Does having a day job make you feel a little self-conscious about the status of your art career? If so, you're not alone.
 
Prompted by a recent discussion on the VVrkshop Instagram, Paddy speaks with Catherine Haggarty, co-founder of NYC Crit Club, and an artist and Macon Reed, artist and Netvvrk member about the day job stigma for artists. We dive into subjects like:
 
How class and privilege support the expectation that artists work full-time in the studio, starting in art school
How acknowledging that you didn't come from privilege, can feel like you're breaking an unspoken set of rules.
The importance of defining success for yourself rather than letting an industry set those terms for you.
Plus, Catherine coins the term "Art Math" for us and breaks down her formulas.
 
Relevant links:
https://www.nyccritclub.com/
https://www.camsummer.org/
https://www.catherinehaggarty.com/
https://www.maconreed.com/
https://www.bearcoaches.com/m4w

EP 22: Demolishing The Day Job Stigma for Artists

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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

Four Mistakes People Make When Working with An Accountant

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

EP 60: Is Having Your Face Sat On Beautiful?

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.

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

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!

EP 58: Emerging Art Sales Return

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/

EP 22: Demolishing The Day Job Stigma for Artists

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