Conversations with artists, curators and authors about making it in the art world. We get behind the studio doors for entertaining and informative discussions about the journey through the visual arts, how projects were realised, ideas that informed new work and practical ways that artists can expand their audience and visibility.
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Victoria Fry of Visionary Art Collective joins Gita Joshi on this episode of the podcast. Victoria talks about her initial blog which has now developed into a community of artists around the world, a magazine, a podcast and artist mentoring. She shares how the platform evolved during the pandemic, and providing resources for art educators and now s…
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Gita Joshi is joined by artist Karen Turner on this episode. Karen shares her journey through art and the the evolution of her practice and her visual language. She discusses her commitment to visibility these last few years, and being shortlisted and a finalist in art prizes, and her media coverage. She also discusses her experience of selling at …
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How to Get into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions
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In this episode Gita Joshi talks to Marina Granger who shares details of her free training for artists seeking galleries. In this episode we talk about how galleries find artists and how to get the attention of galleries who are not accepting submissions. Marina also shares some of her background working in NYC galleries and how she arrived at supp…
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Gita Joshi is joined by Mona Lerch of Women United Art Movement and they discuss the Women United Art Prize now in its fourth year. The 2024 prize jurors include Kat Popova, Danielle Krysa and Ashley Longshore. They also discuss the importance of the artist statement and texts supporting the artist's visual work. Learn more about the art prize at t…
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Amanda Hess - A coach for those with neuro-spicy brains
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My guest is Amanda Hess, who is a coach for neurodivergent brains. In this episode she provides tips to help manage overwhelm and sooth the nervous system, to improve productivity. She says " I spent years of my life and multiple thousands of dollars trying to “fix” what was “wrong with me”, until I realised that there actually was NOTHING wrong wi…
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In this episode I talk about how exhibitions can be the answer to getting in more art sales and growing an audience. Planning your own exhibition can provide an opportunity for people to see your work up close, and provides a way to draw in a wider audience through the physical presentation of your art. Your own exhibitions also provide an opportun…
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In this episode I answer a common question from artists which is ' Should I show my art prices on my website?" Sometimes the question arises from a lack of confidence in their pricing, sometimes it is because they see that not all galleries present prices online and it is from here they are taking their lead. Other times there is something else rel…
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In this episode Gita Joshi discusses polishing up your online presence ahead of approaching galleries for representation. As you prepare yourself to approach galleries for representation, it is important to review your online presence - your website and social media presence , to ensure you are giving a polished an professional experience to anyone…
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Understanding different gallery models
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Gallery models can vary and it is helpful to understand the different ways that they operate so you can approach the right ones for representation. Gallery representation is a popular goal for artists and in this episode I share a few of the different ways they can operate so you can understand what to expect if you were to be approach them. Unders…
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My guest today is Elli Milan from Milan Art Institute. In this episode she talks about her early career where she created art for Interior stylists and how she came to form the Milan Art Institute. The Milan Art Institute is based in Florida and offers online courses helping artists develop their skills in painting and art making then how they can …
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In this episode I talk about additional revenue streams for artists, whether it be ad - hoc for a cash injection, seasonally as suits their schedule or something that they offer all year round. There is no reason to have art sales as the only income stream for artists and I invite listeners to explore their experience, resources, skills and more fo…
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In this episode I talk about something so many artists face - the fear of self promotion. I share how this holds up your career, visibility and sales, and what steps you can take to become comfortable promoting yourself as a self representing artist. In this episode, I mention a few of my programs and you can see them below Clearing the Artists way…
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I talk about going through the submissions from artists for Art Seen magazine, common errors, what I see that shouts 'amateur hour' and how to leverage your inclusion in the magazine to work for your goals. Buy Art Seen here Submit to Art Seen here https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/submissions See details for my three month group coaching program he…
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Cynthia Corbett and Young Masters Art Prize
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I am joined by Cynthia Corbett to discuss the Young Masters Art Prize which she founded in 2009. In this podcast, Cynthia explains how the prize started and has grown over the years. She discusses the exhibitions that are scheduled for this years winners later in the fall and how the YMAP continues to exhibit outside of the prize years. The prize h…
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Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig talk about their new book, The Creative Business Handbook, with Gita Joshi. We discuss creative businesses which are often born out of creative passions and in this episode, the authors talk about some of the challenges that are faced by creatives as they enter their entrepreneurial journey. We talk about adopting a…
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Today I talk about the power of artists having their own exhibitions without waiting for opportunities to come to them. I love artists own exhibitions and they are one of the top ways that galleries find artists for representation. Take a listen. Get the free guide mentioned in this episode here Find me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Visit the website …
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In this episode I talk about vanity galleries - those galleries where you hire wall space. I explain the difference between these and gallery rental spaces. They often get alot of criticism and in this episode I talk about ways of reframing those cold outreach emails that many artists receive that leave them feeling frustrated and annoyed. Take a l…
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In this episode I talk about a new guide I have put together for artists who are seeking gallery representation and what it takes for an artist to be gallery ready. Sorry you missed the guide which is currently unavailable and will return soon. You can see my online program called Gallery Ready here. https://thecuratorssalon.com/gallery-ready Follo…
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The Woolwich Print Fair was started in 2016 and takes place annually in November at Woolwich Arsenal, London. Jack Bullen, one of the fairs co-founders, joins Gita Joshi in this episode of the podcast. He shares the evolution and growth of the fair, why printmaking is his focus for this art fair and what to expect at the 2022 edition. The fair take…
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My guest is Alicia Puig of PXP Contemporary and Create! Magazine. We talk about Alicia's background and then go on to talk about artist submissions we receive, the artist statement and applying to galleries. You can get your free Essential Guide to Writing the Artist Statement here You can apply to PXP Contemporary here Follow me on Instagram https…
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I see a lot of artists websites and I have noticed that an artist with a lot of experience can still have a poor website. Whether an artist is new to the game or they have years of experience under their belt, I have noticed their website can still be letting them down. This typically happens when they don't communicate their recent experience or u…
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I talk to Danny Dunson about his work as an independent curator and his work with Gallery 1957, and the exhibition, Homecoming: The Aesthetics of the Cool featuring Amoako Boafo, Otis Quaicoe and Kwesi Botchway. Danny talks about his journey as an art historian, working with artists in Ghana, his company Legacy Bros and the artist incubation progra…
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The Curator's Salon Magazine arrives in May 2021 and artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion. I talk about publications as a different way for artists to show their art and how this can lend credibility, visibility and validation for an artist. In this episode I also discuss what I look for in a submission, not just for this publicat…
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Show Your Art - How to build an art career without a gallery
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I talk about my book, Show Your Art, How to build an art career without a gallery. I published this book in April 2020 as an ebook, then as a paperback in August 2020. In this episode I talk about writing the book, and the joy of seeing it make positive impact on the lives of the artists who it was written for. Originally aimed at artists in the ea…
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Sarah Wren from Art Therapy Made Modern is my guest on this episode of the podcast. We talk about Human Design, understanding your body wisdom and following its guidance to lead you to success. Human Design brings together various aspects of modern and ancient wisdoms including the Chakra system, astrology and quantum physics to help you understand…
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