BENCH TALK Podcast #204 | ART CAREER ACADEMY - 3 Common Mistakes Made By Career Artists

In this episode of Bench Talk, I'm joined by Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to unpack the three most common mistakes artists make — and how to avoid them.



From hiding away in the studio and neglecting visibility, to overlooking the business side of art, to relying too heavily on Instagram, Tom and Claire share practical strategies and mindset shifts that can help emerging artists build a sustainable, professional career.



If you’ve ever wondered how to put yourself out there, balance creativity with business, or create long-term success beyond social media, this episode is packed with valuable advice.



What you’ll learn:



- Why visibility is essential for career growth

- How to overcome fears of putting yourself out there

- Why being an artist also means running a business

- Alternatives to relying solely on Instagram

- Building long-term, sustainable art practices



🎙 About Going Pro Live:

Enrolment is now open for Going PRO LIVE, the Art Career Academy’s signature 3-month program designed to help artists go professional with clarity, confidence, and community. Early bird closes August 26th. Doors close September 1st.



👉🏼 Join us - http://artcareeracademy.com/going-art-pro-course-live-aug25



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HOST: Tom Gerrard



✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom_gerrard_

✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy

✦ Website | tom-gerrard.com & artcareeracademy.com



GUEST: Claire Bradshaw



✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com

✦ Instagram | @artcareeracademy



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