The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with artist Christine Olmstead to discuss how to slow down and start living the life you want. She leads a masterclass on how to envision and take action, get over artist block, and some incredible Pinterest tips for artists' visibility."Choose rest, soak in the texture of reality."- Christine OlmsteadGuest: Christine Olmstead is an abstract artist whose work has exploded since releasing her first collection in 2015. Her pieces are what she calls “internal landscapes.” Her works are conceptual, abstract, and mixed media. Olmstead focuses on movement, light, color, and sound to convey story and internal moods and energy. It is through a deeply meditative practice, combined with music that she exercises her synesthesia and painting practice. Christine resides and paints in Northern Virginia and ships her works world-wide.https://christineolmstead.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: @christineolmsteadIf 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 Erica Stella, editor in chief of Sold Mag. She discusses her journey from creator to editor and chief of Sold Mag, a street art online magazine. Her masterclass includes different paths to success, how to monetize what is traditionally not monetized, and how to get paid fairly! Guest: Erica Stella is the daughter of a wedding photographer so it was no wonder when she picked up the camera herself.  She received her BFA from Marymount Manhattan College. Erica picked up the camera to support the arts and what was happening at this exciting time in art history. She became an intern at 17 Frost Gallery in 2016, and contributor to the 3rd Edition of Sold Magazine as a photographer. Erica is now the editor of Sold Magazine, bringing a daily dose of online content. https://www.soldmagny.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: @soldmagIf 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 Mikael B to learn how to take the leap of faith to lead the life you want. This is a manifesting masterclass, from someone who works hard when things get hard. Jump into life and you will feel amazing."Enjoy the pressure, pressure is a privilege because that’s when you really grow."- Michael BGuest: Mikael B is an urban contemporary artist whose work focuses on transforming experience into abstract design. Influenced by his early years as a graffiti artist, Mikael B uses a mixture of spray and acrylic paint to create his dynamic conceptual works. Taking inspiration from the refracted shapes of Cubism, Mikael B’s artwork focuses on both depth and form, echoing the style of Picasso, but with a street art twist and a pop of colour. Finding fame through the power that is social media, this Danish artist continues to blur the lines between street art and abstraction with an unmistakable style that has won him critical acclaim across the globe.https://shop.mikael-b.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: @mikaelbrandrupIf 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 Alexander Zastera aka The Climate Crusader to discuss artistic ways to problem solve important issues. If you check yourself and your impact, be open to participate as much as. you can, and use art as activism, you will align yourself as the missing link and thrive.Guest: Alexander Zastera is known for their dark mystical paintings, found object installation and public performance centered around the environment.  Zastera graduated with a BFA in Studio art and BA in art history from Florida State University. Based in Miami Beach, Florida, working as an artist, activist, and educator they use their studio work and interest in public education to address local ecological issues. They have been a resident artist in the Miami Dade Library system with ProjectArt USA and their work has been featured at Deep Space Gallery, & Gallery, Locust Projects, PAMM, MOCA Nomi, and Superfine! Art Fair: NYC.Currently Zastera gallivants in a masked guise of the superhero “Climate Crusader," a South Florida based environmental superhero building climate resilience and awareness through videos, public performance, and inspiring community action to save the planet.https://www.alexanderzastera.com/ and www.climatecrusader.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: @zastera | @climate.crusaderIf 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 Heidi Horowitz. Heidi shares a powerful story about overcoming trauma and confronting it to lead a better life. It is an inspiring story that can touch all you artists out there. There is hope and art heals.Guest: Heidi Horowitz’s photographs have been featured in exhibitions and venues worldwide, including the Louvre Museum and Art Basel. Heidi has been featured in numerous publications, including Rangefinder, Musee, CultureHeARTs, and Artnet to name a few. She was recently chosen by the Perez Art Museum of Miami as a “PAMM PICKS” while exhibiting her work at Superfine during Art Week.https://www.heidihorowitz.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: @heidihorowitz21If 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 Ivan Tanzer, manager of the Petroff Gallery in Toronto. He gives awesome information about working with galleries, making the most of your submission, and tells about how galleries can keep up with the times. "Don't wait for it to happen, be an active participant."- Ivan TanzerGuest: Ivan Tanzer is the Manager of the Petroff Gallery one of Toronto’s oldest commercial art galleries. Since 1982 the gallery has presented emerging contemporary fine artists alongside some of North America’s best craft makers. Originally from Montreal, Ivan moved to Toronto in 2006 to complete his Master's degree in Museum Studies. A curator and lover of the arts, he continues to work directly with artists, art fairs, and contemporary arts organizations and is always on the lookout for innovative technologies.https://www.petroffgallery.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: @petroffgalleryIf 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 Magnus Resch, a best selling author who knows how to fix your art career. He leads an awesome masterclass on helping artists which includes networking, brand positioning, and more. Tip: there are insiders in the art world who can give you all the access, and you need to know how to connect with them, listen to find out!“There is no such thing as good art or bad art there is good marketing and bad marketing."- Magnus ReschGuest: Magnus Resch is an art-market economist, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author as well as a Professor for art management, lecturing at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and studied at Harvard, the LSE and University of St. Gallen. Magnus focuses on the intersection of art, money and technology. He is considered one of the most controversial experts on the art market. His previous books include "Management of art Galleries" and "100 Secrets of the art world", both bestsellers. Magnus' career has been portrayed in a Harvard Business School case study and in various articles with the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair and the Financial Times. Check out his book! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1838662421/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=magre0c-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1838662421&linkId=d8149f51331edb36c30eac0a785f664d 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: @magnusreschIf 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 and mental health advocate, Rich Simmons. Rich leads an awesome masterclass on identifying your brand as an artist and finding your creative release. Figure out how you want to present yourself and how you want to improve the world and the rest will fall into place. Enjoy the victories as you go and create space for yourself to breathe, destress, and the creativity will come.“If I want to get something in life, I could use my creativity to get it.” - Rich SimmonsGuest: Rich Simmons is a Contemporary Urban Pop Artist who has exhibited all over the world. Simmons work explores the intersections of visual culture, spanning pop art, comic books, the Renaissance, contemporary fashion, sexuality and beyond. Simmons bold use of colour, intricately detailed hand-cut stencils, sense of humour and thought-provoking narratives running through his work are proving Rich is both an innovator and highly collectible artist.https://www.richsimmonsart.com and https://www.artisthecure.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: @richsimmonsart | @artisthecureorg 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 art therapist and art business guru, Youhjung Son. We discuss how anyone and everyone can benefit from art therapy and how to build an art business. She shares how to create a "warm" audience so you never cold call again as well as many tips for daily art practices to lead a better life."Share your expertise, don't keep it hidden."- Youhjung SonGuest: Youhjung Son is a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), artist, speaker, and consultant based in the D.C. area. She received a BA in Psychology and BA in Studio Art from University of Texas at Austin as well as a Master’s in Art Therapy from School of Visual Arts. She’s an advocate of using art as a medium for nurturing the soul, healing the inner self, and for deep self-care. She has also been actively making art and has exhibited work in NYC. https://www.thirstyforart.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: @thirstyforartofficial 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 Artspiration, we sit down with Debbie Clapper, an awesome artist who helps us embrace FEAR. She leads us in an awesome masterclass on kicking imposter syndrome to the curb. Remember to just show up and you will learn. And always uplift and encourage others. Guest: Debbie Clapper is a visual artist and designer residing in the greater Cleveland area. She runs gneural™, a contemporary surface design studio specializing in twisted geometric murals, patterns, and immersive designs. She frequently collaborates with technologist and creative coder Cacheflowe on immersive art experiences that combine art, tech, and human touch. Drawing nearly every day since the age of nine, Debbie has mastered the art of freehand drawing and painting. Heavily inspired by M.C. Escher and graffiti, Debbie’s work strives to inspire all who interact with it.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: @debbieclapperartIf 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