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I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it.
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184 - Art Career Q&A #2
Episode 184
jeudi 26 septembre 2024 • Duration 30:23
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to discuss another round of artist Q&A
The three topics covered in this Episode
- Creating stable income as an artist
- Maximising your time in the studio
- Art and AI
Connect with (Guest)
- Instagram @artcareeracademy
- Find out more at www.artcareeracademy.com
Links from the episode
- Short on time in your studio or want to maximise the time you have? Get this free guide https://www.artcareeracademy.com/free-supercharge-workbook
- Interested in our program to build and grow your art career, your way? Check it out he https://www.artcareeracademy.com/going-art-pro-course-self-led
183 - Christopher Zanko
Episode 183
mardi 10 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:00:02
Episode #183. I catch up with Australian painter Christopher Zanko to discuss his hand carved paintings, his printmaking roots, being a two time finalist of the Wynne prize and his recent exhibitions.
Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracademy.com. The signature 6 week program Going [ART] Pro is available to do in your own time anywhere in the world.
174 - RUFFMERCY
Episode 174
mardi 2 avril 2024 • Duration 01:13:29
This week I dig into the archives and bring you another classic episode. This one is from back in 2017 when I caught up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q and many more. To check out his work go to ruffmercy.com
This episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The online school for the career artist.
173 - George Goodnow
Episode 173
mercredi 20 mars 2024 • Duration 55:46
This week Tom Gerrard sits down with Sydney based painter, installation artist and muralist George Goodnow. We discuss some of the great projects George has worked on as well as curation, establishing yourself in a new city and winning the Howard Arkley award for contemporary painting.
This episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The online school for the career artist.
172 - Steve Leadbeater
Episode 172
mardi 5 mars 2024 • Duration 01:04:11
Episode #172 - I sit down with Steve Leadbeater for a conversation about Ceramics, the role instagram plays in studio life and his recent collaborations with David Bromley.
171 - Felipe Pantone
Episode 171
jeudi 22 février 2024 • Duration 56:55
This week I dig into the archives to bring you a classic episode featuring American based Spanish artist Felipe Pantone. I first interviewed Felipe back in 2017. He has since taken his career to the highest of heights.
170 - Otis Hope Carey
Episode 170
mardi 13 février 2024 • Duration 41:42
For episode 170 I sit down with Contemporary indigenous Australian painter and pro surfer Otis Hope Carey. We discuss how Otis discovered art through therapy, his technique and collaborations with the likes of Louis Vuitton and Chris Hemsworth.
Brought to you by https://www.artcareeracademy.com/
#169 - Loribelle Spirovski
Episode 169
mardi 30 janvier 2024 • Duration 54:04
Episode #169 I catch up with Sydney based painter Loribelle Spirovski. We discuss her unique creative path, portraiture, art prizes and painting injuries.
Find Loribelle on instagram at @loribellespirovski
Sign up to the Going [ART] Pro waitlist to receive exclusive access to the special VIP price, future scholarship opportunities and lots more - https://www.artcareeracademy.com/
#155 - Discover your artistic identity - ACA Part 1
Season 1 · Episode 155
jeudi 25 janvier 2024 • Duration 31:45
#168. How I built my art career
Episode 168
mardi 23 janvier 2024 • Duration 47:24
This week I sit catch up with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy. We discuss my transition from graffiti writer and graphic designer to full time artist and unpack the tricks I incorporated into my art practise to sustain my career.
Sign up to the Going [ART] Pro waitlist to receive exclusive access to the special VIP price, future scholarship opportunities and lots more - https://www.artcareeracademy.com/





