The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with art critic, curator, author, and editor, Shana Nys Dambrot. We discuss the elusive act of getting press for your work. Shana advises how to evolve your pitch, utilize a mailing list, and how to write a press kit. She also shares how she uses the new audio connection app Clubhouse to feed her passion for art and how you can use it to explore networks. Remember, to an art critic or journalist, “the most important thing is that it’s [your work is] not boring.” Guest: Shana Nys Dambrot is an art critic, curator, and author based in Downtown LA. She is the Arts Editor for the L.A. Weekly, and a contributor to Flaunt, Art & Cake, and Artillery. She studied Art History at Vassar College, writes book and catalog essays, curates and juries exhibitions, is a dedicated Instagram photographer and is the author of the experimental novella Zen Psychosis (2020, Griffith Moon). She speaks at galleries, schools, and cultural institutions nationally, and is a member of ArtTable and the LA Press Club, and sits on the Boards of Art Share-LA and the Venice Institute of Contemporary Art, the Advisory Council of Building Bridges Art Exchange, and the Brain Trust of Some Serious Business.http://www.sndx.net/https://arttable.org/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @shananysIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist and art instructor Ken Goshen. By providing online lessons, Ken is able to provide an entry point to art to unrealized artists in certain countries where art is not available to learn. Ken gives us the real dish on art fairs: what they teach you about the process of selling art and how they provide you with an unbiased reality check about your work. He also provides some killer tips on how to get your booth to stand out! Get out your notebook, your sketchbook, and clean up your social media profiles because Ken has some great advice! And look out for Alex and James on an upcoming episode of Art's Cool!"Put the art piece into the world and let the public finish it in their own mind… it’s a conversation." - Ken GoshenGuest: Ken Goshen is an NYC-based artist and educator with a background in classical painting and printmaking. He works primarily in oil, pastel, charcoal, and graphite and has exhibited his works with us at Superfine fairs in New York in both 2018 and 2019. He also hosts a podcast called Art’s Cool where he talks to fellow artists about their inspirations and about the world. https://www.kengoshen.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @kengoshenIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with spiritual guide and artist, Lucy Morningstar. We dive deep on how to use your art to: work through depression, heal yourself, channel power and success, and how to use art as spirituality. We also discuss how she started selling more art when she raised her prices. When you change your beliefs, take pride in what you have achieved and celebrate yourself, you give yourself power. “Install the belief that you have value to offer, your art has value to offer.”- Lucy MorningstarGuest: Lucy Morningstar is a portrait artist and Tarot creator for creative female entrepreneurs who are ambitious and spiritual. Through her paintings, Tarot decks, and art commissions, she is here to help you feel special, confident and proud to embody your beliefs and desires in your personal lives and businesses. She is based in Sydney, Australia. https://lucymorningstar.art/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @lucymorningstar.artIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with multidisciplinary artist, Indira Cesarine. Indira uses history to inspire her: historical figures, legendary female activists, and influential women. She is passionate about making historical narratives relevant today through her work. We discuss how to make the most of your artist statement, how to properly promote your work (without FEAR!) and properly prioritize. Sneak peek: to promote your work you need to have a catchphrase or an elevator pitch that encapsulates your brand. Find out what this means and more in this episode!"Make art that not everyone likes. But that a group of people love."- Indira CesarineGuest: Indira Cesarine is a Mexican American multidisciplinary artist who works with photography, video, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Her work as an artist has been featured internationally at many art galleries, museums, and art fairs, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many more. She is also the founder of The Untitled Space art gallery, editor-in-chief and publisher of The Untitled Magazine, as well as founder of Art4Equality and Untitled Productions.https://indiracesarine.com/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @indiracesarine If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Marta Staudinger of Latela. We discuss building relationships with artists and galleries. She gives amazing tips on how to handle yourself and sit deep in your purpose, because when your art is mature enough, the right people come to you! More tips include: investing in yourself, how to contextualize yourself in a relevant conversation, and the proper way to reach out. Grab a notebook and pencil; you're going to want to take notes!“When you are deep in your purpose you don’t have to try hard to have the right people to see you." - Marta StaudingerGuest: Marta Staudinger is an artist, art historian and curator. In 2014, Marta birthed Latela Curatorial, then founded and now works as director of the Latela Art Gallery in Washington DC, a multi-purpose space which serves as a curatorial office and client meeting space, artist studio and is also regularly activated for art exhibitions. In May 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Marta launched the GLB Memorial Fund for the Arts which provides financial support to woman-identifying artists and curators who reside in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia to further advance women-led contemporary art initiatives, which is something we can definitely get behind. https://www.latelacuratorial.com/http://www.martastaudinger.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @martastaudinger | @latelacuratorial If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we are joined by legendary artist Olek. Olek speaks up for and guides a conversation exploring the depth of gender and sexuality in the art world, understanding trauma, and lessons learned in forgiveness. They also mention starting an onlyfans to stop the censorship of their art and how crochet is the language in how they communicate. Dive in with us to learn about this renowned artist, a little more about the world we live in today, and about yourself.“Use art to help other people to find their true self.” - Olek"Work purely out of joy and creation."- OlekGuest: Olek is an artist who bases their practice on covering people and objects in snug crocheted cozies. They consistently push the boundaries between fashion, art, craft and public art, fluidly combining the sculptural and the fanciful. With the old fashion technique of crocheting, they have taken the ephemeral medium of yarn to express everyday occurrences, inspirations and hopes to create a metaphor for the complexity and interconnectedness of our body and psychological processes. Olek has exhibited in various countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, France, Italy, Poland, Russia and Costa Rica. Olek currently lives and works in New York City.https://www.damniwishihadyou.comhttps://onlyfans.com/oniartistFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @oleknycIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Philippa Hughes to discuss her work as a social sculptor and professional conversation starter. We hit the deep topics: politics, polarization, togetherness, unity. Philippa also gives advice on how to be a well versed in a variety of different fields. When you say yes and have range as a creative, you have many more points of information and connections to draw from. And most importantly, be curious and be interested in others. "People with a broad range of interests and knowledge can be more 'successful' in the business world because then you can pull more sources to think of solutions from. That’s what the business world is all about, finding solutions. The more sources of information you have, the better problem solver you’re going to be.”- Philippa HughesGuest: Philippa P.B. Hughes is a Social Sculptor and Creative Strategist who produces art-fueled projects to spark humanizing, authentic conversations between people who might not normally meet. She has designed and produced hundreds of creative activations since 2007 where curious folks engage with art and with one another in unconventional and meaningful ways. Philippa also leads CuriosityConnects.us, a partner in Looking For America  a national series inviting politically diverse guests to break bread and talk to each other face-to-face using art as a starting point for relationship-building conversations. https://www.philippahughes.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @philippahughes_If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with dynamite confidence booster Danielle Krysa of The Jealous Curator and Art for Your Ear podcast. We discuss the roadblocks creatives face, how we usually put them there, and how to conquer them. She gives allstar tips like setting your own schedule to the times where you feel most creative, building your confidence, and naming your inner critic so you can tell "Janine" to STFU! We also dive into a listener question so look out! "The great thing is you don't have to care. Nobody can wrestle the pencil out of your hand, you get to keep going in absolute defiance.” - Amanda Happe, artist featured in Creative Block by Danielle KrysaGuest: Danielle Krysa holds a BFA in Visual Arts, and a post-grad in graphic design. She is the writer and curator behind the contemporary art site, The Jealous Curator, the podcast Art for Your Ear, and has curated art shows all over North America. Danielle is also an artist herself, creating narrative mixed media collages that combine found images, objects, and paint. She is the author of several art books: “Creative Block”, “Collage”,  “Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk”, “A Big Important Art Book - Now with Women”,  “A Big Important Artist – A Womanual”, and in September of 2020 her first children’s book, “How To Spot An Artist” was released worldwide. Danielle has had the great pleasure of speaking at TEDx, PIXAR, Creative Mornings, and was interviewed for several video segments on oprah.com.https://www.daniellekrysaart.com/https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @daniellekrysaart | @thejealouscuratorIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com 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 : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this special episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Anita Durst founder of Chashama, an organization that supports artists by providing affordable workspaces to visual artists. Chashama offers over 200 free art spaces, 250 shows a year, 200 work spaces for artists, and classes for local communities to take part in. Chashama helps a lot of artists stay in New York through a simple application process on their website. Check them out and share!! "One no is one step closer to yes." -Anita DurstGuest: Anita Durst has been a star, a muse, and a patron of the avant-garde performing arts and emerging arts scene in New York City, since she was 18.  She is the founder and Executive Director of Chashama. Her passion for renovating space began in 1989 through her collaborations with Annie Hamburger of EnGardeArts, and Reza Abdoh of Dar a Luz. Anita has assisted more than 12,000 artists through space grants, production stipends, and administrative and technical support. She has produced and presented over 2,500 productions and has transformed over 85 temporarily vacant buildings into multi-arts complexes. She was awarded a “Young Visionary Award” by The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations, and was honored by A.R.T./New York in 2008. At Chashama, Anita is responsible for the vision and direction of the organization. https://chashama.org/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @chashamaHosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kevin Champeny, renowned artist as he guides us through his trajectory towards success and how he was able to use his network that he built to make his art business thrive. Kevin also gives us the tea on how he sculpted President Obama's cereal bowl! He helps you fight the starving artist mentality, (he was there once too!) and offers wonderful tips on how to build your support team, be any kind of artist that you want, and dominate social media all while making the art you want to make! TikTok and IG watchout!"Be willing to work harder than anyone else will, this is your dream, this is your passion." - Kevin ChampenyGuest: Kevin Champeny is an American artist whose work blurs the lines between photography, painting and sculpting. He refuses to describe his own work as he wants any meaning to derive from that of the viewer. By doing this, he hopes the viewer can use their life experiences and personal knowledge to resonate with each piece. He wants his art to open a conversation for the viewer. He describes the process of sculpting quite laborious but it is this keen eye for detail that leads to magnificent results.https://www.kevinchampeny.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @kevinchampenyTikTok: @kevinchampenyHosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Soler Fernandez