The Artist Business Plan

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

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Mary McBride, a professor and expert in business strategy for artists. She gives an informative masterclass on how you perspective artrepreneurs can use the language of business to find success and financial independence. She gives the run down on traits that make a successful art entrepreneur and the mindset of success. Define your work, set your intentions, and define your value."Be a valorous internal explorer so that you're always looking at the territory of you, and the other person does not get to be your primary mirror."- Mary McBrideGuest: Professor Mary McBride is Chair of the Arts and Cultural Management and Design Management graduate programs in Pratt's School of Art. She is also Executive Editor of Catalyst and author of behavioral simulations, case studies and articles. She received her MA and PhD from NYU. Dr. McBride is a well-known executive coach, Mary coaches and consults on innovation and leadership with major organizations worldwide. For more about Mary, her upcoming work and the Creative Enterprise programs just email her at mmcb1033@pratt.eduhttps://www.catalystreview.net/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: @pratt_dm_acmHosted 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 Kurt McVey, who spends his days talking to some of the most famous artists ever! Either when making art or discussing art, you need to address the core impetus, or the force that makes the art happen. What are your passions? How are you finding inspiration and how are you sharing it with the world? What do you do once you've been awarded the access? We ask the big questions in this episode, and offer some great advice too!Guest: Kurt McVey is a writer, artist, curator, and performer living in New York City. He has contributed to The New York Times, T Magazine, Interview Magazine, Vanity Fair, PAPER Magazine, ArtNet News, Whitehot Magazine, Architectural Digest, Cultured, Forbes, Quiet Lunch, Hyperallergic and more.https://www.kurtwithyou.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: @whyankomboneHosted 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 Alicia Puig, content creation specialist, to talk about digital marketing strategies for artists. She is a multi-hyphenate expert at helping artists make art their business. We focus on mindset and career tips, especially you smartists just starting out, to help you become more knowledgeable about: email marketing, SEO, social media, networking, goal tracking, and more! Alicia also breaks down the proper way to send a professional DM. This is not one to miss; grab your notebook and listen up because Alicia knows how to help you smartists out there!"You’re savy, you’re smart, you know what you’re doing. You’re a smartist!"- Alicia PuigGuest: Alicia Puig is the CEO and co-founder of PxP Contemporary, Director of Business Operations for Create! Magazine, an arts writer, co-author of the book The Complete Smartist Guide, and the guest host of The Create! Podcast. She has worked in the arts industry for over ten years both in the US and abroad. Her writing has been featured in publications and on blogs including Create! Magazine, Pikchur Magazine, Art She Says, All She Makes, and Art Spiel, among others. She specializes in content creation, online sales, and digital marketing for the arts and enjoys connecting with artists to learn about their work and help them find opportunities to advance their careers.https://www.aliciapuig.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: @puigypics | @pxpcontemporary | @createmagazineHosted 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 Everette Taylor, CMO of Artsy and serial entrepreneur. What ensues is a deep conversation spanning racial inequities in the fine art world and Everette's mission to change the art buying process for underrepresented people including people of color, LGBTQ+, which is a goal we at Superfine, share. This episode invites the listener to expand beyond what we though was the art buying process and a masterclass in learning how to create meaningful connections with the consumer. For our artrepreneurs, find your product market fit (product with an actual need and fit within the market), invest in SEO, update your business's mobile experience, and so many more tips on how to thrive in the art market and have a crazy successful business, just like Everette!"I’ve come into the art world with bright new eyes. I don’t accept the status quo. I don’t think things should be that way because that’s how it’s always been. I don’t accept these notions."- Everette TaylorGuest: Everette Taylor is an American serial entrepreneur, marketing executive, public speaker, and digital influencer. He is the Chief Marketing Officer for Artsy, the leading global marketplace for buying and selling art by the world's leading artists. Everette joined Artsy in 2019 from ET Enterprises, which he founded in 2013 and where he served as CEO. At ET Enterprises —the parent company of six businesses—Everette drove 3X growth of the company during 2018 and was recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 All-Star Alumni. https://www.artsy.net/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: @everette | @artsyHosted 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