Conversations with artists, curators and authors about making it in the art world. We get behind the studio doors for entertaining and informative discussions a...
80% of art collectors buy from artists they know or feel they know. In this episode we talk about how you can give your audience the feeling of being closer to the artist and enrich their experience of the artist. Which in turn makes moves them closer to becoming an art buyer or a patron of your work.In this episodeUsing social media and mailing lists to share more about the artist, their journey, credibility and the big ideas in their work.Help the potential buyer understand how to talk about your art.Art Fairs, open studios and exhibitions to practice talking about your work.Avoiding price shock.The IG reel I mention in the post is here Available programs here Recommended reading list is hereÂ
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When an artist says they want gallery representation
In this episode I explain how I respond when an artist says they want gallery representation. We look at their sales history, exhibiting experience and more. Often artists come looking for gallery representation before they are ready. I think it is great to know what to expect and the road to representation.  However, if the goal is to offload the 'business' side of being an artist, there's often other elements that the artist needs to work on before approaching any dealers, which includes professional and personal growth.A guide to gallery representation is found here In this episode I mention the program, Gallery Ready., details here https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/gallery-readyThis is the Instagram reel I reference in the episodeÂ
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Michael Wallner
Michael Wallner is an artist based in London. His inspiration comes from urban skylines and landmark buildings. In this episode of the podcast he talks about his journey through art and regularly showing at art fairs.He talks about building his art network, showing his art at fairs in the US and managing costs and finances in his art business. Michael's website https://michaelwallnerart.com/Follow Michael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelwallner_art
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Tim Fowler
In this episode I am joined by Tim Fowler who talks about his exhibition, The Ground at the Attenborough Centre, Leicester. The Leicester based artist talks about the research that went into the exhibition which features his large scale paintings of plants that followed the same migratory pattern as his own DNA - from West Africa to the Caribbean to the UK.He talks about setting himself challenges such as painting large scale before he had any exhibiting opportunity, and selling at fairs where he wanted to be seen before any gallery represented him. Tim currently has gallery representation and we talk about the different expectations and challenges of working with commercial galleries and institutions. While both offer programming, they vary in their expectations and outcomes.While preparing for the exhibition (ends 26 January 2025) Tim worked with a film maker to create a documentary which you can watch here.Follow Tim on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timjfowlerWebsite - Â https://www.timfowler.co.uk/
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Kat Popova on reflecting and resetting
Kat Popova joins me on this episode of the podcast and we talk about her year which started with with 3 exhibitions on the calendar. As an artist she reflects on the last few years of exhibiting,  and setting up 2024 with three exhibitions on the horizon. She shares her vulnerable story of the fear of 'not being included' that led to her committing to shows and avoiding 'red flags'.She goes on to share how she returned to her art making and easing her fears around working with galleries in the future.We go on to talk about Art Basel Paris, and Art Basel Miami Beach, and how the former revived our join interest in returning to Miami as exhibitors at a future date.  Kat's website https://www.katerinapopova.com/Kat on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katerinaspopova/Create Magazine https://www.createmagazine.co/Art and Cocktails Podcast hosted by Kat PopovaÂ
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Conversations with artists, curators and authors about making it in the art world. We get behind the studio doors for entertaining and informative discussions about the journey through the visual arts, how projects were realised, ideas that informed new work and practical ways that artists can expand their audience and visibility.
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