The Art Connective
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -Artists are meant to believe they have to starve to pursue their passion. Art Connective teaches you the core building blocks so you can thrive doing what you love. Easy to understand tips and advice for starting & running your creative business.
Art Connective is a non profit art Organization dedicated to supporting the arts through education, exhibitions and mentoring.
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Episodes
Exposure As Currency
May 10, 2023 20:13 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBAt some point in your creative career you will be asked to use your work for "exposure". What does that mean but more importantly how do you navigate these situations? I will talk more about this and examples of how exposure can be helpful to you as you grow your career.
Building Blocks for Becoming a Successful Artist
April 19, 2023 18:42 - 27 minutes - 18.3 MBFive courses to help you learn the essentials to becoming a successful artist are here! The building blocks for becoming a successful artist are an online series of courses to help you understand the core elements needed to run your artistic business. This episode talks about what is in each course and more!
AI Affecting The Arts
April 03, 2023 15:58 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe need to talk about it, how is AI going to affect the arts and artists? I touch briefly on the impact this could potentially have for artists, who it will impact most and some possible good that may come from it.
Succeed as an Artist by Running it like a Business
March 08, 2023 18:49 - 31 minutes - 24.7 MBMost artists don't know or what to hear that in order to be successful you need to run it like a business. For those of you have never entered the world of entrepreneurship, I will touch on the five key elements you should be working on to reach that success, which is individual to you. Are you ready?
Artist Bio vs Statement
January 27, 2023 17:49 - 22 minutes - 17.1 MBWe start off season 3 with discussing the difference between an artist bio and artist statement, why each is important and more!
End of Year To Do
December 07, 2022 20:58 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe end of the year is quickly approaching and it's time to get organized and ready for artist opportunities. We update you on current call for arts along with the basics you should accomplish for your art business as we move into 2023.
What Artistic Path Are You On?
August 10, 2022 19:39 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode we share the exciting news of our new name, upcoming fundraiser, & our new visual arts program for youth. I then discuss how as an artist it is important for you to take the time to figure out the path you want to pursue. What are some of the options and how they can affect how you work.
Artist Talk with Paige Nordstrom
July 06, 2022 17:53 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBWe chat with Green Bay, WI artist Paige Nordstrom who is one of our represented artists for 2022. We talk about her solo show, "Enchanted" now on display until July 16th, 2022 at the gallery. Learn tips and advice from a working artist.
Artist Talk with Alhaitham Jassar
May 13, 2022 16:23 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBWe sit down with Milwaukee, WI artist Alhaitham Jassar who is also one of our represented artists of 2022. His solo show "Our Aquatic Planet" is on display in the gallery now until June 11th, 2022. He talks about his journey as an artist and tips for anyone looking to grow and learn in their creative field. See more of his work on his website at www.jassarbrush.com
Are Art Galleries Still Important?
April 21, 2022 17:52 - 21 minutes - 18.3 MBAs social media and the digital world consumes us, are art galleries still important? Wisconsin based artist Carmen Duran joins us on this episode as we have an open conversation about how galleries can help artists.
Tips for a Successful Art Show
March 23, 2022 19:13 - 2 weeks - 25.1 MBWhether it is your first time as a vendor at an art fair/show or you have participated in several already, local artist Paige Nordstrom and I have a candid talk about what works and what doesn't. Try implementing one of these at your next event!
Tips for a Successful Art Show
March 23, 2022 19:13 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBWhether it is your first time as a vendor at an art fair/show or you have participated in several already, local artist Paige Nordstrom and I have a candid talk about what works and what doesn't. Try implementing one of these at your next event!
Protect Your Artwork Online
March 11, 2022 16:56 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBIs imitation flattery? We talk about why we think it isn't and the basic steps you can take to protect your creative ideas from being stolen or copied online.
What's New
January 31, 2022 19:11 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBWe have been working hard and are happy to announce a new artist and business membership program. We have updated our website with information about The Annex and what the space offers. Learn about how you can help us sustain and grow our mission.
Misconceptions of the Art World: Women Don't Create Decent Artwork
January 05, 2022 18:44 - 27 minutes - 23 MBToday on the podcast I am joined by Krissy Zegers who is a coach and consultant for people who want to thrive. We discuss the misconception around women not creating good art. Why is this and how can you break out of this misconception.
Misconceptions : Gallery Commission Fee
November 23, 2021 18:35 - 28 minutes - 25 MBContinuing with our series of Misconceptions of the Art World our topic today is Gallery Commission Fee's. Why are they there? Why they are needed and how to navigate them. Paige Nordstrom joins us today to discus this hot topic. She is a Wisconsin mixed media artist and her business name is Sassy Palette LLC.
Misconceptions of the Art World
November 05, 2021 16:04 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode we list out some of the biggest misconceptions of the art world. Over the next few episodes we will pick one of these topics and dig into it deeper. It's time to have open conversations and break down the negative talk that is hurting us all.
Community Over Competition
October 28, 2021 19:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBArtists are often driven by ego and that needs to vanish to grow and succeed. We have a quick chat about how important it is to support your community.
Don't Give It Away
September 02, 2021 17:41 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MBWe have all done it, given away our art work for the chance to be featured or printed in a publication. Well, I'm here to tell you to stop doing that! Stop giving away your artwork! It is time to value your ideas, time and creativity.
Artist Talk with Carmen Duran
July 27, 2021 18:58 - 34 minutes - 29.4 MBI sit down with local Wisconsin artist, Carmen Duran to talk about how she got started, where she finds inspiration and why staying organized is so important.
Pricing Consistency
February 08, 2021 21:10 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MBWe are revisiting pricing for showing your work in more than one place. Why should you keep your pricing the same whether it's online, in a gallery or at an art fair? This episode dives into that so you don't loose your following and can continue to grow and sell more.
Take Time to Experiment
January 19, 2021 18:32 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you are having a hard time creating your next series or transitioning into a new medium it so important to experiment with your art. I will talk about that more in this episode.
Organizing Your Art
August 13, 2020 01:01 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhy having your artwork organized on your computer is important. You can start this at anytime in your career.
Epidose 5: Subject Matter vs Theme
June 24, 2020 00:51 - 24 minutes - 18.4 MBDo you know the difference between your subject and theme? I learned a lot from reading more about this and wanted to share with you my findings and talk more about it. Knowing the true difference will help you grow and develop as an artist.
Episode 4: Entering a Call for Art
June 06, 2020 02:38 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBTips on how to enter a call for art successfully so you have the best chance of getting your artwork accepted.
Episode 3: Pricing Your Artwork Part 2
May 04, 2020 00:17 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBPricing your artwork part 2. How to price your artwork for selling in different markets. Finding comparable pricing and making sure you are not pricing yourself out of the market you are showcasing your work in and more.
Episode 2: Basics of Pricing
April 07, 2020 03:23 - 25 minutes - 22 MBLet's talk about pricing! We will be talking about the basics on how to price your artwork or art services to make sure you are breaking even and then starting to make a profit.
Episode 1: Welcome!
March 31, 2020 03:51 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBOur first podcast! We are excited to launch our first episode where we talk about about the gallery, why the name and what future topics we will be discussing to help artists of all levels learn and connect.