:50 Joshua Bell's subway experiment and what it reveals about context over content
04:20 What you can't control after committing: organizers' behavior, placement, promotion, and who else is in the show
06:00 The power of vetting opportunities before you say yes: research methods and setting non-negotiables
09:00 Moving strategically to increasingly prestigious venues rather than staying comfortable
11:40 Being selective even when starting out: choosing the best option available at your career stage
Audit your current opportunities through this lens. For each place you're showing or planning to show, ask yourself:
Does this venue's reputation support my prices and goals?
Will being here make collectors take me more seriously?
What can I control about how my work is presented?
And if you can't control key elements, is this opportunity still worth it?
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Seeking Validation and Earning Credibility as an Artist (129)
How One Curator Works with Artists at a Regional Art Center with Collin Parson (116)
Lessons from a Wildly Successful Pop-up Art Gallery Event with Mai Wyn Schantz (109)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit artbizsuccess.com/undermining-value
🔶 Context shapes perception. It's why galleries are selective about their roster and why collectors pay attention to provenance. If you want to command higher prices, context matters enormously. In Elevate Your Art, Alyson covers numerous strategies for increasing the perceived value of your work and being strategic about where and how you show. This is just one of them. The live session on November 18th, with on demand training available afterward. Visit artbizsuccess.com/elevate for all the details.
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~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
La Vaughn Belle is a visual artist based in St. Croix whose interdisciplinary practice explores colonial histories and Caribbean identity.
Host Alyson Stanfield talks with La Vaughn about building a thriving art career outside traditional art centers through strategic networking, intentional collaboration, and the bold decision to hire a publicist for her monument project I Am Queen Mary.
La Vaughn reveals
01:30 How living in the Caribbean has shaped La Vaughn's cosmopolitan perspective as an artist
06:40 How La Vaughn's work explores colonial histories through material remnants and storm metaphors
09:00 The three key practices La Vaughn built to develop her reputation outside St. Croix
10:30 What La Vaughn looks for in collaboration and how working with non-artists sharpens her practice
17:00 How people find La Vaughn for collaborations and the importance of a strong website
20:10 La Vaughn's consistent newsletter practice and how she asks permission to add people to her list
23:40 Why La Vaughn's friend insisted she hire a publicist and how she overcame her resistance
26:30 Describing the two-and-a-half-story sculpture that combined coral stones and a reimagined Huey P. Newton image
33:30 How La Vaughn dove into her practice after the media attention died down
38:40 Using affirmations and strategic positioning to attract the right gallerist
43:20 The difference between obra (work) and carrera (career) that La Vaughn learned in Cuba
46:40 Why committing to 20 studio hours per week is essential for competing at an international level
Pick one relationship you already have—maybe someone who expressed interest in your work, a curator you met once, or an artist in a different discipline—and reach out this week. Not with an ask, but with genuine curiosity. Invite them for a coffee chat or Zoom conversation and see where it takes you.
🔶 Map out your follower’s full journey from discovery to purchase: Follower —> Fan —>Buyer —> Collector. Learn how people find your art, engage with it, build trust over time, and buy when they're ready.
$97 (podcast listeners can save $20 with promo code PODCAST20) Sign up now at ArtBizSuccess.com/f2c
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/visibility-belle
⭐️ Connect with La Vaughn and see more of her art: https://www.lavaughnbelle.com/
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Boldly Reaching Out to Art World Influencers with Laurence de Valmy (108)
Lessons from a Wildly Successful Pop-up Art Gallery Event with Mai Wyn Schantz (109)
Overcoming Anxiety about Making Art World Connections with Heather Beardsley (160)
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~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Working with a gallery means putting your art, reputation, and trust in someone else’s hands.
That relationship can be transformative (or tense) depending on how it’s managed on either side.
In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with Katherine Hébert, founder of Gallery Fuel, which helps small and mid-size galleries strengthen their businesses.
Katherine has seen both sides of the artist–gallery dynamic and knows what helps these relationships thrive: communication, transparency, and mutual respect.
You’ll hear:
00:40 Katherine shares her journey from art history to founding Gallery Fuel.
05:00 Why she focuses on small and mid-size “Main Street” galleries.
07:00 What genuine trust between artists and galleries means, and how to establish it through clear communication.
11:10 How galleries can assess fit before signing artists.
13:00 The professionalism cues (or “trust signals”) artists send to galleries.
15:40 Empowering artists to ask questions and clarify expectations.
20:00 Why regular communication and quarterly check-ins matter.
28:20 Contracts as a foundation for mutual respect and protection.
34:00 How younger collectors are changing the gallery landscape.
41:40 Creative experiences galleries can offer to build connection.
46:20 Alyson’s closing thoughts: take what you’ve learned and put it into action.
🚀 YOUR ACTION
Reach out to one of your professional contacts this week—whether it’s a gallerist, curator, or collector.
Share a quick update, ask a question, or simply check in. Every thoughtful message builds the trust that keeps relationships strong.
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/respect-hebert
⭐️ Connect with Katherine: https://galleryfuel.com
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Qualities Galleries Are Looking For in Their Artists with Jeremy Tessmer (123)
The Investing Artist: Art, Real Estate, and Legacy with Mary Erickson (19)
Why I Want Partnerships with Art Galleries with Evita Tezeno (175)
What Galleries Want: Preparing Your Art and Yourself with Gabba Gallery (226)
🔶 Map out your follower’s full journey from discovery to purchase: Follower —> Fan —>Buyer —> Collector. Learn how people find your art, engage with it, build trust over time, and buy when they're ready. $97 (podcast listeners can save $20 with promo code PODCAST20) Sign up now at ArtBizSuccess.com/f2c
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
When Alissa Quart's 90-year-old mother received a terminal diagnosis, she faced a daunting question: what to do with 400 paintings created over three decades. Her solution was unconventional, distributing the work directly to neighbors, friends, and anyone who wanted to live with her mother's art.
The story she shares with host Alyson Stanfield touches on something much larger: what artists actually need to sustain their practice and how we think about legacy when the traditional art world isn't an option.
You’ll learn:
HIGHLIGHTS
01:30 Barbara Quart's journey from East Village bohemian to 30 years of daily painting
05:40 The horror story that sparked a mission to honor her mother's wishes
08:20 Looking for external validation through local gallery shows in the Berkshires
10:40 The circumstances that allowed 30 years of sustained art practice
12:50 Why artists need community, not just queen bees but worker ants too
14:40 Legal barriers that restrict housing developments for artists
17:00 How art production creates billions in economic activity
23:10 Starting with an inventory and creating a catalog system
26:30 Women who inherit their husband's art and sacrifice their own lives
29:20 The art destruction party where artists let go of their work
34:10 How one piece in the New York Times changed everything
38:10 Barbara started painting again after the article's positive response
42:00 Collective joy and questioning the myth of individualism
44:00 The promise that consciousness can persist beyond the hand that picked up the brush
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Spotlighting Artists Who Bloom Later in Life with Janice Mason Steves (181)
Proactively Planning Your Art Legacy with Heather K. Powers (143)
Confronting Your Professional Legacy with David Paul Bayles (15)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/quart-legacy
⭐️ Connect with Alissa: https://alissaquart.com
Learn more about and support the Economic Hardship Reporting Project: https://economichardship.org
Follow Barbara Quart’s art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaraquartpainter/
🔶 Map out your follower’s full journey from discovery to purchase: Follower —> Fan —>Buyer —> Collector. Learn how people find your art, engage with it, build trust over time, and buy when they're ready. $97 (podcast listeners can save $20 with promo code PODCAST20) Sign up now at ArtBizSuccess.com/f2c
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
Artist and activist Malene Barnett joins host Alyson Stanfield to unpack how she balances a multidisciplinary practice while designing work that “holds memory” in space. Malene shares the planning, community, and process-sharing that keep a long, installation-driven practice moving, and she offers a resonant lens on clay as a tool for liberation grounded in Caribbean and West African heritage.
Bits of her wisdom:
02:10 Family lineage and a first-generation background shape Malene’s practice.
04:20 The pact to center ancestry and identity in her work from art school onward.
08:20 Clay as a tool for liberation through Caribbean pottery history and markets.
13:10 Leaving bespoke rugs, after a sabbatical, to reclaim her voice and move into clay.
19:20 Tiles and architecture as ways to create a space that holds memory.
21:00 Planning around clay’s long timelines for drying, firing, and glazing.
22:20 Residencies, film, and building an archive of Caribbean potters.
26:40 Why sharing process, tools, and research sustains audience connection.
32:10 Founding the Black Artists and Designers Guild and how to start a community.
35:10 Crafted Kinship: agency, blurred lines between art, craft, and design.
41:10 Career advice: seek stability, invest, and take the long view.
43:20 What’s next: a large-scale ceramic mural in Greensboro, with installation in 2027.
This week, share one piece of your process with your community: a tool you rely on, a test tile, or a research thread you’re following.
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
The Investing Artist: Art, Real Estate, and Legacy with Mary Erickson (223)
Expanding Your Skillset to Respond to Opportunities with Detour (ep. 128)
Leaning Into Her Roots and Community Art with Marilyn Fontaine (185)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/kinship-barnett
⭐️ Connect with Malene and see more of her art: https://malenebarnett.com
🔶 If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels on random marketing tasks and instead build a strong, reliable foundation for your art business, check out Essentials for Artist Success. Inside, you’ll find the structure, coaching, and accountability to help you turn intentions into consistent action. Learn more at artbizsuccess.com/essentials.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
Pinterest isn’t just for recipes and home décor—it’s one of the most underutilized marketing tools for artists. In this episode, host Alyson Stanfield talks with artist coach Hayley Price about how she’s still getting traffic from pins created years ago and why Pinterest should be part of your long-term strategy. Discover how to turn your existing content into evergreen visibility for your art.
00:30 Meet Hayley Price—artist, gallerist, coach, and podcast host
02:20 Why Pinterest offers long-term visibility compared to Instagram
03:20 How Pinterest functions as a search engine (not social media)
05:10 How interior designers and collectors use Pinterest to discover art
06:30 Doubling your SEO efforts by linking blog posts to pins
08:40 First steps: setting up a business account and connecting Instagram
12:20 Creating multiple pins from one piece of content (without extra work)
19:00 What kinds of pins perform best for artists
24:40 How to keep pins working even after artwork has sold
28:20 Success story: 40–50% of gallery traffic still coming from old pins
29:50 Why ads often perform better on Pinterest than Instagram
33:20 Pinterest as a digital mood board for artistic inspiration
37:00 Hayley’s creative routine and how she balances her multiple roles
Choose one Inspired Pinterest Action:
Just one step this week can set you up for visibility long after you hit publish.
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Presenting Yourself Professionally on Your Artist Website with Jessica Burko (174)
Technology Is Your Colleague in the Studio with Iris Scott (203)
What Artists Need to Know About SEO with Meg Casebolt (222)
22 Tactics to Thoughtfully Invite People to Visit Your Art Website (228)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/pinterest-price
⭐️ Connect with and see more of her art and the artists she features: https://thescoutedstudio.com/
🔶 If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels on random marketing tasks and instead build a strong, reliable foundation for your art business, check out Essentials for Artist Success. Inside, you’ll find the structure, coaching, and accountability to help you turn intentions into consistent action. Learn more at artbizsuccess.com/essentials.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Host Alyson Stanfield talks with Katie Hunt about the findings from her 2025 State of the Product Industry survey.
While Katie’s audience includes product-based artists and makers, many of the themes—pricing pressures, burnout, and the need for stronger systems—apply across the creative sector.
They explore what’s really happening behind the scenes of creative businesses right now: why some are thriving while others are closing or stalling, how tariffs are complicating planning and profitability, and the surprising number of businesses still not using email marketing.
Katie and Alyson reflect on the connection between sustainability and simplification, and how support, community, and structure can make all the difference.
03:50 Who was surveyed and what kinds of businesses they run
09:00 How hiring and systems correlate with reduced hours and greater sustainability
11:30 Why email marketing is still underused—and still effective
15:30 The mindset blocks around unsubscribes and “bothering” your list
17:40 Social media as a visibility tool vs. a sales driver
18:30 Why community, mentorship, and education accelerate growth
21:00 Emotional tone of the industry: cautiously hopeful, but tired
24:20 Following up and closing the loop when no one responds
26:40 30% of respondents have considered closing their business
30:00 Tariffs, planning challenges, and the ripple effect on pricing
34:20 What separates those who sustain their business from those who burn out
38:00 The role of peer support and accountability
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
4 Considerations for Wholesaling Your Art with Katie Hunt (138)
Worrying About the Economy with Elaine Luttrull (141)
Increasing Self-Sales by 400% with Sarah Becktel (157)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/fatigue-hunt
⭐️ Connect with Katie and listen to the Proof to Product podcast at https://prooftoproduct.com
🔶 Ready to make real progress in your art business? Essentials for Artist Success is where you stop spinning your wheels and start taking focused, intentional action. It’s not just another course—it’s a structured system for building momentum, making better decisions, and implementing the right strategies at the right time. Designed to support you through every season of your business, Essentials gives you the clarity, accountability, and community you need to keep moving forward.
Learn more >>> Essentials for Artist Success
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
Artists thrive on creative expression, but that same impulse can scatter your marketing. Without consistency, collectors are left confused about who you are and what you stand for.
In this solo episode, I share why identity comes before design, what goes into a brand kit, and how it saves time while building trust.
Your next collector is just one connection away. Make it a memorable one.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 When artists relied on printed packets
02:40 Why tactile marketing materials still matter today
05:40 The tough love: artists aren’t designers (and why that matters)
08:00 Why your Identity — with a capital “I” — comes first
10:20 What a brand kit includes and how it helps
12:00 The pitfalls of DIY and how we can give you support in Essentials
13:40 Wrapping up: identity, design, and consistency in action
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/brand-kit
🎧 MENTIONED
These are the other solo episodes (so far) leading up to the Followers to Collectors workshop.
When the Art Sales Stop: 6 Areas to Investigate (235)
Clean Your Email List to Improve Deliverability and Engagement (236)
Remove Barriers to Buying Your Art (237)
You Don’t Need a Gallery, You Need Conscious Connections (238)
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
These episodes feature guests who have clarity around who they are as artists:
Married to a Single Art Project Forever with Michelle Fung (227)
How You Want to Be Perceived as an Artist with Alexandra Squire (133)
What a Commitment to Audience-Building Means to Noelle Phares (225)
📥 RESOURCES
Planning Workshop:
Followers to Collectors – September 9–10
Essentials for Artist Success:
Ongoing coaching, support, and training
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
host: Alyson Stanfield
Waiting to be discovered isn’t a strategy. A gallery might help, but it won’t solve everything. What you really need to build a thriving art career are conscious connections. These are intentional relationships that open doors, create opportunities, and sustain you for the long run.
In this solo episode, host Alyson Stanfield explains what conscious connections are, why they matter more than ever, the barriers that hold artists back, and how to start cultivating your own unique network with a list that only you could create.
00:00 Why waiting to be discovered is not a strategy
01:00 August solo series leading to the Followers to Collectors workshop (see other episodes below)
02:20 The changing art ecosystem — what has and hasn’t changed
02:50 Defining conscious connections
03:30 Quick scenarios that show conscious connections in action
04:50 Why connections matter: resources, opportunities, momentum, knowledge, sales, collaboration
07:10 Conscious connections are the lifeblood of your career
07:30 Barriers: fear, logistics, and avoidance
09:00 The importance of focusing on others, not just yourself
09:10 Four buckets of connections: supporters, sellers & venues, influencers, peripheral potential
11:20 Conscious connections aren’t optional — they are foundational
11:50 One small action to nurture a connection this week
12:30 Invitation to the Followers to Collectors workshop (Sept 9–10)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/conscious-connections
🎧 MENTIONED
These are the other solo episodes (so far) leading up to the Followers to Collectors workshop.
When the Art Sales Stop: 6 Areas to Investigate (235)
Clean Your Email List to Improve Deliverability and Engagement (236)
Remove Barriers to Buying Your Art (237)
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
In these episodes, guests talk about the conscious connections that have helped them succeed with a specific project.
Multiply Your Audience and Expand Your Show’s Impact with Jill Powers (27)
Knit Democracy Together with Eve Jacobs-Carnahan (64)
Collaborating on Your Art Business with Rebecca Crowell and Jerry McLaughlin (86)
A Collaboration Between 2 Artists that Led to Creative Growth (183)
📥 RESOURCES
Planning Workshop:
Followers to Collectors – September 9–10
Essentials for Artist Success:
Ongoing coaching, support, and training
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Highlights
Most artists focus on growing their email list—but what if the real power comes from trimming it?
In this solo episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield walks you through why and how to clean your email list. This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about improving deliverability rates, boosting engagement, and building trust with the people who are actually listening.
If you want to email with more confidence—and stop second-guessing who’s on the other end—this episode is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:32 Why email list hygiene often gets overlooked but is critical for your marketing
01:49 The emotional impact of sending emails to people who aren't engaging
03:04 How deliverability is changing and why this matters now more than ever
04:47 What happens when you keep inactive contacts on your list
05:53 Garden metaphor: pruning your list is thoughtful, not ruthless
06:58 Signs it’s time to clean: analytics, hesitation, and confidence dips
07:54 Step-by-step process to clean your list (starting with segmentation)
11:12 Why a smaller list can be more energizing
11:44 How cleaning your list connects to the Followers to Collectors workshop
12:45 Your action step this week and how refreshing your list brings clarity
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
The artists in these episodes discuss successful use of their email lists:
She Knows Exactly How Much Her Art Income Will be with Kelly Pelfrey (162)
Self Sales, Open Studios, and Relationships with Interior Designers with Carol MacConnell (171)
Increasing Art Sales with Online Events with Patricia Griffin (97)
Producing a Monthly Digital Magazine with Alyson Sheldrake (199)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/clean-email-list
📥 RESOURCES MENTIONED
Planning Workshop:
Followers to Collectors – September 9–10
Essentials for Artist Success:
Ongoing coaching, support, and training
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
You’ve shown up. You’ve posted, emailed, exhibited, maybe even launched something. And yet... the sales aren’t coming.
In this solo episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield walks you through six insight areas to investigate when your art isn’t selling like it used to—or like you believe it should. These aren’t quick fixes, but reflective prompts that can lead to real clarity and intentional next steps.
Whether you're feeling stuck, confused, or just curious about how to improve your results, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and reassess—with empathy and a practical path forward.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:00 – The emotional toll of not selling and how to approach it with curiosity, not panic
01:56 – Introduction of the When Your Art Isn’t Selling guide and what to expect from this episode
03:07 – External Factors: What’s beyond your control (economy, distraction, collector habits)
04:00 – The Work Itself: Has your style or message shifted? Are collectors keeping up?
05:00 – How You’re Showing the Work: Venues, pricing visibility, and perceived value
06:36 – The Buying Experience: Is it easy to buy from you, or are you creating friction?
07:28 – How You’re Connecting: Relationships, follow-up, and trust-building
08:54 – How You’re Promoting It: Visibility, storytelling, and showing up consistently
10:10 – Reassurance and encouragement to act from insight, not overwhelm
10:52 – Three options for you
These episodes focus on self-sales:
She Knows Exactly How Much Her Art Income Will be with Kelly Pelfrey (ep. 162)
Increasing Self-Sales by 400% with Sarah Becktel (ep. 157)
Self Sales, Open Studios, and Relationships with Interior Designers with Carol MacConnell (ep. 171)
Increasing Art Sales with Online Events with Patricia Griffin (ep. 97)
Free Download and Show Notes:
When Your Art Isn’t Selling – 44 Smart Questions for Insight
Planning Workshop:
Followers to Collectors – September 9–10
Essentials for Artist Success:
Ongoing coaching, support, and training
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Sculptor and installation artist Marianne Lettieri creates intricate, meditative work from salvaged and domestic materials. In this episode, she shares her journey from marketing to art, and how she has centered her practice around intention, discernment, and clarity—rather than urgency or trends.
She talks with host Alyson Stanfield about how she defines success, the importance of showing up in the studio (even if it’s just to sweep the floor), and why research, ritual, and creative constraint are essential to her process.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:50 – Marianne’s career shift from PR to full-time artist
03:54 – Why Marianne is drawn to historical artifacts and “slow” art
08:19 – Defining success: critical acclaim vs. financial success
13:14 – Income sources: sales, commissions, and artist estates
17:57 – How she tracks ideas and builds inventory systems
22:02 – How she’s using only what she already has
24:56 – Making over 100 collages from studio leftovers
26:54 – A rejection story: the San Francisco dump residency
32:10 – Building community through art and faith
38:45 – How location (Granbury, TX) shapes her art
46:42 – Where to find Marianne + Alyson’s closing takeaway
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Establishing Yourself in a New Art Community with Joan Chamberlain (mentioned)
The artists featured in these episodes discuss a very intentional path for themselves.
What a Commitment to Audience-Building Means to Noelle Phares (225)
The Joy in Artist Community and Paring Back Obligations with Ali Cavanaugh (190)
Why I Want Partnerships with Art Galleries with Evita Tezeno (175)
Focusing on the Art, Not the Art Business with Rebecca Welz (134)
How You Want to Be Perceived as an Artist with Alexandra Squire (133)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/discerning-lettieri
⭐️ Connect with Marianne and see more of her art: https://mariannelettieri.com
🎯 Ready to make a plan that actually supports your art business? Join me for the Followers to Collectors planning workshop on September 9-10, where we’ll map out how your audience moves from discovering your art to feeling confident buying it.
You can sign up for the waitlist here. Or join Essentials for Artist Success today to get access to this workshop plus ongoing support, live coaching, and two additional planning workshops throughout the year. Details at artbizsuccess.com/essentials.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Thoughtful artists often hesitate to share their work publicly—not because they’re lazy or unclear, but because they don’t want to contribute to the “noise” online.
In this solo episode, host Alyson Stanfield unpacks that fear and explain why it’s often a mask for perfectionism. You'll hear why your content doesn’t need to be perfect, polished, or viral—it just needs to be true.
She also shares mindset shifts to help you move from performance to presence, broadcasting to connection, and perfection to permission.
Whether you're struggling to post, over-editing everything, or just trying to trust your voice again, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not the noise. You’re the signal.
[00:00] Workshop intro: From Followers to Collectors
[01:45] The fear of adding to the noise
[03:20] You’re not the noise—you’re the signal
[04:50] Where “quality over quantity” falls apart
[06:30] Some of your best content might be the quickest
[07:15] When perfectionism poses as professionalism
[08:10] What quality really looks like (hint: not polished)
[09:25] You can’t control who sees it—just share
[10:40] Shifting from performance to presence
[11:35] Final encouragement: show up with trust
[12:15] Workshop + Essentials invitation
[13:00] Closing thanks + where to find more
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
These episodes also have an emphasis on mindset:
Risk, Rejection, and Resilience with Christine Aaron (ep. 114)
What Your Failures Are Teaching You with Laura Petrovich-Cheney (ep. 95)
Are You Playing It Too Safe in Your Art Business? (ep. 92)
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Christa Forrest (ep. 91)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and see our featured artists, visit artbizsuccess.com/noise
🎯 Ready to make a plan that actually supports your art business? Join me for the Followers to Collectors planning workshop on September 9-10, where we’ll map out how your audience moves from discovering your art to feeling confident buying it.
You can sign up or get on the waitlist here. Or join Essentials for Artist Success today to get access to this workshop plus ongoing support, live coaching, and two additional planning workshops throughout the year. Details at artbizsuccess.com/essentials.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Wildlife artist James Corwin has built a thriving art business by putting his originals first—and building everything else around them. In this episode of The Art Biz, he talks with host Alyson Stanfield about how he strategically developed multiple income streams through prints, commissions, and galleries, all while prioritizing his painting time.
James shares the mindset shift that helped him focus, the failures that taught him the most, and why nurturing collector relationships is a cornerstone of his success. His perspective as both an artist and gallery owner offers valuable insight for anyone seeking representation—or thinking about opening their own space.
Plus, he reveals how he handles marketing, team-building, and staying connected to buyers in a way that’s rare, but powerful.
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
These episodes discuss multiple income streams for the artists:
Expanding Your Skillset to Respond to Opportunities with Detour (ep. 128)
Juggling Multiple Art Styles and Audiences with Robin Maria Pedrero (ep. 103)
Beyond Comparison and Jealousy with Jason Kotecki (ep. 191)
Transform Your Creative Ideas into Multiple Income Streams: Helen Hiebert (ep. 18)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/growth-corwin
⭐️ Connect with James and see more of his art: https://jamescorwin.com
🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶 full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/