5 Podcasts Every Artrepeneur Should Listen To
There are many reasons why being an artist in the 21st century is a real privilege. Think digital sketching in Procreate, Golden’s Heavy Body Acrylic paint, online art community networking opportunities, and 24/7 access to endless pages of still-life inspo pics (just to name a few). But what’s one of the biggest wonders of this day-and-age.
Podcasts.
Over the past five years, the international podcast community has exploded. There are quite literally millions of podcasts available globally, giving listeners (over 464 million of them) unprecedented access to infinite information on any topic imaginable.
The beauty of being a solo-working artist means your ears are generally free to chuck on some headphones and get into the zone – and podcasts offer the perfect alternative to your fave Indie Alt painting playlists.
Artists are notorious for their drive to learn and grow, constantly searching for the next source of inspiration or big idea to pursue. In honour of that, we've searched high and low and pulled together our Top 5 Podcast Recommendations to help get you inspired, grow your art business, and stay up to date with all the ins and outs of the art community.
1. Art Guide Australia
Art Guide Australia is the definitive magazine and online guide to art exhibitions across the country. Their art-related podcasts feature lively and insightful conversations with artists, curators, and creatives. A must listen for keeping up with what’s happening in the Aussie art community.
2. Art of Painting
Art of Painting is a Podcast for artists and freelancers to discuss all things creative, and what it's actually like running a small business in the creative industry. Fellow Australian artist Abby Lee uses her warm, genuine conversational interview style to welcome guest artists and give you a seat behind the scenes.
3. Talking with Painters
Want to hear from the painter behind the painting? Talented artist Maria Stoljar shares her passion for art with fellow Australian painters, talking to them about their journeys to becoming artists, their painting techniques, influences and current work.
4. The Art Biz
Looking for art career inspiration and ideas while you’re working in the studio or trying to sell your artwork? Alyson Stanfield's podcast aims to help you become a more productive artist, a more empowered artist, and a more successful artist.
4. Starving Artist
Even though it started and ended in 2017, Starving Artist was around just long enough to garner a hefty cult following, and is notoriously loved for its deep dive into the intersection between being an artist and a successful businessperson.
If you’re a creative who’s ever wondered how you're gonna make it work, then this podcast is for you. Host and honesty enthusiast Honor Eastly takes us behind the curtain and into the machine room of contemporary artists, taking on everything from how to make a living from Instagram, to how to negotiate a raise in the arts, and even how to get out of your private freelancer tax shame.
Have we missed one of your favourites? Leave a comment down below and let us know!