Art Problems

What Affected Artists Most in 2022 
 
Looking to take stock of what happened in 2022? Let’s do it. In this podcast I talk about changes with social media, art fairs and in person networking. I also review the impact of the economic downturn, the increased sway of art stars and art advisors, and how to capitalize on opportunities you don’t yet have. 

Miami Art Week, the largest art event in the United States, takes place every year during the first week of December. In honor of this event, Paddy Johnson breaks down how these fairs operate, why most of us find them soul-crushing, and how to make the most out of them, regardless of how they make us feel.
 
LINKS:
https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach
https://untitledartfairs.com/
https://www.newartdealers.org/programs/nada-miami-2022/viewing-rooms
https://www.satellite-show.com/
 
Artist Run Club talk with Paddy Johnson, Dec 1st, 6:30 am, South Beach, beach entrance at 8th and Ocean Dr.https://www.newartdealers.org/programs/artist-run-club-featuring-paddy-johnson

In this episode, I talk about the relationship between art and politics and why I think we need to think critically about the things we love, so that we can better understand and advocate for their value. If we can imagine a better world, we can create it.  

Why do artists feel so much fear and self doubt around money? I sat down with artist and accountant Hannah Cole to discuss how fear of money impacts what we do and how to reframe that fear into pleasurable experiences. And no, I’m not joking—in this episode we talk about how to enjoy the act of bookkeeping! Other topics include, how a lack of tax education in this country impacts artists and what you can do to, as she says, “find more twenty dollar bills in your pocket.” 
 
If you like this podcast, I bet you’ll like her free Masterclass on how to simplify your taxes and grow a stash of F-You money
https://go.sunlighttax.com/free
 
She’s also got a great podcast you can subscribe to called Sunlight
https://www.sunlighttax.com/podcast 
 
OTHER RELEVANT LINKS
 
Why Doing Taxes is so Hard - Hasan Minhaj
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xQQkzWhMOc 
 
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free
 
Reply All, Dark Pattern
https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/6nhgol
 
The Estate Tax: An Economic Justice No Brainer
https://www.sunlighttax.com/blog/2017/5/19/the-estate-tax-an-economic-justice-no-brainer

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Austin-based gallery owner, artist and graphic designer Phillip Niemeyer. I met Phillip more than 10 years ago through an artist, and was immediately struck by his passion, creativity and drive to pursue ideas he found exciting. Our episode today is about how we navigate unconventional career paths and change in artistic careers. 
 
Phillip's Gallery
https://northern-southern.com/
 
Names mentioned:
Lisa Yuskavitch
Dana Schutz
Kerry James Marshall
Amy Smith Stewart
Carmen Herrera
Leo Castelli
Laura Lit with Northern Southern at NADA Miami
Frederic Goudy

In this episode Paddy discusses some of the huge changes we're seeing in the art industry. You'll hear about the impact of artists moving away from bigger cities, the reduced effectiveness of large networking events and platforms, and the conditions fueling an increasing risk averse industry. And you'll learn about the steps you can take to build your career in this environment. 

In this episode, Paddy examines the unique structure of the art industry, and why making art for love creates the most impactful cultural expression while simultaneously seeding the conditions for exploitation. How this empowers you: Understanding the conditions you're working in will you help you better navigate them. 

In the first episode of The Netvvrk Podcast, Art Problems, you can expect to learn more about what you can expect in the episodes that follow, why Paddy is launching a Netvvrk specific podcast, and what makes Art Problems different. 

Join VVrkshop founder and art critic, Paddy Johnson, as she shares thoughts and insights on the challenges artists face, easy to understand, step by step education, from industry experts that you can apply to your practice, and behind the scenes stories from artists and other professionals so you know you’re not alone.