Peter Kennard is one of the most uncompromising, clear eyed political artists of our time, a pioneer of photomontage. His work rips through the surface of state power, war, capitalism and environmental destruction, and lays bare what those systems try to obscure - the human cost. Peter has created fiercely political images that have travelled far beyond the gallery wall, into newspapers, onto placards, pasted on street corners and burned into the minds of generations.

His work for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, the stop the war coalition and his unflinching responses to Gaza and Ukraine are just a few examples. Peter and Ceri discuss the people and moments that shaped him, how he´s sustained prolific output without losing his fire, and why getting the work out into the world has always been just as important as making it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

For over 50 years, Peter has used photo montage to speak truth to power, fusing activism with artistry.

Peter doesn´t make work about politics, he makes it for political change.

It is important to make art that communicates directly and inspires social change, despite the challenges of a corporate art world.

BEST MOMENTS

“Peter doesn't just make art. He dissects the very machinery of war, power and propaganda - one torn photograph at a time.”

“It's not about being liked, it's about making work that matters, work that outlives trends. Speaks across generations and refuses to look away.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.peterkennard.com

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With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

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Today, Ceri answers a question she is asked every single day - "How do I find a gallery where I fit in, a curator who fits my kind of work, how do I fit in?”

This episode is a rallying cry for creatives who are done playing small. It totally blows up the myth that success as an artist means conforming to someone else's vision.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Your mission is not to find a gallery owner-shaped hole and contort yourself into it. That's not a strategy. That's shapeshifting into Blandsville.

Tune into people who spark ideas in your bones, who make you say "Yes, I want more of that!" Real opportunities arise from authentic connections, not desperate conformity.

Your real power comes from finding your creative tribe. Share others' work, love their orbit, connect as whole humans. Don't approach with an agenda, instead do so with genuine passion and curiosity.

BEST MOMENTS

“Please stop trying to fit in. It's not your job to fit in as an artist, a creative and arts professional. Your job is to find the thing that you love, doing what only you can do, that lives in your marrow, ”

“Once you’re resonating at the right frequency as yourself, with no edits, your job becomes finding other people who are excited by ideas, theirs and yours.”

“You're not designed to slide neatly into someone else's filing system. You're here to chart a course, to be a bit disruptive, to be misunderstood, temporarily, gloriously, unavoidably.”

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

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Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

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What happens when the art world’s golden boy vanishes—and leaves behind a trail of deception, millions in missing artwork, and a best friend caught in the blast radius? Today Ceri speaks with Orlando Whitfield: writer, former art dealer, and the author of All That Glitters—a blisteringly honest memoir of ambition, illusion and the cost of loyalty in a world where value is often just a well-told story.

Orlando pulls back the velvet curtain on how the art world really works: the emotional mechanics of value, the seduction of proximity, and the fine line between friendship and coercion. We talk about breakdowns, betrayals, and the kind of care that doesn’t come with a price tag.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Story telling lands sales.

Galleries might promise the world, but often it’s the small teams—the ones who see you clearly, who care—that hold the real value.

The only work worth doing is the work you’d still want to make when nobody’s watching.

BEST MOMENTS

“Most artworks have no intrinsic value whatsoever… emotion becomes economics.”

"Writing a memoir is a sort of shockingly lonely experience, because you're having to live your life again as it were in your head, without anybody else there."

“Art was ruined for me by the money side of it.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/orlando_whitfield_writer

All That Glitters - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-That-Glitters-Story-Friendship-ebook/dp/B0CGFTCW5X

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With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by September 15th, 2025, at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle and take the next bold step.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

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Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network

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To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Many artists feel their work is too dark, too ugly or challenging to sell. As someone who has sold paintings of infamous murderers, photographs of a drag queen dressed up as Van Gogh, missing ear and all, a portrait of a man mid ugly cry, a drawing made from fake tan and a sculpture of a dying lamp post with a flickering light, Ceri politely calls bulls**t on that belief.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Artists are often the worst judges of their own saleability. If you've softened, reshaped or avoided making something out of fear it won't sell, stop - you're probably wrong. Don´t 2nd guess the market. Markets shift, don´t chase the trend.

You attract people by making work that feels true to you and bringing people into it, not the other way round.

Pour your energy into being in alignment with the people who see you, who light up at your work.

BEST MOMENTS

“If your gut´s telling you not to compromise, to stick with the hard stuff, the weird stuff, the work that gnaws at you, then don't bend.”

“Sometimes that impossible to sell work ends up in a Miami collection, gets a residency and boom, everyone wants one. The art market isn't run on logic or formulas. It runs on story. ”

“If you're making feminist witchy art with plaster cast body parts, gold cobwebs and a death metal soundtrack, you don't need the approval of a minimalist, leaning septuagenarian collector. He's not your guy”

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

https://cerihand.com/membership/

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Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity

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Today, Ceri is joined by Dr Livia Alexander a Brooklyn based curator, writer and professor of Visual Studies at Montclair State University whose curatorial work bridges continents, disciplines and philosophies. Her work lives at the intersection of contemporary art, film and expanded media with a focus on artists and practices from Southwest Asia and North Africa.

She is co-founder of Arte East and has contributed to and supported curatorial programmes for the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern, the Brooklyn Museum and the digital screen programme at Moynihan train station in New York.

Livia reminds us that visionary work often happens out of sight, slow, durational and deeply relational.  This episode is a master class in curating as care infrastructure and expansive thinking.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Livia´s use of diverse mediums and explorative, nuanced approach uncovers the quietly radical and overlooked perspectives. By prioritizing  thoughtful exploration over spectacle, Livia enables us to engage more meaningfully with the world and its challenges.

Be true to your values but know when to let go. Have humility, recognise that your perspective is just one of many, and be open to other possibilities.

Explore interactive media and gaming, they have great potential and allow audiences to interact with stories in new ways.

BEST MOMENTS

“We need to create those spaces to have conversations between unusual suspects - between the banker and the artist.”

“Creativity isn't just about output. It's about asking better questions, slower ones, ones that resist spectacle and lean into complexity.”

“Livia´s work makes space for friction, for paradox, for multiplicity. She invites us to listen across disciplines, across cultures, across power structures, without rushing to resolution.”

RESOURCES

https://www.livalex.net

@liviajalexander

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

https://cerihand.com/membership/

****

Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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For this episode, Ceri provides a comprehensive answer to an important question that many of  her artists have – which is best? A solo, duo or group exhibition? She shares how to assess each opportunity to enable you to identify which option is right for you at each point of your artistic journey.

Ceri explains how to apply the six filters that matter when making your decision - new work, feedback, new contacts, new opportunities, press and sales.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Each show format has its own pros and cons. Ceri provides a comprehensive explanation of what they are for solo, duo or group exhibitions.

Which show format is best depends on what you're hoping to get from that opportunity. Asking yourself what each option realistically offers enables you to assess the real return on investment of your time, energy and resources.

If you choose wisely, you can expect each exhibition to benefit you in 6 ways. To generate - new work, feedback, new contacts, new opportunities, press and sales. Or, failing that, at least four of these six things.

BEST MOMENTS

“It's worth asking, What does this exhibition realistically offer you, not just in theory or hope or fantasy, but in evidence? ”

“A solo show is a lot of work, but it can pay off the most and be more strategic. A group show isn't necessarily easier. It can be just as much work with more or less return. A duo show isn't a compromise; it can be an opportunity.”

“There's no best choice across the board, only what's best for you now, if you're unsure which will move your needle,  deepen your network, or spark your next big opportunity, subscribe to my free “Beat The Block” newsletter.”

Join Ceri´s Coaching Community for only £10 a month - https://cerihand.com/membership

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With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

https://cerihand.com/membership/

****

Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Today, Ceri sits down with the brilliant Shezad Dawood, whose expansive practice spans painting, textile, sculpture, film and digital media. He weaves stories, realities and symbolism to create richly layered worlds, and exhibits at leading institutions worldwide, from MoMA and the ICA to the Venice Biennale, Guangzhou Triennial and Manifesta. His works are held in major collections including the Guggenheim, Tate, LACMA, the National Gallery of Canada, and the British Museum.

Shezad unpacks the inspiration behind his work. He shares why he always proposes the most ambitious, even bonkers ideas, how he maximises every project and why he stays clear of social media. Whether you're early in your career or looking to push your work further, this conversation is packed with insight from playing the long game as an artist.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Your artistic voice emerges from a willingness to play, to fail, and to continuously reimagine your practice. It's less about perfection, and more about persistent, passionate inquiry.

The intersection of artistic vision and community engagement is where the real magic happens. Shezad's approach to public art is revolutionary: it's not about imposing a vision, but creating a generous, collaborative dialogue.

Your intuition is what will lead you to the right place.

BEST MOMENTS

"He was a really tough critic and teacher who would question every brush mark. It just gave me this real sort of critical kind of eye and voice on my own work.”

“Stay with your practice. Keep developing, keep working at it. Don't be easily dissuaded, deterred, distracted or pushed into an avenue you don't want to go down."

“Engage with people. You might have a coffee with somebody, they say something, and you think “Oh, that´s the missing thing that I was sort of looking for.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://shezaddawood.com

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With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

https://cerihand.com/membership/

****

Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity

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Have you ever walked into a gallery opening, heart pounding, and thought, “What am I doing here? Everyone else looks like they belong”. You're not alone. That voice in your head telling you you're not enough, it's not the truth. It's a glitch in the system. Today, Ceri explains how to reframe how you show up and who you think you are when you do.

Your overachieving brain whispering, “You don't belong here”, does not make it true. It's your inner critic trying to keep you safe. But safe is not where art happens. Safe is not where connection happens. And safe is definitely not where you get to grow. So, you really do need to learn to stand up to your inner critic and reframe things, which is exactly what Ceri teaches you to do, in this episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Before you even leave the house, do a little thought housekeeping. Remind yourself your presence is enough. You don't need to earn your place. You already have it.

Put on some emotional armour. Visualise kindness. Imagine a friend or studio mate, welcoming you with warmth, delighted to see you.

Walk into a room with purpose, not pressure. Ditch your performance mindset. Instead of pitching, seek out three people and make them feel seen, heard and valued. Opportunities materialise when you connect, not when you push.

BEST MOMENTS

“Assume generosity, that stranger you're nervous about, they're probably more worried about themselves than judging you. Most people are kinder than your inner critic.”

“It's about being present, because the more curious you are, the less space there is for comparison, and the more generous you are, the more generous the room becomes. .”

“"Next time that inner voice says, 'Are we there yet?' Smile, nod, tell it we're already there love - and we've only just begun.”

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With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

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https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

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For this episode, Ceri is joined by Danielle Krysa, host of "The Jealous Curator" podcast, author and a highly successful mixed media artist. Danielle shares her very rocky artistic journey, including why she stopped creating art for 20 years and how she rediscovered her creative voice through therapy, mentorship, and self-acceptance.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Every successful person recognises when they need help and seeks that help.

The right therapy frees up a huge amount of mental and emotional energy to use for your art.

Consistent practice is key, even when it is hard.

Rituals and processes will keep you in the creative groove.

When you create what you want and tap into your personal narrative you produce your most powerful work.

Take the meanest thing your inner critic says and flip it into a positive statement.

Choose not to care about negativity.

BEST MOMENTS

“If you aren't letting who you are come through in your work, it's just porridge - it's just gonna look like other´s work.”

“I thought I was the only one with that voice in your head telling you that you suck. I did not realise that is a human condition.”

“By going to therapy (EMDR) and getting yourself a mentor, you've given yourself that gift of actually rewriting the story for yourself.”

“It's 20 chapters, and each chapter is about a lie, the bulls**t that artists have to navigate. ”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/daniellekrysaart

https://www.audible.com/author/Danielle-Krysa/B00GI8TC0M

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity

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This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Is it really worthwhile for an artist to start a newsletter, these days? Ceri’s answer is - yes. She explains why, even in the age of AI, endless algorithm tweaks and dopamine-driven social scrolls, newsletters are still the most effective way to generate sales.

Ceri concisely explains how to start your own artist newsletter and shares 4 real world examples.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Stats don´t lie – artists make more sales via email than they do any social media channel. A newsletter invites people to give you their email address.

Newsletters are an effective way to build trust.

With newsletters, there are no algorithms to get past.

Newsletters help new audiences engage with your previously published work.

Frequency is the key to trust. If you ghost your audience they will disappear.

Gentle CTAs work best.

Be you, don´t worry about perfect grammar.

BEST MOMENTS

“Newsletters can feel quaint, like carrier pigeons in the age of drones, but here's my argument: Yes, it's worth it.”

“Artists consistently get more traction, more commissions and more sales through email than any other channel.”

“Social media might get the likes, but newsletters get the buys.”

“You don't need to be perfect; you just need to be consistent. It's not a megaphone, it's a magnet.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://libbyheaney.co.uk

https://evanifekoya.substack.com

https://www.helenbooth.com/subscribe

https://richellerich.substack.com

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With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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