The Art Biz

Adri Norris was born in Barbados and raised in New York and New Mexico. A former U.S. Marine, she says she was raised to be a leader—to help people and improve lives. Adri is on a mission to tell stories of women who have made history. She does so through her art, her teaching, and her speaking. She is especially interested in shining a spotlight on women of color that have been overlooked in our history books. In this episode of the podcast, I asked Adri about her work, her teaching, and her activism. Less than one month ago, Adri was asked to design and direct the Black Lives Matter street mural in front of the Colorado State Capitol building. She selected the words Black Lives Matter Remember This Time for the mural. We discuss those words, as well as the symbolic colors she chose and how she involved community members in its making. I also asked Adri what steps white artists can take to be helpful right now. See Adri's art on her website: https://afrotriangledesigns.com/. Support her work: Patreon or send a donation to Afro Triangle on Venmo. Follow her on Instagram. This episode is sponsored my signature business-building program for artists, the Art Career Success System. All of the lessons you learn in the Art Career Success System are tasks you will address repeatedly throughout your art business and career—like rewriting your artist statement, submitting exhibition proposals, developing content, and nurturing your connections. In the ACSS you will build a strong foundation that will last throughout your career. Please join our community of ambitious artists. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com. Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com. Read the show notes, see photos, and leave a comment at https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts (episode 57). Follow me on Instagram: @AlysonStanfield and Facebook: @ArtBizSuccess. #ArtBizSuccess If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps!

One of the first steps an artist makes when turning professional is to decide on an art business name, and many new artists make this more complicated than it should be. Allow me to bottom line this entire podcast episode: If you are a fine artist, your first choice is to always use your given name for marketing your original art. I understand it isn't always this easy. There are sometimes reasons for not using your own name, including, as I've learned, reasons of physical and emotional safety. Setting those very real concerns aside, the most frequent arguments against using given names for an art business are the following. My name is too common / Someone else already owns the URL with my name [And she's a porno star!] My name is too hard to spell I sign my name as X on my paintings, but I want to be known as Y I consider these objections one by one and give you tips for overcoming them in this episode of the Art Biz Podcast. This episode is sponsored my signature business-building program for artists, the Art Career Success System. All of the lessons you learn in the Art Career Success System are tasks you will address repeatedly throughout your art business and career—like rewriting your artist statement, submitting exhibition proposals, developing content, and nurturing your connections. In the ACSS you will build a strong foundation that will last throughout your career. Please join our community of ambitious artists. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com Read the show notes, see photos, and leave a comment at https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts (episode 56). Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess #ArtBizSuccess If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps!

Sandra was born in Mexico City and received her BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1995. She uses lines, marks, patterns, and textures to speak metaphorically and poetically of things that make no reference to the physical world. Her art constructs a sensual surface that weaves a path between process and narrative, mark and meaning, intention and abstraction. When Covid-19 struck, Sandra wanted to make a difference. She started a twice-weekly Instagram Live program, Tap Into Your Creativity. On it, Sandra interviews artists at home in their studios—hoping to inspire and to be a light amid all the darkness. The artists, in turn, agree to donate a 10"x10" painting to be auctioned to benefit Feeding America. On this episode of the Art Biz Podcast, Alyson talks with Sandra about how she makes it happen. See Sandra's art: https://sandrafeleart.com. Follow her on Instagram and watch her show there: https://instagram.com/sandrafeleart. Follow #armyofartists This episode is sponsored my signature business-building program for artists, the Art Career Success System. All of the lessons you learn in the Art Career Success System are tasks you will address repeatedly throughout your art business and career—like rewriting your artist statement, submitting exhibition proposals, developing content, and nurturing your connections. In the ACSS you will build a strong foundation that will last throughout your career. Please join our community of ambitious artists. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com. Read the show notes, see photos, and leave a comment at https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts (episode 55). Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess #ArtBizSuccess If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps!

This is a special episode of the Art Biz Podcast, which features my recent comments about #BlackLivesMatter on social media and to my students and subscribers. I don't know where I'll be going from here, but, as I said, I won't be silent. And, what I know is that I'm not the person you should be listening to about this topic. However, I am the person who is happy to ask questions of those you should be listening to. That said … I'm looking for new voices who would like to speak up on this podcast. I'd love to share this platform with you. Not just in this moment, but at any point in the future. You'll find my contact info below. This episode is sponsored my signature business-building program, the Art Career Success System, a program I have perfected for more than 17 years working with artists. All of the lessons you learn in the Art Career Success System are tasks you will do over and over again throughout your art business and career. That's why it's a SYSTEM. In the ACSS you will build a strong foundation using my video and audio lessons, worksheets, and transcripts. And you will be part of a community of artists who are forward-thinking and forward-moving. Join us now and grow your art business. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com. Read a complete transcript of this special episode, see featured artists, and leave a comment at https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts (episode 54). Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess #ArtBizSuccess If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps!

Born in California, raised in Mexico City, Carmen Mariscal had been living in Paris for many years when our paths crossed. She's been sheltering in place with her family in the north of France during Covid, but will soon be returning to London, where they resettled a couple of years ago. I've watched Carmen's career soar as she devoted herself to serious projects and exhibitions. Along the way, it's been my pleasure to guide her when she needs it. Carmen has been working on Chez Nous, a large installation for a number of years, which was to be installed in March of 2020 near the high-trafficked area of the Louvre in Paris. It happened just in the nick of time—hours before shelter in place orders were given for France. But she couldn't have predicted what would happen next. I had to share this story with you. It speaks to the power of art and the fact that you, once you put your art out into the world, have no control over how it's perceived—over what it comes to mean to others. Please enjoy my conversation with Carmen Mariscal. See Carmen's art: https://www.carmenmariscal.com/en/work Read about Chez Nous: http://cheznousproject.com Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/car_mariscal/ "I think of you frequently when painting and thank my lucky stars that I worked my way through the Art Carer Success System and went from a sad, insecure artist who could not get into a group show to a confident one who is is invited to be in group and solo shows and even museum shows." - Susan McLaughlin I can't begin to tell you how much it means for me to read messages like this one from Susan. THIS is why I keep doing the work that I do after all of this time! So that I can be around long enough to see artists transform their work and their lives. To see them gain confidence in their purpose. I'd love to work with you, too, in my Art Career Success System. This business training program is designed for serious artists who want to present themselves in the most professional light. It's all on demand and you can begin immediately. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com Read the show notes, see photos, and leave a comment at https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts (episode 53). Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess #ArtBizSuccess If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps!

For the past 11 years, Jan Heaton has been grieving at the same time she has had an active art career. First was the 10 years of her daughter's illness. Then, in 2019, her daughter's passing. I felt it was a good time to discuss the topic of grief since so many artists are grieving during Covid-19. Artists share grief over lost plans, opportunities, studio spaces, human connection, routines, and travel. And probably a lot more. Born in Michigan, Jan Heaton is a watercolorist who calls Austin and Laguna Beach home. She has studied at Wayne State University, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the University of Texas - Austin. Heaton's watercolors are abstract, but her creative process is inspired by the structure, color, and pattern of elements in nature that are often overlooked. Her work isolates details and exposes the viewer to an everyday object or place seen from a new viewpoint. Jan is represented by the Davis Gallery in Austin, along with art dealers and galleries in San Antonio, Marble Falls, Houston, Atlanta, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco. This is a huge topic and Jan wants to be very clear that she isn't an expert on grief. I asked her to be on the show just to talk about her experience in hopes that it might be helpful—even if for only one person. See Jan's art: http://janheaton.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janheatonwatercolors/ This episode is sponsored my signature business-building program, the Art Career Success System, a program I have perfected for more than 17 years working with artists. All of the lessons you learn in the Art Career Success System are tasks you will do over and over again throughout your art business and career. That's why it's a SYSTEM. In the ACSS you will build a strong foundation using my video and audio lessons, worksheets, and transcripts. And you will be part of a community of artists who are forward-thinking and forward-moving. Join us now and get your business in shape. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com Read the show notes, see photos, and leave a comment at https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts (episode #52). Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess #ArtBizSuccess If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps!

In this episode, Allison Stanford and Cynthia Morris discuss the importance of journaling for artists, including finding the right notebook and experimenting with different techniques. They also explore how journaling can improve writing skills and alleviate pressure in creating artist statements. The chapter emphasizes the significance of having a writing process, using prompts, and self-reflection for personal growth. Overall, they highlight the importance of writing for oneself and finding joy in the process.

In this episode I want to talk about a document you can revisit (or perhaps face for the first time) that gives you power (control) over how your art is perceived. Yes, I'm talking about your artist statement. Don't be scared! This is important. And if you don't want to listen, you can read every word at YourArtistStatement.com. This pandemic has caused so many people to be introspective. If you're one of them, you might want put this time to good use and work on your statement, regardless of whether you're updating it, rewriting it, or facing it for the first time. There's no way around it if you want to show your art at a high level. When you want to become part of the critical discourse—to have others consider your work for venues, grants, residencies, and articles—you can't neglect writing your artist statement. Highlights My definition of an artist statement (3:00) Why you need a statement (3:40) Collecting words that contribute to your statement (6:40) Journaling prompts for your statement (8:00) Guidelines for artist statements and what tense to use (11:30) The ultimate test for a successful artist statement (15:00) How to write your first draft (16:55) What to look for (and delete) in the editing process (17:50) How and where to use your statement (22:10) What to do when instructions don't match what you've heard here (24:44) This episode is brought to you by my Art Career Success System. It's a year-long business training program designed for serious, ambitious artists. When you do the work in the courses, you'll have a strong foundation on which to build a successful art business. You will also have an artist statement you can be proud of. That's because the Art Career Success System is divided into 4 self-contained courses. In the one called Magnetic You, I walk you through a process for not only writing your artist statement, but also writing other marketing material you need and clarifying your visual branding. All of the lessons (about 40 per course) are bite-sized videos (usually under 10 minutes) that you can sneak into pockets of your busy day. If, during this pandemic, you have the time to work on your art business or if you feel it's important to make the time visit http://artcareersuccesssystem.com. I need you to be part of the conversation. I need to hear from you! Please join me on Instagram using #ArtBizNow and bookmark ArtBizNow.com as a hub for art business resources during this crisis. Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess Join in the conversation #ArtBizNow Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com All podcast episodes are posted at https://artbizsuccess.com/podcasts. You'll find a post with the complete transcript for this episode (#50) there. If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps! Thank you for listening. I am grateful for your trust.

Daryl Johnson, an artist known for her captivating cloud paintings inspired by kayaking and gardening, discusses her transformative year of decluttering after relocating from New Hampshire to New Orleans. She shares valuable insights on navigating the emotional minefield of letting go of possessions and describes a serendipitous sale of damaged mid-century furniture. Daryl also highlights her shift to digital solutions for managing her art business and the unexpected success of remote art sales, providing practical tips for fellow artists.

During the Covid-19 outbreak, the Art Biz Podcast will focus on what you can do now to stay in control of your art business. Before you can even begin to think about business at a time like this, you might need to come to grips with the existential questions: Why make art at all? Why is it important to keep making art now? In this episode, I share at least 5 reasons why it's important to keep making art now. Art is why you're here. Art encourages us to go within. Art reminds us that we are all connected. Art completes our humanity. We need you to tell the story. I need you to be part of the conversation. I need to hear from you! Please join me on Instagram using #ArtBizNow and bookmark ArtBizNow.com as a hub for art business resources during this crisis. **** Follow me on Instagram @AlysonStanfield Facebook @ArtBizSuccess Join in the conversation #ArtBizNow Music for the podcast is by Wildermiss: Wildermiss.com All podcast episodes are posted at https://artbizsuccess.com/podcasts. You'll find a post with the complete transcript for this episode (#48) there. If you have enjoyed this or other podcasts, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a rating and comment on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps! This episode is sponsored my signature business-building program, the Art Career Success System, a program I have perfected for more than 17 years working with artists. All of the lessons you learn in the Art Career Success System are tasks you will do over and over again throughout your art business and career. That's why it's a SYSTEM. In the ACSS you will build a strong foundation using my video and audio lessons, worksheets, and transcripts. And you will be part of a community of artists who are forward-thinking and forward-moving. Join us now and get your business in shape. See http://artcareersuccesssystem.com.