Smart Art Business

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Intentional Networking with Colleen Blackard Feb 25, 2021

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Our host, Rachel Wilkins in conversation with Colleen Blackard on how to become intentional in networking with the right circles and how crucial relationships are to success as they bring about unique opportunities. Colleen’s work is inspired by the environment she loves spending with as it ties in with her identity. She is drawn to creating worlds that explore the power of light to alter our external and internal landscapes.

What's Hot On Social With Rachel Wilkins Feb 18, 2021

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In this episode Rachel Wilkins shares the currently hot social media platforms and tips on how artists can leverage these to grow their audience online.

Activating your Influence with Sharon Haver Feb 10, 2021

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Smart Art Business is a podcast by Rachel Wilkins to help visual artists and creative entrepreneurs grow and sustain a successful art business. Featuring tangible advice and inspiring interviews with artists and industry experts, you will learn how to brand, market, and sell your art the smart way.

Sellout Is Not A Dirty Word with Rachel Wilkins Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode, Rachel shares a few chapters from her new book, SELLOUT: The Definitive Guide To Selling Your Art Online Without Losing Your Damn Mind. Social Media Strategy, dealing with the dreaded internet trolls and sales must-haves.

The Value of Art with Shelley Hall, Art Appraiser Jan 27, 2021

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with art appraiser Shelley Hall. Shelly has a unique perspective on the art world given her experiences as an artist, gallery owner, and now art appraiser handling multi-million dollars worth of artwork. Shelley shared some real pearls of wisdom on pricing, prints, and value. Personally, I learned a lot during this session and I’m sure you will too.

Political Analyst to Full-Time Painter Oct 29, 2020

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Annie Bao, a Political Analyst turned a full-time painter. In this episode we chat about how she did it, and how she overcame some personal hurdles during the process.

Check out Ron's website: https://www.anniebaoart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniexbao/

This episode is sponsored by: Jump Start your Biz Conception Arts Learn more or find an exhibit near you click here

Personal Branding Sep 16, 2020

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In this episode Rachel talks about personal branding, how it attracts clients or customers and how it helps in your art and business.

Mindset and Goal Setting Sep 10, 2020

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In this episode Rachel talks about the often neglected topics of mindset and goal setting. Plus, learn how negative beliefs may be stunting your art world potential and how you can prevent that going forward.

How one artist secured a six-figure public art grant Sep 02, 2020

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Beju or Dudali as he is more familiarly known, is a sculptor based in West Palm beach. In this episode her shares how he secured a six-figure public art budget and his plans to build a vast kinetic installation in Florida.

Check out Ron's website: https://www.dudali.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beju.dudali/

This episode is sponsored by: Jump Start your Biz Conception Arts Learn more or find an exhibit near you click here

Veteran turned artist has his work featured at the Metropolitan Opera Aug 26, 2020

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Rafael Colon, a US military veteran, father and multi-media artist shares his story of how he went from struggling artist to having his work featured in the gift shop of the Metropolitan Opera in NYC His is a story of resilience and persistence

Check out Ron's website: https://www.rafaelcolon.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recolon2458/

This episode is sponsored by: Jump Start your Biz Conception Arts Learn more or find an exhibit near you click here