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As a creative entrepreneur you need to be asking questions of anyone who wants to work with you.

Open the doors of communication and learn how to protect yourself from potentially bad situations.

A must listen for any creative.

I'm joined by Lauren Spangler as we talk about six different business models for artists and how they could be potential ways to add additional income to your creative practice.

No matter the economic climate, it's good to have multiple ways to support yourself.

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I am joined by Lauren Spangler, an artist, musician and creativity coach to talk about ways to better manage being an artist and also an entrepreneur. Both are important to the success of your practice. We talk about this along with tips to help manage the business tasks you may not enjoy.

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I am joined by Lauren Spangler. Lauren is a painter, musician, and creativity coach based out of New Mexico. Today we talk about how to balance being a creative/artist and being an organized entrepreneur. Both roles are important and we discuss three tips to help manage wearing multiple hats.

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Proceed with caution when getting tips and advice. I dig into the topic of everyone being an expert due to social media and what to look for if you are getting advice from someone online.

Your artistic practice is unique to you.

With everyone having access to social media we have created a world of "experts". In this episode I talk about why this isn't good and what to look out for when seeking guidance for your artistic practice.

Your artistic journey is unique to you, learn from folks who have extensive experience in their field and aren't just looking to get some likes.

I am joined by Keidrich of Ellemnop.art to discuss the topic of free. We will talk about what artists need to be aware of when seeking free opportunities along with how to navigate giving your work and or services away for free. A must listen for any creative!

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I'm joined today with Hannah, a poet, wanna-be comedian, and content marketing strategist for artists, creatives, and right-brained entrepreneurs. We talk about the importance of story telling as a creative and how it is an important part of your marketing.

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It's time to get ready for summer art fairs, whether its your first time participating in one or you need a quick refresher, I will talk about what you should have ready before submitting your application forms. These elements, also taught in the Building Block Online Courses, help artists build a solid foundation.

I am joined by Keidrick Alford of Ellemnop.art to talk about what artists can do to get ready for a successful new year.

We talk about the importance of inventory, photography, documents and more in this informational episode. Are you ready to succeed?!

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I'm joined by Kendrick Alford, curator and co-owner of Ellemnop.art for an open discussion about what is needed to work with a gallery or art organization. Combined we have curated over 80 exhibitions and give you real advice on what to do and mistakes we see all too often.

Artists have the opportunity to earn additional revenue streams from their artwork.

In this episode I am joined by Kendrick 'Sensei' Alford, the creative director of ELLEmnop.art to talk more about what that means and things to be aware of when starting to go this route.

Artists, you have three months left to end the year strong. Learn about upcoming classes to help you do just that and why you should implement systems into your practice today!

When you treat your artistic practice like a business, then you will grow and gain access to more opportunities.

As a creative rejection is part of the journey but if you are constantly getting hit with "no's" then it is time to understand what mistakes you may be making.

As an artist you need to remove the personal feeling of being attacked and learn what is expected of you.

Let's explore the topic of Rejection more!

As a creative it is essential for you to practice writing about your artwork. This is a skill you need to work on to get good at it. It doesn't come naturally to all of us and the majority of artists do not have artist bio's or statements or have them written wrong.

This episodes talks more about why writing is key to your creative business.

Marketing is one topic artists want to know how to do and do now. Unfortunately, before you can successfully market and promote your art you need to dial in the essentials for your business.

This episode I talk about what some of those are and why they are important to do before you start marketing.

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Do you know what the number one commodity is for artists? I bet it's not what you think it is.

The commodity is important but the way to get it is often approached the wrong way.

Learn what it is and how to get more of it.

Sharing upcoming opportunities and a quick update on what's happening.

Next, Threads is here! We love it and share why.

The main topic is artists who feel everything should be FREE for them.

I talk about why it's not and how that mentality is only hurting your growth.

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There are a set of documents all professional artists should have prepared for when they are needed but the one that many don't have is a commission contract. It is a must-have to protect your hard work and small business. Listen to learn the key elements you should include.

At some point in your creative career you will be asked to use your work for "exposure". What does that mean but more importantly how do you navigate these situations? I will talk more about this and examples of how exposure can be helpful to you as you grow your career.

Five courses to help you learn the essentials to becoming a successful artist are here! The building blocks for becoming a successful artist are an online series of courses to help you understand the core elements needed to run your artistic business. This episode talks about what is in each course and more!

We need to talk about it, how is AI going to affect the arts and artists? I touch briefly on the impact this could potentially have for artists, who it will impact most and some possible good that may come from it.

Most artists don't know or what to hear that in order to be successful you need to run it like a business. For those of you have never entered the world of entrepreneurship, I will touch on the five key elements you should be working on to reach that success, which is individual to you. Are you ready?

We start off season 3 with discussing the difference between an artist bio and artist statement, why each is important and more!

The end of the year is quickly approaching and it's time to get organized and ready for artist opportunities. We update you on current call for arts along with the basics you should accomplish for your art business as we move into 2023.

In this episode we share the exciting news of our new name, upcoming fundraiser, & our new visual arts program for youth.

I then discuss how as an artist it is important for you to take the time to figure out the path you want to pursue. What are some of the options and how they can affect how you work.

We chat with Green Bay, WI artist Paige Nordstrom who is one of our represented artists for 2022. We talk about her solo show, "Enchanted" now on display until July 16th, 2022 at the gallery. Learn tips and advice from a working artist.

We sit down with Milwaukee, WI artist Alhaitham Jassar who is also one of our represented artists of 2022. His solo show "Our Aquatic Planet" is on display in the gallery now until June 11th, 2022.

He talks about his journey as an artist and tips for anyone looking to grow and learn in their creative field. See more of his work on his website at www.jassarbrush.com

As social media and the digital world consumes us, are art galleries still important? Wisconsin based artist Carmen Duran joins us on this episode as we have an open conversation about how galleries can help artists.

Whether it is your first time being a vendor at an art show/fair or you have been to many, local artist Paige Nordstrom and I have a candid talk about the do's and don'ts for a successful show. Take one tip and apply it today!

Whether it is your first time as a vendor at an art fair/show or you have participated in several already, local artist Paige Nordstrom and I have a candid talk about what works and what doesn't. Try implementing one of these at your next event!

Is imitation flattery? We talk about why we think it isn't and the basic steps you can take to protect your creative ideas from being stolen or copied online.

We have been working hard and are happy to announce a new artist and business membership program. We have updated our website with information about The Annex and what the space offers. Learn about how you can help us sustain and grow our mission.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Krissy Zegers who is a coach and consultant for people who want to thrive. We discuss the misconception around women not creating good art. Why is this and how can you break out of this misconception.

Continuing with our series of Misconceptions of the Art World our topic today is Gallery Commission Fee's. Why are they there? Why they are needed and how to navigate them. Paige Nordstrom joins us today to discus this hot topic. She is a Wisconsin mixed media artist and her business name is Sassy Palette LLC.

In this episode we list out some of the biggest misconceptions of the art world. Over the next few episodes we will pick one of these topics and dig into it deeper. It's time to have open conversations and break down the negative talk that is hurting us all.

Artists are often driven by ego and that needs to vanish to grow and succeed. We have a quick chat about how important it is to support your community.

We have all done it, given away our art work for the chance to be featured or printed in a publication. Well, I'm here to tell you to stop doing that! Stop giving away your artwork! It is time to value your ideas, time and creativity.

I sit down with local Wisconsin artist, Carmen Duran to talk about how she got started, where she finds inspiration and why staying organized is so important.

We are revisiting pricing for showing your work in more than one place. Why should you keep your pricing the same whether it's online, in a gallery or at an art fair? This episode dives into that so you don't loose your following and can continue to grow and sell more.

If you are having a hard time creating your next series or transitioning into a new medium it so important to experiment with your art. I will talk about that more in this episode.

Why having your artwork organized on your computer is important. You can start this at anytime in your career.

Do you know the difference between your subject and theme? I learned a lot from reading more about this and wanted to share with you my findings and talk more about it. Knowing the true difference will help you grow and develop as an artist.

Tips on how to enter a call for art successfully so you have the best chance of getting your artwork accepted.

Pricing your artwork part 2. How to price your artwork for selling in different markets. Finding comparable pricing and making sure you are not pricing yourself out of the market you are showcasing your work in and more.

Let's talk about pricing! We will be talking about the basics on how to price your artwork or art services to make sure you are breaking even and then starting to make a profit.

Our first podcast! We are excited to launch our first episode where we talk about about the gallery, why the name and what future topics we will be discussing to help artists of all levels learn and connect.