What it means to be fulfilled as an artist (ep. 200)

Aug 22, 2024

In a milestone discussion, the host dives into the heart of what it means to be fulfilled as an artist. Emphasizing the pursuit of genuine happiness over external validation, the conversation reveals how misaligned goals can hinder joy. Personal experiences are shared, illustrating the importance of creating meaningful art and connecting with audiences. Gallery representation, public exhibitions, and positive feedback are explored as key elements of fulfillment. Ultimately, it's a celebration of the artistic journey and the quest for true contentment.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

The Pursuit of Happiness Beyond Quantity

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Fulfillment: The True Essence of an Artist's Journey

02:16 • 8min

host: Alyson Stanfield

In the 200th episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield explores the deeper motivations behind artists' desires for more recognition and sales.

She emphasizes the importance of pursuing true fulfillment in art, beyond external validation and social media metrics.

Alyson shares her personal journey of prioritizing happiness over career stability and discusses various forms of fulfillment for artists, such as making their best work, gaining gallery representation, and receiving positive feedback. She encourages artists to exhibit their work in public more frequently and to engage with their audience to find deeper meaning and joy.

00:00 Our Desire for MORE 01:23 Personal Journey: Finding Happiness 02:16 Milestone Reflection: 200th Episode 02:39 True Fulfillment as an Artist 04:53 The Importance of External Validation 05:49 The Role of Exhibitions and Shows 07:38 Art as Communication and Connection 08:55 Commitment to Showing Your Art 09:34 Conclusion: Celebrating the Journey

📖 To read more, see photos of me with some of my guests, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/fulfillment

👉 I give you a process for honoring your commitments in my planning workshops, which I lead 3x a year to help you make a plan for the upcoming season and beyond. AND to make sure that you aren’t over-committed—that you have just the right level of challenging projects and space for creativity and self-care.

🔶 The next workshop is coming up, and you can save a little when you sign up early. So you want to be sure to be on the notification list. Go to artbizsuccess.com/makeaplan to add your name to that list or sign up now if registration is available when you visit.

⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.

~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~

This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/