New Visionary Podcast

In this episode, Victoria discusses the importance of honoring our personal journeys without self-judgment and creating space for emotional processing and healing. She shares how reconnecting with creativity through daily drawing and the power of a consistent morning exercise routine can help overcome mental challenges and blocks. Victoria also highlights the transformative impact of taking time offline to reset and refocus. Join her as she offers strategies for finding balance, nurturing creativity, and moving through life's obstacles with greater ease and intention.To learn more about working with Victoria to transform your art career, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this episode, Victoria shares powerful affirmations focused on abundance, worthiness, and deservingness to help artists attract prosperity and opportunities into their careers. Tune in to boost your confidence and manifest the success you deserve in your creative journey.To learn more about working with Victoria to elevate your art career, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with hundreds of artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Ready to hear powerful art career advice from an accomplished gallery director? Join us for an empowering discussion with Andrea Zieher, co-founder of ZieherSmith, a contemporary art gallery based in Nashville, TN.Here's what we discuss : 1. Why Andrea is so passionate about helping artists to launch their careers, and how her gallery ZieherSmith has grown since its conception in 2003.2. Essential strategies for emerging artists to grow their careers and expand their audience (hint: studio visits are a must!)3. Powerful advice for building a meaningful relationship with a gallery.About Andrea  -Andrea Zieher is a contemporary art dealer, consultant, and entrepreneur. In 2003, she co-founded the art gallery ZieherSmith in New York City, staging hundreds of exhibitions that received regular press, including from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and Artforum, and participating in over 60 international art fairs. She relocated to Nashville in 2019, and the gallery now operates on a pop-up basis in Tennessee and around the country. Andrea is also a founding partner of Primer art software for galleries and artists studios. Her nonprofit work includes four years as the President of the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) and consulting with various arts organizations on fundraising, major event planning, and educational programs for artists and galleries. Website: ziehersmith.comIG: @ziehersmithVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Based in Taiwan, artist Celine Fournier creates fragmented self-portraits made with painted pieces of everyday life. In this episode, we chat about how Celine's personal experiences, captured through painting, relate to universal themes of memory, identity and belonging.Here's what we discuss : 1. The ways in which Celine's experiences living in Taiwan, France, and The United States have shaped her creative work.2. Celine's interest in painting what she feels instead of what she sees.3. Why it's important to give ourselves room to pause in order to download new ideas and create in a more meaningful way.About Celine -Celine Fournier (b. 1996) is an artist and educator currently working in Taiwan. She grew up speaking French, Mandarin, English and Taiwanese. In 2017, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus on painting and animation. She later received a Master of Philosophy in Arts, Creativity and Education with distinction at the University of Cambridge in 2020 and was awarded the Best Dissertation Award. Passionate about art and education, she worked at the Chicago Artists Coalition as an education assistant where she participated in curriculum planning and management for emerging artist residency projects. She also served as the visual design coordinator of the 2019 Kaohsiung International Piano Festival. Now, she is working on her artistic practice as well as teaching visual arts at Kaohsiung American School. Integrating her artistic practice with research, she creates fragmented self-portraits made with painted pieces of everyday life.Website: celinefournier.comIG: @celine4studioVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Victoria shares essential advice for presenting your work in the best possible light. This episode is especially helpful for emerging or early career artists who are seeking practical advice and valuable guidance. Topics include: designing your website, elevating your Instagram presence, writing a strong bio and statement, and engaging with your audience via email marketing.To join The Artist Glow Up Program visit visionaryartcollective.com/glowup-enrollSessions begin in June 2024!In the Artist Glow Up Program, Victoria covers the following topics: selling your work, approaching galleries and curators, finding the right opportunities for your art career, email marketing, using social media as a tool to promote your work, expanding your collector base, business management, and more! Transform your art career in this powerful 12-week group course.About Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Victoria opens up about her journey with anxiety and shares helpful strategies for working through overwhelm and fatigue. Topics include: reframing your thinking around anxiety, techniques for managing overwhelm, the power of listening to your body, practicing self-forgiveness, and prioritizing your needs.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Mexican artist Yahel Yan is known for painting in two distinct styles, both of which are equally meaningful to her. In this episode, Yahel discusses her passion for abstract and representational painting, and encourages artists to make work that feels authentic and aligned.Here's what we discuss:1. Why Yahel is so passionate about community and uplifting fellow artists.2. The inspiration behind Yahel's chair paintings, a series that has developed over the course of many years.3. What led to Yahel to pursue abstract painting in addition to working representationally, and the benefits that come with working in two different styles.Be sure to attend the opening reception for Yahel's solo exhibition on May 11, 2024 from 5-8pm at  FIVEart Studio & Gallery in San Diego.About Yahel  -Yahel Yan is a San Diego-based Mexican painter exploring the relationship between color and emotion. Frequently attending museums and galleries, Yan was exposed to art from an early age and always knew that she wanted to become a visual artist. She jokes she was born with a crayon in her hand. These childhood experiences of being immersed in the rich, vibrant culture of Mexico continue to impact Yan's work today. In her abstract and representational work, she explores the relationship between color, imagination, emotion, and memory.Yan received her undergraduate degree in graphic design from Universidad Del Nuevo Mundo. With a love for both painting and printmaking, she began her career as a professional artist in 2019. Yan has since been selected for solo and group exhibitions throughout California, including From the Masters at Ashton Gallery, Artist Alliance Biennial at Oceanside Museum of Art, and Not an Art Fair (National Show) at ShockBoxx, amongst others. Additionally, she received an award of third place of excellence from the San Diego Museum of Art's 2022 online International Spring Exhibition and was selected to be part of Jen Tough's Collective in 2023. Yan paints from her home as well as her studio space located at F1VE ART in Liberty Station.Website: yahelyan.comIG: @yahel.yan.artVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of NYC-based artist and independent curator, Christina Massey. From her origins in a small Californian town to the bustling art scene of New York City, Christina shares the compelling evolution of her career while offering valuable insights and advice for our listeners.Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Christina to move to New York City after graduating from art school.2. How Christina's work evolved from painting to sculpture, and why she began using repurposed materials in her work.3. Essential advice for emerging artists who are ready to increase visibility and find opportunities for their work.4. The story behind Chrsitina's work as an independent curator and why she's so passionate about curating in addition to her career as a visual artist.About Christina  -Massey's work has won several awards including a Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant, Brooklyn Arts Fund Grants, an FST StudioProject Fund Grant, SIP Fellowship at the EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop and a Puffin Foundation Grant. She is currently an artist-in-residence at Art Cake, with exhibitions on view at the MOCA-LI and MAPSpace gallery. Massey is the founder of WoArt, a platform highlighting the work of contemporary female identifying artists. Her independent curatorial projects have shown at such locations as the Court Tree Collective, C24 Gallery, Pelham Art Center, BioBAT Artspace, Space776 Gallery and the Hunterdon Museum.Website: cmasseyart.com IG: @cmasseyart + @woartblog 

For over a decade, Shannon Sorensen of iTransport4u has worked with artists to help them deliver their artwork to a wide range of locations, including galleries, museums, and collectors' homes. In this episode, Shannon shares the importance of getting your artwork delivered in a way that's safe and reliable.Here's what we discuss:1. Why Shannon is so passionate about helping artists pack and ship their work.2. How iTransport4u has evolved since it began in the late 90's.3. What you can do to ensure your work arrives securely at its destination.About iTransport4u  -iTransport4u is a family owned & operated Fine Art Transportation & Services company. Proudly serving Artists, Galleries, Museums & Private Collectors throughout the Lower 48 States for 25 years!Offering our very own Pro-Corners for your ‘Soft-Pack' solutions!Save your time and money with iTransport4u's 'Soft-Pack' requirements!Inquire about our services or submit your quote request online a iTransport4u.comIG: @itransport4uVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Victoria shares key information about her signature 12-week course for artists, The Artist Glow Up Program, as well as her monthly community membership. Early enrollment is currently open for The Artist Glow Up Program! Get over 20% off by enrolling early. To register, visit visionaryartcollective.com/glowup-privateTo learn more about The Visionary Community, visit visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-waitlistAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Sculptor Dan Lam shares meaningful insights she's learned while building her career as a full-time artist. From developing vibrant, drippy sculptures to securing major exhibitions and building an international following on social media, Dan continues to show us what's possible.Here's what we discuss:1. How Dan's work evolved from painting to sculpture, and what helped her to develop her artistic voice.2. The moment Dan knew it was time to take a leap of faith and pursue an art career full-time.3. Why it's so important to create without judgment and to continue trusting yourself.About Dan  -Instagram sensation Dan Lam's tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to playfully tread a line between allure and repulsion. Made of painted polyurethane foam and often covered in spikes, her blob-like pieces that appear to melt and drip have brought Lam hordes of social media fans. Lam began experimenting with the possibilities of foam after receiving her MFA from Arizona State University, and she has continued to test its limits by scaling up. While her pieces appear otherworldly, Lam steadily draws inspiration from the everyday, taking cues from nature and the human body.Website: bydanlam.comIG: @sopopomo

Join us for an inspiring discussion about the benefits of creating your own art show! With years of expertise in the art world, Ekaterina Popova and Gita Joshi launched a dynamic online program to provide artists with the tools to design and launch self-directed exhibitions. Here's what we discuss:1. The importance of advocating for yourself as an artist and thinking outside of the box when it comes to increasing visibility for your work.2. The mindset shift that happens when you decide to take your art career into your own hands.3. How creating  your own show can help you to cultivate organic connections in your community and beyond.Enroll in Kat and Gita's program by visiting yourownartshow.comAbout Ekaterina Popova  -Ekaterina Popova is an acclaimed artist born in Russia, globally recognized for her contemporary oil paintings of interiors and landscapes. With a Bachelor's in Fine Art from Kutztown University earned in 2011, Ekaterina has since been showcasing her work on an international scale, solidifying her place in the global art community.Her explorations of mood, emotion, and themes of home and belonging are influenced by post-impressionism, fauvism, and magical realism. These influences have guided her decade-long examination of home, place, and identity.Internationally exhibited, her work graces galleries from Cohle Gallery in Paris and Menorca to The Painting Center in New York, along with James Oliver Gallery, Decorazon Gallery, Affordable Art Fair, Art Miami Fairs, The Trenton City Museum, Paradigm Gallery, Delaware Contemporary, The Boxheart Gallery, A.I.R. Gallery, and more.Her art and journey have been highlighted in numerous blogs and publications, earning features in Colossal, Beautiful Bizarre, American Art Collector, The Jealous Curator, DPI Magazine, Friend of The Artist, Iceview, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.Popova attended residencies at Centre Pompadour in Abbeville, France, NES Residency in Iceland, and the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece. Her studio is located at 1241 Carpenter Street Studios in Philadelphia. She is also the founder of Create! Magazine, Art Queens and the host of Art & Cocktails Podcast. She co-authored two books, The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook.Website: katerinapopova.comIG: @katerinaspopovaAbout Gita Joshi -Gita Joshi is a London-based independent curator, an award winning art dealer, and the host of The Curator's Salon - a podcast and website focussing on the art world with advice for early and mid career artists. She has an art history background and trained in curating at Central St Martins before opening her own gallery, Orso Major, in Central London (2013-2016). Gita has produced artists open studio programs, worked with arts charities, organized open exhibitions, been a juror for art competitions and curated exhibitions in business spaces as well as within the gallery context.She works as an artist coach supporting artists to establish their careers and paint their own profitable path. She has curated over 30 exhibitions and her first virtual exhibition opened in April 2020. In May 2021, Gita published Art Seen Magazine. Gita is the author of the bestselling book, Show Your Art: How to build an art career without a Gallery.Website: thecuratorssalon.comIG: @thegitajoshiVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Victoria shares a powerful reminder that showing up for your artistic practice is one of the highest forms of self-love. Topics include: the importance of valuing our creative ideas, navigating fear in the studio, and learning to work through those tough moments that every artist experiences.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

NYC-based photographer Shweta Bist shares valuable insights for staying grounded and reconnecting to your creative work. Here's what we discuss:1. Shweta's journey as a photographer and why she's so passionate about empowering women through her work.2. The importance of taking time to rest and implement daily mindful strategies, especially during busy seasons.3. How the Mother Creatix Collective was born and the beauty that comes from being part of a supportive community.Join Shweta and members of the Mother Creatrix Collective, along with other amazing artists, for the opening reception of Mamma Needs a Raise on 3/24 from 3-5pm at Old Stone House in Brooklyn, NY.About Shweta  -Shweta Bist is a South Asian American lens-based artist born in New Delhi, India and currently working and living in New York. Inspired by personal narratives, her photographic work is an exploration of maternal subjectivity.With an interest in psychology and philosophy, Shweta uses metaphors of color, poetry, and symbolisms from nature and art history to explore identity, memories, perception, and emotions from a maternal and feminist perspective.In addition to exhibitions in the United States, Canada, and the UK, Shweta has made presentations at academic and art conferences on motherhood studies in the US and UK. She is an artist mentor with Spilt Milk Gallery, Edinburgh, and is a co-founder of Mother Creatrix Collective, a collective that supports the work of artist-mothers by creating exhibition opportunities for its members.Website: shwetabist.comIG: @shweta.photoAdditional links – A recent interview with Bold Journey Magazine boldjourney.com/meet-shweta-bist/Give & Take: Motherhood and Creative Practice, Published by Demeter Pressdemeterpress.org/books/give-and-take-motherhood-and-creative-practice/Exhibition details for MAMA NEEDS A RAISE!: Toward a 'Utopian' Care Economytheoldstonehouse.org/mama-needs-a-raise-virtual-tour/Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this episode we chat with Austin-based painter Sari Shryack AKA Not Sorry Art about the power of letting go of perfectionist tendencies, reframing our mindset, and approaching social media in a way that feels healthy. Here's what we discuss:1. The inspiration behind Sari's work and how her journey as a painter has evolved.2. Why it's important to reframe our thoughts, give ourselves grace, and practice self-compassion.3. Sari's passion for working with artists and giving back to the art community through educational courses and mentorship.About Sari  -Sari Shryack is an oil and acrylic painter based out of Austin, Texas. Her colorful works cover many different subjects and techniques including landscape, still life, portraits, disco balls and even memes. Born in 1991, Sari attended Drury University and studied under painting professor Todd Lowery; she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts in 2014. Sari lives with her husband and two young children.Website: sari.studioIG: @not_sorry_artVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this uplifting and deeply personal episode Victoria shares her experience healing through heartache and the strategies that have helped her to feel good again. Topics include: experiencing the grief that comes when a relationship ends, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and making intentional decisions on a daily basis.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Canadian painter Kim Dorland has gained international recognition for his paintings of suburbia with notable exhibitions at galleries in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, London and beyond. In this enlightening episode, Kim shares valuable lessons he's learned while building his art career. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Kim to pursue a career as a painter and depict his own personal experiences.2. How Kim tackles self doubt in the studio and why he considers failure to be an essential part of the process.3. Kim's advice for emerging artists who are at the very beginning of their art careers.About Kim  -Kim Dorland pushes the boundaries of painted representation through an exploration of memory, material, nostalgia, identity and place. Drawing heavily from the Canadian landscape and his huge appetite for the history and language of painting, the loose yet identifiable scenes are interjected with areas of heavy abstract impasto. His refusal to remain faithful to one medium or approach plays into the symbiotic nature of his work.Born in 1974 in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada, Dorland holds an MFA from York University in Toronto, and a BFA from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, in Vancouver. He has exhibited globally, including shows in Milan, London, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. His work is featured in the Contemporary Art Foundation (Japan), The Sander Collection (Berlin); Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal; Musée d'art contemporain de Montreal; Glenbow Museum (Calgary); Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Art Gallery of Alberta, the Audain Art Museum and numerous important private collections. Dorland currently lives and works in Toronto, Canada. Website: artsy.net/artist/kim-dorlandIG: @kimdorlandVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brooklyn-based artist and textile designer Amelie Mancini. We discuss the nonlinear process of navigating loss and healing while sharing the importance of staying open to new ways of creating. Here's what we discuss:1. Amelie's personal experience with grief and the ways in which her studio practice provided a space for her to navigate the loss of a parent.2. The beauty of staying open to new creative impulses and exploring different techniques, mediums and processes.3. Amelie's work as a textile designer and how this experience has impacted her work as a painter.About Amelie  -Born and raised in Lyon, France, Amelie Mancini moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2006. She received a Master's Degree in Design and Fine Arts at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. In 2022, she received the Royal Watercolour Society Award, curated by Brit Pruiksma (@mothflower). Her work was featured in Works On Paper 4 and 5 at Blue Shop Gallery in London. She had recent exhibitions with Hashimoto Contemporary (New York, NY), Maake Projects (State College, PA), Mepaintsme (online) and 81C in St Thomas, U.S V.I. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and their two children. She divides her time between her painting practice and her role as creative director for Biquette, a textile company specializing in artist collaborations.Website: ameliemancini.comIG: @meli_manciniVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this empowering episode we chat with Puerto Rican artist Steph Blondet. After making the decision to prioritize her studio practice, Steph noticed a major shift in her creative work and art career. Here's what we discuss:1. How Steph's formative years in Puerto Rico continue to influence her work today.2. Steph's experience with panic attacks and the ways in which art supported her healing process.3. What changed when Steph began approaching her art career as a business and the power of implementing a daily creative practice. 4. The importance of prioritizing our physical and emotional health.About Steph  -Steph Blondet is a Puerto Rican visual artist based in Tampa, FL. Blondet creates textured and sculptural paintings as a form of visual journaling, through which she processes memories and experiences from childhood into adulthood. In her work, Blondet explores themes of personal growth, grief, and the societal pressures placed on women.After a health scare in 2021, Blondet began her journey as a visual artist with the goal of finding her voice and healing through the creative process. Two years later, she experienced the loss of her soul dog and decided it was time to launch her professional art career. Line, shape, color, and form have always been of strong interest to Blondet, and she continues to focus on these elements in her work today.Blondet grew up taking private art classes and obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico, her Associate of Art from EDP College, and her Master of Science in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. Upon graduating, she moved to Washington, DC in 2013 to pursue a career in graphic design and web development. During this time, she sold to private collectors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. In 2019 she moved to Tampa, FL to be closer to family and enjoy the warm weather.Website: stephblondet.comIG: @stephblondetartVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this episode we chat with Toronto-based curator and art advisor Liza Zhurkovskaya, AKA Curator on the Go. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Liza to pursue a career as a curator and open Kefi Art Gallery.2. Essential advice for working with galleries.3. The importance of valuing your work and tips for selling.4. Liza's passion for working directly with artists to help them advance their careers.About Liza -Liza Zhurkovskaya, aka Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based Art Curator & Art Advisor. For more than nine years, Liza worked directly with artists helping them make a living through their creative work. In 2020, Liza founded Kefi Art Gallery to support her artists and better assist her corporate and private clients with acquiring original art and curating their collections. Liza is known as a community leader who has brought hundreds of artworks to the public eye. Her goal is to celebrate diversity, creativity, and the power of visual storytelling through thought-provoking and divergent exhibitions and art activations.Website: curatoronthego.comKefi Art Gallery: kefiartgallery.comIG: @curatoronthegoVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this insightful episode, Victoria encourages you to recognize the ways in which you are already showing up for yourself and your creative work. Topics include: honoring your strengths, introducing habits and systems that will support your goals, and celebrating your wins. This episode is designed for artists who are ready to elevate their personal, professional, and creative lives through daily mindful practices.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria -Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Chicago-based visual artist & designer Juan Arango Palacios shares valuable lessons for building an art career. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Juan explores the intersection between Queer and Latinx culture in the United States and the ways in which his work has evolved over the last few years.2. Juan's experience as a full-time artist and advice for emerging artists who are working towards a similar goal.3. The power of believing in yourself and elevating the presentation of your work as you find and attract new opportunities.About Juan -Juan Arango Palacios was born in Pereira, Colombia, and was raised in a traditional Catholic home. His traditional upbringing was cut short by a series of migrations that their family took seeking a better future. Juan's family moved from Colombia to southern Louisiana where Juan's sense of identity and belonging began to be skewed by their lack of knowledge of the English language, their unfamiliarity with American culture, and their internal struggle with a queer identity. Juan graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2020, and has a painting, textile-making, and sculpture practice based in Chicago. Placing emphasis on color and composition, Juan's work aims to create images and narratives glorifying and fantasizing the idea of safety and joy in a queer experience.Website(s): jarangopalacios.comInstagram: @juuuanitxVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Victoria shares thoughtful advice for stepping into the most aligned version of yourself in order to bring your dreams to fruition. Topics include: releasing old thought patterns, creating new habits and beliefs, healing the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us, and releasing self-judgment. This episode is designed for artists who are ready to elevate their personal, professional, and creative lives through daily mindful practices.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for an uplifting conversation with visual artist, writer, and artist consultant Brittany M. Reid. We chat about the importance of allowing our work to change, letting go of control, and redefining what success means to you. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Brittany to shift from collage to abstract painting, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way.2. The power of creating the kind of work YOU want to make and prioritizing joy in your studio practice.3. Why Brittany is so passionate about supporting fellow creatives and helping them to reach their goals.About Brittany -Brittany M. Reid is a visual artist, creative strategist, and educator based in Upstate NY. Reid's work explores the wide spectrum of nuanced human emotion through paper collages and acrylic paintings. When working with clients, they bridge the gap between art and technology, helping artists build digital fluency and develop sustainable creative practices.Website(s): brittanymreid.comInstagram: @brittany.m.reidVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for a powerful episode with visual artist Laura Cleary Williams. We engage in an honest conversation about art, mental health, and the role of vulnerability in our creative work.Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion about suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.Here's what we discuss:1. Laura's experience as a printmaker and the ways in which printmaking continues to influence her work today.2. Why Laura's first love will always be drawing, and the ways in which she expresses herself through mark-making on paper.3. Laura's journey with mental health and the life-changing experience that profoundly impacted her both personally and creatively.4. The importance of community and cultivating connections with fellow artists.About Laura -Williams's abstract spaces are an ode to an imperfect language. Through motion, she makes marks that translate thought - subconscious – a viscerally understood language. Williams works from her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2009, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Next, Williams received a full scholarship to complete her Master's in Printmaking in 2012 at SCAD-Atlanta.Williams worked at SCAD‘s Southeastern Center for Printmaking. There, she worked on an ambitious print collection with Kiki Smith and Valerie Hammond. Initially working as an assistant printer, Williams was indispensable to the project and was promoted to assistant project manager. On the heels of this project, Williams founded, managed, and co-owned Straw Hat Press, which specialized in fine art publishing and contract printing. As Straw Hat flourished, Williams realized that despite her success in printmaking, she would always be devoted to her love of drawing. Subsequently, she left Atlanta and returned to her hometown to pursue her career as a gallery artist, where her career soared.In 2022 and 2023, Williams exhibited with PXP Contemporary, Viridian Artists, Van Der Plas Gallery, and the New York Equity Association in NYC. She was the first exhibition and solo at Good Art Co. in South Carolina. She was an artist in residence with Carrie Able Gallery and asked to return for a solo exhibition in the Spring of 2024, when she will also be an artist in residence at Chateau d'Orquevaux in France.Website(s): lauracleary.comInstagram: @lauraclearywilliamsVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for an informative episode about entrepreneurship with Victoria's sister-in-law Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Mariel left her corporate job to start her own company, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.2. Strategies for starting and growing your creative business.3. The importance of approaching entrepreneurship with an open mind and a willingness to learn and absorb from those who are further ahead than us.About Mariel -Mariel Fry is a dedicated bookkeeper with a passion for numbers and finances. With a strong background in billing, administration, and reconciling work spanning nearly a decade, Mariel has developed a deep understanding and appreciation for the intricacies of bookkeeping.Through her experience in billing, Mariel has honed her attention to detail, ensuring accurate and precise recording of financial transactions. Her administrative expertise allows her to efficiently manage bookkeeping tasks and stay organized, ensuring that no details are overlooked.Having worked extensively in reconciling work, Mariel understands the importance of reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining financial accuracy. She enjoys the process of balancing accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring that financial records are aligned with bank statements and other financial documents.Mariel's background in billing, administration, and reconciling work has given her a solid foundation and a thorough understanding of bookkeeping principles. She finds joy in helping businesses stay on top of their financial records, providing them with the peace of mind that comes from having accurate and well-maintained financial information.Through her expertise and passion for bookkeeping, Mariel is committed to assisting businesses in managing their finances effectively and supporting their growth.Website(s): fmbookkeeping.comlinkedin.com/in/marielfryfacebook.com/fmbookkeepingInstagram: @fmbookkeepingVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Learn about our new online community membership for emerging women & non-binary artists. As a member of The Visionary Community, you'll get – 2-3 live group sessions per monthSessions are 60-90 min in length & held via ZoomAccess to replays incase you miss a sessionSessions include:Guided Reflections with Victoria Gain clarity & strengthen your mindset through our powerful self-reflection sessions led by VictoriaArt Career Q&A's with VictoriaBring specific questions you have related to your art career & Victoria will provide you with support + guidanceGuest Speakers - Art World ProfessionalsMeet established professionals including curators, gallery directors & artpreneursBook discussions with VictoriaEngage in meaningful conversations centered on powerful works of art & literature to deepen your creative workTo join our community visit visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enrollAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Victoria shares thoughtful advice for trusting yourself, declaring what's possible, and dreaming big while managing the goals and expectations you set for yourself.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enrollAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this inspiring discussion, Chicago-based artist Sarah E. Boyle shares valuable lessons she's learned while growing her art career. Here's what we discuss:1. The ways in which Sarah has grown her art career over the last few years, and why mindset work has been essential for both her personal and professional growth.2. How to strengthen your self-confidence as an artist.3. The power of investing in yourself as you take your art career to the next level.About Sarah -Sarah E. Boyle is a Chicago-based painter who studied fashion, theatrical design, and illustration at Syracuse University and Ringling School of Art and Design before earning her BFA in Painting and Drawing at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Boyle uses oil on canvas and panel to convey place formally through landscape and introspectively through location, symbol, void and scale. Her work has been featured in Hyperallergic, Artnet News, My Modern Met, Office Space, Create! Magazine, Studio Visit Magazine, Vanity Fair UK, The Third Coast Review, and New Visionary Magazine. She has shown at galleries and spaces in Tribeca, NYC, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis and Carmel, IN. Boyle has been a resident of the Cornelia Arts Building (Chicago, IL) since 2015 and a directory artist with Visionary Art Collective since 2020.Website: saraheboyle.com Instagram: @saraheboyleVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Veronica Petty, Director of Media Partnerships for New Visionary Magazine and Founder of Domingo Comms, shares powerful advice to help you strengthen your messaging and align with your intentions. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Veronica to launch her company, Domingo Comms, and why she's so passionate about working with artists, art fairs, and contemporary art publications.2. How showing up thoughtfully and intentionally will benefit you when it comes to increasing visibility for your art.3. Why it's important to share your authentic story with your audience in a way that feels manageable and sustainable for you.About Veronica -Founded by Veronica Petty, Domingo Comms is redefining what it means to be an inclusive art business offering personalized services in communications, art advisory, and interior design.With over a decade of experience in international brand management, Veronica has run marketing and PR for organizations such as Affordable Art Fair, PULSE Art Fair, and Money20/20. She's also worked with many tech companies, agencies, galleries, artists, curators, and more.Veronica's background in art and interior design has allowed her to expand her services beyond comms, with the establishment of Domingo Art Advisory and Domingo Interiors.Domingo Art Advisory is on a mission to bring more Latinx and Latin American artists into the spotlight. The Art Advisory is passionate about creating opportunities for contemporary artists, and our in-person exhibitions and online platforms are dedicated to helping them reach a wider audience.After over a decade between London and NYC, Veronica relocated from Brooklyn to Bedford, New York in 2023.Website: domingocomms.comInstagram: @domingocommsVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for a powerful & insightful discussion with visual artist Ingrid V. Wells about paving your path while finding moments of delight along the way. Here's what we discuss:1. How a guided meditation led Ingrid to completely shift paths and pursue a career as an artist.2. Thoughtful strategies for moving forward in the direction of your dreams and living with intention.3. The importance of our daily habits and approaching life one day at a time. Ask yourself - what can I do today to feel good?4. The power of practicing generosity and sharing knowledge with each other as we further our own careers.About Ingrid:Ingrid V. Wells earned her MFA from San Francisco Art Institute and her BFA from Arizona State University. Her artwork has been shown in New York at the Untitled Space, PULSE Miami with Treat Gallery, internationally in South Korea at the CICA Museum and online with PxP Contemporary. She enjoys using playful subject matter to address complex topics including women's issues, mental health, joy and being.Her work has been featured by The Jealous Curator, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, BUST Magazine, Create! Magazine and Teen Vogue, among others. Her oil painting was invited to be featured on the front page (print) of El País representing the international women's movement in 2019. Wells is a multiple-time grant recipient from the Center for Cultural Innovation.She runs San Francisco Artists Studios, a multidisciplinary artist studio space in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco. There she facilitates programming including ongoing artist professional development series with Sample-Studios (Cork, Ireland) that began during the pandemic with grant funding from the Cork City Council Twinning Cities.Wells directs TWIRL: A Decade of Artists Interviews, a 10 year annual interview project that began with 40 artists. The project focuses on studying artist resilience and the survival of artist communities despite unforeseen difficult circumstances. The project launched in February 2020.She was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors in October 2020 for painting uplifting murals in the city's COVID overflow hospital space in the Presidio.In May of 2022, Create! Magazine named Wells #7 on the list of Top 15 Emerging Artists to Follow on Social Media. You are welcome to visit her on social at @ingridvwells. Her recent solo exhibition Glimmers with Voss Gallery in San Francisco, received press coverage from The Jealous Curator, DIVIDE Magazine, Thought Art Magazine, All She Makes Magazine, Juniper Rag, Arts to Hearts Project, Friend of the Artist and Visionary Art Collective. Her work is also currently on display in southern California at Brea Gallery with the Pure, Unadulterated Joy exhibition, which was extended for three additional months due to popularity.Wells currently lives and works in San Francisco.Website: ingridvwells.comInstagram: @ingridvwellsVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter 

In this insightful episode, visual artist and co-founder of the Mother Creatrix Collective Kim Hopson shares her experience navigating motherhood and caregiving with a disability. In her latest series of work, Kim shifts away from motherhood to explore themes of identity, belonging, and otherness as part of her larger mission to cultivate empathy and understanding. Here's what we discuss:1. The ways in which Kim shines a light on disabled artists through her work.2. Why Kim co-founded the Mother Creatrix Collective and what inspired her to bring mother artists together.3. The resilience of our bodies and the power of our individual and collective journeys.4. The power of community!About Kim:Kim Hopson is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. In her work she explores themes of disability, otherness, and ableist bias in society. Experiencing life with a limb difference has given her a unique perspective that is reflected in her paintings, drawings and collages. Her intention is to create dialogue around these topics in order to spark a larger conversation. Hopson has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally. Notable group exhibitions in New York City include the 19th Annual Small Works Show at 440 Gallery, Labor at Spoke the Hub, Time/Space at Compère Collective, and First Come, First Hung at B Dry Goods. Additionally, Hopson's work has been selected for the Kyoto Shibori Museum in Japan as part of their On Motherhood exhibition curated by Ongoing Conversation, as well as the virtual show Cut, Torn & Mended at Spilt Milk Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her inaugural solo exhibition, Sweater Weather, was presented at Spoke the Hub in January of 2023. Further, Hopson has been featured in numerous publications including New Visionary and Women United Art Magazine. Hopson received her BFA from Texas State-San Marcos, and her M.Ed from the University of Houston with a concentration in Museum Education. She is a founding member of The Mother Creatrix Collective, a cohort of artist mothers in NYC. Currently she is an artist in The Canopy Program 2023-2024 through the NYC Crit Club.Website: kimhopsonstudio.comInstagram: @kimhopsonstudioVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter 

Victoria shares two questions that are essential for making your dreams a reality. Additionally, she provides thoughtful advice for building a successful creative business, along with journal prompts that are helpful when it comes to reflecting on your creative practice.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this powerful episode, Oakland-based artist and muralist Fernanda Martinez shares helpful tips for those who are ready to increase visibility and get more eyes on their work. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Fernanda decided to pursue an art career after moving to the Bay Area.2. The importance of putting yourself out there and staying open to new opportunities.3. Specific strategies that have helped Fernanda to grow her art career in only a few years.4. Advice for artists who are interested in painting murals.About Fernanda:Fernanda Martínez is an Oakland-based artist and founder of La Tinta Art. Through her abstract paintings and murals, Fernanda explores the relation with the environment by incorporating nature elements as themes. With an experimental and intuitive approach to her work, Fernanda's pieces are unique statements that represent feelings of connection, expansion and growth.Over the past seven years, Fernanda has exhibited her work throughout galleries; she has also collaborated with brands such as Meta, Google, Anthropologie, Lulu and Georgia, among others. Fernanda's art and murals can be found across the Bay Area and select online platforms.Website: latintaart.comInstagram: @tinta_artVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter 

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Alex Mitow, CEO of Superfine Art Fair. In this episode, Alex shares essential advice for artists who are interested in showing and selling their work at the fair, and emphasizes the power of cultivating authentic relationships and community. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Alex and his co-founder, James, to launch Superfine Art Fair and why he considers it to be a marketplace for artists.2. The benefits of participating in Superfine and how to get the most out of your experience.3. Why it's important to prioritize long-lasting relationships with collectors over quick sales.4. The power of building community with fellow artists!About Alex:A compulsive curator and multi-spirited entrepreneur, Alex brings a marketing degree from the University of Miami and more than 16 years of experience in the lifestyle, art, and hospitality sectors to his role as CEO of Superfine Art Fair. A guiding force in the curatorial style and business approach of all Superfine fairs, Alex is also a major collector of contemporary art, a published writer, and film producer. From his home base in NYC, Alex, and his co-founder James, launched the #1 art fair for independent artists in the US and has grown the fair to eight cities a year and counting.Website(s): www.superfine.worldInstagram: @superfineartfair@alexmitow4realVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter 

Artists, are you ready to see your dreams come to fruition in 2024? If so, we encourage you to cozy up with a journal and listen to the powerful journal prompts shared in this episode. For best results, take time to pause and thoughtfully write your response to each question as you listen. The questions in this episode were pulled from the latest edition of Art/Work by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber.To learn more about working with Victoria in 2024, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In this episode we chat with full-time artist Stephanie Sachs to learn essential strategies for increasing art sales. Stephanie shares powerful strategies that have helped her to consistently earn 100K per year from selling her paintings. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for artists of all experience levels! Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Stephanie to move to Maui and pursue a career as a full-time artist.2. Best practices for cultivating genuine, lasting relationships with collectors, and the power of email marketing to stay connected.3. How to get more comfortable and confident presenting your work and selling directly from the studio.4. Why Stephanie decided to launch her online program Artists Make Money.About Stephanie:Stephanie Sachs has always been a seeker. After art school, Sachs hopped on a seeking adventure and found a home in Maui. Sachs brings the same sense of adventure into her studio. Sachs paints radical joy in the form of abstract landscape paintings, where she tells stories celebrating the sublime power of nature and the mysteries of life. Sachs' paintings immerse the viewer in a dreamy world filled with multicolor caverns, misty rains, sweeping seas, and twinkling skies. Her paintings invite the viewer to explore a range of emotions from mediative to exuberant. Stephanie Sachs has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She has been a resident at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Sachs' oil paintings are in collections across the world. She has shown in Chelsea, New York, Miami, and Palm Springs. Sachs currently shows at the Four Seasons in Wailea Maui. In 2022 Sachs was selected for the West Coast edition of New American Paintings. Now, Sachs has created an online class to help artists around the world learn how to build their careers and create long-term collector relationships. Her flagship course, “Artists Make Money - How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out,” is a self-paced online course teaching artists, revenue streams, operations, sales, and marketing. This is Sachs' love song to her fellow artists. Website(s): stephaniesachs.comartistsmakemoney.coInstagram: @sachsmaui@artists_make_moneyVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join Victoria for a powerful solo episode centered on self-reflection and goal setting. As we begin to gear up for 2024, Victoria encourages artists to set manageable and sustainable goals for the new year while reflecting on what went well this year. As you reflect, be sure to think about what brings you the most joy in your life and art career, and how you might let go of what's no longer serving you.To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorshipAbout Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In today's solo episode Victoria shares valuable information about her educational programs for artists. There are 3 ways you can work with Victoria to elevate your art career! See details below.1. Victoria teaches The Emerging Artist Workshop a few times a year. In this 2.5 hour virtual workshop, she provides essential strategies for emerging artists who are ready to grow their art career. To register for the last workshop of 2023, click here.2. In The Artist Glow-Up Program, Victoria works with artists in a group setting over 12 weeks. Each week Victoria covers a different topic related to your art career, including: increasing visibility and sales, approaching curators and galleries, and finding the right opportunities for your art career. To learn more, email Victoria directly at info@visionaryartcollective.com3.  In Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, she works with a select number of artists individually over the course of 3 months to provide customized support and guidance. In this transformative program, Victoria works closely with you to meet your long-term and short-term goals. To apply for 2024, click here and submit the application form.About Victoria:Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective,  New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women's Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women's United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014. Visit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In today's episode we chat with Kaylan Buteyn, visual artist & founder of the Artist/Mother podcast and Thrive Together network. We chat about art and motherhood, finding a sense of balance, and how you can strengthen your creative practice by allowing curiosity to guide your work. Here's what we discuss:1. The role of textiles in Kaylan's work as a visual artist exploring legacies of care.2. How Kaylan's experience as an artist and mother inspired her to launch the Artist/Mother podcast.3. Why it's valid (and sometimes necessary) to take a step back from your art practice after having children, and the importance of remembering that your art is a long-term practice. Do what you can with the time you have!4. The power of unlearning beliefs that you were once taught and no longer serve you.5. Allowing room for personal investigation, and how doing so can guide you to your most authentic and powerful work.About Kaylan:Kaylan Buteyn's work investigates physical representations of generational care through paintings, quilts, domestic textiles, abstraction and collage. She has exhibited in galleries and community spaces internationally including the Ground Floor Gallery in Nashville, TN, Artlink in Fort Wayne, IN, Split Milk in Edinburgh, Scotland, among others. In 2019, as a social extension of her art practice, Kaylan founded the Artist/Mother Podcast, sharing interviews of working artists who are mothers. The podcast community has grown to a more inclusive state, and now exists as the Thrive Together Network, a community of female identifying, non-binary and trans artists that offers support and encouragement through exhibitions, retreats, a crit group program and more. In 2020 as a response to the global covid-19 pandemic, Kaylan co-founded Stay Home Gallery with Pam Taylor and the two took their virtual gallery physical when Kaylan offered her home and artist studio in rural Tennessee as a brick and mortar gallery and artist residency space. Kaylan holds an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art. She now lives with her partner and their 3 children in Fort Wayne, IN. Website(s): kaylancreates.comInstagram: @kaylanbuteynVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for a special conversation with Juliana Naufel, a Brazilian artist, creative mentor and art therapist. We chat about the creative process and the importance of mindset work as it relates to building an art career. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Juliana began embroidering uplifting phrases on vintage photographs, and the deeper meaning behind her practice.2. The beauty of working in seasons and embracing different ways of creating.3. Juliana's work as creative mentor and how working with fellow artists has impacted her on a personal level.4. Why it's important to acknowledge our limiting beliefs, start before we're ready, and let go of fear.About Juliana:Juliana Naufel is a Brazilian artist, Creative Mentor and Art Therapist who uses affection as her primary subject. Her artworks and art therapy practice are strongly influenced by the healing aspect of embroidering photographs as a way of making amends with the past. Naufel's artworks are in a number of private collections around the world, including The Wonders of Women Museum, USA; The Kanyer Art Collection, USA; Taube Museum of Art, USA & Museu das Bandeiras, Brazil. Her work is currently represented by PxP Contemporary. Naufel earned her MA Degree in Art Therapy from NAPE-São Paulo, a Graduate Degree in Art Therapy from Universidade Cândido Mendes and her BA in Visual Arts from São Paulo's State University. In February of 2020, Naufel Co-Founded Photo Trouvée Magazine - a contemporary art platform that showcases contemporary artists who use found photographs as a medium in their works.Website(s): naufss.comphototrouveemagazine.comInstagram: @naufssVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Learn essential tips for growing your creative business with co-authors of The Creative Business Handbook Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig. Here's what we discuss:1. How to overcome the fear of launching a creative business, and why so many artists and entrepreneurs face analysis paralysis in the early stages.2. The importance of being gentle with yourself while navigating the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship.3. Why it's imperative to trust yourself when challenges arise and the power of knowing your audience.About The Creative Business Handbook by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia PuigOffering veteran insight and friendly, actionable advice from two self-made women who manage three six-figure businesses, this practical handbook acts as a roadmap to guide anyone wanting to build a profitable venture out of their creative passion.Figuring out how to make a living from your creative work poses unique challenges and obstacles. From choosing the right business model to building a brand, from managing your time to scaling up your production—starting your own creative business often means doing it all yourself. Enter The Creative Business Handbook by Alicia Puig and Ekaterina Popova, the dynamic duo behind Create! Magazine.With its conversational tone and accessible advice, this handbook lays an essential foundation for anyone wanting to earn a living with their art—no fancy business degree required! In addition to nuts-and-bolts advice based on the authors' real-life experiences, each chapter of the book includes an interview with a creative entrepreneur from a different background and craft, and ends with action steps that will help keep you on track. Written by creative business owners for creative business owners, this is the perfect book for anyone with a vision who is ready to hit the ground running. Click here to order a copy of the book.Ekaterina PopovaInstagram: @katerinaspopovaWebsite: katerinapopova.comAlicia PuigInstagram: @puigypicsWebsite: aliciapuig.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In today's episode we sit down with artist and educator Jennifer Agricola Mojica to learn more about her approach to painting. Here's what we discuss:1. How Jennifer's work has evolved over the years, from installation art to oil paintings that are layered with meaning and symbolism.2. The relationship between Jennifer's work as an artist and educator.3. Why it's important to embrace change, imperfection, and creative growth within your practice.About Jennifer:Jennifer Agricola Mojica is a contemporary painter, educator, and mother based in San Antonio, Texas. Her paintings are influenced by her journey as both an artist and mother. Living in several cities during her formative years, adapting to new experiences at an early age, and transitions through motherhood are suggested through her compositions. Agricola Mojica's work conveys shifting perspectives and figures, layers that conceal and reveal, monotonous repetition punctured by shapes, and suggestions of a fragmented time and space.Agricola Mojica has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery in Astoria, OR; the IF Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic; and Dallas Center for Contemporary Art. Her paintings can be found in private collections and has been featured in multiple publications. Today she splits her time between her studio practice and teaching at St Philip's College.After earning her BFA in painting from Ohio University College of Fine Arts, Agricola Mojica went on to receive her MFA in sculpture from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Today she splits her time between her studio practice and teaching at St Philip's College.Instagram: @jenniferagricolamojicaWebsite: jenniferagricolamojica.comJoin Jennifer for the opening of her solo exhibition, Distance, on 10/14, 6-9pmDock Space Gallery107 Lone Star BlvdSan Antonio, Texas 78204@dockspacegalleryShow dates: October 14-31

Artists, are you ready to get inspired? Join us for an uplifting and empowering discussion with author and arts consultant Beth Pickens. Here's what we discuss:1. Why Beth is so passionate about providing guidance and wisdom for artists, and what motivated her to write Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What.2. The life-changing impact that comes from prioritizing our creative work and actively carving out studio time.3. Benefits of joining an artist community and connecting with fellow creatives.About Beth:Beth Pickens is a Los Angeles-based consultant for artists and arts organizations. She is the author of Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles (Chronicle Books, 2021) and Your Art Will Save Your Life (Feminist Press, 2018).  She is represented by Laura Lee Mattingly at Present Perfect. Beth earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. Since 2010, she has provided career consultation, grant writing, fundraising, and financial, project, and strategic planning services for artists and arts organizations throughout the U.S.Instagram: @bethpickensconsultingWebsite: bethpickens.combethpickens.com/homework-clubdopaminebooks.orgVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Tune in for an enlightening discussion with Juannean Young to learn powerful strategies for bringing your dreams to fruition. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Juannean to begin her coaching practice, and why alignment is at the core of her work.2. The importance of aligning with the frequency of what you desire and manifesting with intention (hint: meditation and daydreaming are essential)3. How to recognize signals within your body to deepen your intuition and self-awareness.About Juannean Young:Juannean is an Artist and Life Coach who designs creative perspectives for a unique self-empowerment experience. Using her professional expertise, she has integrated threads of coaching, art, and intuitive messages that knit together paths of activation for her mission to inspire hope, stimulate belief, and design creative bridges that encourage the leap from belief to taking action.  Art for display, art on clothing, group workshops, and one-on-one coaching, are just a few paths that you may find yourself connecting with Juannean on. Regardless of the facet, there will always be an opportunity for self-reflection and creative interaction toward becoming the best version of yourself. As Juannean enjoys the flow of her energy to remain limitless, her collaborations and new creations are constantly shifting and evolving.Instagram: @officialjuanneanWebsite: juannean.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

In today's episode we chat with Mel Reese, a NYC-based painter and curator. Mel is the first artist we're exhibiting at our gallery, Warnes Contemporary, located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. Tune in to learn about Mel's upcoming solo exhibition, Delta Daydreams, opening at Warnes Contemporary on 9/22. Here's what we discuss:1. How a personal experience at the Mississippi Delta inspired Mel's latest collection of work, Delta Daydreams.2. The ways in which Mel's approach to painting has evolved over the last several years.3. What inspired Mel to begin curating and what she enjoys most about her curatorial work.Join us for the opening reception of Delta Daydreams on 9/22 from 6-8pm!Details:Warnes Contemporary Gallery183 Lorraine St (Entrance across from 201 Bush St)2nd FloorAbout Mel Reese:Reese (b. 1991) holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Science from Skidmore College. She has completed Artist-in-Residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Elsewhere Studios, and JX Farms. Reese has an upcoming solo show at Warnes Contemporary Gallery in Red Hook, Brooklyn in September 2023. She has exhibited widely throughout the United States including Untitled Space (NYC), Maison 10 Gallery (NYC), and THE GALLERY by Odo (NYC) and has been featured in several publications including New American Paintings Northeast Issue 134, New American Painting Featured Artists, Inside Artists, Studio Visit Magazine, and New Visionary Magazine.Melanie lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with her husband and cat, Miss Puds, who hates all of Mel's paintings and is always her toughest critic.Instagram: @melaniereeseWebsite: www.melreese.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jen Tough, founder of Jen Tough Gallery & Air Studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Jen to open a gallery and residency program for artists.2. The importance of investing in your art career, advocating for your work, and cultivating genuine connections with curators and collectors.3. Why it's essential to take your art career into your own hands, and specific strategies for making strides in today's art world.About Jen Tough:Jen Tough is a creative with a passion for building businesses centered around art and artists. She has both a studio and commercial art background with a BFA in fine arts. Most of Tough's professional life was spent in Los Angeles as an art director. She was the former art director for Warner Bros Records, Urban Outfitters (corporate), Hollywood Records (Disney) and several ‘90s magazines. Her freelance clients included Capitol Records, Drew Carey and Nike.Tough founded Jen Tough Gallery in the Bay Area in February 2017, and then had the misfortune of trying to open in Santa Fe the first weekend of Covid shutdowns. Her business was declared “non-essential”, so she pivoted to online, and created an online artist community called the Artist Alliance. Tough's latest project is AIR (Artists in Residence) Studios in Santa Fe offering self-directed residencies, awarded residencies, workshops & mini-solos.Instagram: @jentoughgalleryWebsite: jentough.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

S2. E1 Welcome to Season 2 of the New Visionary Podcast! In this special episode, Victoria shares powerful mindset shifts for unlocking your unlimited potential as an artist.Stay tuned for many amazing episodes to come this season!To learn more about working with Victoria to grow your art career, visit https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/3-month-mentorship-programTake 2-3 minutes to complete our application form and Victoria will be in touch with you. Please know that spots are limited and book up quickly!Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletterFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag

S1 E41. In this special episode, Victoria shares valuable insight when it comes to building a sustainable art career. The key? Find moments of joy and create with intention. Stay tuned for the next season of our podcast, coming September 2023!To learn more about working with Victoria visit https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/3-month-mentorship-programTake 2-3 minutes to complete our application form and Victoria will be in touch with you. Please know that spots are limited and book up quickly!Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletterFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag

S1 E40. Are you ready to launch a creative business? Join us for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneurs Sarah and Grant Nestor, who founded Hammies in 2017. Based in Santa Barbara, the power couple launched their retro clothing brand to bring back popular styles from the 1960s-80s. In this episode, we chat about the glows and grows of starting a business and the lessons they've learned along the way. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Sarah and Grant to launch their clothing company, Hammies, and how it's evolved since 2017.2. Why it's important to jump in and launch your creative business, rather than waiting until you feel ready. (hint: there will never be a perfect time!)3. How bringing your authentic self into your brand ultimately makes your business more unique and builds trust with your audience.4. The importance of setting boundaries and separating your business from your personal life.About Hammies: Hammies is a retro clothing brand specializing in classic summer styles from the 1960-80s. Hammies is best known for its 70s-era corduroy shorts but its product line has expanded to include corduroy bell bottoms, terry cloth tops and rompers, and 60s-era cabana sets and bikinis to name a few. Grant and Sarah believe that fashion peaked in the 1960-70s and it is their mission to continue that legacy.Instagram: @hammiesshortsWebsite: hammies.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter

S1 E39. Tune in for a powerful and uplifting conversation with Mona Lerch, visual artist & founder of Women Art United Movement. In this deeply personal episode, Mona shares her journey with postpartum depression and how painting provided her with a space to heal through this experience. Additionally, Mona tells us about her company and why she's so passionate about supporting women artists worldwide. Here's what we discuss: 1. What led Mona to transition from performing arts to visual arts, and how painting became a pivotal tool in overcoming postpartum depression.2. The importance of trusting yourself and allowing your work to shift, evolve, and change.3. Why Mona felt inspired to create a powerful global community to support women artists.4. The clarity that comes with asking yourself, “does this part of my creative business bring me joy?”About Mona:MONA LERCH is a contemporary mixed media visual artist and entrepreneur residing inBrno, Czech Republic.In 2020, she began working towards creating a safe space for women artists to empower them in their journeys and increase their visibility through diverse art opportunities. Amid the world pandemic, she launched an international online platform Art Mums United dedicated to supporting other artist mothers and caregivers, and later Women United ART MOVEMENT. In 2023, the two platforms merged to create one powerful movement advocating for women in the arts. In addition to organizing solo and group exhibits, Mona also coaches artists through her monthly membership, 1:1 sessions and online programs. She is the host of Women United ART PODCAST and Editor In Chief of Women United ART MAGAZINE, a quarterly publication that highlights extraordinary artists, inspiring industry leaders and remarkable art organizations.Mona LerchInstagram: @monalerchstudioWebsite: monalerch.comWomen United Art MovementInstagram: @womenunited_art_movement@womenunited_art_magazineWebsite: womenunitedartmovement.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter