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The Art Biz
Looking for art career inspiration and ideas while you're working in the studio or schlepping your art across the country? Alyson Stanfield helps you be a more productive artist, a more empowered artist, and a more successful artist.
Episodes
The Art BizWhat Artists Need to Know About SEO with Meg Casebolt (222)
You work hard on your art. You want people to discover it. But if you're relying entirely on social media to be found, you're building on shaky ground. Search…
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Comprehensive Guide for Writing an Effective Artist Statement (221)
Writing about your art isn't easy—but it's one of the most important things you can do to clarify your vision and connect with others. In this solo episode of…
The Art BizSafeguarding Your Art Career with Ruby Lopez Harper of CERF+ (220)
Guest: Ruby Lopez Harper, Executive Director of CERF+ In this episode of The Art Biz, Ruby Lopez Harper, executive director for CERF+ (the Craft Emergency…
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The Artist's Guide to Confident Decision-Making (219)
As an artist, you have the freedom to shape your career—but with that freedom comes the challenge of making decisions that align with your goals and values…
The Art BizFrom Two Years of Zero Sales to a Thriving Art Business with the Two Faced Twins (218)
Building an art business takes more than just talent—it takes determination, adaptability, and a willingness to keep going, even when success feels out of…
The Art BizCommunity Liaison, Translator, and Glass Painter with Samra Bashir (217)
Art has a unique ability to transcend language, evoke emotion, and bring people together across cultural divides. This idea is embodied in the work of Samra…
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The 4 Core Beliefs That Lead to Art Business Success (ep. 216)
host: Alyson Stanfield If you've followed my work, you've likely noticed some recurring themes—guiding principles that shape the way I advise artists. These…
The Art BizEnoughness, Astrology, and the Artist's Path with Bonnie Gillespie (215)
Every artist's journey is unique—what works for one won't necessarily work for another. Personal preferences, life circumstances, and individual personalities…
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You'll Regret What You Don't Take Action on Today (ep. 214)
This episode of The Art Biz with host Alyson Stanfield focuses on the power of commitment and taking action toward your goals. Explore how to align your…
The Art BizRelying on Intermittent Daily Practices for Creative Progress with Helen Hiebert (ep. 213)
Host Alyson Stanfield discusses the benefits and strategies of a daily creative practice with Helen Hiebert, who constructs installations, sculptures, films…
The Art BizBravery, Luck, and Persistence with Debbie Mueller (ep. 212)
Debbie Mueller talks with host Alyson Stanfield about how she has cultivated resilience and bravery as an artist, from finding her community to embracing…
The Art BizFostering Clarity and Confidence Through Writing with Samantha Clark (ep. 211)
From sketchbook notes and letters, to authoring her own exhibition catalogues and eventually publishing a memoir, to her thoughtful weekly Substack newsletter…
The Art BizWriting on Substack Can Be Integral to Your Creative Process with Ann Miller (ep. 210)
This episode is for you if you enjoy writing or aspire to do more of it. Host Alyson Stanfield interviews Ann Miller, who has found a powerful way to merge her…
The Art BizThe Art Biz Unfiltered: Dealer Michael Findlay on Collectors, Curiosity, and Changes (ep. 209)
Peek inside the elite art world. Host Alyson Stanfield speaks with Michael Findlay, a long-time art dealer and author of the new memoir, Portrait of the Art…
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Advice for Anyone Who Wants to Help the Artist in Their Life (ep. 208)
This is a letter I wrote in 2017 to help a concerned father support his introverted artist son. I wanted to help him—and anyone else who wants to help an…
The Art BizArtist Contracts, Studio Loans, and Collaboration with Virginia Broersma (ep. 207)
host: Alyson Stanfield Artist and advocate Virginia Broersma talks with me about her efforts to support fellow artists through practical resources. Virginia…
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Creating Demand for Your Art: Why It Matters and How to Start (ep. 206)
Host Alyson Stanfield delves into the necessity of creating demand for your artwork in order to achieve a certain level of success. She discusses the balance…
The Art BizThe Internet Might Be Ruining Artists' Livelihoods with William Deresiewicz
A deep discussion about the significant impact of the internet on the arts economy and the evolving role of artists in today's market that is ruled by the…
The Art BizEstablishing Yourself in a New Art Community with Joan Chamberlain (ep. 204)
Host Alyson Stanfield talks with artist Joan Chamberlain, whose creative journey has taken many twists and turns. Joan shares her story, from her early days as…
The Art BizTechnology Is Your Colleague in the Studio with Iris Scott (ep. 203)
Host Alyson Stanfield talks with Iris Scott, a talented artist who has had tremendous success on social media. A large portion of the discussion was driven by…
The Art BizAdapting through Curiosity and Connection with Debra Disman (ep. 202)
host: Alyson Stanfield In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with Debra about her dynamic journey as an artist and entrepreneur. Debra…
The Art BizFinding Your Artist Voice through Mentorship with Julie deBoer (ep. 201)
In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield chats with artist Julie deBoer, founder of Mastrius, a mentorship platform for artists. Julie shares her…
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What it means to be fulfilled as an artist (ep. 200)
host: Alyson Stanfield In the 200th episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield explores the deeper motivations behind artists' desires for more recognition…
The Art BizProducing a Monthly Digital Magazine with Alyson Sheldrake (ep. 199)
In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with author and artist Alyson Sheldrake. Every month for ten years, Alyson Sheldrake has published…
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Beyond Motivation: Deadlines and Accountability Drive Action (ep. 198)
Future plans, deadlines, and accountability are a necessary part of your success. Host Alyson Stanfield of Art Biz Success explains how artists can get stuck…
The Art BizDealing with Rejection with Megan Wimberley (ep. 197)
host: Alyson Stanfield In order for the art ecosystem to work, many rejections must be handed out. That means to have a successful art business and career, you…
The Art BizUsing Her Superpower and Biomaterials with Kelly M O'Brien (ep. 196)
What do we do about all of the art materials that are harming you and the planet? Kelly O'Brien has taken this concern to heart and completely changed how she…
The Art BizSelling Directly to Collectors at Open Studios with Jeff Schaller (ep. 195)
Host Alyson Stanfield is joined by Jeff Schaller, who started an open studio tour in Pennsylvania at the height of the recession. It is still growing and…
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How to Be a Guest on The Art Biz (ep. 194)
Host: Alyson Stanfield If you've ever thought about sharing your artist story on a podcast—or pitching to anyone for publicity—this episode is for you. Join…
The Art BizSmart Strategies for Artist Income Growth with Monique Carr (ep. 193)
It's possible to make more money and find a little more peace of mind by making a few tweaks in how you approach your art business. In this episode of The Art…
The Art BizThriving as an Artist While Remaining True to Your Rural Roots with Tracey Hewitt (ep. 192)
host: Alyson Stanfield Originally from a large metropolitan area, Tracey Hewitt married a rancher and, like Lisa Douglas in Green Acres, said goodbye to city…
The Art BizBeyond Comparison and Jealousy with Jason Kotecki (ep. 191)
What "game" are you playing in your art business and in life? Artist-writer-speaker Jason Kotecki makes the point that you have a unique game plan to…
The Art BizThe Joy in Artist Community and Paring Back Obligations with Ali Cavanaugh (ep. 190)
host: Alyson Stanfield It might help (but isn't necessary) to start this episode by listening to episode 189, which is an encore of a 2019 interview I did with…
The Art BizReinventing Your Art Career with Ali Cavanaugh (ep. 189)
host: Alyson Stanfield In 2014, Ali Cavanaugh had 11 galleries representing her work throughout the U.S. and even overseas. It was all she could do to paint…
The Art BizProving It's Possible to be an Artist and Mother with Elizabeth LeMaster (ep. 188)
host: Alyson Stanfield Elizabeth LeMaster, my guest for this episode of The Art Biz, has, like so many of us, more to balance than her studio practice and…
The Art BizHow to Guarantee that People Remember You with Skip Hill (ep. 187)
host: Alyson Stanfield My utter bliss is to help artists make business systems that streamline their lives so they can spend more time in the studio. So when…
The Art BizThe Career Journey of Growth-Minded Artists (ep. 186)
host: Alyson Stanfield I want to talk about something that I think gets in the way of how you think about what a successful art business is or can be. I want…
The Art BizLeaning Into Her Roots and Community Art with Marilyn Fontaine (ep. 185)
host: Alyson Stanfield Some artists are fine working by themselves in their studios. Other artists need to move their art beyond the studio walls and into the…
The Art BizHow Your Art Makes People Feel (ep. 184)
Host: Alyson B. Stanfield For so long, I asked artists Why they make art. Some artists have a Why. For other artists, being asked why they make art is…
The Art BizA Collaboration Between 2 Artists that Led to Creative Growth (ep. 183)
Host: Alyson B. Stanfield In this episode of The Art Biz I talk with Lori Sokoluk and Susan Purney Mark, who met in my coaching group many years ago and…
The Art BizRethinking Mailing Lists for Artists (ep. 182)
Host: Alyson B. Stanfield Your list is something unique to you and your career. No one has this same list. No one makes art like you do; no one knows the same…
The Art BizSpotlighting Artists Who Bloom Later in Life with Janice Mason Steeves (#181)
Host: Alyson Stanfield, Art Biz Success My guest is Janice Mason Steeves, author of Bloom: On Becoming An Artist Later in Life. Which, as I say in our…
The Art BizAffirmations for Artists (ep. 180)
I believe in the power of daily affirmations. I first used them a number of years ago to increase my income and it worked. I increased my income 40% that year…
The Art BizVirtual Assistance for Your Social Media and Websites with Artist VA Hallie Edlund (ep. 179).
If you're like a lot of the artist-clients that I work with at Art Biz Success, you would love someone to help you with social media. Or your website. Or maybe…
The Art BizEvery Artist Is Designed Differently and What It Means with Jahje Ives (#178)
In this episode, I have something a little different for you. I want to share a tool I found a number of years ago that helps me in life and in my business…
The Art BizWhy You Should Raise Prices of Your Art and How to Do It (#177)
Two things are clear when it comes to pricing your art. 1️⃣ It's a struggle for most artists. 2️⃣ There's a good chance that your prices are too low. There are…
The Art BizSeries, Catalogs, and Museum Shows with Susan Abbott (#176)
I like to say that your art isn't complete until someone else experiences it. Until you're standing in front of it and talking about it with people who are…
The Art BizWhy I Want Partnerships with Art Galleries Evita Tezeno (#175)
So many artists are down on their galleries and considering leaving them. There are absolutely many reasons not to stick with your gallery, but that's a…
The Art BizPresenting Yourself Professionally on Your Artist Website with Jessica Burko (#174)
Your artist website is your portfolio these days. It's usually the first place people go to get a full picture of you and your art. They might initially find…
The Art BizStarting Your Art Career (#173)
This episode isn't for artists who want to dabble and keep art as a hobby. I so respect your desire to enter and exit the studio whenever you feel like it, but…
The Art BizStop Incessantly Feeding the Social Media Algorithms with Kamal X (#172)
My guest for this episode of The Art Biz is Kamal X. Kamal recently released his book, Black Astronaut, which is a collection of photographs he started after…
The Art BizSelf Sales, Open Studios, and Relationships with Interior Designers with Carol MacConnell (#171)
Carol MacConnell has built a strong business foundation over her long art career. I was particularly interested in talking with her about how she works with…
The Art Biz7 Essential Verbs for Artists to Embrace (#170)
As we learned when diagramming sentences in 4th grade, verbs are where the action is. No verb, no action. The first iteration of my newsletter for artists back…
The Art BizLeaning Into Art to Battle Depression with David Sandum (#169)
In this episode I talk with David Sandum who was driven to take up art personally and then professionally after being hospitalized with depression in 2001. His…
The Art BizImpacting Artists First in a Curatorial Project Focusing on Empathy with Nanci Hersh (#168)
In this episode of The Art Biz I talk with Nanci Hersh about an exhibition she organized with 25 artists from multiple states and countries. The show used the…
The Art BizHow to Have a Sale of Your Art and Feel Good About It (#167)
Dare you have a sale of your art? I acknowledge that having a sale of original work might be unpalatable. It feels as if you are cheapening the work you put so…
The Art BizRaising Prices on Your Art, Valuing Community, and Balancing Motherhood with Bri Larson (#166)
In this episode, Bri Larson and I talk about her decision to raise her prices and how she overcame the mindset that her art needed to be affordable. We also…
The Art BizHow to Feel Like a Successful Artist (#165)
There's no neat way to explain what success is because it's different for every artist. I hope this episode is the start of an ongoing conversation on the…
The Art BizMaintaining Your Studio Practice with a Busy Teaching Schedule with Sally Hirst (#164)
Sally Hirst was born to teach. Fortunately, she was also born an artist. Like most of us, she adapted to the new reality that she was faced with at the…
The Art BizLeaving Gallery Representation to Reach More Art Buyers with Adele Sypesteyn (remix) (#63)
This episode is a remix of episode 36 from 2019. It is such an inspiring interview that I wanted more people to hear it. Adele Sypesteyn has been making a…