The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with multi-hyphenate artist Man One as he leads a masterclass in how to communicate through art. Stay tuned for teaching tips and tips for graffiti artists, as his mission is to legitimize graffiti, because it IS real art.“Art is a universal language."- Man OneGuest: Man One is a multi-award-winning artist, illustrator, entrepreneur, and co-host of Not Real Art, a podcast celebrating creative culture and the artists who make it. Man One believes that art can transcend cultural and socio-economic boundaries. Man One and his art have been featured in many television shows such as MTV’s Pimp My Ride, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, America’s Next Top Model, and The Contender.https://www.manone.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: @manoneartIf 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 Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with career coach Elisia Keown. She details how to manage your time, spend your hours all practically. Convince yourself to do the thing anyway, don't get stuck in indecision, get organized and make it happen!“You can create more money but you can never create more time.”- Elisia KeownGuest: Elisia Keown has 20 years of experience in management, recruiting and human resources and a passion for coaching leaders. She is a co-founder of Keown Coaching LLC.  She's managed multiple geographically dispersed retail locations and led teams of employees numbering in the hundreds. She knows the importance of delegation, clear communication, and the power of direct feedback for development. She can help you organize yourself, your time and your team to focus on the right priorities to drive results in your business.https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/https://keowncoaching.as.me/schedule.phpFor 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: @keowncoachingIf 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 Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with Nicholas Wilton, artist and founder of Art2Life. He leads an amazing insightful masterclass on how to market your authentic and personal art in the easiest way possible. We ask you, what brings you alive? and other important questions to get you to the inspiration state. Nicholas teaches us how to run your mission driven business, execute a commission, and much more. Grab your notebook and get to work!Guest: Nicholas Wilton is the founder of Art2Life, an online platform that strives to build, empower, and inspire the creative community. With over 20 years working with creatives, Nicholas has developed a systematic approach that brings authenticity, spontaneity and joy back into the creative process. Wilton’s paintings are seen in yearly gallery exhibitions, International Art Fairs, and are included in numerous private and corporate collections in both the United States and Europe.Breadcrumbs challenge: https://art2life.lpages.co/2021-breadcrumbs-challenge/ https://www.art2life.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: @nicholaswilton | @art2life_worldIf 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: Estaban del Pino

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with art advisor and mastermind behind the successful Artstagram account, Nina Blumberg. We discuss holding yourself accountable, how social media can be representation, consistency, engaging with your audience, and much more. "People are left behind if they are not willing to be their own advocate in this day and age."- Nina BlumbergGuest: Nina Blumberg is an experienced art advisor living and working in New York and has been running the popular @artstagram__ Instagram account since 2015. Nina’s education led her to pursue a role that sits between the historical and contemporary art worlds and has propelled her to the forefront of collaborative advising. https://artstagram.co/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: @artstagram__ | @ninstagram___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 Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with money hero David Maurice Sharp for an amazing masterclass on financial literacy for artists. We learn about investments, assets, passive income, taxes, and much more! One of the most important lessons for artists.“Dare yourself to thrive in your art.”- David Maurice SharpGuest: David Maurice Sharp is the author of The Thriving Artist:  Saving and Investing for Performers, Artists, and the Stage & Film Industries.  In 2014 he was named a 'money hero' for his work in financial literacy for artists by Money magazine.  David currently teaches at HB Studio in New York City and frequently  does workshops for The Actors Fund, MusiCares Foundation, and The SAG-AFTRA Foundation.  He danced for Mimi Garrard Dance Theatre, Lucinda Childs, Rachel Lampert and Anna Sokolow among others and his choreography has been performed at such venues as Lincoln Center, La Mama, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New York Fringe Festival, Soho Rep, and Ensemble Studio Theatre.  David is also a consulting director for Prime Clerk, specializing in US and international restructurings.https://www.davidmauricesharp.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: @davidmauricesharpIf 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 Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with artist Laurence M White for tips on how enjoy the business side of being an artist entrepreneur. Hire out, collaborate, connecting on social media and more. Respond to your comments!Guest: Laurence M White is a self-taught contemporary artist, best known for his vibrant portraits of the most influential people in pop culture today. Previous clients include: Will.i.am, Melody Thornton, Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool FC), Chloe Ferry, Tommy Mallet, Umar Kamani and Philipp Plein.https://laurencemwhite.com/  For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @laurence_m_whiteIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world 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 Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with artist Taylor White to discuss making your next step. She leads an awesome masterclass on drive. She lets us know how to produce your own show and how to price your time."There’s a greater cost to standing still than taking the risk and it not working out."- Taylor WhiteGuest: Taylor White is an illustrator, muralist, and figurative artist whose work engages with the fundamental elements of being. Combining refined techniques of classical training with bright, unexpected color choices born from the residue of street art and pop culture, White’s work explores the way in which we experience the formless chaos of potential through being, and how the order we inhabit can sometimes dissolve backward into the incredible complexity from which it emerged.https://taylorwhite.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: @taylurkIf 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 Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Rachel Rhianna. She talks about the study of creativity, taking advantage of opportunities, and never doubting yourself. Step one is always to believe in yourself.“It’s not their life you're trying to live, it’s your life you’re trying to live."- Rachel RhiannaGuest: Rachael Rhianna spends her life exploring all avenues of Creativity, diving into the depths of imagination, and discovering the limitless possibility of her Creative Soul. Her hope is to Create beautiful expressions of the love and wonder inside of her, and share it with you to add extra beauty into your life as well. She infuses all her work with all the positive energy and spreads positivity from everything she does. https://rachaelrhianna.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: @cre8ivologyIf 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: Estaban del Sol

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with artist Ben Ashton to discuss how art has to be your plan A and there's no plan B. He leads a masterclass on having international representation, managing and finding opportunities, branching out and much more!Guest: Ben Ashton is a master of subversion. His art is both beautiful and challenging; a clash of past and future that merges classic techniques with new ideas.http://www.benashtonart.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: @benashtonartIf 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 Pino

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with artist Alexandra Rubinstein for an awesome episode about using humour to break down barriers in art. Her masterclass includes how to not get carried away by external validation, growing to appreciate your day job, management skills, and her top 5 tips for financial freedom. Get a pen and let's get going!Guest: Alexandra Rubinstein is a Russian-born, Brooklyn-based conceptual artist working primarily in 2D media. She immigrated to the United States in 1997, earned her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University in 2010, and has been living in New York ever since. Inspired by her adolescent (and ongoing) trauma, her work explores the relationships between culture, gender, consumption and power. She reconstructs familiar and taboo images to create a new narrative, to provoke the conforming and to take back control. Alexandra has exhibited nationally including at the Untitled Space, The Hewitt Gallery of Art, Spring Break Art Fair, Established Gallery, Proto Gallery, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and The Wing. She has been featured on Huffington Post, Paper Mag, Cosmopolitan, Juxtapoz, Hyperallergic, Forbes, GQ, Playboy, Broad City, Real Time with Bill Maher as well as some podcasts - like this one!www.therubinstein.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: @therubinsteinIf 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 Solar Fernandez