Level Up Artists

On this episode we interview glass artist Jason Blyskal. We discuss the process of pulling creative inspiration from other mediums and artists throughout history, how to get out of a creative rut, the use of visual art as a vessel for storytelling, and finding enjoyment in your creative process.  

On this episode we interview Pepe Caudillo, a Raleigh based Mexican artist and the Director of the Brentwood chapter of the Boys and Girls Club. We talk about how you can use art as a communication tool with kids, the importance of having bi-lingual instructors, finding clarity in what you want to do in your community, and how to get involved in local art organizations.  

On this episode we interview Selma, NC based Art & Product Marketer, Heather Bunker. We talk about how to create a strong brand for your creative business, building a business with scalability in mind, and how artists can present themselves in a stand out way to customers and collectors.

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On this episode we interview Janis Treiber, the Director of Visitor and Retail Experience at the North Carolina Museum of Art. We talk about her role at the NC Museum of Art, the importance of staying connected to your local community, and what stands out to creative professionals who are looking for local creative voices.  

On this episode we interview Amber Echevarria, a Raleigh based artist and co-founder of Munjo Munjo. We talk about her journey of creating a retail space, balancing your creative process while running a business, and how to use your network to seek out new opportunities.  

You are at the core of your creative process but how are you reflected in your art? In today’s episode we talk about connecting with your creative voice, the questions you need to ask yourself, and  how to answer the common question, “how long did that piece take you to make?”  

On this episode we interview Durham, NC based art collector Mavis Gragg. We talk about building an art collection as a financial investment, the power of building a connection with your collectors through stories, and how to stand out to collectors by having confidence, initiative, and persistence.  

Artist contracts can be intimidating but as a creative business owner they are necessary. In today’s episode we talk about the 4 most common contracts for artists. We discuss the differences between them, why they are necessary, and how you can shift your mindset to not only embrace contracts in your business but also use them as an education tool.  

There is a fine line between “shiny object syndrome” and creative expansion. So how do you know the difference? On today’s episode we talk about how to identify the difference between distractions and purposeful creative growth, the forms in which they can take, and when to share your new style shift with others.

Everyone can be an art collector! But how do you start? In today’s episode we talk about how to start (or expand) your personal art collection, where to look for work, the limiting factors that may be holding you back from starting your journey as a collector, and a key resource that you will want as your collection begins to grow!