Beyond The Studio - A Podcast For Artists

Hear more from Sharon Louden, editor of the “Living and Sustaining a Creative Life” series, on finding partners everywhere, discarding old models of dependency in the art world, being a conduit for creative exchange, and furthering the mission of generosity in her books by highlighting the voices of others. beyondthe.studio Storyblocks Patreon Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Dexter Wimberly and Heather Bhandari on why there’s such a disconnect between artists and entrepreneurship, disrupting the current structures of the art world that keep artists without power, the motivation behind starting Art World Conference, and its revolutionary mission to bring financial literacy and self-empowerment to artists and arts professionals. beyondthe.studio Art World Conference Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Marcela on collaborating with her community, building relationships, creating a more equitable playing field with initiatives like Womxn* Art Handlers, staying organized and having systems, while remaining flexible to the demands of being an artist. beyondthe.studio Storyblocks Patreon Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Katy on being practical while taking risks, managing her time as a self-employed artist, planning for large-scale murals and exhibits, staying organized with her studio workflow, and expanding her goals in her “five year plan.” beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Erik on growing his career through conversation and dialogue, how being a curator shaped his work as an artist, taking a long-term approach to his painting career, hustling to protect his studio time, and adding value to the community. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Jaime on managing her time between her painting practice, blog DesignMilk, Clever podcast, and family life, how she stays at the forefront of design trends and new technologies, advice for those looking to grow their creative team, and how living on Southern California impacts her life. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Desirée on financing large-scale productions, getting out of debt, working with institutions like SFMOMA, balancing family life, and pursuing her inner calling over external recognition.  beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from your hosts Amanda and Nicole about what's going on in their own creative lives, a recap of some topics discussed thus far in the season, lessons learned from podcasting, dealing with burnout, establishing routines, and navigating big career changes.  beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Heather on making the leap from full-time artist to building a sustainable career, using social media as a tool for community and collaboration, how she manages her time, work, and team in the studio, growing an online following while connecting with galleries on first moving to San Francisco, and working with large tech companies like Facebook and Google as a fine artist.   beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Cynthia on using art as a form of healing and meditation, helping others women overcome past trauma through her organization A Place of Her Own, navigating life as a "re-emerging" artist, and prioritizing self-care while doing community-driven work.   Trigger Warning: This episode includes brief references to experiences of trauma and sexual abuse, please be mindful as you listen to this episode.  25:59-27:59 references to incest, rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence, drugs beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Sarah on being involved in the Bay Area’s art scene as both a visual artist and arts editor for KQED, how artist residencies have led to career growth, the value of saying yes to unusual opportunities, and why being an active participant is vital to the local art scene. beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Emily on how being a parent has helped her become a better artist, be more strategic, and solve the time and money equation, how she resists jealousy on social media, and connecting over shared vulnerabilities. beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Juan on navigating the public art process, working both sides as a public artist and member of Seattle’s public art advisory committee, the importance of gaining clarity when presenting work to panels, and how to increase the likelihood of landing projects. beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Karen on claiming her identity as an artist, how she’s creating space for other black female artists with her curatorial project The Black Woman Is God, and transforming personal loss into giving back to her community. beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Lucy on her early experience with sexism in academia, what has (and hasn’t) changed for women artists today, the impact of technology on artists’ careers, and redefining balance while prioritizing life as an artist. beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

 Hear more from Morgan on achieving harmony between her day job and studio work, embracing the ebb and flow of her career, identifying art scams, and preparing for her first international solo exhibit.  beyondthestudiopodcast@gmail.com beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Bunnie on balancing a life of travel, hard work, and adventure, the process behind her large scale murals, being thankful for every part of the journey, and giving back to her community. beyondthestudiopodcast@gmail.com beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Hear more from Windy on putting her own creativity first, getting her work seen and in front of the right audience, and how she’s continually reinvented her life from owning a record store in San Francisco, to working at Apple, to making a living through her art. beyondthestudiopodcast@gmail.com beyondthe.studio Artwork Archive Patreon Intro/Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Tune in December 20th 2018 for Season 2! beyondthestudiopodcast@gmail.com Goodreads beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro Music by: Suahn Album Cover by: David Colson

Hear more from Andrew, author of "Making Your Life as an Artist" and founder of Artists U, on improving the working conditions of artists by changing the conversations we have with ourselves and others, starting from a place of power and skill, and what it's like working within the wildly different worlds of contemporary dance and book publishing.  Goodreads beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro Music by: Suahn Album Cover by: David Colson