Beyond the Studio - A Podcast for Artists
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsBeyond the Studio is a podcast about the business of being an artist, brought to you by hosts Amanda Adams and Nicole Mueller.
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Amanda Adams talks Mental Health, Setting Healthier Boundaries, and Aligning Your Business with Personal Values
December 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBHear more from co-host Amanda on learning to prioritize mental health as a creative small business owner, how she’s shifting the business model of Close Call Studio to create better work-life boundaries, setting new expectations for customers, and injecting more humanity into her business. Listener Spotlight @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Branding by: David Colson
Beyond the Studio Trailer
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 5.8 MBIf you're new to Beyond the Studio here's a list of great episodes to get you started! "Amanda Adams talks Mental Health, Setting Healthier Boundaries, and Aligning Your Business with Personal Values" "Nicole Mueller talks Managing Large-Scale Projects, Pricing Commissions, and Leaving Behind a Day Job" "Amy Whitaker talks Using Business as a Tool, Building Equity in the Arts, and Re-Inventing the Art Market" "Abdu Ali talks Self-Empowerment, Reclaiming Permission, and Staying F...
... And We're Back!
December 09, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MBListener Spotlight @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Branding by: David Colson
We'll Be Right Back
March 11, 2021 12:37 - 5 minutes - 12.5 MBWe're taking a brief break to try to restore some balance in our own lives but we'll be back soon! @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Branding by: David Colson
BTS x Meow Wolf - Caity Kennedy talks the Power of Showing Up, Learning through Doing, and Embracing the Unknown
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBHear more from Caity on how she got involved with Meow Wolf, the DIY artist collective turned multi-million dollar art enterprise, the power of showing up, learning through doing, building a successful business while redefining corporate structures, and continually embracing the unknown. @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Branding by: David Colson
Lorne M. Buchman talks the Future of Art and Design Colleges, Rethinking the Model, and the Changing Landscape of Higher Education
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBHear more from Lorne on the shifts happening in higher education, how art and design colleges are responding to the financial challenges of the pandemic, rethinking the model in order to increase sustainability, access, and affordability, and what organizations can learn from adopting a mindset similar to that of individual artists. @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Branding by: David Colson
Amanda and Nicole talk Creative Relationships with their partners Mike and Dave
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBHear more from Amanda and Nicole and their partners Mike and Dave on what it's like to be in a relationship with a fellow creative, having shared values, navigating work-life boundaries, and supporting each other's artistic pursuits. @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Abraham Lule talks Self-Confidence, Resisting Burnout, and Keeping the Passion Alive
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBHear more from Abraham on finding self-confidence, creating opportunity by showing up and staying open to possibilities, becoming a freelance designer at the start of the pandemic, working with an artist agent, and resisting burnout while keeping the passion alive. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
LIVE! Heron Arts "Chromatherapy" Panel
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBHear more from artists Erik Otto, Liz Tran, and color expert Laura Guido-Clark on the use of color in their work, the science behind it, how their experience has changed and shifted with this year, and how they're forming artistic connections despite the distance in this panel discussion, recorded live as part of Heron Arts' "Chromatherapy" exhibition. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 2 - Jean Shin talks Representation, Expanding Community, and the Importance of Self-Advocacy
January 28, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBHear more from Jean on using her role as an artist to increase representation and expand definitions of community, the importance of self-advocacy, logistical challenges of realizing large-scale installations and public art projects, working with fabricators, and taking time for rest. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 1 - Jean Shin talks Representation, Expanding Community, and the Importance of Self-Advocacy
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBHear more from Jean on using her role as an artist to increase representation and expand definitions of community, the importance of self-advocacy, logistical challenges of realizing large-scale installations and public art projects, working with fabricators, and taking time for rest. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Justin Anthony talks Business Fundamentals, Standing Out to Collectors, and Protecting the Legacy of Your Work
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBHear more from Justin on how to improve collector relationships and sales, the business fundamentals artists should focus on to grow and sustain their careers, bringing organization to the chaos with Artwork Archive, helping artists protect the legacy of their work, and common threads of successful artists. Artwork Archive — Podcast sponsor, an all-in-one platform to run and organize your work and the most cost-effective way to manage a professional art career. Get started for under $5 / ...
Part 2 - Minku Kim talks Gallery Relationships, Maturing as an Artist, and Investing in Growth
December 17, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBHear more from Minku on navigating the New York art scene, building relationships with galleries, misconceptions behind artistic success, investing in long-term growth, and the importance of artist resale rights. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 1 - Minku Kim talks Gallery Relationships, Maturing as an Artist, and Investing in Growth
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBHear more from Minku on navigating the New York art scene, building relationships with galleries, misconceptions behind artistic success, investing in long-term growth, and the importance of artist resale rights. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Max Colby talks Tenacity, Personal Finance, and Staying Committed in Times of Challenge
December 03, 2020 12:59 - 1 hour - 145 MBHear more from Max on learning to take risks while commanding confidence in their work, accepting and moving with change, the importance of financial literacy, and staying committed to their practice in times of challenge. Artwork Archive — Podcast sponsor, an all-in-one platform to run and organize your work and the most cost-effective way to manage a professional art career. Get started for under $5 / month with our exclusive discount at www.artworkarchive.com/beyond www.beyondthe....
Amanda and Nicole talk Gratitude, Paying Off Debt, and Their Journeys Since Starting the Podcast
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBHear more from Amanda and Nicole as they share more about their personal journeys as artists and co-hosts, how they're fulfilling financial goals, and staying grateful through this year. @beyondthestudio beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Book Club - William Deresiewicz talks Art and Economics, the Rise and Fall of the Professional Artist, and the Influence of Big Tech
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBHear more from William Deresiewicz, author of “The Death of the Artist,” on the structural challenges creatives face, the history of art and capitalism, how the internet has led to the devaluing of creative content online, making it harder for independent creators to make a living, and how artists of all disciplines are managing to survive in the age of billionaires and big tech. Bookshop.org Artwork Archive — Podcast sponsor, an all-in-one platform to run and organize your work and th...
Part 2 - Sarah K. Benning talks Pricing, Social Media, and Building a Sustainable Business Online
November 12, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MBHear more from Sarah K. Benning on learning how to price her work, building a sustainable business online, diversifying income streams, the unexpected benefits of living in smaller towns, and how she manages a large social media following. Artwork Archive — Podcast sponsor, an all-in-one platform to run and organize your work and the most cost-effective way to manage a professional art career. Get started for under $5 / month with our exclusive discount at www.artworkarchive.com/beyond w...
Part 1 - Sarah K. Benning talks Pricing, Social Media, and Building a Sustainable Business Online
November 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBHear more from Sarah K. Benning on learning how to price her work, building a sustainable business online, diversifying income streams, the unexpected benefits of living in smaller towns, and how she manages a large social media following. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Raelis Vasquez talks Building Character Through Struggle, Sacrificing for your Future, and Creating Opportunity Through Outreach
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBHear more from Raelis on how immigrating to the U.S. shaped his early life and career, developing self-reliance and character through struggle, attending graduate school amidst the pandemic, creating opportunities through proactive outreach, and being willing to sacrifice for his future vision. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
LIVE! From AWC Recap and Reflections
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBAmanda & Nicole share their thoughts on "DEFINING VALUE(S) in the Art World," recorded live during Art World Conference. Art World Conference www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Dexter Wimberly and Heather Bhandari talk Rebuilding the Infrastructure of the Art World, Expanding Definitions of Value, and the First Virtual Art World Conference
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBHear more from Dexter Wimberly and Heather Bhandari on building new infrastructure to support artists in their professional development, expanding definitions of value while confronting self-limiting beliefs, putting issues of power and systemic inequity front and center at this year’s conference, and what to expect from the first virtual Art World Conference. RESOURCE: Art World Conference "DEFINING VALUE(S) in the Art World" October 16th & 17th, 2020 Dexter Wimberly and Heather...
Part 2 - Hiba Schahbaz talks Setting Intentions, Finding Inner Stability, and Staying True to Your Artistic Values
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBHear more from Hiba on setting clear intentions for herself and her career, building relationships with galleries, finding inner stability throughout the pandemic, participating in artistic residencies, and turning down opportunities to stay true to her artistic values. RESOURCES: Pratt Unit London De Buck Gallery Stoneleaf Retreat Vermont Studio Center Wassaic Project www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 1 - Hiba Schahbaz talks Setting Intentions, Finding Inner Stability, and Staying True to Your Artistic Values
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBHear more from Hiba on setting clear intentions for herself and her career, building relationships with galleries, finding inner stability throughout the pandemic, participating in artistic residencies, and turning down opportunities to stay true to her artistic values. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Abdu Ali talks Self-Empowerment, Reclaiming Permission, and Staying Fluid to Support Community
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBHear more from Abdu on being truly independent as an artist and musician, refusing to wait for permission, building more inclusive and supportive space for Baltimore artists, growing As They Lay as a community-centered platform, and striving for beauty over perfection. RESOURCES: University of Baltimore Insecure by Issa Rae MONGO FIYAH!!! True Laurels As They Lay Kahlon drumBOOTY Park Avenue Armory 100 Years | 100 Women "To Imagine Is To Reconfigure" "What Is Y...
Hayley Powers Thornton-Kennedy talks Online Activism, Embracing Failure and Imperfection, and Learning to Let Go
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBHear from Hayley on finding her way as an illustrator and designer, what online activism looks like in the midst of a pandemic, shifting expectations of productivity as an artist and soon-to-be-parent, and finding creative outlets even when her passion is her profession. RESOURCES Lucky News & Grocery Maryland Institute College of Art Brooklyn Museum Lucky Mud Design Potters Guild of Baltimore Brenda Garand Carson Ellis www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: S...
Part 2 - Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, Setting Boundaries, & Making Vulnerability Part of Your Personal Brand
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBHear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. Follow more of Sarah's work at shopnotworkrelated.comand on Instagram at @notworkrelated_ RESOURCES Columbia University Renegade Craft Fair Rollo Label Printer Sh...
Part 2 - Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, setting Boundaries, & making Vulnerability part of your Personal Brand
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBHear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. Follow more of Sarah's work at shopnotworkrelated.comand on Instagram at @notworkrelated_ RESOURCES Columbia University Renegade Craft Fair Rollo Label Printer Sh...
Part 1 - Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, setting Boundaries, & making Vulnerability part of your Personal Brand
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 1 - Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, Setting Boundaries, & Making Vulnerability Part of Your Personal Brand
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, setting Boundaries, & making Vulnerability part of your Personal Brand
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Isaiah Winters talks Building Career Through Community, Turning Chance Encounters Into Creative Collaborations, and Living Through a Social Justice Movement
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBHear more from Isaiah on making a career shift from the Air Force to photography, how chance encounters have lead to creative collaborations, building community locally through the Bmore Creatives, starting graduate school during the pandemic, and candor and accountability amidst political uprisings and social justice movements. SUDIO - Podcast sponsor, premium wireless headphones that combine studio quality sound with beautiful Scandinavian design. Get 15% off with our discount code “BEY...
Monique Aimee talks Working Outside Your Comfort Zone, Cold Calling, and Finding Opportunities Wherever You Are
August 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBHear more from Monique Aimee on building a career as a freelance illustrator, working with an artist agent, stretching herself beyond her comfort zone while working on her own terms, traveling for projects, cold calling, and finding opportunities from anywhere in the world. RESOURCES: Usual Wines – Podcast sponsor, single serve wines for the modern drinker. Get $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us with the discount code "BEYOND" at www.usualwines.com Loyal Supply Co....
Mutual Aid During COVID-19 - Artist Relief, Black Artist Fund, and Working Class BIPOC at CCA Fundraiser
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 219 MBHear more from Carolyn Ramo, Executive Director of Artadia and coalition partner of Artist Relief, Kaelin Martin, board member of the Black Artist Fund, and Lindsay Guinan and Mary Graham, two California College of the Arts students behind the Working Class BIPOC at CCA Fundraiser. RESOURCES: Working Class BIPOC at CCA Fundraiser ([email protected]) California College of the Arts @wcbipoc @mary.graham.art @lindsayguinan Black Artist Fund Kaelin Martin @idrathe...
BTS x AWC - Patton Hindle talks Crowdfunding, Arts Advocacy, and Valuing Creative Labor
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBHear more from Patton on what it means to be a mission-driven business, how arts organizations are shifting with the pandemic, the need for federal arts funding in the U.S., how artists can leverage community support through platforms like Kickstarter, and valuing every stage of the creative project. RESOURCES: Art World Conference Kickstarter Arts For Freedoms Public Benefit Corporation Perry Chen Yancey Strickler Charles Adler National Endowment for the Arts J...
Season 3 Announcement
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 18.8 MBTune in August 13th 2020 for Season 3! [email protected] beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro Music by: Suahn Album Cover by: David Colson
BTS x AWC - Jessica Lee talks Legal Issues, Art Copyright, and the Art of Negotiation
April 25, 2020 22:56 - 53 minutes - 101 MBHear more from Jessica Lee on common legal issues artists face, how artists can protect the rights to their work, when to seek legal advice, and how artists can become better negotiators and advocates for themselves. Links to resources mentioned throughout the episode: Art World Conference Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts LegalZoom Artists Rights Society Follow more of Jessica’s work on Twitter at @lawgirl821 www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by...
Amanda & Nicole talk Navigating a Global Pandemic as Artists and Listener Stories
April 02, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBHear more from Amanda and Nicole on how they are navigating COVID-19 as artists and share listener submitted stories. Submit your voice memo to [email protected] Sarah Burns @sarahfburns Li Actuallee @liactuallee Mary Burmeister maryburmeisterart.com @mcburmeister22 Caroline Duffy + Mary Burmeister @reciprocalrain Caroline Duffy sweetcarolineanimation.com @sweetcarolineanimation Sarah Blanchette sarahcbla...
How Are Artists Navigating COVID-19?
March 20, 2020 20:34 - 7 minutes - 16.3 MBWe want to know how artists are navigating COVID-19! We're asking listeners to email us a short audio recording sharing how you're managing work and your creative practice at this time and any thoughts, advice, or words of encouragement you'd love to share with other artists! Please keep the recording under 3 minutes and submitted by 3/26/2020. Don't forget to tell listeners where they can find you work online! Please email us your recording at [email protected] Patreon w...
BTS x AWC - Amy Whitaker talks Using Business as a Tool, Building Equity in the Arts, and Re-Inventing the Art Market
January 13, 2020 17:45 - 59 minutes - 111 MBHear more from Amy on finding common language between art and business, what artists need to know about economics, how new technologies like blockchain could be used to help artists retain equity in their work, and embracing doubt as a process of invention. Links to resources mentioned throughout the episode: Art World Conference CCI Arts Money Bootcamp 2020 “Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses” by Amy Whitaker Slade School...
BTS x AWC - Mario Ybarra Jr. & Karla Diaz talk Growing Alongside Community, Sharing Opportunities, and the Value Artists Bring to Culture
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBHear more from Mario and Karla about founding Slanguage Studio, facilitating unlikely connections, maintaining a balance between structure and flexibility, sharing opportunities, and owning the value artists bring to culture. Art World Conference CCI Arts Money Bootcamp 2020 Slanguage Studio www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
New Year, New Episodes!
January 07, 2020 16:26 - 9 minutes - 18.9 MBHear more from Amanda & Nicole on their new collaboration with Art World Conference, upcoming events, new episode series, a grant opportunity from CCI, and more about when to expect Season 3, Beyond the Studio: East Coast Edition! www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Amanda & Nicole Wrap Up Season 2, “Beyond the Studio: West Coast Edition”
July 25, 2019 13:14 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBHear more from Amanda & Nicole on the end of Season 2 as they recap and reflect on Beyond the Studio: West Coast Edition, and prepare for the launch of Season 3, Beyond the Studio: East Coast Edition! www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Why We Take Breaks
July 18, 2019 12:55 - 4 minutes - 8.71 MBThis week we're taking a brief break from full length episodes and talk about why. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Tommy Perez talks Being a Freelance Designer, Seizing Opportunity, and Turning Passion Projects into Client Work
July 11, 2019 11:12 - 1 hour - 120 MBHear more from Tommy on viewing everything as a creative opportunity, transitioning from in-house designer to freelancer, partnering with an artist agent, landing his first big client project, and scaling his work. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Tommy Perez talks Being a Freelance Designer, Seizing Opportunity, and Turning Passion Projects into Client Work
July 11, 2019 11:12 - 1 hour - 120 MBHear more from Tommy on viewing everything as a creative opportunity, transitioning from in-house designer to freelancer, partnering with an artist agent, landing his first big client project, and scaling his work. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
BTS Takes a Day Off
July 04, 2019 12:23 - 1 minute - 3.4 MBThis week we're taking a brief break from full length episodes while we enjoy ourselves on this national holiday! www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 2 - Ranu Mukherjee talks Balance, Building Career Through Community, and Working with Museums and Galleries
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 98.4 MBHear more from Ranu on navigating hybrid identities and contexts for her work, managing a heavy load of studio projects, how she maintains balance as the mother of triplets, daily rituals, her working relationship with museums and galleries, and building career through community. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Part 1 - Ranu Mukherjee talks Balance, Building Career Through Community, and Working with Museums and Galleries
June 20, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 84.6 MBHear more from Ranu on navigating hybrid identities and contexts for her work, managing a heavy load of studio projects, how she maintains balance as the mother of triplets, daily rituals, her working relationship with museums and galleries, and building career through community. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson
Amanda & Nicole talk Digital Boundaries and Social Media
June 13, 2019 11:31 - 34 minutes - 63.3 MBHear more from Amanda and Nicole on creating healthy boundaries with out digital devices, using social media as artists when the boundaries between personal and professional use become blurred, and how we use Instagram as a tool. [email protected] beyondthe.studio Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson