Smart Art Business

Rachel Wilkins
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Smart Art Business

Smart Art Business, hosted by Rachel Wilkins, is the go-to podcast for visual artists and creative entrepreneurs seeking to thrive in their art careers. Packed with actionable advice and inspiring interviews from artists and leading industry figures, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to effectively brand, market, and sell your art. Join us and discover the art of smart business.

  1. 12/26/2023

    Transformation Through Art with Sara Baumann

    Sara Baumann is an internationally aclaimed NFT artist of iranian-American heritage and is the founder of Women & Weapons NFT collection. She has collaborated with some of the major iconic brands on the scene. Her artistic narrative is proof that NFTs can be transformative beyond what we can comprehend or imagine. In this episode she discusses with Rachel issues around art and heritage, ethical concerns with regards to AI as it relates to art as well as gender representation within this ecosystem.    In this episode we discuss: - how different cultural backgrounds affect how artists are treated within certain communities and how this can be addressed to balance scales - Views and ethical concerns around AI as artwork - New technologies, tools and resources and how they can be introduced in NFT art - Gender representation in the ecosystem  - Blockchain, the legacy factor and continued evolution    Sara Baumann's Linhttps://www.sarabaumann.artks and Resources Website: https://www.sarabaumann.art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarasbaumann/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sa raSBaumann Rachel Wilkins' Links and Resources Website:  http://www.smartartbiz.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conceptionartshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/conceptionarts_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptionArtShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conceptionarts_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conception-events-llc/

    35 min

  2. 12/19/2023

    Art for Social Good with Patrick Amadon

    Patrick Amadon is a digital artist in the NFT space who is blending his interests into his artwork and in this discussion with our host, Rachel Wilkins he shares his views on the future of the art world in the digital era. He has strong ties to impactful art that has had some real effect or triggered change in the world. Patrick is very passionate about keeping the scales balanced and supporting other artists as they create their careers in the art space as well. In this episode we discuss: What Patrick refers to as the corrupted essence of glitches How the communities can ensure that young people understand the true value of creativity and art history Ways to make digital art real for people and have an impact How to engage and sell your art The future of art contributing to social causes globally The evolution of art within the art space   Patrick Amadon’s Links and Resources Website: https://www.patrickamadon.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickamadon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickamadon/   Rachel Wilkins Links and Resources Website:  http://www.smartartbiz.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conceptionartshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/conceptionarts_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptionArtShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conceptionarts_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conception-events-llc/

    38 min

  3. 12/12/2023

    AI Meets Art - The New Era with Claire Silver

    Claire is an anonymous AI artist who is vocal in her beliefs and whose work is an ongoing conversation with AI. In this episode as she kicks of our new season, she shares with our host, Rachel Wilkins the various themes in her work and how it affects our views. She believes the barrier of skill will be swept away with AI. Her journey into NFTs is future-focused and she shares how her creativity was impacted by health challenges she has encountered along her journey. She also fondly speaks of the shared respect within the community of anonymous artists in which she has established a trustworthy network and team.  In this episode, we discuss: How the element of surprise plays a huge role in her creative process and helps her curate unique AI artwork How challenges she has faced impacted her creativity as an artist The “hero’s journey” and how it is encapsulated in her work Her decision around her anonymity, the culture around the status and how it influences the way she shows up Gender disparity within the space Her advocacy for other careers   Claire Silver’s Links and Resources Website: www.clairesilver.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clairesilver Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12   Rachel Wilkins Links and Resources Website:  http://www.smartartbiz.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conceptionartshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/conceptionarts_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptionArtShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conceptionarts_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conception-events-llc/

    40 min

  4. 10/25/2022

    From Devastation To Inspiration with Maryanne Chisholm

    In this episode, Rachel Wilkins has a tear-jerking, painful conversation with Maryanne Chisholm as she shares about her mental health and her prison experience where she served time for crimes committed by another individual. She speaks on her healing process and how art helped her through the toughest days and is still her source of peace as she makes her mark in the NFT and web three world. Her story is that of betrayal of people and loss of trust in the system as much as it is about strength, resilience, determination and overcoming obstacles.

    45 min

  5. 07/20/2022

    Breaking Into The NFT Space with Toni Payne

    In this episode Rachel Wilkins has a conversation with Toni Payne, the founder of The Champayner Social Club, a Still Life Photographer and Spoken Word Poet about the challenges associated with fulfilling clients’ visions as an artist. They also touch on the subject of dealing with how society frowns on art as a career and the ability to combine creativity with AI and Blockchain. In closing they talk about the fundamentally important parts of creatives and respecting their work, and how NFT’s, Web3 and the meta verse tie it all together.

    38 min

  6. 02/21/2022

    Healing Through Art With Ashley Delonas

    In this episode Rachel Wilkins, our host, speaks with Ashley Delonas, a multimedia artist who took art matters into her own hands to change her destiny and found healing through art. Ashley embraces the analogy and symbolism of the medium of your choice and associated risk and uses her art as a form of healing from trauma and abuse. She shares certain turning points in her life as an artist that allowed her to work past her limiting beliefs and give herself permission to create more! There is a major difference between having an art teacher and a coach and she breaks this down and how it helped her grow her business as an artist. Ashley shares tips on how to quit sharing your dream with small minded people so you can grow.

    47 min

  7. 02/09/2022

    NEGATIVE GALLERY EXPERIENCES WITH VARIOUS ARTISTS

    In this episode, we decided to reach out to some of the artists we work with and get first hand information of negative experiences they have had with galleries. Some talk about what they wish they knew before interacting with the galleries, tips on what to look out for, their biggest takeaways from the experiences and the importance of insuring one's artwork, regardless of who is in possession. Finally, the topic on pricing art and why you should be confident to name the price for your work comes up.

    23 min

  8. 01/25/2022

    How To Sell More Art With Rachel Wilkins

    In this episode, our host, Rachel Wilkins talks about the best places to sell different art work, how to build your client avatar and locating the platforms they hang out at so you can connect. Finally, she shares her top 5 tips on how to optimize your Instagram account to sell more art online.

    43 min
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Smart Art Business, hosted by Rachel Wilkins, is the go-to podcast for visual artists and creative entrepreneurs seeking to thrive in their art careers. Packed with actionable advice and inspiring interviews from artists and leading industry figures, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to effectively brand, market, and sell your art. Join us and discover the art of smart business.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Wilkins
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Wilkins
  • Show Website
    Smart Art Business

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