Meet Steven Bennet and Dr. Elaine Schmidt, art collectors and founders of The Bennett Prize which awards $50,000 to a woman artist. In this episode we talk about what collectors are doing during the pandemic, how artists can become more visible to collectors and the call for women artists for the The Bennett Prize. Breakfast with Sergio Special Series of Artists in Lockdown #27.

Call for entries for The Bennett Prize is open: April 16 to Oct. 16, 2020. Visit www.thebennettprize.org

Meet art dealer Elias Martin (Chicago). We chat about the state of the art world during the pandemic, galleries, art fairs and more. Elias talks about the opportunities that may be found on the other side of this crisis.  Breakfast with Sergio Special Series of Artists in Lockdown #21.

Meet artist Laurence de Valmy (Philadelphia). She talks about turning in-person events to virtual ones such as studio visits. She recently hosted a successful virtual studio visit organized by Women of Culture organization. We chat about about ideas and ways to do this on your own. Breakfast with Sergio Special Series of Artists in Lockdown #20.

Meet Chicago artist Shilin Hora. She will teach us how to expreince nature in a unique way as we continue to be in isolation. Enjoy this conversationa and experience the sounds of nature with us. Breakfast with Sergio Special Series of Artists in Lockdown #19.

Meet artist Julia Haw and hear about her unexpected journey from Cambodia to India and back to the US during the pandemic lockdown. This episode is full of insightful moments about self-awareness, positivity in the face of change and relentless trust in strangers along the way. Please share it with your friends and follow Julia Haw's ongoing journey in her video blog on YouTube.

Meet artist David Hooker of Chicago. He has been making pottery kits for his local community while in lockdown. He came up with a great framework that will inspire you and perhaps get you started thinking outside the box as an artist. Breakfast with Sergio Special Series of Artists in Lockdown #17.

Meet artist Kobi (NYC). He talks about the challneging times, staying creative and positive during the lockdown. Breakfast with Sergio Special Edition #16

One Miute Poems with Elizabeth Briel (Hong Kong). In this episode I chat with Elizabeth about her Instagram project of reading one minute poems from people around the world as we experience lockdown. Please comment and share with your friends.

Meet artist Matthew Burrows (UK). He is the brains behind the Artist Support Pledge. An initiative helping artists sell their art and support each other during COVID-19 lockdown. Breakfast with Sergio Special Edition #14

Meet artist Ariane Kamps (Canada). In this episoee, we chat about managing an art career and family during lockdown. Breakfast with Sergio Special Edition #13