What if building a creative community was less about networking and more about connection?
In this working episode, Jacqui and Andreina explore the difference between collaboration and community, and why some of the most valuable things artists share aren’t business tips or techniques, but encouragement, perspective, generosity, and support.
Inspired by conversations with fellow artists, musicians, writers, and creatives, they share stories about unexpected friendships, creative gatherings, and the small acts of connection that make creative work feel a little less lonely. They also invite listeners to join a two-week Community Experiment designed to help build deeper creative connections.
We talk about:
- Why creative work can feel isolating and how community changes that
- The difference between collaboration and connection
- Overcoming scarcity mindset and supporting fellow creatives
- Simple ways to build creative relationships without an agenda
- The Community Experiment and how to participate
Plus: Stories about artist gatherings, virtual studio dates, unexpected friendships, and the creative people who have inspired us along the way.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re creating in a vacuum, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Kasey Moran Art
https://www.instagram.com/kaseymoranart - Asheville-ish (Ryan Muirhead)
https://www.instagram.com/ashevillish - Natalie Ray Fine Art
https://www.natalierayfineart.com/ - Bronwyn Cronin Jazz
https://www.instagram.com/bronwyncroninjazz - Claudia Guerreiro
https://www.instagram.com/artbyclaudiaguerreiro - Sky Loraine Art
https://www.instagram.com/skyloraine_
https://www.skyloraineart.com/
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About The Art Confidential
The Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.
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