The MFA Podcast

Marina Press Granger
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  • Visual Arts
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Welcome to The MFA Podcast - where you will learn what they don't teach in art school. Here M stands for Mindset, Money, Manifestation, so much MORE, and of course - your host - Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory. This is a transformative space for artists blending practical business guidance with powerful mindset and manifestation tools. Your host is powered by years of experience as a New York City Gallery Director and by certifications in mindset work, hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), as a Reiki Master, as well as Classical Chinese Feng Shui, which help artists align their inner vision with external success. Whether it's a solo episode or an interview with a mystic or art world expert, each episode empowers you with tools and spiritual insights to create the life and art career you've always dreamed of.

  1. Oct 8

    Artist Alannah Farrell on Mental Gymnastics and Their Current Solo Exhibition "Solastalgia" at Anat Egbi Gallery

    Tune in to a very special interview; your host Marina Granger speaks with Alannah Farrell about their career growth, mindset shifts that supported it and also their current solo exhibition.  Exhibition Details: Alannah Farrell Solastalgia Anat Egbi Gallery New York City on view through October 17, 2026 www.anategbi.com Follow Anat Egbi Gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatebgigallery/ Follow Alannah Farrell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alannah.farrell.studio/ Follow Marina Granger/The Artist Advisory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartistadvisory/

  2. Sep 22

    Inside SPRING/BREAK Art Show: How It Started, Why It's Different + How to Stay Creative

    What makes SPRING/BREAK Art Show so different from every other art fair? In this episode, Marina Granger sits down with SPRING/BREAK Art Show founders Andrew Gori and Ambre Kelly to talk about how the fair began, why they created a model that gives artists more agency, and why SPRING/BREAK can be such a win-win for both artists and collectors. They also talk about what it means to build an art fair while being creatives themselves. Ambre is an artist, Andrew is a filmmaker, and together they share how they stay efficient, keep creating, and navigate one of the hardest parts of being a creative today: comparison and jealousy in the age of social media. In this episode: → How SPRING/BREAK Art Show started → What makes it different from traditional art fairs → How its model benefits both artists and collectors → How to be more efficient as a creative → How to deal with jealousy and comparison → What Andrew and Ambre have learned from building the fair over the years SPRING/BREAK Art Show is on view September 23–28. Tickets: https://springbreakartfair.com/

  3. Sep 12

    Galleries Are Following You... So Why Is Nothing Happening?

    What do you do when galleries are following you, visiting your studio, complimenting your work…and then nothing happens? In this episode of The MFA Podcast, I answer a question from an artist who feels like she's doing everything right—but gallery interest hasn't turned into exhibitions, representation, or sales yet. I break down the two things I think are often missing: the practical follow-up and the inner micro-actions that shape how you build relationships in the art world. We talk about: → The simple email you can send when you finish a new artwork you think a gallery—or collector—will connect with → Why you don't always need to wait for someone else to make the next move → How your Reticular Activating System (RAS) can influence the opportunities, signals, and possibilities you notice → The tiny unconscious behaviors that can either move a relationship forward or keep you waiting → Why networking becomes much easier when you stop thinking of it as "networking" and start thinking about making friends in your industry around shared interests And I share why real-world immersion can change the way you understand—and connect with—the art world. Interested in Immersion: Miami my intimate art-world retreat + 1:1 program during Miami Art Week? Learn more and register here: https://theartistadvisory.com/miami26

  4. Sep 3

    How Visiting Art Fairs Can Help Artists, Even if They're Not Exhibiting

    Art fairs aren't just places to see art — they can help you understand where you fit in the art world. In this episode, I share how artists can use art fairs as a form of market research: to identify the galleries that align with their work, understand how similar artists are positioned, compare pricing, and get a clearer sense of where their work belongs in the contemporary art market. If you've ever wondered which galleries are right for you, how to price your artwork, or how to navigate art fairs more strategically, this episode will help you look at them through a completely different lens.   Join the Waitlist for  "Immersion Miami: A 2-Day Retreat + 3 Private Sessions" here: https://theartistadvisory.myflodesk.com/gibva2gfvk

  5. Aug 12

    Why Isn't It Happening for Me? The Mindset Shift Every Artist Needs (Fault Seeking vs. Miracle Seeking)

    If you've ever looked at another artist's career and thought, "Why is it happening for them and not for me?"—this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between fault-seeking and miracle-seeking, and how the evidence you train yourself to notice can shape the way you experience your art career. When you're constantly looking for what isn't working—the unanswered email, the gallery that hasn't called, the post that didn't perform—it becomes very easy to believe nothing is happening. But what changes when you start noticing the evidence that things are moving? We'll explore how this mindset shift can help you stay resilient, recognize momentum, and keep showing up for your career even when the bigger results haven't arrived yet. If you're building an art career and finding yourself caught in comparison, frustration, or wondering when it will finally be your turn, tune in. Listen to a previous episode on The Law of Attraction:  https://theartistadvisory.libsyn.com/how-to-invite-more-abundance-into-your-life-using-feng-shui-and-law-of-attraction Connect with Marina on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/theartistadvisory

  6. Aug 4

    An integrated approach to getting your art into galleries

    Join Marina Granger for this special episode of The MFA Podcast, where you will tune into her latest masterclass:  How to Become Magnetic to Galleries and Collectors Unleash the coveted, curated, and collected artist within. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VL9Jjk9RU90  Interested in diving deeper? Visit https://www.theartistadvisory.com/bonus to enroll into The Artist Academy. If you go there after the deadline to enroll, you can always get on the waitlist for the next cohort.

  7. Jul 9

    How to Get Collectors to Value Your Artwork (So They Actually Buy It)

    One of the biggest misconceptions artists have is this: "They asked for the price... and then disappeared. I guess they couldn't afford it." But after years working as a Gallery Director, I've learned that price is often not the real reason. More often, collectors simply haven't experienced enough value before they receive the number. Value comes first. Price comes second. In this episode, I'm sharing five ways to increase the perceived value of your artwork so collectors feel more connected, more confident, and more excited to invest in your work. Inside this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why not showing your "best work last" may actually be costing you sales. ✨ How luxury brands present products—and what artists can learn from them. ✨ Why showing less artwork can create more demand. ✨ How your artist story and elevator pitch help collectors emotionally connect with your work. ✨ The surprising role your nervous system plays in pricing artwork with confidence. ✨ Exactly how to respond when someone asks for the price of your artwork (without accidentally talking them out of buying). The way you present your work communicates just as much as the work itself. When collectors understand why your artwork matters—and when your presentation matches its value—pricing becomes a much easier conversation. Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Artist Academy™ An 18-week personal and professional development program for artists who are ready to strengthen their mindset, refine their message, attract collectors, work with galleries, and build sustainable careers. Enroll in The Artist Academy™:  www.JoinTheArtistAcademy.com/Yes Free Live Masterclass: How to Get into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions Learn what galleries are looking for, how to show it to them, how to connect with them, and the mindset shifts that will get you there faster. Reserve Your Spot: www.TheArtistAdvisory.com/Galleries

  8. Jul 5

    How to Step out of Overwhelm and into Overflow

    When you're overwhelmed, everything can start to feel urgent. You have too many ideas, too many unfinished projects, too many things you think you should be doing—and instead of moving forward, you freeze. But overwhelm is not just a productivity problem. It affects the energy you bring into your studio, your decisions, your visibility, and the way you build your art career. In this episode, I'm sharing practical tools to help you move out of overwhelm and into overflow. Overflow is the state where you feel creatively connected, supported, clear, and resourced. It is where you can create from inspiration rather than pressure—and take meaningful action toward the work and art career you truly want. You do not have to force yourself into your next chapter. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is create enough internal space to hear what your next step actually is. Explore the Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Artist Academy™ Enrollment is now open for my 18-week personal and professional development program for artists who are ready to strengthen their mindset, clarify their work, become more visible, and build meaningful momentum in their art careers. https://JoinTheArtistAcademy.com/Yes Live Masterclass: How to Get into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions Join me live on July 15 for an interactive masterclass where I'll teach you how gallery relationships actually begin—and how to position yourself to become an artist galleries want to know. https://TheArtistAdvisory.com/galleries Your Artist Blueprint Download the PDF to uncover the next steps that are most aligned with your work, goals, and current stage of your art career. https://TheArtistAdvisory.com/blueprint Podcast: What I learned from Taylor Swift: The Rosenthal Effect and Your Success Listen to the podcast episode mentioned in today's conversation to learn more about how expectations can shape performance, identity, and results. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-i-learned-from-taylor-swift-the-rosenthal-effect/id1512078680?i=1000735975505

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Welcome to The MFA Podcast - where you will learn what they don't teach in art school. Here M stands for Mindset, Money, Manifestation, so much MORE, and of course - your host - Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory. This is a transformative space for artists blending practical business guidance with powerful mindset and manifestation tools. Your host is powered by years of experience as a New York City Gallery Director and by certifications in mindset work, hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), as a Reiki Master, as well as Classical Chinese Feng Shui, which help artists align their inner vision with external success. Whether it's a solo episode or an interview with a mystic or art world expert, each episode empowers you with tools and spiritual insights to create the life and art career you've always dreamed of.

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  • Creator
    Marina Press Granger
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    copyright © Marina Press Granger and The Artist Advisory™ 2020 - 2026
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    The MFA Podcast

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