The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Stephanie Sachs to talk about foundations for artists' success. Learn about focusing your earnings and fueling budding relationships when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: After graduating from art school, Stephanie Sachs hopped on a plane seeking adventure and found a home on Maui. She has made her livelihood solely from her creative endeavors since she was twenty-five and consistently sells over 100K annually.Now she has created “Artists Make Money”- How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out, a self-paced online course teaching artists about revenue streams, managing their business, sales, and marketing. Stephanie Sachs has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis and has shown in Chelsea, New York, Miami, and Palm Springs. Sachs currently shows at the Four Seasons in Wailea Maui. In 2022, she was selected for the West Coast edition of New American Paintings.Sign up for the Artists Make Money masterclass at www.artistsmakemoney.co and use code SUPER100 for $100 off.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @artists_make_money & @sachsmauiIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Josh Kasper to talk about maximizing artist studio visits. Learn about his interviewing process and having meaningful conversations with collectors when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Josh is an art advocate and Connecticut native who worked in asset management at Goldman Sachs before escaping corporate America to pursue his passion with the arts. During 2020, he spent about ten months posting different pictures of artworks on Instagram taken at the galleries in Chelsea, New York and many art fairs around the country including Art Basel and Art Miami.After a visit to Gallery23 in New York and a conversation with a local artist, the seeds of his initiative, Art Basel and Beyond, were planted. In his interviews with artists, studio visits, and gallery and fair tours, Josh dives into the stories behind his dynamic guests from up-and-coming artists to seasoned professionals.Art Basel and Beyond aimed to both recreate the acclaimed art fair and enable people to build relationships with artists by understanding their mission and technique.Since recording, Art Basel and Beyond has rebranded to Studio Kasa. Learn more at www.studiokasa.art.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @_studiokasa_If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Marina Granger to talk about adapting in an ever-changing market. Learn about staying on trend and pivoting your art career when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Marina Granger has nearly 15 years of experience working in the New York City art world. She holds a master's degree in Art History and a special place in her heart for artists. She has curated independently and contributed to various publications. She is also the founder of The Artist Advisory, with the purpose to demystify the art market and offer support, guidance, and honest answers to enable artists to take their careers to the next level.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @the_artist_advisoryIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Justin Anthony to starting your artistic career on the right foot. Learn about targeting audiences and separating success and failure when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Justin is the co-founder of Artwork Archive, a leading art management platform that provides artists, collectors, and institutions in more than 130 countries with tools to manage and organize their artwork, career or collection. With a diverse professional background spanning startups, nonprofits, and the corporate sector, Justin has helped propel Artwork Archive to become a globally recognized platform, empowering artists and art enthusiasts alike.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG/Website: @artworkarchive, www.artworkarchive.comIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Jordan Baraniecki to talk about being an "artistic middleman". Learn about approaching grants and the contemporary surrealist movement when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Jordan is a 3D collage painter from Canada. He obtained his Masters from Emily Carr University in 2022 with an emphasis on the resurgence of post-pandemic Surrealism. Throughout his travels, he has nurtured a profound appreciation for introspection, philosophy, and psychology, which now serve as the undercurrents of his practice. His work invites the viewer to question their thoughts; the mind retains thousands a day and only the ones that become conscious, also become part of the subject matter. Jordan has garnered national and international recognition. Notably, he exhibited at the Academy of Fine Art in Krakow, Poland in 2022. He has collaborated with companies such as Herschel Clothing and The Vancouver Opera. He has partnered with 0x Society Gallery in Montreal to develop NFTs. Additionally, Jordan dedicated a year to an artist residency in his hometown to explore psychological differences of chaos and solace.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @jordanbaranieckiIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Brent Estabrook to talk about expanding an arts business beyond originals. Learn about new projects and developing a catalog of artworks when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Brent is an American artist known for his large-scale oil paintings of stuffed animals. Born in Arizona and raised in Seattle, WA, he holds a Bachelor of Studio Arts from the University of Arizona and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DMD) from the University of Louisville. With a playful yet meticulous approach, Estabrook combines surgical precision with a childlike sense of joy, creating textured and vibrant compositions. His artistic journey began by turning frustration over student debt into paintings of enlarged currencies, leading to a career breakthrough. Through a series of colorful skulls, he developed his distinctive style, exploring brushwork and color palette. The series “Perpetual Recess” initiated in 2015, firmly established him in the art world. Since then, Estabrook has exhibited in notable art fairs across the United States and was recently featured in the Long Beach Museum of Art's exhibition “Creature Comforts” in 2022. Currently based in Los Angeles, California, Estabrook continues to captivate audiences with his evocative artwork.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @brentestabrookIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Alexandra Jamieson to talk about her newest, controversial project - The Abortion Trading Cards. Learn about the creation of the cards and what she hopes to do with them when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Alexandra Jamieson audaciously spends much of her waking life making art despite not having any art school debt. A third-generation self-taught artist from Portland, OR, she gets her hands, floors, and apron dirty at least five days a week in Brooklyn, NYC. Her latest art includes the Abortion Trading Card series, and has previously been featured in the Mona Niko Gallery, The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Gallery, the Kunstraum Gallery, The Clio Art Fair, Las Laguna Art Gallery. Her first solo show, Our Stories: Patterns + What We Inherit, opened in NYC in September 2022. Alexandra was awarded a City Artist Corp grant in 2021, and curates group exhibitions featuring women, trans, and non-binary artists under the name We Create | NYC, a fiscal sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts. She creates commissions for private clients around the world and has been featured as a writer and coach in Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Good Morning America, CNN, USA Today, and more.Support Alexandra's Abortion Trading Cards here: RowHousePublishing.com/atcFor more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @deliciousalexIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Shawn Kolodny to talk about using Instagram as a negotiating tool. Learn about the art of negotiation and working on unexpected events when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Shawn Kolodny is an American artist, living and working in New York City and Miami, Florida. Drawing from a life spent amongst substance, addiction and materialism, as the owner and operator of New York City's most prominent nightclubs, his work confronts the infinite cycle of fake fulfillment shaped by modern society's addiction to ego, using the most sought-after brands and the most addictive drugs as a visual medium. Kolodny received his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Syracuse University in 1994 and his MBA from Stern School of Business in 2010. For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @kolodnyartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Susan Hensel to talk about digital embroidery. Learn about her gallery shows and what makes the Midwest perfect for fiber artists when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Susan Hensel received her BFA from the University of Michigan. Her continued study includes Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Penland, Christies Education, Praxis Center for Aesthetic studies among others. She has a history, to date, of well over 300 exhibitions. Hensel's artwork is known and collected nationwide, represented in collecting libraries and museums as disparate as the MOMA andThe Getty Research Institute. Upcoming, Susan has a 2-person and a group exhibition scheduled with Suwon Museum of Art, South Korea, Artistry in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the Garrett Museum of Art in Garrett Indiana as well as solo exhibitions in Leipzig, Germany, Hopkins and Duluth, Minnesota.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @susan_hensel_multimedia_artistIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Alan Bamberger, tips on getting your work exhibited. Learn about criteria for showing in galleries and juried exhibitions when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Alan Bamberger, is an art consultant, advisor, author, and independent appraiser specializing in research, appraisal, and all business and market aspects of original works of art, artist manuscript materials, art-related documents, and art reference books. He has been selling art since 1979, rare and scholarly art reference books since 1982, and has been consulting, advising and appraising for artists, galleries, businesses, organizations and collectors since 1985.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @alanbambergerIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Cory Huff, to discuss an updated tips from The Abundant Artist. Learn about artist business models and the transition into selling more expensive work when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Cory Huff is the founder of The Abundant Artist, and has been helping artists sell art online since 2009. He has helped hundreds of artists learn how to transition to full time art making. He was named one of the top five art business coaches by Artsy. Harper Collins published his book, How to Sell Art Online: Live a Creative Life on Your Own Terms. His writing has appeared in Professional Artist Magazine, multiple newspapers, and dozens of radio shows and podcasts. He has guest lectured on marketing at schools like Southern Methodist University, Pacific Northwest College of Art, and the Fashion Institute of Technology and given workshops in multiple countries. Cory is also a serial entrepreneur and marketing consultant.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @theabundantartistIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Josie Lewis, to discuss enjoying the work that you make. Learn about artist schedules and online presence when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Josie Lewis is an artist living in Minneapolis. She joyfully uses a wide range of materials to explore color, texture, and pattern. She is a published author, a tedx speaker, and has more than 3 million social media followers across platforms. Her licensed art and designs are featured on jigsaw puzzles sold widely through the USA and Europe. Her original art is collected worldwide, including a major permanent mosaic at the Minneapolis/St Paul airport. She also sells digital art tutorial courses and a membership for artists who want to sell their work called Art Revenue Coaching.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world.IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @josielewisartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Matt Chessco, to discuss virality in 2023. Learn about maintaining a successful social media profile when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Toronto-born, Montreal-raised, Matt Chessco is a former industrial designer and mechanical engineer who left his full-time job in January 2020 to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. In about three years, he has acquired over 1.9M subscribers on YouTube, and 2.8M followers on TikTok while his videos have received over 2 billion views across all platforms. His art has reached the homes of many celebrities like Post Malone, Bella Poarch, Corn Kid and Gary Vee.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @mattchesscoIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Gregg LeFevre, to discuss crafting public commissions and telling stories. Learn about the Compulsive Storyteller when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Gregg LeFevre is a longtime New Yorker with a passion for storytelling. Through writing, art, and conversations with friends and strangers he has always practiced the art of a good story. In his public art commissions, he has found ways to celebrate the collective stories of others, as well as sharing the personal stories he has lived. Gregg's public art career has been prolific. He has completed over 200 permanently installed projects, many in the USA with a dozen in his home of Manhattan. Library Walk, at Fifth and 41st, is the largest work of public art in NYC. His public art is all about exploring the history or character of the places where it is installed. Gregg has a particular interest in telling the lost and forgotten stories from people and cultures that have otherwise been excluded from the national narrative. Gregg's experiences in and around the world of art inspired him to create his podcast, The Compulsive Storyteller, where his short personal stories prove the adage that truth can be stranger than fiction.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @gregg_lefevreIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with William Atkinson, to discuss his background in street art and how that influenced his career. Learn about the street artist's voice when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Contemporary artist William Atkinson has been creating art for over ten years. Working in his early years as a street artist under a pseudonym, William sought to use his distinctive blend of Abstract Expressionism, Street Art, and Graffiti Assemblage to anonymously create public discourse. While his work naturally transitioned from street art to formal galleries, his art has remained loud and subversive, keeping true to his initial form of expression. After starting his work in the arts, Atkinson founded and operated a gallery and artist incubator in Los Angeles, and later became operations director for two internationally-renowned galleries in New York. Today, Atkinson works out of his studio based in Dallas, Texas where he lives with his wife and child.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @william.atkinson.artIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Michael Facchinello, to discuss his company Altamira and accessibility in art. Learn about the way artists should approach e-commerce when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Michael Facchinello is the founder of Altamira. He loves to create things from scratch and drive them through to completion. As a kid, his aunt owned a gallery in Basalt. He spent summers with his grandparents in nearby Aspen, so he spent a lot of time in the gallery. Prior to Altamira, Michael spent 8 years at Clique Studios, a top national design firm headquartered out of Chicago. There he started as a UX designer then transitioned to launching and managing new offices. In 2013, Michael helped launch the Chicago Venture Summit, sitting on the steering committee until 2021. From 2017-2019 he taught a class on web design at The University of Chicago Graham School.https://www.altamira.art/For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @art.altamiraIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kelly Olshan, to discuss the art service organizations and partnerships. Learn about the way NYFA provides resources to artists when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Kelly Olshan is an arts manager and visual artist passionate about providing fiscal and professional development resources for creative practitioners. At NYFA, she manages a host of programs for artists of all disciplines, including NYFA Coaching and Doctor's Hours, as well as co-facilitates the Artist as Entrepreneur Program. She graduated Valedictorian from UNC Asheville, where she holds a BFA in Painting, and earned an MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University. Her research on professional development programs for artists has been published in the Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society. Prior to joining NYFA, she served as the Program Manager for Queens Council on the Arts, where she oversaw the organization's artist commissioning, portfolio and professional development programs, as well as authored the book How You Can Commission Art. Previously, she has held roles at Americans for the Arts, Art21, Artforum, and Creative Capital. In 2019, she participated in NYFA Learning's own Emerging Leaders program. She currently serves on the Advisory Committee of the DOT Public Art program and as a frequent panelist for NYC's Percent for Art Program. As a practicing visual artist, her sculptural oil paintings invite the viewer to navigate towards an unattainable space, and have been exhibited nationally.www.kellyolshan.comFor more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @kellyolshanfineartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Mariya Nakova, to discuss the intersection of her drawings, photography, and painting. Learn about the way she allows mediums to influence each other when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Mariya Nakova is a Bulgarian born, New Zealand-raised artist who currently lives in the United States. She creates figure drawings, fine art photographs and acrylic paintings with an openness to explore and experiment with different art mediums. Her photography and paintings shift between surrealism and abstraction, depending on whether the purpose is to capture a feeling or describe a situation.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @mariyanakova.artIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Matthew Grabelsky, to discuss the the process of creation and the specificity of his subject matter. Learn about the way your environment can impact your art and differences in markets abroad when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Matthew Grabelsky is a realistic oil painter who depicts people with animal heads, often riding the New York City subway. He became fascinated by animals as a child during frequent trips to the zoo. An Art History class in college sparked his interest in classical European figurative paintings. He loved how these works presented views of the world and wanted to create his own contemporary version of them, so he studied classical painting techniques.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @grabelskyIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Stephanie Chefas, to discuss the path to curation and what challenges physical galleries. Learn about the way independent galleries operate and what you can do to succeed with them when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Stephanie started curating art exhibits over a decade ago in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Now calling Portland home since 2014, Chefas retains an eye for cutting-edge and often challenging work that demands attention. Highlighting a diverse blend of contemporary artists from around the world, her gallery (Chefas Projects) features monthly exhibitions with an emphasis on cultivating new talent and encouraging risk and evolution among established visionaries. Chefas also maintains her unique ability to coordinate group shows with distinct concepts that allow artists plenty of breathing room to interpret and explore. Chefas Projects is the result of both passion and dedication as well as commitment toward sharing the best in contemporary art with enthusiasts and collectors alike.For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @platinumcheeseIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Jim Grace, to discuss what copyright is and understanding copyright infringement. Learn about the way cities are handling the creation of artist communities and the challenges that come with it when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Jim Grace is the Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston (A&BC). A practicing attorney, he previously served as the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts (VLA) from 1998 until 2008. Jim has extensive experience working with artists and arts organizations in the areas of legacy planning, publishing law, public art and social practice art projects, copyright, nonprofit incorporation and mergers, negotiation training, real estate development of creative spaces, and nonprofit board development. Jim was an adjunct professor for Boston University's Masters in Arts Administration Program for more than five years where he co-taught a course on Legal Issues in Arts Administration. As a national leader in the field, Jim trains locally and nationally on a variety of board, legal and artist professional development topics.artsandbusinesscouncil.orgFor more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @abcgreaterbostonIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Gavriella Abekassis, to discuss building your e-commerce site and defining your career. Learn about the way she conceptualized the Artist Entrepreneur Club when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Gavriella Abekassis is the founder of the Artist Entrepreneur Club, which supports ambitious and driven visual artists with selling their artworks. Gavriella has worked in art galleries in London, Amsterdam, and Paris. Years of working in galleries have given her valuable experience and insights into selling artworks. She met many artists working in galleries, mistakenly believing that this was the only route to selling their own artworks, but she is here as proof that there is another way. The Artist Entrepreneur Club was created in May 2020, combining her love of art, entrepreneurship and teaching. She has already helped hundreds of artists establish regular online sales of their art, some already reaching over £100k in sales.artistentrepreneur.clubFor more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @gavriella.sell.your.art.onlineIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Alissa Sexton, to discuss her art consulting practice and online exhibitions. Learn about the way Artwrk grew into what it is today when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Alissa Sexton is an artist consultant and curator who provides professional artists with the assistance they need to succeed in the commercial art world. By coaching through studio work, and advising on online presence and market trends, her guidance has helped countless artists reach their goals and further their art businesses. Responding to a need in the artist community, Alissa's services evolved to include artist website design, which is now a major part of her business.At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alissa used her web design and art marketing skills to build an online gallery called Artwrk which provided temporary online exhibition space to artists who were displaced from their in-person gallery shows. Artwrk has grown tremendously and is now one of Canada's most active online art spaces.Artist Consulting: alissasexton.comARTWRK online gallery, artists change weekly: artwrk.caFor more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @alissasextonart @artwrk.caIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we are reunited with Alicia Puig to discuss what has changed in the art world since the last time she was on. Learn about how Create! Magazine and PxP Contemporary operate and what their focus is on when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: In addition to running PxP Contemporary as its curator and CEO, Alicia Puig is the Director of Business Operations for Create! Magazine, an arts writer, and a co-author of the book The Complete Smartist Guide. She has worked in the arts for over fifteen years both in the US and abroad. Her writing has been featured in publications and on blogs including Create! Magazine, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, All She Makes Magazine, Art Seen Magazine, and Art Spiel, among others. Additionally, she has served as a guest curator for All She Makes, Rise Art, Hastings College, Repaint History, Visionary Art Collective, Altamira, and SHOWFIELDS. https://www.pxpcontemporary.com/ (https://www.pxpcontemporary.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/pxpcontemporary/ (@pxpcontemporary) https://www.instagram.com/createmagazine/ (@createmagazine) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Christina Kwan, to discuss Asian American identity and how the perceptions of identity create struggle. Learn about the way she handles crafting her murals and how she was impacted by motherhood when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Christina Kwan is an Atlanta-based artist known for her abstract and floral works on paper as well as large scale murals. She was born and raised in Florida and moved to Atlanta after graduating from University of Florida with a BFA in Drawing. A decade and many different career paths later, the work she creates now is an ongoing exploration of her Asian-American identity and the internal struggle of feeling incomplete or existing in-between, having to reserve space for a variety of imposed cultural influences. Calligraphic brush strokes obliquely refer to her East Asian heritage, acting as a yearning for permanence and a search for ancestral ties. Christina has painted murals for a diverse array of clients in a variety of spaces, from private client's stairwells to up and coming restaurants and corporate tech offices. https://christinakwanart.com/ (https://christinakwanart.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.kwan.art/ (@christina.kwan.art) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with photographer and digital artist, Andrew Soria, to discuss the focus of an artist's work. Learn about the way he incorporates humor into his surreal pieces and how he handled the shift from Miami to LA when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Andrew Soria is a digital artist and photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from South Florida, he takes inspiration from the vibrant culture of the city, focusing his work on uncommon and colorful architecture. His surrealist cityscapes, composed of his own photography, strive to capture the spirit of a city. Andrew's work has been exhibited in Miami, Los Angeles, Baton Rouge, San Francisco & featured in several art publications including Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, Plastik, and more. www.andrewsoria.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewsoria_art/ (@andrewsoria_art) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Twiggy Boyer, founder of Photo Trouvee Magazine to discuss her approach to arts education. Learn about the way she started her own arts magazine and how the market changes internationally when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Twiggy Boyer (she/her) is best known for her nostalgic mixed media collages often created using vintage found photographs. Boyer's mixed media works explore themes of nostalgia, memories and connections and incorporate collage elements, drawing and painting. Born and raised in Paris, France, Twiggy studied painting and curatorial studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD and graduated with a BFA in 2012. She currently works and resides in South Florida with her daughter and partner. www.sarahtwiggyboyer.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/twiggyboyerart/ (@twiggyboyerart) https://www.instagram.com/phototrouveemagazine/ (@phototrouveemagazine) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kristin Moore to discuss what it means to be your own LLC. Learn about the ways to incorporate your inspiration and how the art markets vary from coast to coast when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Kristin Moore was born in Houston, Texas in 1990. She received her BA in Art from St. Edward's University in Austin in 2013 and her MFA from Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles in 2016. Kristin's paintings can be found in collections across the globe. She has had solo exhibitions with Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans, St. Edward's University in Austin, Bolsky Gallery in Los Angeles, and Commerce Gallery in Lockhart. Select group exhibitions include Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans, House of Novogratz in Los Angeles, modified/arts in Phoenix, and Talon Gallery in Portland. Kristin currently lives and works in Dallas, TX. www.kristinmooreart.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmooreart/ (@kristinmooreart) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Patrick Shanahan, Director of Marketing at Art Storefronts, to discuss the truth behind operating an arts business. Learn about the ways to step up your art career and how to gauge your success when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Patrick is a digital marketing expert with over 15 years experience in how best leverage both traditional and digital marketing to grow art and photography businesses. Combined with the sales and marketing analytics data from over 6500+ customers at Art Storefronts he has unique insights into what is actually working to start, run and grow profitable art business in today's business landscape.  www.artstorefronts.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/art_storefronts/ (@art_storefronts) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Taiyo Okamoto to discover what it felt like growing up and evolving artistically in different cultures. Learn about Taiyo's unique use of mediums and understanding of what they represent when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Taiyo Okamoto creates works immersed in the practice of returning to one's true nature. Shedding society's heavy armors and concepts, he synchronizes color, light, texture, and the flow of water to transmute a tender reality. Working across mediums, Taiyo uses paper chigiri-e, painting, photography, digital, and poetry to awaken the senses to an embodied awareness of the now. Currently living in New York City, Taiyo grew up by the ocean in Karatsu, Japan, spending his childhood days twilighting on the seawall; dreamily gazing at the vast sky, crashing waves, and flying fish. He appears in the award-winning “Hanagatami” directed by legendary Japanese filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi. He has exhibited artworks in New York, Philadelphia, Taipei and London. www.taiyo-okamoto.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/taiokamoto/ (@taiokamoto) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with the Curator on the Go, Liza Zhurkovskaya, to learn more about maintaining the best image between artists and their curators and collectors. Learn about using unique spaces and what your audience wants when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Liza, known better as the Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based Art Curator & Art Advisor. For more than seven years, Liza has worked directly with clients to help them buy and commission art and has brought hundreds of artworks to the public eye. In 2020, she started Kefi Art Gallery to contribute to Toronto culture and help people surround themselves with the beauty of art during the pandemic lockdowns. She is known as a community leader and is passionate about helping people make a living through their creative work. She has been working directly with artists and has helped them thrive in the industry through media opportunities, exhibitions, and business advice. Liza also produces Curator on the Go Podcast as a platform for creatives to share their stories and learn from each other. http://www.curatoronthego.com (www.curatoronthego.com) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/curatoronthego/ (@curatoronthego) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with painter and performer Henri Lamy to learn more about what happens when you open up your mind to other cultures. Learn about creating your artistic voice and dealing with rejection when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Henri Lamy is a French figurative painter. Born in 1985 in Lyon, he started painting at an early age after developing a fascination for facial expressions and people who were considered as not fitting in society. His work is characterized by heavy usage of lively colors and highly creative composition, as well as inventive usage of the palette knife. He began his artistic career as a member of the artistic squat 59 Rivoli, an art residence located in Paris, France. In 2014, Henri Lamy thought of combining his two passions: capoeira and painting to create a new form of expression, through movement and visual arts. Capoeira is a Brazilian art form which combines dance, rhythm and movement. It is a dialog between two players; a conversation through movement. Together with his wife Maïa d'Aboville, they have performed shows worldwide. https://henrilamy.com/ (https://henrilamy.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/henri_lamy/ (@henri_lamy) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with software entrepreneur Alex West to go beyond the basics of business for artists. Learn about key data to watch and basic requirements you must meet as an artist when you tune into this lovely episode. Guest: Alex West is an Atlanta native and software entrepreneur focused on using technology as a tool to deliver business solutions. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2008 with a major in Computational Media. In 2012, Alex founded ArtCloud, a SaaS powered art marketplace. Over the past decade, ArtCloud has become a leading provider of software for the Art World. ArtCloud was named one of the top 40 most innovative companies in Georgia by Technology Association of Georgia 2021. http://www.artcloud.com (www.artcloud.com) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/artcloud/ (@artcloud) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to joshua@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Joshua Guicherit Written by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Emily Weeks for a masterclass on professionalism. Be consistent, stick to your niche and people will come to you when they are ready. Cuddle up with your puppy and listen in to this lovely episode. Guest: Emily Weeks had always been obsessed with drawing animals when she noticed her flare for fine art. Since starting her business in 2016, she has grown a client base of animal and art lovers.  She believes capturing the characters of your pets in a portrait is an amazing, personal and memorable gift for any occasion. She lives in a small village in Hampshire in the south of England with a rescued, adorable dog, Riley of her own. https://emspawtraits.co.uk/ (https://emspawtraits.co.uk/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/ems_pawtraits (@ems_pawtraits) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with our 3 timer Danielle Glosser for yet another AMAZING and INFORMATIVE masterclass. We dig deep into what you need to do before, during, and after a show. Don't lose out on opportunities and don't forget what your goals are. Take notes! Guest: Danielle Glosser is the Founder and Principal of Client Raiser, a business dedicated to helping artists increase their client volume and visibility of their art. Danielle garnered her expertise through years of working in nonprofit and government sectors on social justice issues.These professional opportunities, coupled with her personal belief that the arts are central to igniting conversation and enhancing human understanding, moved her to help artists with the business elements of their practice so they can more fruitfully share their work with the world. http://www.clientraiser.com/contact (www.clientraiser.com/contact) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/clientraiser/?hl=en (@clientraiser) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Carol Scavotto who gives an amazing masterclass on exhibiting successfully and globally. Listen in for amazing art fair tips including: getting real time feedback, pricing, and looking at your work as a product, and believing in your work! "When the price is already out there, you've seen the price and you still want to talk to me…that's when you get the sale!” - Carol Scavotto Guest: Carol Scavotto is a mixed media conceptual artist addressing feminist issues. Carol lives and works in Rhode Island. She has participated in several art fairs, including The Fountain Art Fair, Clio Art Fair and Superfine Art Fair. She has also exhibited with galleries showing at The Affordable Art Fair (Amsterdam), CICA Museum (Korea), Asia Contemporary Art Fair (HongKong), and Art Busan (Busan, Korea). https://carolscavotto.com/ (http://CarolScavotto.com/ ) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/carolscavotto/ (@carolscavotto) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with curator, consultant, and educator Pennylane Shen to have an INTENSE masterclass on all the ins and outs of what you should be doing for your art career. We discuss setting short term and long term goals, marketing, and showing your work where it's meant to be shown. Grab your pen and take notes! Guest: Pennylane Shen is an artist consultant, curator and educator. She holds a Master's Degree in Visual Culture Theory from NYU and has lectured in various forums throughout North America and the UK. For well over a decade, Pennylane has worked in the gallery industry,  including the longest standing commercial gallery in Canada. Among a few of her past curation and education projects are the NYC Crit Club, The Vancouver General Hospital Art Collection and The Vancouver Mural Festival.  Since 2006, her company Dazed and Confucius sees over 1000 artists one-on-one each year in addition to hosting professional development seminars for artists worldwide. While Pennylane's company caters to artists' needs such as marketing and career support, what sets them apart from other artist consultants is their core philosophy. Dazed and Confucius prioritizes strong concept and identity building and attention to the quality artwork itself first and foremost.  https://www.dazedandconfucius.com/ (https://www.dazedandconfucius.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/dazed.and.confucius/?hl=en (@dazed.and.confucius) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist and art professor Sonya Sklaroff who leads an amazing masterclass on why a few certain skills you learn in school can really benefit your art career. Public speaking, writing, professionalism, and flexibility are some of the topics we cover, and you can learn a lot from teaching others as well! "Think outside the box.. what box? In art their is no box.” - Sonya Sklaroff Guest: Sonya Sklaroff has been a professional artist in New York City for 30 years. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from Parsons School of Design where she is currently an associate professor. She has exhibited her work in galleries internationally and her paintings can be seen in public, corporate, and museum collections worldwide. Since March of 2020, Sonya has been working on a series of Pandemic Paintings. These works incorporate aspects of her daily life using her imagination, her dreams, elements of the city, and expressive color to create a profound and personal new body of work. Her new limited edition artist book, “Pandemic Paintings: Sonya Sklaroff” has just been published, with a preface by the celebrated chef, Rachael Ray. http://www.sonyasklaroff.com/books (www.sonyasklaroff.com/books) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/sonyasklaroff/ (@sonyasklaroff) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Sandeep Johal to discuss how it is never too late, or too early, to create and start your art career. Listen to this beautiful in depth conversation about representation, role models, crises, and building a stronger belief in yourself. Not one to miss. “There's no statute of limitations on your dreams.”- Sandeep Johal Guest: Sandeep Johal is a Canadian visual artist whose practice engages drawing, collage, textiles, and large-scale murals. Johal has worked on a number of notable site-specific commissions including a mural project for the Vancouver Art Gallery. Johal contributed several illustrations to the book Stories For South Asian Super Girls. She has been an artist-in-residence at Burrard Arts Foundation (2021) and Indian Summer Festival (2018) as well as the 2019 recipient of the Darpan Magazine Artistic Visionary Award.  https://www.sandeepjohal.com/ (https://www.sandeepjohal.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepjohalart/?hl=en (@sandeepjohalart) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with curator Georgie Pope of Independent Collectors. She leads an awesome masterclass on how to prepare for collectors. Engage with collectors from the start and engage with your why. Don't assume a collector is going to collect your work- they have their own individual taste, so do your research. "There is no one stereotype collector. Get to know your collectors and do your research.”- Georgie Pope Guest: Georgie Pope is the Curator of Independent Collectors – the largest global guide to private collections of contemporary art, structured as a non-commercial and 100% public platform. For the past six years, Georgie has worked as a Supervisor and Art Mediator at the Boros Collection, Bunker Berlin. Earlier this year, Georgie Co-founded and launched a fresh initiative called The Fairest. The Fairest is a new art fair model, to create exposure and direct market access for young, emerging or independent artists, regardless of gallery representation or medium. The Fairest calls for more fluidity, experimentation, collaboration and narratives in the art world.    https://www.the-fairest.com/ (https://www.the-fairest.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/_georgiepope/?hl=en (@_georgiepope ) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with marketing expert Colton Briner to learn how to add some stank to your personal marketing approach. We learn how to identify your unique strengths for your business, how to create ambassadors for your work, and why you should, and how to gain third party accolades. "20 percent is how you make it and 80 is the story you tell." - Colton Briner Guest: Colton Briner is the founder of Scrappy AF Solutions and is a top notch marketing coach. He uses what he learned as a CMO helping to grow a business to a $1B+ valuation to take average-performing marketing teams and make them exceptional. He specializes in viral content development, commercial campaigns and account-based marketing. He helps young organizations get their branding and marketing up to par with industry incumbents and I support established businesses in accelerating growth and building pathways into new markets. https://scrappyafsolutions.com/ (https://scrappyafsolutions.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist and creativity coach Angela Terris. She leads an amazing masterclass on moving into a growth mindset, getting over negative money beliefs, and changing your relationship to money so you can start making lots of it! Money helps you have time to do the things you really want, so don't be afraid of it. “If they can start imagining it, it can start becoming reality for them. They are mentally practicing.”- Angela Terris Guest : Angela Terris is an ex-digital artist gone handmade. She trained at Chelsea School of Art in London and set up my first creative business at the age of twenty-two. She illustrated over twenty children's books for Parragon Publishing and Scholastics among many others, created illustrations for Next clothing and stationery companies, and designed ceramic homeware for Liberty London, House of Fraser, and independent galleries around the UK. She is also a creative coach drawing on her background in psychology, confidence coaching, running her own creative business, and working in non-profit art organisations to support creatives to do their best work. She is the co-author of three books onhttps://www.angelaterris.com/books-for-wellbeing-mindfulness-creativity ( creativity and coaching) and recently self-published her first illustrated book calledhttps://www.angelaterris.com/mindfulness-book-for-wellbeing ( ‘)https://www.angelaterris.com/books-for-wellbeing-mindfulness-creativity (Mindfulness for Peace of Mind - a practical guide to finding your inner calm').  https://www.angelaterris.com/ (https://www.angelaterris.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelaterris/ (@angelaterris) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Jim Bachor who leads an amazing masterclass on drawing attention to your website and boosting those sales! Have different price-points so as many people who want to support you can. People want to support you so make it easy for them. Share the process, think about this.. people are excited about a movie for months, there are trailers, lead up, now share the process for your art, get people excited. “People want to come along for the ride. They want to be excited. It's 'what are you working on now' not 'what did you already make'." - Jim Bachor Guests : Jim Bachor adapts the ancient art form of the mosaic and applies it to contemporary American life. From potholes to junk food to breakfast cereal, his vibrant work permanently locks into mortar unexpected concepts drawn from the present. By harnessing and exploiting the limitations of this indestructible technique, Bachor's work continually surprises the viewer, while challenging long-held notions of what a mosaic should be. His pothole art project has attracted world-wide attention since 2013. https://www.bachor.com/ (https://www.bachor.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimbachor/ (@jimbachor) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Renate Thome and Manuela Seve of Alpha'a a b2b marketplace connecting companies to visual arts. Artists take note as this episode is chalk full of incredible tips for creating generational wealth as an artist. Guests : Renata Thome is the Senior Strategist, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer for Alpha'a Inc, with over 8 years of experience in creating and leading strategies for expansion over three continents.  She is a climate advocate and creative thinker with a track record of using the Arts as a tool for communication and transformation of pressing global issues. Manuela Seve is co-founder and CEO of Alpha'a, a b2b marketplace connecting companies to the visual arts.  She has been in the tech and art sector for the past 6 years successfully raising funds from industry leaders such as: Metaprop vc, Lightspeed among other funds. Manuela was named 33 under 33 entrepreneurs in 2018 in New York city. https://www.alphaainc.com/opportunities (https://www.alphaainc.com/opportunities) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/alphaainc/ (@alphaainc) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Trey Speegle who leads an amazing masterclass on creating multiple artistic revenue streams and putting your all into your art business. Have your North Star that guides you and learn how to be a self-motivated artist entrepreneur. "Microscope, telescope. Microscope, telescope. You have to look intensely at something and then you have to pull back and see what it is you're doing that fits into the world.” - Trey Speegle Guest: Using one of the world's largest collections of vintage paint-by-number paintings, artist Trey Speegle uses humor, affirmations and word play that resonate with a broad, pop appeal. Speegle has collaborated with Stella McCartney, Squarespace, Anthropologie Home, Armorlux, Fred Perry, PAOM, Jonathan Adler and Fringe Studios. In 2014, he created a mural in Michelle Obama's Partnership for a Healthy America. In 2016 Regan Arts released Trey's book Transform Your Life with Color By Number. His Speegle Studio, The RePOP Shop & Gallery 52 are housed in a former gas station in Jeffersonville, New York in the Catskill Mountains. http://treyspeegle.com/ (http://treyspeegle.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/speeglestudio/?hl=en (@speeglestudio) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Preston Smith who leads an amazing masterclass on showing up and following through on your goals. He shares important practices on how to become your best friend instead of your worst enemy. Together, we'll learn how to create your own once in a lifetime opportunity and turn it into the start of the rest of your life. Guest: Preston M. Smith's artwork over the years has transitioned from moody pop surrealist paintings into vibrantly colorful, tactile, highly textured and almost "edible" abstract works. Preston's work has been showcased alongside David Lynch and at the Inaugural Purple Ball for President Obama's Inauguration in 2009, where he was commissioned to paint 12 portraits of the President. Recently, Preston is coming off of a successful Solo Exhibition at ShockBoxx Gallery in Hermosa Beach California and his first two showings at the LA Art Show in Downtown L.A.. His work has also been selected by a panel of curators as a winner in the 1st 2018 ArtSlant Artprize Showcase and has been on display at the world famous La Luz De Jesus Gallery, and in numerous exhibitions throughout Los Angeles and across the country.  https://www.pmsartwork.com (https://www.pmsartwork.com) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/pmsartwork/ (@pmsartwork) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Frederico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Bunnie Reiss for an amazing masterclass on taking risks, embracing your roots, and much more. Sometimes the best advic is that things can change so quickly so embrace what you have and go for it! “You can travel with paints in your backpack.”- Bunnie Reiss Guest: Bunnie 'Bonnie' Reiss studied literature, and worked for NPR and other various publications, while quietly painting on the side. Bunnie relocated to Los Angeles several years ago to pursue larger mural and installation based projects and is now based in the Joshua Tree area. Her work is heavily influenced by her Eastern European background, with its tradition of folk art, bright colors and community engagement. She has shown extensively in both the United States and around the world, in galleries, alternative spaces, bookstores, abandoned buildings, fields and forests, or any place that seems to need a little extra magic. http://www.bunniereiss.com/ (http://www.bunniereiss.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/bunnieluvrocks/ (@bunnieluvrocks) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Helen Hallows for an amazing discussion about running a family while running a successful business. Don't feel guilty for fulfilling yourself and your work. Take time just for yourself to recharge and find a routine that works for you. "There's a difference between being creative and having a creative business." Don't be a serial workshop addict. Make consistent changes. Do it passionately or not at all. "You have to create stuff. You have to make mistakes." - Helen Hallows Guest: Helen Hallows is a mixed media landscape artist from the UK, creating soulful, colourful landscapes in paint, collage and stitch. Her online workshops help others realise the value of their own creativity, bust through creative block and find joy and flow. Helen also offers a wide range of creative courses focussing on sketchbook development and finding your own style. Mentoring allows her to nurture others with fledgling creative businesses . Find Helen across the social media platforms and connect with her in her online Facebook group, 'Helen Hallows - The Nurtured Artist.' https://www.helenhallows.com/ (https://www.helenhallows.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/helen_hallows_studio/ (@helen_hallows_studio) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Estaban del Piño

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with financial coach, Adam Koren, who can help you get over your financial anxieties. He leads an amazing masterclass on how to get your finances under control, no matter what your career path, and with some extra attention to you artists out there. Give yourself compassion, and it's okay to ask for help. "Shame thrives in isolation."- Adam Koren Guest: Adam Koren has been coaching for more than 20 years, and brings care, clarity, and sanity to personal finances - especially for those who experience confusion, avoidance, and shame about them.  Adam holds people's hands as they face what's going on with their finances, tell themselves the truth about what's happening there, and get it all on track and off their mind. adamkoren.com For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Estaban del Piño

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with multidisciplinary artist Katie Chonacas. She leads us in an amazing masterclass on getting over insecurities and securing your vision for yourself. We can manifest energy on our own. Listen for wonderful tips on not "mucking up the canvas". "Follow the motions of joy and curiosity for yourself. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks."- Katie Chonacas Guest: KYRIAKI aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas is a Greek American artist working in the entertainment industry for two decades. On Katie's website, chonacas.com, you'll see some of the creative ventures she's been a part of TV/FILM acting, voiceovers, music, podcasting, and articles that she has written on Arianna Huffington's publications. Katie is a multi-disciplinary artist who utilizes her voice to inspire change and transformation in people who want to make an impact on the world. http://www.chonacas.com (www.chonacas.com) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/chonacas/?hl=en (@chonacas) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Esteban del Piño

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with award winning artist/photographer Aunia Kahn. She leads an amazing masterclass on using mind tricks to keep yourself fresh and creative as an artist. Practice healing and be kind to yourself. Guest: Aunia Kahn is a globally awarded and exhibited figurative artist/photographer, a published author, a mental health and trauma researcher, as well as an instructor and an inspirational speaker. Her work in trauma and mental health has grown over the years and has created a launching pad for the Healing Art Creatively Program.  Her work has been in over 300+ exhibitions in over 10 countries; at places such as San Diego Art Institute, Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, iMOCA, St. Louis Art Museum, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Mitchell Museum, and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. https://auniakahn.com/ (https://auniakahn.com/) For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit http://www.superfine.world/ (www.superfine.world ) IG: https://www.instagram.com/superfineartfair/?hl=en (@superfineartfair) IG: https://www.instagram.com/auniakahn/?hl=en (@auniakahn) | https://www.instagram.com/healingtraumacreatively/?hl=en (@healingtraumacreatively) If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest! Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander Mitow Executive Producer/Producer : Kelsey Susino Written by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James Miille Audio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez