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In this episode I talk to Sophie Vander, founder and director of Curatorial + Co., a Sydney-based art gallery and consultancy. We discuss the importance of collaborative relationships between galleries and artists, the unique approach of Curatorial Co., and the processes involved in representing artists. Sophie shares insights on how she supports artists' careers, handles artist approaches, and values open communication and trust. We also chat about the challenges and rewards of managing artist relationships, setting expectations, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into building an artist's career.

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Mentioned in this episode

• Interview of Sophie Vander with Willy Russo
• Interview of Sophie Vander with Art wank
• Hannah Quinlivan 
• Nunzio Miano 
• Leonie Barton 
• Flinders Lane Gallery 
• Amber Hearn 
• Nick Cave 
• Jack Shainman
• Courtney McClelland 
• Arts Matter

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In this episode I chat with New Zealand artist Viv Wotton about her journey and motivations for attending art school. We discuss the challenges and rewards of attending art school, the importance of receiving constructive feedback and developing critical thinking. Viv discusses how art school provided her with confidence and context in the art world, and we chat about some of the aspects that she still felt lacking in when she left. I really enjoyed chatting to Viv about the  role of social media and alternative avenues in understanding how to navigate an art career outside of traditional gallery representation.  We also chat about the connections made with peers, tutors, and industry professionals as well as the challenges of balancing family life with her studies. 

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Mentioned in this episode

• Redbird Gallery 
• Artbox Gallery -
• Art on Thames 

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This episode I discuss the challenges and upsides of making art your full time career with Australian landscape Artist Johnny K. We delved into the realities of transitioning from a secure corporate job to becoming a full-time artist. Johnny shared his journey discussing aspects like goal setting and financial planning and the role they played in the move, as well as the importance of being able to talk things through with friends, peers and gallery advisors. I really appreciated Johnny talking about the struggles he faced early on in his career and the way he is able to see these as beneficial, contributing to his growth and the appreciation for his success. 

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This episode I’m talking with Jen Sievers about prints. I thought Jen would be an absolute font of knowledge on this topic because she is a NZ based artist who has recently launched a course on prints, and she has also successfully been selling her own for years in Aus and NZ. We chat about some of the challenges and benefits as well as some of the practical aspects like scanning and choosing reliable printing partners. We discuss the (maybe outdated) notion that prints will devalue originals and Jen counters with some great points about how having prints can help an artist remain accessible to a wider audience while help to build demand and visibility. 

You can find Jen here and some information on her artist resources like her print course here!

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In this episode I’m interviewing Anna Price. Anna is an Australian Artist who runs her own print shop with over 180 print options. Anna provides valuable insights into the practicalities and considerations that have been involved in creating and managing her own successful print shop and art business. She emphasises the importance of quality, and strategic marketing in leveraging prints as a profitable extension of her artistic practice.

You can find Anna here and you can subscribe to her mailing list to get access to her latest originals and prints here!

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In this episode Jenni Stringleman and I discuss studio spaces again, but with more of an emphasis on the benefits of a studio that is outside of your home.  Jenni reflects on the transition from home-based workspaces to a dedicated external studio space and the different ways that this impacted her - from her daily approach to her work, to the mental benefits of having a 'room of ones own' . We also talk about the professional value of having a dedicated studio and the community connection that came with it.

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In this episode Hannah and I discuss what sort of studio spaces have worked or not worked for her (she’s had 17 or more over the years so I figured she’d be the gal to ask). We discuss the importance of finding a studio space to match the stage of life you’re at, and also making any space work so that you can create when it works for you. We also chat about the importance of optimising studio spaces for creativity and mental health, and the value of connecting with other artists in a community.

Mentioned in this Ep:

Rich Roll

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In this episode we’re looking at whether or not you should do an art tutorial as part of your art practice. Carla Grace is an artist who specialises in hyperrealistic wildlife paintings and offers tutorials and membership programs. Carla discusses the sort of artists who get the most out of her classes and has some great suggestions of what you might want to look for to help you find the right class to suit your specific needs. Carla also delves into how she navigates the art world as an independent artist and how having an understanding of her own brand and goals has helped her to create a unique and holistic career in a landscape inundated with information and trends.

Links to the two (of the many) tutorials mentioned in depth that she offers for free are here:

Lighting reel instagram plus resources 

Printmaking flow chart is within this clip on making & packaging prints

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Hello! In this first episode, Wilamina Russo and I discuss mentoring in the art world. We delve into topics like when is the best time to get a mentor, and how to find the best mentor to suit your needs and goals. We talk about the importance of professional development and creating space for growth and reflection, whether that's through a mentor relationship, a skills based training module or just chatting with your peers. 

If you’ve got any follow up questions for Wilamina or Myself, or a future question for the pod to explore please send them through to me at [email protected]

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Information on her new course here 

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Welcome to The Creative Kind ! I’m Julie Battisti and each episode I will be interviewing people to help answer one listener question. The idea will be to get an in-depth answer to each question with the help of different artists or art professionals.

The Creative Kind is a place where I want to delve into the grey areas of the big and small questions .

If you’ve got a question you’d like answered, please follow the link to my substack and ask it there or send me an email at [email protected] or through my instagram @thecreativekindpodcast !

Looking forward to releasing some episodes soon! 

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

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