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This episode is focussed on ‘how to show your work’ and is one of two practical ‘how to’ guides (the other focuses on ‘how to carry on practising’). Showing work usually means engaging with a gallery but negotiating the world of galleries can be very confusing for emerging artists (and established artists to be honest), as there are so many different categories and sub-categories such as commercial, not-for profit, institutional, artist-run, hire spaces etc, all with their own ways of wo...

This episode is one of two practical ‘how to’ guides (the other will look specifically at how to show your work). Together with artists Milly Peck and Luke Burton, Cathy explores the things we can seek out, do, and engage with, that will move our career forward and bring our work to the attention of the artworld, and very importantly allow us time, space (and motivation) to develop as an artist. The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speaker...

Trigger warning: This episode deals with issues around mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know are feeling emotionally distressed, you can contact Samaritans where help is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day. Links to other organisations who offer support can be found in this episode's description. In this episode of the Care Series, we are looking at mental resilience with a focus on the very particular challenges that artists...

Artists Delaine Le Bas and Katriona Beales discuss how they measure artistic success and the realities of maintaining a career, building a track record and getting paid. They also consider the impacts of motherhood, gender and cultural heritage on their practices, and whether unionising might be one key to survival for artists. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax.Recorded remotely in August 2022.The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the speaker...

Artists Hetain Patel and Yasmin Falahat discuss their experiences of selling their work and how they do it – ranging from online shops and social media to commercial galleries. They also talk about self-worth, the monetary value of their artworks and labour, and how to find balance between paying the bills and sustaining creativity. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax.Recorded remotely in July 2022.The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podcast are the spea...

Artist Rachael Clerke and artist, curator and organiser Karl England talk about the freedom found in creating their own funding models, including DIY and collaborative methods, and 'art that plays at business'. They also discuss the pros and cons of working in institutions and independently, plus the labour involved in writing funding applications. Hosted by artist and curator Cathy Lomax.Recorded remotely in July 2022.The experiences, views, opinions and recommendations presented in the podc...