64 episodes

Art Problems provides support to mid-career artists who want to grow their careers. Episodes include thoughts and insights on the challenges artists face, easy to understand, step by step education, from industry experts that you can apply to your practice, and behind the scenes stories from artists and other professionals so you know you’re not alone.

Art Problems Paddy Johnson

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Art Problems provides support to mid-career artists who want to grow their careers. Episodes include thoughts and insights on the challenges artists face, easy to understand, step by step education, from industry experts that you can apply to your practice, and behind the scenes stories from artists and other professionals so you know you’re not alone.

    EP 61: Your JPGs Have Value

    EP 61: Your JPGs Have Value

    You know all those jpgs you have lying around your computer? As a random file on your computer, they're worth nothing. But what if I told you, that the hours of labor those images represent can be monetized -- and not just through the traditional gallery route.
    This week on the Art Problems Podcast I speak with Kelani Nichole of the Transfer Data Trust, the next iterative phase of Transfer Gallery, an experimental media art space that got its start in Brooklyn, 2013. On the podcast we talk about the future of digital storage, burgeoning art economies, and new art.
     
    Relevant links:
    https://transfer.art/
    https://transfergallery.com/
    The Fediverse, Explained
    https://www.theverge.com/24063290/fediverse-explained-activitypub-social-media-open-protocol

    • 46 min
    Four Mistakes People Make When Working with An Accountant

    Four Mistakes People Make When Working with An Accountant

    In honor of the upcoming quarterly tax payments, I’m sharing an episode from Sunlight, my favorite podcast about taxes, money, and managing your art career.
    About this episode, podcast host, artist, and accountant Hannah Cole writes, 
    Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?
    Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 
    Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits, and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 
    Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

    The disconnect between art and business 


    Learning about new tax credits 


    How to know which questions you should ask your new accountant 


    Estimated quarterly taxes and why they are so important

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Sunlight Podcast

    • 31 min
    EP 60: Is Having Your Face Sat On Beautiful?

    EP 60: Is Having Your Face Sat On Beautiful?

    I asked that question of Get the Picture author Bianca Bosker on this week's episode of Art Problems.
    And let me tell you, the answer was every bit as thrilling as asking the question.
    In Bosker's New York Times bestselling book, she spends five years working at galleries, and artist studios, as well as interviewing the Whitney Biennial curators and spending time working as a guard at museums, all to better understand how to appreciate art.
    In our interview, we dig a little deeper into the themes of the book, and try to get to the bottom of questions like,
    Why does art matter?
    Why is the art world so mysterious?
    How does a person look at or evaluate art?
    Tune in, because this is a podcast you will not want to miss!
     
    Relevant links:
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156741696-get-the-picture

    • 48 min
    EP 59: What To Do When You're in a Sales Slump

    EP 59: What To Do When You're in a Sales Slump

    Are you feeling stuck?
    Your art isn't selling.
    Your opportunities are dwindling.
    You're wondering if it's time to throw in the towel.
    Let me answer that for you really quick: No.
    In this podcast, I talk about what to do when sales are down, and the answer isn't quitting.
    It's experimentation in the studio.
    Have a listen and let me know what you think.

    • 6 min
    EP 58: Emerging Art Sales Return

    EP 58: Emerging Art Sales Return

    You know how every other headline for the past year has been about the sinking art market? Well, we're finally starting to see the light.
    In this week's episode of the Art Problems podcast, I discuss two fairs and an art show in Chelsea and how art sales are finally on the rise!
    Relevant links: Join the Netvvrk membership!

    • 10 min
    EP 57: Build Your Confidence in Two Easy Steps

    EP 57: Build Your Confidence in Two Easy Steps

    You know what sucks? Feeling like you've been stuck in the same place career-wise for years on end, with no solution insight.
    You're tired.
    And you're demoralized.
    What if I told you I could give you a way to feel better, even if for just a short while?
    Well, I've got you.
    In this podcast I give you two easy exercises that will help build your confidence AND ease feelings of burn out.
    I can't wait to hear what you think!
     
    Relevant links:
    My free Masterclass, How to Get Seen in the Art World Without the Burnout, taking place this Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:30 PM EST
    Interview with Ann Rosen https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eR6X6L-tN/

    • 12 min

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