Tom opens up about his inspirations, first art sales, and dream projects. We also dive deeper into the realities of today’s art market: navigating digital platforms, understanding collectors’ evolving tastes, and finding strategies that help artists thrive long-term.

Whether you’re an artist navigating the market or an art lover curious about the intersection of creativity and commerce, this episode is full of inspiration and practical wisdom.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Tom's First Art Sale: A multimedia mirror piece that launched his career

- Balancing Art & Life: Intuition, family, and sustainable creativity

- Dream Projects: Immersive installations & a future museum retrospective

- Inspirations: Artists including Howard Arthur & Darren Sylvester

- Art Market Insights: Valuation, trends, and the role of innovation in shaping the future of art commerce

- What’s Next: From becoming a dad to launching a kids’ wear brand

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HOST: Tom Gerrard

✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom_gerrard_

✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy

✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com

GUEST: Tom Adair

✦ Website | https://www.tomadair.com.au/

✦ Instagram | @tomadair_

✦Thought Forms Gallery - https://www.thoughtformsgallery.com.au/

✦ Imagine(Cowboys) Book - https://www.thoughtformsgallery.com.au/shop/p/imaginecowboys-tomadair

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