I am Bri Landry and I grew up in Austin, Texas. I have seen the skyscrapers go up with the cost of living. Austin has always been a place for creatives and I want to find out how we can keep it that way. In this podcast, I will be talking to local artists to find out how they are affording Austin. I want to talk about money, successes, and failures. What does it take to make a living off your art in Austin?Â
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In this episode I talk to Ursula, an art collected here in Austin. She tells me about the art she chose for her house and her personal connection she has made to it. We talk about the value of art and why you should support artists. References Georgia O'keeffe MuseumWally Workman Gallery Mark Rathco - artist West Chelsea Gallery Lisa Russell Gallery Good Luck Have Fun Gallery Chicos - Restaurant La Choza - Restaurant Cowgirl - Restaurant Helmut Barnett, AustinGary Welton, Till Augustin, Germany sculpture Hanne Voelkl, Germany Karen LastreHouston (Rothko painting)De Von, park city James DeanLibby - Free Library app Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
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In this episode I interview Tim McCool. He is most recently a pencil artist and he runs the gallery Good Luck Have Fun with his wife Kira. We talk about MFAs, art residencies, and how living a car-free lifestyle inspires his art. Find the artist https://timmccool.com/Tim McCool InstagramGood Luck Have Fun GalleryThe Contemporary - art classes References Continuing education program at RISD ICOS - gallery and art collective Joyce Ganlen paper artist Prisma colored pencils Fibra Castell colored pencils Legion paperStrathmore mixed media paperDaniel Johnson, how are you?Austin artist accountantsBig mediumRoom 68SMFA The Contemporary Austin - art classes Procreate - digital painting appRocket Money - app Concept animals - Instagram account Per Adolfsen - pencil artistBouldin Creek Café24 DinerVeracruz tacosEdward Monk - artistMegan Hildebrand - artist Peter Abrami - artist Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
Larry Akers, he has been living in Austin for close to 50 years. He makes kinetic sculptures that play with the Morey effect. You might have seen his work at the Thinkery, the Austin Children's Museum. He is a retired computer scientist and an example that you can start your art at any age. Larry has been making art for the past 12 years and recommends art to other STEM retirees. Find the artist https://www.eyeplaystudio.net/index.htmlInstagram: @larryakersart Lincoln Gallery in October 2023East Austin Studio Tours at his house 04 Studio Tour Carver Branch Library References Carlos Cruz Diez - artist Jesus Rafial Soto - artist Bridget Reily - artist SVG veteran language Doughterty art center Thinkery Kids Museum Creative Art Society Austin Art in public places programTempo Program Austin People's Gallery at Austin city hall Kerbey Lane - Restaurant Jill Robinson - Austin artist Entangled Life - book Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
In this episode I talk to Molly Knobloch about her painting, and goals. In October she has a show at Pastiche House where she will be painting art inspired by a musician who she's worked with before. November means it's E.A.S.T in Austin and Molly along with a few other artists will be showing their work at Hey Now Interiors. Molly also plans to start applying to grad school soon to get her MFA. Molly is an artist with a plan and you can hear all about it on this episode of Creative Money ATX. Find the artist https://mollyknobloch.com/Instagram @mollyknoblochReferences Contra Common in Bee Caves - Artist collective Hey Now Interiors - Interior design company EAST East Austin Studio Tour Amanda Witucki - Paper artist Sarah Nilson - Painter Austin Bouldering Project - Gym Good Luck Have Fun - Gallery The Cathedral - Gallery / Event Space ATX Gals - Art Collective Creative Action - After school art program Artwork archive Pastiche House - Show in October Sari Shryack - Artist Loro - Restaurant Meow Wolf - Interactive art instructions Via Boley - Artist Nadia Waheed - Artist Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
Description of the episode and artist Dana Younger is a local sculptor in Austin, Texas. He has been a part of the Austin art scene for close to thirty years. He is a co-founder of the Blue Genie Art Bazaar and until recently lead the team that makes exhibitions for Texas Parks and Wildlife. We talk about what it takes to make one of his sculptures, how Austin has changed, and the benefits of finding the balance of art and work.Find the artist Instagram danayounger_sculptorhttps://danayounger.com/References Texas Parks and Wildlife Westheimer Street Festival in HoutonMike O'Brien relief panels at the Bob Bullock Blue Genie Art Bazaar Kevin Collins - Artist Rory Skagen - Artist The Canopy Blue Genie Art Bazaar May Market PolyCam - appStructured light scanner from iScan Aspire - tool pathing program Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertChuck Close - artist Davis Gallary Little City Coffee San Angelo Musicam of Art event July 20th The Nave Museum Victoria TX Museum of the Southwest in Midland 2024 show Phenom L by Peopoly - 3D printer Anycubic Photon Mono x - 3D printer Gist - e-commerce app Atelier Dojo - Art school David Ohlerking - Artist Barry X Ball - Artist The Crossing by Cormack McCarthy American Vision by Robert Hughes Thai Fresh - Restaurant Gati ice cream Sa Ten - Restaurant Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
Malina Cipleu is a glass artist with a gallery at The Canopy in East Austin. Originally, she practiced psychology in Romania. Once she was in the States with her husband she turned her focus to art. Malina took art classes with her kids and started teaching. Eventually, she found glass and fell in love with the malleable medium. Today, she works in fused glass and makes bowls, landscapes, and wall installations. In this episode, Malina shares how glass fusing works, how she works with commissions, and how you can get into galleries. Take a listen! Find Malina CipleuInstagram malinacipleuMalina's Website References Helio Fused Glass Studio Apple Numbers - App for money management Georgetown Art Center August 2024Procreate - Design software Woodlands Waterway Art Show Studio 04 - Studio Tour EAST and WEST Austin Studio Tour Kristy Battani - Austin Artist Open Canapy first Saturday of the month Hand salve Barbara Kingsolver - Author Demon Copperhead - Book Poisonwood Bible - BookThe Lacuna - Book Judy Tuwaletstiwa - Artist Judy's book Glass Sa Ten - Japanese Restaurant Green Chef - Meal PrepMoney Talk 40% - 50% commission to the gallery Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show, please rate and review.
I talk to Natalie and Matt Southworth. They are both artists and married. I talk to them about art, school, and money. Find the artists Instagram msouthstudio - MattInstagram sworthit.studio - Natalie References https://linktr.ee/msouthstudio - website Wolf Gallery in Lakeway July 14th (the site has the old date, but it's on the 14th of July) Maine College of Art in Portland Main Procreate - Digital Art app Canopy Studio Healthcare.gov The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Struggle for Significance by John H. B.Happy-Go-Lucky David Sedaris Ann Hamelton - Artist Ramen Tatsu-ya - Restraunt Dear Diary Coffeehouse Torchy's - Tacos Veracruz - Tacos Goodluck have fun Gallery Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
I talk to Sarah Nilson about what it's like to say goodbye to your day job and what healthcare can be like for an artist. Find the artist Sarah Nilson @sarahnilsonartFrog @justfrogetaboutitReferencesRick Rubin - producer The Creative Act by Rick RubinMarc Rebillet - live DJShopify - ecom website builder Eric at Red Top Printing in Lakeway Rolo printer Cancùn Dental SpecialistsTexas Healthy Women Legal Zoom for LLC Quitely Hostile by Samantha IsbyDimassi's - Restaurant Boldin Creek - Restaurant Casa De Luz - Restaurant Fresa's - Restaurant Kitty Cohen's - BarWhite Horse - Saloon Money:16x20+0.33333 = Price of art, aka size of art plus 30%2022 was a bartender and an artist made $49,500 in a year By May of 2023 with only art Sarah has made $38,564Monthly goal of $4,000 a month to live in Austin Without her car payment of $793, her monthly expense went down to $3,208 a month Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
I interviewed Saira Holland about art markets, how to apply, and the importance of a budget. Find the artist @sairahollandSaira Hollands website ReferencesThe Museum of Fine Arts Houston Leslie - Austin legend You need a budget - AppMain street art fair Blue Genie Art Bazar - Local art vendor Almost Real Things - Helps creatives get started Leonora Carrington - Artist Mike Willcox - Tero cards Oye Chico - Austin restaurant Money Two hundred dollars a square foot Not profitable the first year. Everything went back into the business. Last year Saira made $42,000 profit was $24,000 Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
Amanda Witucki joins me to talk about her paper art. We talk about how her career in wedding planning led her to paper as her chosen craft. Find the artist Amanda and The Paper CommitteeInstagram @thepapercommittee Instagram @the.kitchen.committeeReferencesKaren Hawkins - Paper artist Zilker Brewing - Market show coming up 17th of July ATX GALS at the Cathedral - Art Collective San Diego Museum of Art Sarah Grossman - San Diego Museum of Art Art Alive - The event at SDMAJohn Fluevog - Shoe designer Fluevog Grant - Artist grant Innovate Grant - Artist grant Artist archive - Look for grants and opportunities Austin Tempo Project - Big artist grant Future Front - Small artist grants Smartist - BookRuss Rubin - Artist Whitney Batres - Artist Bar Peached - Restaurant Lin Asian Bar - Restaurant Canje - Restaurant Find me, Bri Landry Instagram creative_moneyatxIf you liked the show please rate and review.
In this pilot episode my brother, Andrew, interviews me about my vision for this podcast. I want to support local Austin artists and learn how they can make a living in this constantly growing city.