The Artist Business Plan

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.www.curatoronthego.comFor 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: @curatoronthegoIf 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 : 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 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/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: @henri_lamyIf 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 : 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 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.www.artcloud.comFor 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: @artcloudIf 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 : 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 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/ 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: @ems_pawtraits 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: 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. www.clientraiser.com/contact 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: @clientraiserIf 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: 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 ScavottoGuest: 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).http://CarolScavotto.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: @carolscavottoIf 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: 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/ 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: @dazed.and.confuciusIf 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: 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 SklaroffGuest: 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.www.sonyasklaroff.com/books 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: @sonyasklaroff 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: 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/ 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: @sandeepjohalart 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: 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 PopeGuest: 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/ 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: @_georgiepope 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: Esteban del Sol