The Art Marketing Podcast

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Artists and Photographers have a marketing problem. Let's fix that. Whether you're an emerging artist, a seasoned professional, or an art marketer, this podcast provides the insights you need to sell your art online and off. Join Patrick from Art Storefronts as he explores the latest trends in art marketing; featuring expert interviews, success stories, current events and trends, and deep-dive tactical marketing advice to help you thrive in the art world.

  1. 6D AGO

    Context is Still King. If You Use It.

    The most powerful skill you can learn in 2026 isn't Photoshop or marketing — it's typing what you want into a chatbot. Here's how to actually make AI work for your art business. Most artists get garbage results from AI because they skip one critical step: context. In this episode, I break down exactly how to create context files that turn generic AI into your personal assistant — plus a prompt that lets AI interview you to build the file automatically. In this episode: Why AI gives you garbage answers (it's blind, not dumb) The 15 context files every artist should consider building The meta move: using AI to create your context files Where to save them in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini The habit that changes everything The "Interview Me" Prompt — copy and paste this into any AI: I want to create a context document about my art business that I can use with AI tools. Interview me by asking one question at a time. Cover these areas: Who I am as an artist (background, medium, style). Who my customers are (demographics, where they find me, budget). What I sell (products, price points, bestsellers). How I talk and write (voice, tone, words I use). My business goals for this year. After the interview, compile everything into a clean document I can save and reuse. Ask me one question at a time and wait for my answer. Context files to consider: Artist Bio — your story, background, philosophy Customer Avatar — who buys, demographics, budget Product Lineup — what you sell, prices, sizes Brand Voice — how you write, words you use or avoid Tech Stack — computers, printers, software, OS Collector List — past buyers, what they bought, notes Show Calendar — art fairs, festivals, deadlines Pricing Strategy — how you price, margins, why Marketing Channels — where you show up, what works FAQ Doc — questions people always ask Vendor List — framers, printers, suppliers Studio Setup — physical space, equipment Art Style Guide — medium, techniques, subjects Business Goals — revenue targets, 1yr/5yr vision Competition Notes — who else, how you're different Where to save your context files: ChatGPT Projects: chatgpt.com — New Project — Upload files Claude Projects: claude.ai/projects — New Project — Add to knowledge base Gemini Gems: gemini.google.com — Explore Gems — New Gem Related episodes: Context is King: Stop Having First Dates with ChatGPT Every Time (2025)

    28 min

  2. JAN 17

    The January Reset: One Metric, One Goal, One Plan

    INTRO It's January. Everyone's planning. But most artists are tracking the wrong numbers—followers, likes, email subscribers, website traffic. In this episode, we cut through the noise and focus on the ONE metric that actually predicts everything else in your art business: new customers acquired per year. We'll cover: Why this single number matters more than anything else The "lineup problem" that keeps most artists stuck at 7-8 customers per year The 10x challenge: compete against your 2025 self, not other artists The compounding math that turns 70 customers into 1,500+ over 10 years Why "tending the garden" is the marketing shift you need to make A copy-paste AI prompt to build your entire 2026 plan in minutes THE PROMPT Copy and paste this into Art Helper, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok: I'm an artist planning my 2026 business growth. Help me create a customer acquisition plan. Here's my data from 2025: - Number of NEW customers acquired: [X] - My current product lineup: [list what you sell - wall art, prints, cards, originals, etc.] - Average price points: [list your price ranges] - How I currently get customers: [social media, art fairs, gallery, website, etc.] Based on the 10x framework: 1. Calculate my 2026 goal (10x my 2025 customers) 2. Break it down into monthly targets 3. Identify gaps in my lineup that could help me acquire more customers at different price points 4. Suggest 3-5 specific actions I can take each month to hit my target 5. Create a simple tracking system I can use Keep it practical and specific to my art business. I want to treat this like a real business, not a hobby. SOURCES Statistics cited in this episode: Repeat customers generate 300% more revenue than first-time buyers — Gorgias/MobiLoud Only 27% of first-time buyers ever return — RevolutionParts/MobiLoud 75% of purchases happen within 24 hours of discovery — Nielsen Norman Group/Guiding Metrics After 12 days, 90% of your conversion window is gone — Guiding Metrics 70% of online carts are abandoned, 80-90% never return — Baymard Institute (50-study average) Increasing customer retention by 5% increases profits by 25-95% — Bain & Company/Harvard Business Review Repeat customers account for 48% of all ecommerce transactions — SalesLion

    25 min

  3. JAN 9

    The Artwork Didn't Change. The Story Did.

    In 2026, everything is fake — fake content, fake influencers, fake engagement. But here's what's always been true: story is what takes "not selling" to "selling." Van Gogh died unknown with 900 paintings worth nothing. Frida Kahlo was overshadowed by Diego Rivera for decades. The Impressionists were literally mocked. Same artwork. Different story. In this episode, we look at what changed — and how you can apply the same framework to your art in the age of AI. Links Mentioned: Lulu Meservey's "Standing Out in 2026" The woman who turned Van Gogh from worthless to $10 billion

    23 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Artist Terry Sauvé

    Northern California oil painter Terry Sauve joins the Art Marketing Podcast to share how she's crushing it in what many are calling a tough economic year. Terry breaks down her path to a record-breaking $276,000 in    sales — including $28,000 from her website alone and $23,000 in print sales. She talks about starting over at 29 after her mom said "I always thought you'd be an artist," training at the Academy of Art in San Francisco   with masters like Brian Blood and Craig Nelson, and the slow-and-steady grind that replaced her decade-long wait to "be discovered." Terry gets real about selling $25 matted prints that brought tears to collectors'   eyes, saying yes to more shows during uncertain times, and why the path to success isn't a meteoric rise — it's doing "the next right thing" over and over again.   ---   Links Mentioned   - https://superwhisper.com/ — AI-powered voice-to-text for Mac & iPhone. Offline, private, and works anywhere you type.   - https://willowvoice.com/ — Voice dictation that actually works. Speak naturally, auto-formats text, removes filler words.   - https://www.instagram.com/terry_sauve/ — Follow Terry's luminous landscape paintings   - https://www.terrysauve.com/ — Terry's official website with originals and prints

    1h 2m

  5. 11/21/2025

    Artists: The Hogans

    In this episode, we sit down with the creative powerhouse couple Jency and Aaron Hogan, who've built a thriving art business from their Louisiana home. Discover how these two artists balance their individual creative practices while supporting each other's artistic journeys. From Jency's vibrant mixed media paintings that explore themes of mental health and personal growth, to Aaron's stunning wildlife photography captured across the country, learn how they've created a sustainable creative life together. Connect with The Hogans: 🎨 Jency Hogan (Mixed Media Artist) Instagram: @jencyghogan Linktree: linktr.ee/jencyghogan 📸 Aaron Hogan (Wildlife Photographer) Instagram: @eyewanderphoto 🛍️ Shop Their Art: Website: hoganart.shop

    36 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    The Instagram DM Feature That Automates Your Artist Marketing (While You Sleep)

    ou know how sometimes you discover something so powerful, so game-changing, that you almost want to keep it to yourself? That's exactly what I've been doing with today's topic. But recent developments have made it impossible for me to stay quiet any longer. Look, if you're an artist who's tired of posting on Instagram and feeling like you're shouting into the void... if you're frustrated with how hard it is to get people to actually click that link in your bio, or start a real conversation, or – heaven forbid – give you their email address... then you need to hear what I'm about to share. Ok, This is the link so you can experience whats possible inside of the ManyChat flow.  Bonus... you will also get a free Instagram Audit out of the deal. https://ig.me/m/art_storefronts?ref=w46857600 Youtube Links I found that explain this feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgXkOQQExOA&pp=ygUVbWFueWNoYXQgaWcgZm9sbG93ZXJz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afYr7eQJ21w

    29 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    From Spam to Priority: The Email Strategy Nobody Talks About

    Your emails are landing in spam. Or worse—the promotions tab where they go to die. You've tried everything: better subject lines, different send times, smaller segments. Nothing works. But here's what nobody's telling you: Gmail doesn't care about any of that. They care about replies. And today, I'm showing you exactly how to get them 100+ Email Reply Ideas - your sandbox https://blog.artstorefronts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/100-Email-Reply-Questions-for-Artists.pdf Get an Instagram Audit - I will be sure to be gently https://arttipsdaily.com/instagram   Speech to Text Ai Apps - take the voicepill & you will never look back Wisper Flow - most call it "Flow" https://wisprflow.ai/ Willow https://willowvoice.com/

    23 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    From Inbox to Income: Q4 Email Strategies for Creatives

    Here's an engaging episode intro for your podcast show notes: Episode Intro: Q4 is coming fast, and just like elite surfers who train all year for that monster swell, creative entrepreneurs need to be ready when the holiday buying season hits. But here's the thing – while those surfers need to maintain peak physical condition year-round, your marketing prep is actually much simpler (and thankfully doesn't involve cold plunges or giving up carbs). In this episode, we're diving deep into the one marketing channel you actually own and control: your email list. While social media algorithms can throttle your reach and platforms can change their rules overnight, email remains the steady workhorse of creative businesses – if you know how to use it right. We'll cover the essential "Great Email Roundup" (hint: you have way more email addresses scattered around than you think), why getting people to reply to your emails matters more than you realize, and how to tastefully reach out to friends and family without feeling like that cringy life insurance salesperson we all know. Plus, I'll share why you need to up your email frequency NOW – yes, even if it makes you uncomfortable – and specific strategies for capturing more emails before the holiday rush begins. Whether you're at the "what's marketing again?" stage or you're already sending regular emails, this episode will help you level up your email game for the most important selling season of the year. Because unlike those surfers, we know exactly when our big wave is coming – and there's no excuse for sitting on the beach watching it pass by.

    23 min
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Artists and Photographers have a marketing problem. Let's fix that. Whether you're an emerging artist, a seasoned professional, or an art marketer, this podcast provides the insights you need to sell your art online and off. Join Patrick from Art Storefronts as he explores the latest trends in art marketing; featuring expert interviews, success stories, current events and trends, and deep-dive tactical marketing advice to help you thrive in the art world.

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