The MFA Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Tune in as host Marina Granger speaks about the recent "white glove" Sotheby's Auction (white-glove means that everything sold and the auctioneer is given a pair of celebratory white gloves after the auction) - it was a huge success! Learn what it means for you as a living and working artist today and what it means for the Miami Art Fairs. 

Want to join Marina in Miami? 

There's only one spot left for The Miami Experience this December 6 + 7. 
Learn more and register at: https://manifestingforartists.com/miami

In this episode, I share a personal story about being in the room with Taylor Swift and her inner-circle at a party—witnessing what it's like when people don't just admire someone, they believe she is the world. I talk about how Taylor's presence shifted the energy around her and drew admiration, attention and amplification in a way that transformed the environment.

From that vantage point, I dive into the science of how our expectations of someone—or how someone's peers expect of them—change outcomes. Specifically, we explore the Rosenthal Effect (also known as the Pygmalion Effect): when high expectations generate better performance.

I unravel how proximity to greatness can recalibrate our own self-expectation, how being surrounded by people who believe in you multiplies your capacity, and how you can intentionally cultivate this dynamic for your success.

Whether you're an emerging artist, creative professional, or anyone who's ready to stop playing small and start being seen—this conversation is for you. We'll unpack lessons you can apply today: how to enter rooms where you're seen as the world, how to shift the expectations around you, and how to lean into the science behind "when they think you belong, you can belong."

Tune in for real-life insight, mindset shift, and science-backed inspiration to step into the version of you who already has the success you're after.

Join Marina for upcoming events at Warnes Contemporary: https://www.warnescontemporary.com/events

Feeling stuck in worst-case-scenario thinking? In this 7-minute mini mindset reframe, Marina Granger invites you to shift your inner dialogue. If you're going to spend energy imagining what could go wrong, it's only fair to consider what could go right. Tune in to reprogram your mindset, invite better outcomes, and start living in alignment with possibility—rather than fear.

This episode is perfect for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want a quick reset and a powerful tool to stop spiraling and start manifesting.

It's Practically Magic: How Artists Step Into Confidence + Clarity

What if everything you've been dreaming of for your art career isn't actually that far away — it just requires one shift?

In this episode, I'm sharing how artists go from stuck and second-guessing to clear, confident, and collectible inside The Artist Academy™.

You'll hear from real graduates who rewired their mindset, positioned their work with purpose, and stepped into a new level of visibility — without selling out or burning out.

If you're ready to feel magnetic, show up with certainty, and finally get seen by the right people...

✨ Visit JoinTheArtistAcademy.com to learn more and enroll. Enrollment closes on May 15 at NOON PST. 2 spots left.

Because your art is powerful — and it's time the world knew it. 🎨

In this special Earth Day episode, host Marina Press Granger speaks with artist Marie McKenzie about her powerful connection to kelp—one of the planet's most vital (and overlooked) ecosystems.

What began as a fascination with kelp's environmental role led Marie to face a deep fear of the ocean. Through learning to freedive, she now paints mesmerizing underwater vistas of kelp forest canopies as seen from beneath the surface.

This episode is a tribute to the healing power of nature, the courage to dive deep (literally), and the role art can play in honoring the Earth.

🌿 Learn more about Marie: MarieMcKenzie.com
🌊 Follow her on Instagram: @MarieMcKenzieArt

To learn more about The Artist Academy, visit JoinTheArtistAcademy.com

If you've ever wondered why some artists seem to magnetically attract gallery invitations while you're stuck refreshing your inbox—this episode is for you.

Marina Press Granger, former NYC gallery director and founder of The Artist Advisory™, shares how to energetically and strategically align your mindset and presentation to finally attract the right galleries (without chasing them). She walks you through:

✅ Why galleries are still important—even in the age of Instagram
✅ What they're really looking for (hint: it's not just your artwork)
✅ How to develop an elevator pitch that gets people talking about your work
✅ The energetic shift that makes you unforgettable to curators, collectors, and gallerists

Plus: Learn how your Reticular Activating System is shaping your art career—and how to reprogram it to see more opportunity (and less rejection).

💫 Want to go deeper?

Join Marina's free 3-day live training:
How to Get Into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions
🗓️ April 16, 17, and 18 @ 1PM EDT
🎁 Win prizes including a full scholarship to The Artist Academy™, a 1:1 strategy call, and a personalized Instagram audit!

📲 Register here: https://www.theartistadvisory.com/how-to-get-into-galleries-that-dont-accept-submissions 

Are you hearing about new tariffs and wondering what that means for your art career? Will collectors stop buying your work?

In this episode, your host Marina Granger will explain how artists can stay empowered, informed, and prepared. From sourcing materials to understanding why art is actually exempt from tariffs, this episode will keep you focused on growth—not fear.

You'll learn:

✅ Why collectors aren't going anywhere—and what that means for you

🧠 How to train your Reticular Activating System to spot opportunities, not obstacles

✅ What to do now to stay prepared, supported, and resilient

Whether you sell directly or work with galleries, this conversation will help you stay clear-headed and aligned with the artist you're becoming.

Want to learn more - join Marina for a free 3-day live training on April 16, 17, and 18 on How to Get into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions - you can sign up here: https://www.theartistadvisory.com/how-to-get-into-galleries-that-dont-accept-submissions

In this solo episode, Marina Granger invites you to treat the next two weeks as a sacred energetic reset. With both Venus and Mercury in retrograde and fresh off a solar and lunar eclipse, the cosmos are calling us to slow down, reflect, and realign.

Instead of hopping back on the hamster wheel post-vacation, what if you redesigned your everyday life to feel like a vacation — soft, intentional, and in flow?

We discuss how the earth's electromagnetic field (and yours!) is being recalibrated right now and how to ground yourself with peace, pleasure, and purpose.

Plus, I share details about the Manifestation-Themed Open Call for New Visionary Magazine — and how artists can infuse their work with the frequency of manifestation. The deadline to submit is March 31 and you can do so here: https://visionaryartcollective.submittable.com/submit

This is your sign to pause... and make your art, and your life, feel as good as it looks.

Ever wonder how artists get featured on top art pages like The Art Revival? In this episode, I sit down with Kira, the creator behind The Art Revival, a must-follow art page on Instagram and TikTok, where she shares incredible finds in one-minute reels.

We dive into:

🎨 How Kira discovers and selects the artists she features
📢 What makes an artwork stand out on social media
📈 The best strategies for artists who want to grow their Instagram and reach new audiences

If you've been struggling to get your work seen, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you stand out and get noticed by the right people.

📌 Follow Kira on Instagram (@TheArtRevival_) & TikTok (TheArtRevival)

✨ Plus, I share details about my FREE 3-day live training, How to Get into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions happening April 16, 17, and 18!
Sign up here: https://theartistadvisory.myflodesk.com/333

🚀 Applications are now open for my 1:1 programs! If you're ready for deep transformation in your art career, apply to work with me inside The VIP Experience or The VIP Immersion & Retreat—a 6-week program that culminates in a luxury 3-day immersive retreat in the Hamptons. Apply today for a 30-minute assessment call (application fee applies, but goes toward your program).

Learn more here: https://www.theartistadvisory.com/vip-programs
Apply here: https://theartistadvisory.as.me/vip-experience

🔗 Register for the free training here: https://theartistadvisory.myflodesk.com/333
🔗 Apply for my 1:1 program: https://theartistadvisory.as.me/vip-experience 

Join host Marina Granger on The Artist Advisory Hotline as she reveals how visual artists can manifest their dreams by tuning into what they see, hear, and feel. In this transformative episode, Marina shares her personal journey—from navigating scarcity to experiencing quantum leaps of creative abundance—using powerful techniques like sensory manifestation and feng shui alignment. Discover how you can turn your studio into a 3D vision board, leverage your emotions as creative fuel, and reframe your reality to unlock new opportunities in the art world. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, or digital designer, this episode offers actionable strategies and inspiring insights to help you break through limitations, elevate your artistic practice, and manifest the success you deserve. Perfect for visual artists seeking holistic guidance and a fresh perspective on creating art that truly resonates.

Apply to the Visionary Art Magazine "Manifestation" Issue Open Call:
https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/issue-14

Register for my upcoming Free Live Masterclass:
https://www.theartistadvisory.com/how-to-get-into-galleries-that-dont-accept-submissions

Free Visualization on Asking the Version of You That Already Has It:
https://www.theartistadvisory.com/freebies

Free EFT Tapping to Attract Opportunities:
https://www.theartistadvisory.com/freebies

To join the Waitlist for Marina's 1:1 Program, email "info@theartistadvisory.com"