Permission to be an Artist: Valuing Art Beyond Problem-Solving and Advocating for Artists in the Age of AI with Megan Auman Windowsill Chats

Margo is joined once again by artist, metalsmith, teacher, creative business coach, writer, and entrepreneur Megan Aumen. Megan has built a multi-faceted business around her passion for art, design, and creativity. In addition to her eponymous jewelry line and various other creative pursuits (including textile design, painting, and sculpture), she runs Designing an MBA, where she talks and teaches about the intersection of art and business, and Artists and Profit Makers, an online mentorship program for creative business owners. She is the author of four books, including Try It & See and Permission to Be an Artist.
 
Margo and Megan discuss:
The importance of experiential art
Understanding the seasonality of a business and why it’s important
Her journey with both self-doubt and self-empowerment when it comes to valuing creative work
Rest and relaxation for creatives and how she integrates principles into her own life to maintain a healthy creative process
Traditional advice that’s often given to artists regarding problem-solving and how it can limit their creative expression and the impact of their work
Generative AI: ethical considerations and its impact on creative workers
 
Connect with Megan:
shop.meganauman.com
instagram.com/meganauman
youtube.com/meganauman
 
Connect with Margo:
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www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill