Art Problems

EP 63: Meet Ceri Hand, Registered Coach for Artists

Have you ever talked to someone and instantly recognized that person as your friend and colleague?
Meet Ceri Hand, a registered coach for artists, and instant friend and colleague!
She's based in London.
Worked at the highest levels of the art world.
And knows from experience exactly what artists need to do to move their careers forward.
In this interview we talk about:
How to gain visibility if you live in a remote area
How to prepare for studio visits.
Why editing your work is one of the most important skills you can develop as an artist.
Beyond all this, Ceri is highly empathetic and a joy to listen to. Make her part of your day!
READ TRANSCRIPT HERERelevant links: https://cerihand.com/

EP 62: How To Get What You Want

Have you ever had someone write about your work, but you felt it misrepresented you?
Have you ever had someone post your work, but without crediting you?
Or maybe they used your work without asking you if it was okay.
In this episode of Art Problems, I talk about how to make the most out of less-than-ideal situations.
I talk about how to get what you want.
And I talk about how to avoid what you don't want.
You don't want to miss this one.
Relevant links:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/arts/design/art-coaches-mentor-career.html

EP 61: Your JPGs Have Value

You know all those jpgs you have lying around your computer? As a random file on your computer, they're worth nothing. But what if I told you, that the hours of labor those images represent can be monetized -- and not just through the traditional gallery route.
This week on the Art Problems Podcast I speak with Kelani Nichole of the Transfer Data Trust, the next iterative phase of Transfer Gallery, an experimental media art space that got its start in Brooklyn, 2013. On the podcast we talk about the future of digital storage, burgeoning art economies, and new art.
 
Relevant links:
https://transfer.art/
https://transfergallery.com/
The Fediverse, Explained
https://www.theverge.com/24063290/fediverse-explained-activitypub-social-media-open-protocol

Four Mistakes People Make When Working with An Accountant

In honor of the upcoming quarterly tax payments, I’m sharing an episode from Sunlight, my favorite podcast about taxes, money, and managing your art career.
About this episode, podcast host, artist, and accountant Hannah Cole writes, 
Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?
Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 
Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits, and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 
Also mentioned in today’s episode: 
The disconnect between art and business 
Learning about new tax credits 
How to know which questions you should ask your new accountant 
Estimated quarterly taxes and why they are so important
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Sunlight Podcast

EP 60: Is Having Your Face Sat On Beautiful?

I asked that question of Get the Picture author Bianca Bosker on this week's episode of Art Problems.
And let me tell you, the answer was every bit as thrilling as asking the question.
In Bosker's New York Times bestselling book, she spends five years working at galleries, and artist studios, as well as interviewing the Whitney Biennial curators and spending time working as a guard at museums, all to better understand how to appreciate art.
In our interview, we dig a little deeper into the themes of the book, and try to get to the bottom of questions like,
Why does art matter?
Why is the art world so mysterious?
How does a person look at or evaluate art?
Tune in, because this is a podcast you will not want to miss!
 
Relevant links:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156741696-get-the-picture

EP 59: What To Do When You're in a Sales Slump

Are you feeling stuck?
Your art isn't selling.
Your opportunities are dwindling.
You're wondering if it's time to throw in the towel.
Let me answer that for you really quick: No.
In this podcast, I talk about what to do when sales are down, and the answer isn't quitting.
It's experimentation in the studio.
Have a listen and let me know what you think.

EP 58: Emerging Art Sales Return

You know how every other headline for the past year has been about the sinking art market? Well, we're finally starting to see the light.
In this week's episode of the Art Problems podcast, I discuss two fairs and an art show in Chelsea and how art sales are finally on the rise!
Relevant links: Join the Netvvrk membership!

EP 57: Build Your Confidence in Two Easy Steps

You know what sucks? Feeling like you've been stuck in the same place career-wise for years on end, with no solution insight.
You're tired.
And you're demoralized.
What if I told you I could give you a way to feel better, even if for just a short while?
Well, I've got you.
In this podcast I give you two easy exercises that will help build your confidence AND ease feelings of burn out.
I can't wait to hear what you think!
 
Relevant links:
My free Masterclass, How to Get Seen in the Art World Without the Burnout, taking place this Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:30 PM EST
Interview with Ann Rosen https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eR6X6L-tN/

EP 56: An Interview with Artist Career and Legacy Expert Heather Bhandari

Heather Bhandari knows artists. She's spent her 25-plus-year career in service of helping them build their careers. She's written books, organized conferences, put together learning centers, taught classes, and helped manage legacies.
And that's why I asked her on the podcast. In our conversation, Heather discusses:
Positive changes to the art world that give her hope for artists.
How there are many paths for artists and they don't all have to be defined by participation in commercial gallery spaces.
Why she sees time management - and a lack of time - as the biggest hurdle for artists today.
This is a podcast you do not want to miss.
 
Relevant links:
Heather Bhandari
Creative Study
Art/Work
Ruby Lerner
Lynn Hershman Leeson

EP 55: The 10 Most Common Art World Contradictions

Doesn't the art world drive you nuts?
There are all these rules of conduct you're supposed to follow, but then you're also supposed to know all the times when those rules don't apply. It's like you need the equivalent of a degree in engineering, just to get your foot in the door. (In reality, that degree is probably more like an MFA from Yale.)
Well, today I break down the 10 most common contradictions and give you an advanced guide on how to navigate them.
You'll recognize that the art world's secrets aren't secrets, so much as confusion due to a lack of clear definitions.
And you'll be able to navigate the world more easily towards greater success.
Which is exactly what we want.