The Artist Business Plan

If tax season stresses you out, trust me, you've got to listen to this interview with working painter and accountant Hannah Cole.Yes, you read that correctly – Hannah is both an artist AND an accountant, AND she's the author of the book Taxes for Humans, a guide for creative professionals looking to take control of their finances."Art changes the world... I want artists to have more power and honestly that means having more money."Download Hannah's free deductible guide to get started on reclaiming money from your taxes. For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @sunlighttaxEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.

Before she became a photographer, Ambe J Williams was devoted to acting. She was juggling on-stage work with odd jobs in the New York City catering industry when she realized she needed a change."If I lay down one more knife, I may flip this table. And that's when I was like, I need to get a camera."In this episode of our series 'Failing Up', Ambe speaks with Superfair curator Sharone Halevy about floating away from earlier ideas of success and finding creative bliss in a new hobby.For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.Follow us on Instagram: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanSharone Halevy: @art_by_sharoneAmbe J Williams: @ambejwilliamsEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.

When Superfair curator Sharone Halevy was in high school, success meant fame, money, and Broadway. Looking back, she thinks she may have been blinded by ambition. "I was not a good friend as a kid. I think I was not a good listener. I had friends, obviously, and one of them is still my friend to this day... and I've learned a lot from that friendship over time."In this episode of our series 'Failing Up', Sharone sits down with her high school best friend, actor Jason Gotay, to trace the trajectory of their ideas about success and failure. Jason Gotay is an actor and teaching artist born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His credits are wide ranging, but to name just a few – he made his Broadway debut in the original company of Bring It On: The Musical and starred in HBO’s reboot of Gossip Girl. For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.Follow us on Instagram: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanSharone Halevy: @art_by_sharoneJason Gotay: @jasongotayEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.

"It's never too late to change your life. There is no statute of limitations on your dreams."In this episode, we revisit our 2021 conversation with muralist & visual artist Sandeep Johal. For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.Follow us on Instagram: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanSandeep Johal: @sandeepjohalartEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowSenior Producer: Parth Shah

Emily Bourassa was in her late thirties when she began identifying as an artist. But she was critical of her abilities. To become more comfortable and confident with her newfound identity, Emily enrolled in an online drawing class. In this episode, Superfair co-founder James Miille speaks with Emily about the benefits of online education for artists at all levels. For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.Follow us on Instagram: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanEmily Bourassa: @emilybourassastudioEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowSenior Producer: Parth Shah

Happy 10th birthday to the Superfair!In this episode, co-founders Alex Mitow and James Miille reveal the origin story of the Superfair. In conversation with lead curator Sharone Halevy, the trio share lessons they've learned over the past decade of challenging the status quo in the art industry. This episode is rich with advice and encouragement for artist entrepreneurs looking to maximize and multiply the force they're investing into their careers. For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.Follow us on Instagram: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanAlex Mitow: @alexmitow4realJames Miille: @jamesmiilleSharone Halevy: @art_by_sharoneEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowSenior Producer: Parth Shah

Stop waiting to be discovered and discover your own potential. In this episode, we revisit our 2021 conversation with Alicia Puig. She shares straightforward, actionable advice for artists to activate their art careers. Alicia Puig is the curator & co-founder of PxP Contemporary, director at Create! Magazine, and co-author of The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook. You can follow her on Instagram @puigypics. For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.IG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowSenior Producer: Parth Shah

In this episode, co-host James Miille speaks with the CEO behind his software secret. For years, James has used a digital tool to organize the interactions he's made in his career as an artist, helping him transform different kinds of relationships into sales. CRMs – if you're not familiar with the acronym, you will be by the end of this episode. Guest: Andy Fowler, CEO and co-founder of Nutshell For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past episodes, visit www.thesuperfair.com.IG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @nutshellcrmEmail questions and comments to abp@thesuperfair.com.Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowSenior Producer: Parth Shah

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Stephanie Sachs to talk about foundations for artists' success. Learn about focusing your earnings and fueling budding relationships when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: After graduating from art school, Stephanie Sachs hopped on a plane seeking adventure and found a home on Maui. She has made her livelihood solely from her creative endeavors since she was twenty-five and consistently sells over 100K annually.Now she has created “Artists Make Money”- How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out, a self-paced online course teaching artists about revenue streams, managing their business, sales, and marketing. Stephanie Sachs has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis and has shown in Chelsea, New York, Miami, and Palm Springs. Sachs currently shows at the Four Seasons in Wailea Maui. In 2022, she was selected for the West Coast edition of New American Paintings.For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @artists_make_money & @sachsmauiIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Marina Granger to talk about adapting in an ever-changing market. Learn about staying on trend and pivoting your art career when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Marina Granger has nearly 15 years of experience working in the New York City art world. She holds a master’s degree in Art History and a special place in her heart for artists. She has curated independently and contributed to various publications. She is also the founder of The Artist Advisory, with the purpose to demystify the art market and offer support, guidance, and honest answers to enable artists to take their careers to the next level.For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @the_artist_advisoryIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Jordan Baraniecki to talk about being an "artistic middleman". Learn about approaching grants and the contemporary surrealist movement when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Jordan is a 3D collage painter from Canada. He obtained his Masters from Emily Carr University in 2022 with an emphasis on the resurgence of post-pandemic Surrealism. Throughout his travels, he has nurtured a profound appreciation for introspection, philosophy, and psychology, which now serve as the undercurrents of his practice. His work invites the viewer to question their thoughts; the mind retains thousands a day and only the ones that become conscious, also become part of the subject matter. Jordan has garnered national and international recognition. Notably, he exhibited at the Academy of Fine Art in Krakow, Poland in 2022. He has collaborated with companies such as Herschel Clothing and The Vancouver Opera. He has partnered with 0x Society Gallery in Montreal to develop NFTs. Additionally, Jordan dedicated a year to an artist residency in his hometown to explore psychological differences of chaos and solace.For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @jordanbaranieckiIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Alexandra Jamieson to talk about her newest, controversial project - The Abortion Trading Cards. Learn about the creation of the cards and what she hopes to do with them when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Alexandra Jamieson audaciously spends much of her waking life making art despite not having any art school debt. A third-generation self-taught artist from Portland, OR, she gets her hands, floors, and apron dirty at least five days a week in Brooklyn, NYC. Her latest art includes the Abortion Trading Card series, and has previously been featured in the Mona Niko Gallery, The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Gallery, the Kunstraum Gallery, The Clio Art Fair, Las Laguna Art Gallery. Her first solo show, Our Stories: Patterns + What We Inherit, opened in NYC in September 2022. Alexandra was awarded a City Artist Corp grant in 2021, and curates group exhibitions featuring women, trans, and non-binary artists under the name We Create | NYC, a fiscal sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts. She creates commissions for private clients around the world and has been featured as a writer and coach in Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Good Morning America, CNN, USA Today, and more.Support Alexandra's Abortion Trading Cards here: RowHousePublishing.com/atcFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @deliciousalexIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Christian Parry