In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Stephanie Sachs to talk about foundations for artists' success. Learn about focusing your earnings and fueling budding relationships when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: After graduating from art school, Stephanie Sachs hopped on a plane seeking adventure and found a home on Maui. She has made her livelihood solely from her creative endeavors since she was twenty-five and consistently sells over 100K annually.

Now she has created “Artists Make Money”- How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out, a self-paced online course teaching artists about revenue streams, managing their business, sales, and marketing.

Stephanie Sachs has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis and has shown in Chelsea, New York, Miami, and Palm Springs. Sachs currently shows at the Four Seasons in Wailea Maui. In 2022, she was selected for the West Coast edition of New American Paintings.

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In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Josh Kasper to talk about maximizing artist studio visits. Learn about his interviewing process and having meaningful conversations with collectors when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Josh is an art advocate and Connecticut native who worked in asset management at Goldman Sachs before escaping corporate America to pursue his passion with the arts. During 2020, he spent about ten months posting different pictures of artworks on Instagram taken at the galleries in Chelsea, New York and many art fairs around the country including Art Basel and Art Miami.

After a visit to Gallery23 in New York and a conversation with a local artist, the seeds of his initiative, Art Basel and Beyond, were planted. In his interviews with artists, studio visits, and gallery and fair tours, Josh dives into the stories behind his dynamic guests from up-and-coming artists to seasoned professionals.

Art Basel and Beyond aimed to both recreate the acclaimed art fair and enable people to build relationships with artists by understanding their mission and technique.

Since recording, Art Basel and Beyond has rebranded to Studio Kasa. Learn more at www.studiokasa.art.

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In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Cory Huff, to discuss an updated tips from The Abundant Artist. Learn about artist business models and the transition into selling more expensive work when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Cory Huff is the founder of The Abundant Artist, and has been helping artists sell art online since 2009. He has helped hundreds of artists learn how to transition to full time art making. He was named one of the top five art business coaches by Artsy. Harper Collins published his book, How to Sell Art Online: Live a Creative Life on Your Own Terms. His writing has appeared in Professional Artist Magazine, multiple newspapers, and dozens of radio shows and podcasts. He has guest lectured on marketing at schools like Southern Methodist University, Pacific Northwest College of Art, and the Fashion Institute of Technology and given workshops in multiple countries. Cory is also a serial entrepreneur and marketing consultant.

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Antrese Wood of the iconic art podcast, Savvy Painter. Antrese, the painter and teacher, gives us a masterclass in building self-confidence as it is the key to success. We dive deep into believing in your self and how you should have fun with self promotion! We also discuss making it easy for people to say yes (or no) to buying your work, personalizing reach-outs, and being a part of a supportive community as there is no real competition for an artist. Grab a pencil and get to it!

"Self-confidence is faith in your own capacity to experience life. It enables abundance and inclusion.”- Antrese Wood

Guest: As a painter herself, Antrese Wood knows what it’s like to be an artist. She’s intimately familiar with the highs and lows of creating, marketing, and selling art. Antrese inspires tens of thousands of artists every month with her top ranked podcast Savvy Painter, and works directly with artists through workshops and her artists coaching program to guide them past creative doubts and overwhelm, and gives them concrete tips to build the skills they need to create their best work.

http://antrese.com/

https://savvypainter.com/ 

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Audio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with hyperrealist artist, Arinze Stanley. He gives us a masterclass in using your art to act toward change. Making art his business allows him to spend time spreading his message and his skills to ensure that no one has to feel helpless. Listen through to the end for a full rundown for selling your art in a way that also gains you traction and increased interest in your art. Keep raising the bar.

"The power to create is something godly."- Arinze Stanley

Guest: Arinze Stanley Egbengwu is a Nigerian realistic portrait artist. Working in a genre of art known as hyper-realism and integrated with his personal experiences in Nigeria, Arinze drives at creating art that triggers a degree of emotional connection between his viewers and his artworks. Also gearing his works towards social and political activism, he hopes to use his art to speak for those who can’t speak out for themselves.

https://www.arinzestanley.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Claire Huschle, mastermind behind Scaffold, where she helps professional artists level up their careers. She gives us the inside scoop on finding your path, career mapping, holding yourself accountable, maximizing your work, and more. We'll learn how to pursue different press avenues and how to diversify your income! Know where you are in the arts echo system and flourish in that environment; grab your notebook, this is not one to miss!

"Make it once and sell it twice."- Claire Huschle

Guest: Claire Huschle is an experienced arts leader and educator with an understanding of both visual and performing arts management. Founder and Director of Scaffold, an arts management firm providing administrative leadership, temporary project support, and strategic guidance for artists and small arts organizations.

 https://scaffoldartsupport.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Christopher Jobson, creator of the widely popular art blog Colossal. He guides us through how he found purpose in his life (all thanks to a day at jury duty) by taking the time, making the habit, and starting this blog. He developed a process of sharing and shared with us how to get into a rhythm of creation. Read blogs, look at art, surround yourself in art, this is how you will make your perfect artist website, gain inspiration, and develop a working method that allows you to thrive.

“You have to be willing and excited to be completely saturated in art and ideas.”- Christopher Jobson

Guest: Fascinated by visual culture across a wide-range of disciplines and committed to making art engaging for everyone, Christopher Jobson launched Colossal as a personal blog in the fall of 2010. Somewhat blindsided by the publication's success, he soon left his day job to run the site full-time and began contributing to publications such as Wired Magazine, Beautiful/Decay, Mental Floss, Slate, Designboom and Quartz. He studied design, art, and writing at Columbia College and currently lives in Chicago.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with amazing artist, Nat Girsberger to discuss how she forged her own creative path and made her own arts education. She enlightens us on the power of working with different mediums because opening yourself up to opportunities in different paths can give you opportunities on your main path. We also discuss socials strategies because we know you want it! She helps us realize vanity metrics aren't as important as real, dedicated follower engagement and how powerful online connections can be.

"Artists, always make yourselves a little uncomfortable."- Nat Girsberger

Guest: Nat Girsberger is a Swiss Brooklyn-based artist who creates visual art, fluidly moving between forms of expression such as collage, installation, digital illustration and more. From her Brooklyn Studio, she creates for clients such as Universal Music Group, Google, Michaels and Ulta Beauty. Her work has appeared in such publications as Vogue, The Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Whitehot Magazine and has been exhibited at venues such as Yale University, The Storefront Project, Showfields and Subliminal Projects. In addition to working on commissions, Nat is currently in the process of releasing her artist-edition tarot deck with an international publisher.

http://www.natgirsberger.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we're back with Marina Granger of the Artist Advisory. You loved her first episode so much we decided to have her back for more killer tips on how to really level up your artist business plan. From this discussion you'll learn how to develop a growth mindset, learn Marina's 4 actions to let the universe give you what you want, how to DIY your own marketing and publicity, and the proper IG etiquette to grow your artist business! Take notes and get to work!

"You already know what it means to be enough, and that makes you enough."- Marina Granger

Guest: Marina Granger has nearly 15 years of experience working in the New York City art world. She holds a master’s degree in Art History and a special place in her heart for artists. She has curated independently and contributed to various publications. She is also the founder of The Artist Advisory, with the purpose to demystify the art market and offer support, guidance, and honest answers to enable artists to take their careers to the next level.

https://www.theartistadvisory.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with art critic, curator, author, and editor, Shana Nys Dambrot. We discuss the elusive act of getting press for your work. Shana advises how to evolve your pitch, utilize a mailing list, and how to write a press kit. She also shares how she uses the new audio connection app Clubhouse to feed her passion for art and how you can use it to explore networks. Remember, to an art critic or journalist, “the most important thing is that it’s [your work is] not boring.” 

Guest: Shana Nys Dambrot is an art critic, curator, and author based in Downtown LA. She is the Arts Editor for the L.A. Weekly, and a contributor to Flaunt, Art & Cake, and Artillery. She studied Art History at Vassar College, writes book and catalog essays, curates and juries exhibitions, is a dedicated Instagram photographer and is the author of the experimental novella Zen Psychosis (2020, Griffith Moon). She speaks at galleries, schools, and cultural institutions nationally, and is a member of ArtTable and the LA Press Club, and sits on the Boards of Art Share-LA and the Venice Institute of Contemporary Art, the Advisory Council of Building Bridges Art Exchange, and the Brain Trust of Some Serious Business.

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https://arttable.org/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist and art instructor Ken Goshen. By providing online lessons, Ken is able to provide an entry point to art to unrealized artists in certain countries where art is not available to learn. Ken gives us the real dish on art fairs: what they teach you about the process of selling art and how they provide you with an unbiased reality check about your work. He also provides some killer tips on how to get your booth to stand out! Get out your notebook, your sketchbook, and clean up your social media profiles because Ken has some great advice!

And look out for Alex and James on an upcoming episode of Art's Cool!

"Put the art piece into the world and let the public finish it in their own mind… it’s a conversation." - Ken Goshen

Guest: Ken Goshen is an NYC-based artist and educator with a background in classical painting and printmaking. He works primarily in oil, pastel, charcoal, and graphite and has exhibited his works with us at Superfine fairs in New York in both 2018 and 2019. He also hosts a podcast called Art’s Cool where he talks to fellow artists about their inspirations and about the world.

https://www.kengoshen.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with spiritual guide and artist, Lucy Morningstar. We dive deep on how to use your art to: work through depression, heal yourself, channel power and success, and how to use art as spirituality. We also discuss how she started selling more art when she raised her prices. When you change your beliefs, take pride in what you have achieved and celebrate yourself, you give yourself power.

“Install the belief that you have value to offer, your art has value to offer.”- Lucy Morningstar

Guest: Lucy Morningstar is a portrait artist and Tarot creator for creative female entrepreneurs who are ambitious and spiritual. Through her paintings, Tarot decks, and art commissions, she is here to help you feel special, confident and proud to embody your beliefs and desires in your personal lives and businesses. She is based in Sydney, Australia.

https://lucymorningstar.art/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with multidisciplinary artist, Indira Cesarine. Indira uses history to inspire her: historical figures, legendary female activists, and influential women. She is passionate about making historical narratives relevant today through her work. We discuss how to make the most of your artist statement, how to properly promote your work (without FEAR!) and properly prioritize. Sneak peek: to promote your work you need to have a catchphrase or an elevator pitch that encapsulates your brand. Find out what this means and more in this episode!

"Make art that not everyone likes. But that a group of people love."- Indira Cesarine

Guest: Indira Cesarine is a Mexican American multidisciplinary artist who works with photography, video, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Her work as an artist has been featured internationally at many art galleries, museums, and art fairs, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many more. She is also the founder of The Untitled Space art gallery, editor-in-chief and publisher of The Untitled Magazine, as well as founder of Art4Equality and Untitled Productions.

https://indiracesarine.com/

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In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Josie Lewis, to discuss enjoying the work that you make. Learn about artist schedules and online presence when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Josie Lewis is an artist living in Minneapolis. She joyfully uses a wide range of materials to explore color, texture, and pattern. She is a published author, a tedx speaker, and has more than 3 million social media followers across platforms. Her licensed art and designs are featured on jigsaw puzzles sold widely through the USA and Europe. Her original art is collected worldwide, including a major permanent mosaic at the Minneapolis/St Paul airport.  She also sells digital art tutorial courses and a membership for artists who want to sell their work called Art Revenue Coaching.

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Audio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Marta Staudinger of Latela. We discuss building relationships with artists and galleries. She gives amazing tips on how to handle yourself and sit deep in your purpose, because when your art is mature enough, the right people come to you! More tips include: investing in yourself, how to contextualize yourself in a relevant conversation, and the proper way to reach out. Grab a notebook and pencil; you're going to want to take notes!

“When you are deep in your purpose you don’t have to try hard to have the right people to see you." - Marta Staudinger

Guest: Marta Staudinger is an artist, art historian and curator. In 2014, Marta birthed Latela Curatorial, then founded and now works as director of the Latela Art Gallery in Washington DC, a multi-purpose space which serves as a curatorial office and client meeting space, artist studio and is also regularly activated for art exhibitions. In May 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Marta launched the GLB Memorial Fund for the Arts which provides financial support to woman-identifying artists and curators who reside in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia to further advance women-led contemporary art initiatives, which is something we can definitely get behind.

https://www.latelacuratorial.com/

http://www.martastaudinger.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we are joined by legendary artist Olek. Olek speaks up for and guides a conversation exploring the depth of gender and sexuality in the art world, understanding trauma, and lessons learned in forgiveness. They also mention starting an onlyfans to stop the censorship of their art and how crochet is the language in how they communicate. Dive in with us to learn about this renowned artist, a little more about the world we live in today, and about yourself.

“Use art to help other people to find their true self.” - Olek

"Work purely out of joy and creation."- Olek

Guest: Olek is an artist who bases their practice on covering people and objects in snug crocheted cozies. They consistently push the boundaries between fashion, art, craft and public art, fluidly combining the sculptural and the fanciful. With the old fashion technique of crocheting, they have taken the ephemeral medium of yarn to express everyday occurrences, inspirations and hopes to create a metaphor for the complexity and interconnectedness of our body and psychological processes. Olek has exhibited in various countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, France, Italy, Poland, Russia and Costa Rica. Olek currently lives and works in New York City.

https://www.damniwishihadyou.com

https://onlyfans.com/oniartist

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Philippa Hughes to discuss her work as a social sculptor and professional conversation starter. We hit the deep topics: politics, polarization, togetherness, unity. Philippa also gives advice on how to be a well versed in a variety of different fields. When you say yes and have range as a creative, you have many more points of information and connections to draw from. And most importantly, be curious and be interested in others.

"People with a broad range of interests and knowledge can be more 'successful' in the business world because then you can pull more sources to think of solutions from. That’s what the business world is all about, finding solutions. The more sources of information you have, the better problem solver you’re going to be.”- Philippa Hughes

Guest: Philippa P.B. Hughes is a Social Sculptor and Creative Strategist who produces art-fueled projects to spark humanizing, authentic conversations between people who might not normally meet. She has designed and produced hundreds of creative activations since 2007 where curious folks engage with art and with one another in unconventional and meaningful ways. Philippa also leads CuriosityConnects.us, a partner in Looking For America  a national series inviting politically diverse guests to break bread and talk to each other face-to-face using art as a starting point for relationship-building conversations.

https://www.philippahughes.com/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with dynamite confidence booster Danielle Krysa of The Jealous Curator and Art for Your Ear podcast. We discuss the roadblocks creatives face, how we usually put them there, and how to conquer them. She gives allstar tips like setting your own schedule to the times where you feel most creative, building your confidence, and naming your inner critic so you can tell "Janine" to STFU! We also dive into a listener question so look out!

"The great thing is you don't have to care. Nobody can wrestle the pencil out of your hand, you get to keep going in absolute defiance.” - Amanda Happe, artist featured in Creative Block by Danielle Krysa

Guest: Danielle Krysa holds a BFA in Visual Arts, and a post-grad in graphic design. She is the writer and curator behind the contemporary art site, The Jealous Curator, the podcast Art for Your Ear, and has curated art shows all over North America. Danielle is also an artist herself, creating narrative mixed media collages that combine found images, objects, and paint. She is the author of several art books: “Creative Block”, “Collage”,  “Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk”, “A Big Important Art Book - Now with Women”,  “A Big Important Artist – A Womanual”, and in September of 2020 her first children’s book, “How To Spot An Artist” was released worldwide. Danielle has had the great pleasure of speaking at TEDx, PIXAR, Creative Mornings, and was interviewed for several video segments on oprah.com.

https://www.daniellekrysaart.com/

https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/

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In this special episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Anita Durst founder of Chashama, an organization that supports artists by providing affordable workspaces to visual artists. Chashama offers over 200 free art spaces, 250 shows a year, 200 work spaces for artists, and classes for local communities to take part in. Chashama helps a lot of artists stay in New York through a simple application process on their website. Check them out and share!!

"One no is one step closer to yes." -Anita Durst

Guest: Anita Durst has been a star, a muse, and a patron of the avant-garde performing arts and emerging arts scene in New York City, since she was 18.  She is the founder and Executive Director of Chashama. Her passion for renovating space began in 1989 through her collaborations with Annie Hamburger of EnGardeArts, and Reza Abdoh of Dar a Luz. Anita has assisted more than 12,000 artists through space grants, production stipends, and administrative and technical support. She has produced and presented over 2,500 productions and has transformed over 85 temporarily vacant buildings into multi-arts complexes. She was awarded a “Young Visionary Award” by The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations, and was honored by A.R.T./New York in 2008. At Chashama, Anita is responsible for the vision and direction of the organization.

https://chashama.org/

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In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kevin Champeny, renowned artist as he guides us through his trajectory towards success and how he was able to use his network that he built to make his art business thrive. Kevin also gives us the tea on how he sculpted President Obama's cereal bowl! He helps you fight the starving artist mentality, (he was there once too!) and offers wonderful tips on how to build your support team, be any kind of artist that you want, and dominate social media all while making the art you want to make! TikTok and IG watchout!

"Be willing to work harder than anyone else will, this is your dream, this is your passion." - Kevin Champeny

Guest: Kevin Champeny is an American artist whose work blurs the lines between photography, painting and sculpting. He refuses to describe his own work as he wants any meaning to derive from that of the viewer. By doing this, he hopes the viewer can use their life experiences and personal knowledge to resonate with each piece. He wants his art to open a conversation for the viewer. He describes the process of sculpting quite laborious but it is this keen eye for detail that leads to magnificent results.

https://www.kevinchampeny.com/

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Mary McBride, a professor and expert in business strategy for artists. She gives an informative masterclass on how you perspective artrepreneurs can use the language of business to find success and financial independence. She gives the run down on traits that make a successful art entrepreneur and the mindset of success. Define your work, set your intentions, and define your value.

"Be a valorous internal explorer so that you're always looking at the territory of you, and the other person does not get to be your primary mirror."- Mary McBride

Guest: Professor Mary McBride is Chair of the Arts and Cultural Management and Design Management graduate programs in Pratt's School of Art. She is also Executive Editor of Catalyst and author of behavioral simulations, case studies and articles. She received her MA and PhD from NYU. Dr. McBride is a well-known executive coach, Mary coaches and consults on innovation and leadership with major organizations worldwide.

For more about Mary, her upcoming work and the Creative Enterprise programs just email her at mmcb1033@pratt.edu

https://www.catalystreview.net/

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kurt McVey, who spends his days talking to some of the most famous artists ever! Either when making art or discussing art, you need to address the core impetus, or the force that makes the art happen. What are your passions? How are you finding inspiration and how are you sharing it with the world? What do you do once you've been awarded the access? We ask the big questions in this episode, and offer some great advice too!

Guest: Kurt McVey is a writer, artist, curator, and performer living in New York City. He has contributed to The New York Times, T Magazine, Interview Magazine, Vanity Fair, PAPER Magazine, ArtNet News, Whitehot Magazine, Architectural Digest, Cultured, Forbes, Quiet Lunch, Hyperallergic and more.

https://www.kurtwithyou.com/

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IG: @whyankombone

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Alicia Puig, content creation specialist, to talk about digital marketing strategies for artists. She is a multi-hyphenate expert at helping artists make art their business. We focus on mindset and career tips, especially you smartists just starting out, to help you become more knowledgeable about: email marketing, SEO, social media, networking, goal tracking, and more! Alicia also breaks down the proper way to send a professional DM. This is not one to miss; grab your notebook and listen up because Alicia knows how to help you smartists out there!

"You’re savy, you’re smart, you know what you’re doing. You’re a smartist!"- Alicia Puig

Guest: Alicia Puig is the CEO and co-founder of PxP Contemporary, Director of Business Operations for Create! Magazine, an arts writer, co-author of the book The Complete Smartist Guide, and the guest host of The Create! Podcast. She has worked in the arts industry for over ten years both in the US and abroad. Her writing has been featured in publications and on blogs including Create! Magazine, Pikchur Magazine, Art She Says, All She Makes, and Art Spiel, among others. She specializes in content creation, online sales, and digital marketing for the arts and enjoys connecting with artists to learn about their work and help them find opportunities to advance their careers.

https://www.aliciapuig.com/

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IG: @puigypics | @pxpcontemporary | @createmagazine

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Everette Taylor, CMO of Artsy and serial entrepreneur. What ensues is a deep conversation spanning racial inequities in the fine art world and Everette's mission to change the art buying process for underrepresented people including people of color, LGBTQ+, which is a goal we at Superfine, share. This episode invites the listener to expand beyond what we though was the art buying process and a masterclass in learning how to create meaningful connections with the consumer. For our artrepreneurs, find your product market fit (product with an actual need and fit within the market), invest in SEO, update your business's mobile experience, and so many more tips on how to thrive in the art market and have a crazy successful business, just like Everette!

"I’ve come into the art world with bright new eyes. I don’t accept the status quo. I don’t think things should be that way because that’s how it’s always been. I don’t accept these notions."- Everette Taylor

Guest: Everette Taylor is an American serial entrepreneur, marketing executive, public speaker, and digital influencer. He is the Chief Marketing Officer for Artsy, the leading global marketplace for buying and selling art by the world's leading artists. Everette joined Artsy in 2019 from ET Enterprises, which he founded in 2013 and where he served as CEO. At ET Enterprises —the parent company of six businesses—Everette drove 3X growth of the company during 2018 and was recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 All-Star Alumni.

https://www.artsy.net/

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IG: @everette | @artsy

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Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Matt Chessco, to discuss virality in 2023. Learn about maintaining a successful social media profile when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Toronto-born, Montreal-raised, Matt Chessco is a former industrial designer and mechanical engineer who left his full-time job in January 2020 to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. In about three years, he has acquired over 1.9M subscribers on YouTube, and 2.8M followers on TikTok while his videos have received over 2 billion views across all platforms. His art has reached the homes of many celebrities like Post Malone, Bella Poarch, Corn Kid and Gary Vee.

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Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit

Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with illustrator Alex Eckman-Lawn. A self proclaimed "giant dork" he advises us to follow all your passions and let your creativity bloom! He illustrates for many clients from bands to book covers and still works on his own projects. "Its like I have two careers they’re just both art.” A truly inspirational artrepreneur! He let's us know his best networking tips, spoiler, you have to be yourself!

Guest: Alex Eckman-Lawn is a Philadelphia-born illustrator who received his BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts. His work has appeared in comic books, on album covers, book covers, music videos, T-shirts, and gig posters. In addition, he spends his time creating multi-layered, hand-cut paper collages, using everything from his original digital paintings to imagery from old medical texts. These works have most recently been on display at SCOPE Miami Beach, Art on Paper NY, and more, and have been featured in publications such as Hi-Fructose, Juxtapoz Magazine, and The Observer.

https://www.alexeckmanlawn.com/

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IG: @alexeckmanlawn

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Jessica Matier and discuss how to keep consistent with all the social media apps out there! As an abstract painter, being in the flow state of creating her art is really inspirational to her. In this way she disciplines herself to paint every day and gives some tips about how to handle TikTok, IG, and FB process videos to get more followers! We also discuss pricing art for inclusivity, tips on creating habits, and algorithm hacks. Get your feed ready, this is not one to miss!

Guest: Jessica Matier is a New Jersey based artist who attended Parsons School of Design for illustration. Years later, after raising a family, she departed from traditional watercolor and collage practices in pursuit of a mixed media approach to abstract painting. The images she creates are gestural emotive landscapes and forms intended to create a hyperconscious experience.

https://www.jessicamatier.com/

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Mari Robeson, an artist, author and interior designer. We discuss how to find your perfect niche as an artist, and the ways to capitalize on your innate uniqueness! You need to be excited about what you're creating as the number one rule is, the energy you put into your work is paramount. We break down a successful business model: know, like, trust. Your buyers need to know you, like you, and trust you! That's how to build a client base.

“If you do something that you’re really excited about, that’s unique to you, you can do that for the rest of your life.”- Mari Robeson

Guest: Mari Robeson is an artist, author, interior & textile designer. For many years she designed for international brands such as Pottery Barn & Williams Sonoma as a textile and product designer. She’s designed homes for celebrities and diplomats, as well as beautiful restaurants and building her own homes. Mari also has her own podcast for artists, Love Lou Lou, started in memory of her sister. She writes and illustrates for a local shelter magazine and has also written and illustrated her own book, Charming & Pretty - The Art of Home.

https://www.marirobesonhome.com/

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IG: @marirdesign

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist advisor, Carolyn Edlund. Carolyn flips a lot of the concerns artists may have about growing their careers as a business into positive opportunities for full artistic expression. She teaches us to use tools you learn from the “survival” or day job and bring those lessons to sell your art to your art business. Then we dive deep into the ins and outs of a successful website including: uncluttered information, pictures of your gorgeous portfolio EVERYWHERE, price transparency, an FAQ page, and more!! Make it easy for people to buy your art. Grab your notepad and take some notes, then get out there and make it happen!

"Know what you want so you can create a roadmap to get there.”- Carolyn Edlund

Guest: Carolyn Edlund is the founder of ArtsyShark.com, a top ten art business blog publishing artist portfolio features and articles on art marketing, sales and business topics. She is also the former Executive Director of the Arts Business Institute, a non-profit that offers creative business solutions to artists and craftspeople. She is also the Sales and Events Director for The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists, dedicated to helping artists build strong, sustainable businesses.  Her background includes 20 years of experience running a production studio and selling her collection in the wholesale marketplace.

https://www.artsyshark.com/

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IG: @artsy_shark

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Elisa Valenti. She paints beautiful full figured female bodies. The varying flesh tones used in her signature variation on cubism make her women come to life on canvas; each figure seem as if it could be any woman and indeed many of her viewers see themselves in her work. We were having such a great conversation we made her episode two parts!

In part two we really dig into Instagram strategy; how you can cultivate what you love and make it work for you. If IG is your thing, put effort into it! You need to ask for the sale and IG is a great place to practice that. Check the analytics and see what people respond to. We dive into art fairs and forging relationships, finding mentors, and more. Remember, confidence is the most important thing.

"Find value in all the little things that every day add and add and add and add to your practice."- Elisa Valenti

Guest: Elisa Valenti is an unapologetically body-positive and contemporary figurative artist living and working in Queens, New York. Elisa is a self-taught painter. She studied fine arts and art history at the High School of Art & Design and holds her Doctorate of Pharmacy from St. John's University. She has been featured by Create! Magazine, Canvas and Crumpets, and OprahComplex and she previously exhibited with Superfine Art Fair in New York.

https://www.elisavalentistudio.com/

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IG: @elisavalentistudio

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Elisa Valenti. She paints beautiful full figured female bodies. The varying flesh tones used in her signature variation on cubism make her women come to life on canvas; each figure seem as if it could be any woman and indeed many of her viewers see themselves in her work. We were having such a great conversation we made her episode two parts!

In part one we discuss how doing creative things has always been part of her personality and we dive deep into her career path that led her to be an artist. She reminds us, sometimes you can forget about your plan when all the pieces line up for you. Your career doesn't need to happen a perfect way, there are so many paths, all valid. Elisa, a huge proponent of unapologetic self love, tells us about her radical self worthiness in her art and her art business. "Be the person you are because people want YOU."

Guest: Elisa Valenti is an unapologetically body-positive and contemporary figurative artist living and working in Queens, New York. Elisa is a self-taught painter. She studied fine arts and art history at the High School of Art & Design and holds her Doctorate of Pharmacy from St. John's University. She has been featured by Create! Magazine, Canvas and Crumpets, and OprahComplex and she previously exhibited with Superfine Art Fair in New York.

https://www.elisavalentistudio.com/

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IG: @elisavalentistudio

Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Matthew McMurry, co-founder and creative director of Treason Gallery in Seattle. He brings insights from his progressive, contemporary gallery to help you "smartists" learn the difference between a large following that's just for show, and a following that you can monetize! Followers don't always translate to monetary success, which is why we work on our artist business plan! As a gallerist, Matt also gives the inside dirt on working with a gallery and making the gallery work for you. Tips for collectors and artists alike.

"Treat working with a gallery as a relationship that works until it doesn't for you."- Matt McMurry

Guest: Matthew McMurry is the co-founder and creative director of Treason Gallery in Seattle, one of the region’s leading galleries with an emphasis on street and contemporary artists. In 2018, Matthew started Ultraviolet Arts, a creative agency focusing on aligning new construction with bespoke art programing. Matthew has curated over 80 exhibitions in Seattle, New York City, Miami, and Hong Kong, and his curatorial vision has been recognized and featured in a number of publications including The Seattle Times, Juxtapoz Magazine, and Arrested Motion.

https://treasongallery.com/

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with entrepreneur turned "artrepreneur" Shawn Kolodny. Shawn takes us through his history of entrepreneurship in night life and startups to remind all you business artists that "art is basically running a startup!" If you schedule your time, schedule out the time for production, marketing, sales management, outreach, and relationship management, your art business will become plausible and real. Because if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. "If you look at the most successful artists today they’ve built businesses." Schedule your time like a business and make plans!

"You can make it a little bit of a ways doing it halfway, what would happen if you did it the full way?"- Shawn Kolodny

Guest: Shawn Kolodny is an American artist, living and working in New York City and Miami, Florida. Drawing from a life spent amongst substance, addiction and materialism, as the owner and operator of New York City’s most prominent nightclubs, his work confronts the infinite cycle of fake fulfillment shaped by modern society’s addiction to ego, using the most sought-after brands and the most addictive drugs as a visual medium. Kolodny received his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Syracuse University in 1994 and his MBA from Stern School of Business in 2010.

https://www.shawnkolodny.com/

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Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with self-taught Nigerian painter, Abi Salami to discuss breaking through perfectionism and learning to play and experiment while finding your style as an artist. She reminds us that you NEED to write your personalized artist business plan to achieve next level sales. Abi gives the insider scoop on art fairs, join 'em or ditch 'em, and how to best utilize your booth at an art fair to make those relationships and build your clientele. Abi also shares her secrets of how to personalize her relationships with her buyers and give them more insight into her amazing personality, which YOU can do too!

Guest: Abi Salami is a Nigerian painter based in Dallas. She has exhibited in museums across the U.S. including the Women’s Museum of Art in Dallas and the African American Museum of Art in Dallas, as well as with us at our own Superfine Art Fair. She is currently featured in Saatchi Art’s 2020 Rising Stars Under 35. Abi allows her subconscious to inform her paintings while using symbols to explore memory, mental health, race, specifically with the aim of destigmatizing mental health in African communities.

https://www.abisalami.com/

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IG: @abi.m.salami

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Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, James Miille, and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

Grab your notepad and pen because in this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Danielle Glosser, master artist advisor and owner of Client Raiser, for some intense advice bombs for emerging artists. Danielle decided to start her own business to bring her main skill of networking to help some "solopreneurs" with their sales! She gives a breakdown of her 3 steps she gives her client's to help articulate their work so they can market their businesses based on their individual goals. We also get an inside look at her Inventory Assessment process with 25 items to take into account to accomplish goals and solidify your artist business plan. Remember to use the people around you, stay consistent, and be active in your business and investments. If you're going to do something really go for it. Dig deep and think about what your dream, this episode will give you everything you need to go make it happen!

Guest: Danielle Glosser is the Founder and Principal of Client Raiser, a business dedicated to helping artists increase their client volume and visibility of their art. Danielle garnered her expertise through years of working in nonprofit and government sectors on social justice issues.These professional opportunities, coupled with her personal belief that the arts are central to igniting conversation and enhancing human understanding, moved her to help artists with the business elements of their practice so they can more fruitfully share their work with the world. Danielle is also a member of ArtTable, a leadership organization for women in the visual arts.

https://www.clientraiser.com/

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IG: @clientraiser

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Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: Kelsey Susino, James Miille, and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Gregg LeFevre, to discuss crafting public commissions and telling stories. Learn about the Compulsive Storyteller when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Gregg LeFevre is a longtime New Yorker with a passion for storytelling. Through writing, art, and conversations with friends and strangers he has always practiced the art of a good story. In his public art commissions, he has found ways to celebrate the collective stories of others, as well as sharing the personal stories he has lived. Gregg's public art career has been prolific. He has completed over 200 permanently installed projects, many in the USA with a dozen in his home of Manhattan. Library Walk, at Fifth and 41st, is the largest work of public art in NYC. His public art is all about exploring the history or character of the places where it is installed. Gregg has a particular interest in telling the lost and forgotten stories from people and cultures that have otherwise been excluded from the national narrative. Gregg's experiences in and around the world of art inspired him to create his podcast, The Compulsive Storyteller, where his short personal stories prove the adage that truth can be stranger than fiction.

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IG: @gregg_lefevre

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Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit

Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with gallerist Michael Foley of Foley Gallery in the Lower East side of Manhattan to talk about how he is empowering artists through teaching, his gallery, and through his new platform, The Photo Community, for fine art photography, and full of resources for artists to enjoy. Michael breaks down how to know what's working and what's not in your work, and outlines in a step by step guide how to build relationships with galleries and get them to showcase your work!

"Know that your time may not be now… and that’s okay. Artists work for years and decades and their moment isn’t quite yet. Stay with what you’re doing, develop it… stay true to who you are, stay true to the vision that you have, what you want to create, and keep working with that… Don’t change your work to assimilate into what’s going on right now… in the art world, by the time you catch up to it, it’ll all be over.”- Michael Foley

Guest: Michael Foley opened his gallery in the fall of 2004 after fourteen years of working with notable photography galleries. The gallery has since been invited to participate in over twenty international and national art fairs including Paris Photo, Pulse, AIPAD and the London Art Fair. Foley continues his interest in educating by serving on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts and the International Center of Photography where he teaches and lectures on issues in contemporary photography.  He has been a portfolio reviewer at over 25 photography reviews throughout the United States.

http://www.foleygallery.com/

Foley is the founder of The Photo Community, which is an online platform for people involved in various aspects of fine art photography. https://www.thephotocommunity.org/

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IG: @foleygallery

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Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, James sits down with Nigerian multimedia artist Moyosore Martins to hear about how his background and experiences developed into his unique style as an artist. From parents who didn't believe one could make money as an artist, Moyosore grew up, traveled the world, and fell in love with the freedom he found in places like Ivory Coast and Ghana to create. Now Moyo has developed his artistic style and shares insight on how, when you develop your own consistent original style, it will pave the path to a successful business for your art. If you experience life, focus on the portfolio rather than the fame, and save some time to go watch the sunset, you will be helping your art.

"You need to believe in yourself before anyone else believes in you."- MOYO

Guest: Moyosore Martins is a Nigerian multimedia artist who is now based in New York. He is a painter, digital artist, sculptor, and fashion designer. He developed a sense of mixed cultural independence from his parent’s tribal roots early from his Brazilian father and mother from Ekiti state. Moyosore’s artworks highlight a combination of his traditional Afro-cultural and spiritual roots and fashion forward design background. 

www.moyosoremartins.com

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IG: @moyosoremartins1910

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Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we outline how to be the type of artist to get an artist residency with art curator, critic, advisor, presenter, and documentarian, Aindrea Emelife. This Londoner helps us bust some myths (you need a gallery backing you) and she shares some truths (You CAN reach out to curators and art professionals really easily!) As long as you invest in yourself, establish your brand early, and keep in contact you can experiment and take risks that allow you to thrive in your art career!

Guest: Aindrea Emelife is a 26-year-old art critic, independent curator, art advisor and presenter from London. In 2018, Aindrea launched her private art advisory, working primarily with emerging artists and private art collections internationally. She has presented art films for prestigious institutions, is working on a documentary and is set to become one of the leading on-screen voices for the art world now.

Aindrea is also a Patron of Matts Gallery and Serpentine Gallery's Future Contemporaries and sits on the curatorial board of Artfinder. Aindrea has sat on the judging panel for the Ashurst Emerging Artists Prize for four years as part of her ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of artistic talent.

http://aindrea.com/

PLOP Residency: Aindrea, ever committed to philanthropic efforts, has also started Plop Residency with artist Oli Epp, which gives three artists a month a residency space that includes studio space and tutorials from industry professionals. More info - www.plop-residency.com

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IG: @aindrealondon

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Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we speak with gallerist, Jennifer Lauren Gilbert, as she offers up some golden advice for artists. Jennifer's gallery features self-taught, disabled, and underrepresented artists. Join us as Jennifer guides us through overcoming obstacles, provides tips on reaching out to galleries, and dealing with rejection, because hey, it happens to everyone. She offers up some golden advice on patience and determination, and reminds us that each voice is unique, and there's room for everyone in the art world.

"Put yourself out there, don’t be afraid to stand your ground, don’t let people take your power."- JLG

Guest: Jennifer Lauren Gilbert is a gallerist and freelance producer and curator. In 2017 she set up the Jennifer Lauren Gallery to champion and exhibit international self-taught, disabled and overlooked artists who create works outside the mainstream art world and art history. Through her work Jennifer hopes to: demystify what is regarded as art and who can be an artist; stimulate audiences; and continue to challenge the stigma surrounding this field of art.

jenniferlaurengallery.com

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with serial entrepreneur Cory Huff of The Abundant Artist. Join us as we discuss how artists can make passive/ leveraged income by teaching prerecorded lessons, selling prints/ duplicates, and licensing your work. A jam packed episode of debunking money making myths; artists are making money, YOU can make money from your work!

Guest: Cory Huff is the founder of TAA, and has been helping artists sell art online since 2009. He has helped hundreds of artists just like you figure out how to navigate the hidden path of the fine art career. Harper Collins published his book, How to Sell Art Online: Live a Creative Life on Your Own Terms.

https://theabundantartist.com/

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with polymath Kenny Schachter (artist, writer, curator, dealer, collector, lectutrer) and dive into his lifelong infatuation with art, his own artistic endeavors, and his tips for artists to sell their art! We focus on bringing appreciation back to art, letting a work into your head until it grows on you, and letting your art define you. This episode is truly for the creative at heart.

"Find what you love so much you would do it for free"... then get paid for it! (Kenny Schachter)

Guest: Kenny Schachter has been curating contemporary art exhibits in museums and galleries and teaching for more than thirty years; presently in the graduate department of the University of Zurich and a professorship at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Schachter has a regular column on Artnet.com. He has exhibited his works in various solo shows; next up: a one person show at Blum & Poe 2021. Schachter has been profiled in The New York Times Magazine (cover story, September 1966), and London's Observer, Independent and Telegraph. He is currently based in New York.

www.kennyschachter.art

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we speak to Superfine's own Stephanie Zimmerman-Black, a master of helping artists, creatives, business owners and entrepreneurs tell their stories through thoughtfully crafted and expertly executed content. She teaches us how to maximize website content, craft artistic statements, utilize analytics for growth, and how to be authentically you!

Guest: Stephanie Zimmerman-Black is a content strategist, creator and marketer helping artists and creative entrepreneurs authentically tell their stories and reach their audiences. She is the founder of Broad Spectrum, a new creative content studio.

https://stephaniezimmermanblack.com/

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IG: @stephaniezimmblack

IG: @broadspectrumstudio

Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we speak to Catherine Orer of The Artist Entrepreneur about the necessities for making a living as an artist. She demystifies HOW to talk about money, and how authenticity will bring the buyers and sales. Catherine also brings us an amazing pep talk on WOMEN EMPOWERMENT and not letting anything hold you back! 

Guest: Catherine Orer, award-winning Business & PR Strategist and Founder of The Artist Entrepreneur, where she counsels professional visual artists and creative entrepreneurs wanting to build a sustainable business and career. She also hosts the podcast, The Artist Entrepreneur.

http://theartistentrepreneur.com/

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IG: @catherineorer

Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we speak to Vaidehi Kinkhabwala about her art's motifs, believing in your work, and a sure-fire way to attract repeat offenders to buy your work.. getting collectors invested in YOU! Vaidehi also partners with the Elizabeth Foundation of the Arts to host a 3-week artist residency, more information to apply below. 

“Art for me is a reflection of this human condition that no one person or piece is ever truly complete”- Vaidehi Kinkhabwala

Guest: Vaidehi Kinkhabwala, a multidisciplinary artist who grew up in India with a BFA in studio art from Montclair University. Currently living and working in New York City. 

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Northfork Residency: https://www.studios-efanyc.org/north-fork-residency ; http://www.williamris.com/

Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino 

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow 

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In our inaugural episode, Superfine founders dive into branding yourself as an artist with Marina Granger, of The Artist Advisory. Including how to get straight answers as an artist, the correct way to present your work, and getting over imposter syndrome, because "If you know what it takes to be the real thing, then you are."- Marina

Guest: Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory, an educational platform for career-minded artists which has helped dozens of artists brand themselves better, advance their careers, and sell more art.

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/ Producer: Kelsey Susino

Written by: James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Audio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with William Atkinson, to discuss his background in street art and how that influenced his career. Learn about the street artist's voice when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Contemporary artist William Atkinson has been creating art for over ten years. Working in his early years as a street artist under a pseudonym, William sought to use his distinctive blend of Abstract Expressionism, Street Art, and Graffiti Assemblage to anonymously create public discourse.

While his work naturally transitioned from street art to formal galleries, his art has remained loud and subversive, keeping true to his initial form of expression. After starting his work in the arts, Atkinson founded and operated a gallery and artist incubator in Los Angeles, and later became operations director for two internationally-renowned galleries in New York. Today, Atkinson works out of his studio based in Dallas, Texas where he lives with his wife and child.

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IG: @william.atkinson.art

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit

Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Michael Facchinello, to discuss his company Altamira and accessibility in art. Learn about the way artists should approach e-commerce when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Michael Facchinello is the founder of Altamira. He loves to create things from scratch and drive them through to completion. As a kid, his aunt owned a gallery in Basalt. He spent summers with his grandparents in nearby Aspen, so he spent a lot of time in the gallery. Prior to Altamira, Michael spent 8 years at Clique Studios, a top national design firm headquartered out of Chicago. There he started as a UX designer then transitioned to launching and managing new offices. In 2013, Michael helped launch the Chicago Venture Summit, sitting on the steering committee until 2021. From 2017-2019 he taught a class on web design at The University of Chicago Graham School.

https://www.altamira.art/

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IG: @art.altamira

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit

Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kelly Olshan, to discuss the art service organizations and partnerships. Learn about the way NYFA provides resources to artists when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Kelly Olshan is an arts manager and visual artist passionate about providing fiscal and professional development resources for creative practitioners. At NYFA, she manages a host of programs for artists of all disciplines, including NYFA Coaching and Doctor’s Hours, as well as co-facilitates the Artist as Entrepreneur Program. She graduated Valedictorian from UNC Asheville, where she holds a BFA in Painting, and earned an MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University. Her research on professional development programs for artists has been published in the Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society.

Prior to joining NYFA, she served as the Program Manager for Queens Council on the Arts, where she oversaw the organization’s artist commissioning, portfolio and professional development programs, as well as authored the book How You Can Commission Art. Previously, she has held roles at Americans for the Arts, Art21, Artforum, and Creative Capital. In 2019, she participated in NYFA Learning’s own Emerging Leaders program. She currently serves on the Advisory Committee of the DOT Public Art program and as a frequent panelist for NYC’s Percent for Art Program. As a practicing visual artist, her sculptural oil paintings invite the viewer to navigate towards an unattainable space, and have been exhibited nationally.

www.kellyolshan.com

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IG: @kellyolshanfineart

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit

Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Mariya Nakova, to discuss the intersection of her drawings, photography, and painting. Learn about the way she allows mediums to influence each other when you tune into this lovely episode.

Guest: Mariya Nakova is a Bulgarian born, New Zealand-raised artist who currently lives in the United States. She creates figure drawings, fine art photographs and acrylic paintings with an openness to explore and experiment with different art mediums. Her photography and paintings shift between surrealism and abstraction, depending on whether the purpose is to capture a feeling or describe a situation.

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IG: @mariyanakova.art

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Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow

Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit

Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol