The Art Biz

host: Alyson Stanfield

Artists thrive on creative expression, but that same impulse can scatter your marketing. Without consistency, collectors are left confused about who you are and what you stand …

host: Alyson Stanfield

Waiting to be discovered isn’t a strategy. A gallery might help, but it won’t solve everything. What you really need to build a thriving art career are conscious connections. T…

Most artists focus on growing their email list—but what if the real power comes from trimming it?

In this solo episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield walks you through why and how to clean you…

You’ve shown up. You’ve posted, emailed, exhibited, maybe even launched something. And yet... the sales aren’t coming.

In this solo episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield walks you through six…

Sculptor and installation artist Marianne Lettieri creates intricate, meditative work from salvaged and domestic materials. In this episode, she shares her journey from marketing to art, and how she …

Thoughtful artists often hesitate to share their work publicly—not because they’re lazy or unclear, but because they don’t want to contribute to the “noise” online.

In this solo episode, host Alyson …

Wildlife artist James Corwin has built a thriving art business by putting his originals first—and building everything else around them. In this episode of The Art Biz, he talks with host Alyson Stanf…

The biggest mistakes artists make aren’t about doing the wrong things—they’re about doing nothing at all. Avoidance. Waiting. Hoping something will change on its own.

In this solo episode, host Alyso…

A retired police captain turned artist, Jennifer Steck realized she didn’t have to wait for opportunities to come to her—she could create them.

Seeing a gap in what was available for artists to sell …

What if titling your art is actually part of your creative practice? One that helps you better understand your work, connect with your audience, and prepare your art for life beyond the studio?

That’…

It’s easy to assume that people will visit your artist website once it’s built. But websites don’t always attract attention on their own. You have to give people reasons to show up.

In this solo epis…

What does it take to stick with one creative project for more than a decade—and still feel inspired by it?

Michelle Fung has been immersed in The World of 2084 since 2015. What began as a vivid dream…

Getting gallery representation isn’t just about having great work—it’s about preparation, professionalism, and relationships.

At Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles, those values are at the heart of how thi…

Building a sustainable art business requires more than just making good work. It requires showing up consistently, connecting with the right people, and staying true to a long-term vision—even when t…

Building an art career with intention doesn’t always start with a plan. Sometimes it starts with a gut feeling that something isn’t working.

That was true for Noelle Phares, who left behind a structu…

host: Alyson Stanfield

It’s easy to think that being a full-time artist means struggling financially. But painter Mary Erickson is proof that with discipline, long-term thinking, and a deep love of b…

You work hard on your art. You want people to discover it. But if you’re relying entirely on social media to be found, you're building on shaky ground.

Search engines like Google, YouTube, and even P…

Writing about your art isn’t easy—but it’s one of the most important things you can do to clarify your vision and connect with others. In this solo episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield walks…

Guest: Ruby Lopez Harper, Executive Director of CERF+

In this episode of The Art Biz, Ruby Lopez Harper, executive director for CERF+ (the Craft Emergency Relief Fund) joins host Alyson Stanfield to …