I know at some point you have probably wondered, "which juried opportunities should I apply for?" or "how do I know if it's a good fit or a huge waste of time?"

Your time and resources are valuable, which is why in this episode, Kat reads an excerpt from our book, The Complete Smartist Guide, to help you figure out how to make decisions on what to apply for in your art career.

You can read our book by ordering a copy online with an easy click of a button or asking your local indie bookstore to stock it:

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Imagine if you hired a mentor or someone who is supposed to help you, and they made you feel like total crap. It can be painful and crushing, right?

The good news is that mistakes are part of growth and are inevitable.

Kat shares powerful lessons about messing up, mistakes, errors, and failures and how they ultimately have no power over your success.

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Jen Hewett is a printmaker, textile designer, author, and more. Alicia returns as a guest host to get the inside scoop on how Jen found her way to art after working in a variety of other industries. They talk about practical tips for staying on top of finances as a business owner and the importance of finding community when you're creative, as well as the stories behind both of Jen's incredible books.

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Join founder and artist Ekaterina Popova and create your own strategy for having more consistent art sales and income from your creative business.

Kat shares how to:

• Create a vision and plan for your art sales periods
• Decide on how you want to show up and share your work
• Tools and methods that worked for Kat you can apply right away

This episode is sponsored by Create! Magazine. Explore opportunities and more at:

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Join Kat as she shares the challenges and roadblocks that sometimes come with leveling up. She shares tips on overcoming imposter syndrome, getting back to joy, and experiencing more flow and fulfillment.

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Join Kat as she shares some tools and modalities that have been helping her overcome stress, overwhelm, and difficulty.

If you are having trouble focusing on your art and dreams due to life's challenges, listen to this episode to feel even a tiny bit better and get back to creating.

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Join host Ekaterina Popova and Sharon Wensel on an inspiring episode about returning to art later in life, recommitting to your passion after raising a family, and finding healing and inspiration through nature.

"This body of work was inspired by runs on the local trails and quiet very early morning walks with my dog. I live in a rural area that supplies a lot of inspiration through nature. I am hypnotized by the light streaming through the trees and how it is reflected on the leaves in a multitude of shapes and colors."

Sharon Wensel was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Skippack, Pennsylvania. She has two amazing sons. She studied at Hussian School of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts, and Montgomery County Community College. She is a member of the Philadelphia Sketch Club and Art Queens. She has received numerous awards for her pastel, photography, and mixed media work. You can find her work in private and public collections throughout the country.

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In this episode, join Kat and James Oliver, artist and founder of the James Oliver Gallery.

We discuss:

James' story and inspiration behind his bold paintings How to maintain an art practice while running a successful art gallery Advice for artists to attract opportunities and more

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JAMES OLIVER GALLERY is a unique contemporary loft-style art gallery nestled in the heart of the historic area, above the world-famous Morimoto Restaurant. Found in late 2006, James Oliver Gallery features local, national, and international artists in the realm of painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and installation works. Recognized by such notables as NPR, Huffington Post, and the Michelin Guide.

Join Kat and Kim Tateo, an artist, educator, and leader who paints her feelings into worlds of whimsy. A common theme in her work is interconnectedness. In this episode, we discuss her work and process. We chat about how she navigates between multiple passions and projects such as art, music, writing, and managing a non-profit nature reserve and farm.

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In this episode, get to know artist Geraldina Khatchikian and learn about her journey of discovering expressive abstract paintings and continuing the legacy of her family-owned fine jewelry brand in Italy.

We talk about her journey of finding healing and awareness through art and creation.

Geraldina also shares how she found a community while living in a more traditional environment and finding connections and purpose globally.

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