New Visionary Podcast

Why I’m Prioritizing 1:1 Mentorship for Artists

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:58:16 -0400

In this episode, Victoria shares why she’s pausing her online group programs to focus on her 1:1 mentorship, offering a more personalized and strategic approach to supporting artists. She reflects on the value of individualized guidance in building momentum, refining a cohesive body of work, and aligning materials with meaningful opportunities. While she continues to teach through guest lectures and may return to group programs in the future, her current focus is on working closely with artists through one-on-one support, with a limited number of mentorship spots opening this summer.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To enroll in The Visionary Community, visit:
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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported thousands of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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Aligning Your Materials with Higher-Level Opportunities

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Victoria shares a quick studio update on her 30 day drawing challenge and offers practical guidance for refreshing your artist materials this spring. She explores how your website, social media, and artist statement impact the opportunities available to you and why alignment matters. Throughout the episode, she discusses building consistency in your creative practice, making it easier to show up without perfection, refreshing your website, Instagram, and artist statement, aligning your materials with your goals, and thinking from the perspective of curators and galleries. The key takeaway is that your materials should reflect the level of opportunity you are seeking, and your action step is to review your materials and ask yourself, would I feel ready if my ideal opportunity came my way today.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To enroll in The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

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When You Feel Behind: A, Small Powerful Shift Forward

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this short solo episode, Victoria shares a simple yet powerful mindset shift to help artists move out of scarcity and into a more solution-oriented way of thinking. She reflects on showing up imperfectly and reminds us that growth comes from doing what we can with what we have. She explores how scarcity can show up around time, money, opportunities, and feeling “behind,” and offers a grounding question to reframe those thoughts: What opportunities might already be around me that I haven’t claimed yet, and what is one small step I can take today to move forward? This episode encourages artists to focus on what’s within their control and build momentum through consistent, intentional action.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To enroll in The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

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Navigating Comparison & Releasing the “Not Enough” Mindset

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Victoria shares an honest and grounding perspective on comparison and the feeling of not being “enough” as an artist, reminding us that these thoughts are universal but don’t have to define how we move forward. She explores how comparison is often a reflection of how we see ourselves, how the feeling of not being enough doesn’t disappear with success, and how we can reframe these moments into clarity around what we truly want. This episode is a powerful reminder to honor your own timeline, take action even when you don’t feel ready, and return to your own work as a way to reconnect with your path.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To enroll in The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
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Taking Initiative & Expanding Possibilities in Your Art Career

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Victoria discusses the importance of taking full responsibility for your art career and thinking creatively about how to create your own opportunities. She shares how artists can shift from waiting to be chosen to actively building visibility and momentum through outreach, alignment, and initiative. This episode also includes updates on Warnes Contemporary’s recent success at the Affordable Art Fair and her 1:1 mentorship program.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To enroll in The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
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Creating Meaningful Change Through Art & Community with Deborah Chi

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Deborah Chi, a public arts curator and founder of Creative Bond, shares her inspiring journey of community building through art in Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood. Discover how her initiatives foster belonging, support artists, and create impactful collaborations that transform neighborhoods.

Here’s what we discuss:

Creative Bond's mission and community impact
Collaborations with local organizations like Powerhouse Arts and Van Alen Institute
The role of art in fostering neighborhood belonging
Deborah Chi's personal journey as an artist and community leader.

Deborah Chi is a Brooklyn-based educator and artist. She has academic degrees in art (BFA), philosophy, theology & ethics (MTS, STM), and in policy (MPA). Her interest is in the intersection of the arts, ethics, aesthetics, social justice and community organizing.

Website: stlydias.org

IG: @deborahchi_art

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Where Memory Meets Form: Stillness & Expansion with Janne Reuss

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:10:49 -0400

In this episode, Victoria sits down with Mexican-born, Toronto-based artist Janne Reuss to explore her layered, introspective practice rooted in memory, home, and identity. Janne shares how her process combines photography, collage, and installation, using both physical and digital layering to build complex, dreamlike imagery. Working in long-term series, she reflects on how revisiting the same themes over time allows for deeper understanding and expansion.

They discuss the value of art fairs as spaces for connection and insight, and how conversations with viewers can shape an artist’s direction. Janne also speaks about the role of reflection in her practice, and how staying deeply connected to her ideas has helped her evolve her work across scale and medium.

Key Takeaways

Layering can function as both a material technique and a conceptual framework.
Working in series allows artists to deepen and evolve a single idea over time.
Expanding across mediums, including installation, can open new perspectives within a practice.
Reflection plays a crucial role in gaining clarity and direction as an artist.
Mindset and self-trust are essential in supporting creative growth and taking risks.

A thoughtful conversation on building a practice that evolves from within, one layer at a time.

Janne Reuss, born and raised in Mexico City and now based in Toronto, Canada, is a multidisciplinary artist with over two decades of professional experience. She has lived, worked, and exhibited internationally, with five solo exhibitions and numerous group shows across Mexico, the United States, Germany, Italy, and Canada.

Her work has been featured in multiple juried exhibitions, earning recognition including a Best in Show award. In 2020–2021, she completed residencies at Akin x Collision Gallery and the Akin Studio Program at MOCA Toronto, culminating in her solo exhibition Rewriting the Story, a series of overpainted photomontages.

Reuss has participated in the Artist Project Contemporary Art Fair in Toronto in 2024 and 2025, and was invited to return in 2026. She studied Fine Arts at the Academy of Art & Design in Stuttgart and Art History in Mexico. Working across photography, collage, and painting, her practice explores memory, identity, and the imprint of lived experience.

Her work is held in public and private collections, including the Donovan Art Collection at St. Michael’s College (Canada) and the Municipal Gallery of Ostfildern (Germany), and she is currently represented by Petroff Gallery in Toronto.

Website: @jannereuss
IG: artjanne.com

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Abstraction, Motherhood & the Emotional Depth of Drawing with Jalena Hay

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:36:01 -0400

In this insightful interview, artist Jalena Hay shares her creative journey, the emotional depth behind her layered drawings, and how she balances her art practice with her life as a mother in New York City. Discover how residencies, personal experiences, and bold experimentation have shaped her unique style.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. Jalena’s artistic evolution from portraiture to abstraction
2. The influence of personal experiences and heritage on her work
3. The role of residencies in artistic growth
4. Balancing motherhood, full-time work, and art practice

Jalena’s practice is all about taking control of the chaos. Her work layers Pen, Ink, Gouache, Pastel and Colored Pencil to create intricate compositions that don’t just ask for your attention—they demand it. These compositions evoke a tension between abstraction and emotion, where every mark becomes part of a larger exploration of themes such as impermanence, resilience, and interconnectedness. Jalena Hay was born and raised in Southern California before moving to New York City to study Drawing and Printmaking at Pratt Institute. Her passion for printmaking took her to Amsterdam, where she dove deep into lithography, pushing the boundaries of line, texture and form.

Website: jalenahay.com
IG: @jalena.hay

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Amplifying Women's Voices Through Art with Vivian Cavalieri

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:25:29 -0500

In this episode, Victoria interviews visual artist Vivian Cavalieri, who discusses her impactful work focusing on women's rights and social justice, particularly in relation to her exhibition at the Military Women's Memorial. Vivian shares her inspirations, the importance of storytelling through art, and how her background as an attorney influences her artistic practice. The conversation delves into the significance of women's contributions during World War II and the ongoing relevance of these stories today.

Here’s what we discuss:

Exploring Women’s Rights through art
The impact of research on artistic practice
The evolution of assemblage as a medium
Connecting the past and the present with the roles in women in history

About Vivian-

Vivian Cavalieri is a visual artist with a studio on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Her three-dimensional miniature scenes prompt conversations on a range of global issues including immigration, climate change, and social justice. Cavalieri’s first solo exhibition took place in January-February 2025. Her second solo show runs from November 2025-May 2026 at the Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Her work has appeared in numerous group exhibitions in the US and abroad. Six of her assemblages were included in WOVEN 2023, curated by Ciara Hambly of the Hambly & Hambly Gallery in Northern Ireland. Following six weeks at the Sasse Museum in Los Angeles, the exhibit travelled to France where filmmaker Lara Laigneau produced a documentary on it. In 2024, she received the Boynes Monthly Artist Award for December and was short-listed for the John Richardson French Residency Award. In 2025, she was shortlisted for the 2025 Women United Art Prize and longlisted for the 2025 Visual Art Open.

Website: viviancavalieri.com

IG: @vc_artworks_

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Approaching Galleries as an Empowered Artist: What You Need to Know

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:48:08 -0500

In this episode, Victoria shares insights from a recent guest lecture on working with galleries, offering a clear and empowering perspective on how artists can navigate gallery relationships today. She discusses the importance of building a cohesive body of work, developing professional materials, cultivating relationships, and maintaining independence while pursuing representation. Rather than waiting to be chosen, artists are encouraged to focus on alignment, consistency, and long-term momentum, remembering that strong careers attract the right gallery partnerships.

To book a 1:1 Strategy Session with Victoria (limited availability) visit:
https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/services/p/11-strategy-session-with-victoria-j-fry-45-min

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To enroll in The Visionary Community, visit:
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The Power of Grounded Ambition: Reaffirm, Release & Let Inquiry Lead

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:40:09 -0500

In this episode, Victoria reflects on a reminder to “reaffirm the moments we’ve already had” and connects it to the way artists often focus on what’s next instead of acknowledging how far they’ve come. She shares how sorting through past work and recording guiding questions in the studio helped her feel more connected to her evolving botanical and butterfly series. Victoria explores the difference between grounded ambition and desperate ambition, reminding listeners that scarcity is often perceptual and rooted in feeling behind. She encourages artists to pause, name their wins, let inquiry guide their practice, and trust that even in quieter seasons, they are still artists.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To access Victoria's signature Artist Statement & Bio workshop:
visionaryartcollective.com/artist-statement-bio-workshop

To register for Victoria's upcoming webinar at Salmagundi, visit:
https://salmagundi.org/2026-from-studio-to-gallery/

To learn more about The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

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Awakening Your Creative Practice Through Mindfulness & Presence with James McCrae

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Victoria speaks with James McCrae, an author, poet, and teacher who explores the intersection of creativity and mindfulness. They discuss James's journey as a creative, the importance of community in nurturing artistic expression, and the philosophy behind his initiative, Sunflower Club. The conversation delves into overcoming creative blocks, the healing power of creativity, and the release of vulnerability in sharing one's art. James also shares insights from his latest book, 'The Art of You,' which emphasizes the balance between the spiritual and practical aspects of creativity.

Here’s what we discuss:

The challenge societal expectations can pose for artists, and how to overcome them
How to find time for art with a busy schedule and navigating creative blocks
How Engaging with new experiences can refill creative inspiration
Meditation and mindfulness practices to enhance creativity

About James -

James McCrae is a poet and teacher at the intersection of creativity and mindfulness.

As the founder of Sunflower Club, a global creative community, he helps writers, artists and entrepreneurs embody their authentic voice and higher purpose. He is a regular speaker and workshop facilitator at events and retreats around the world. A former Madison Avenue brand strategist, James has helped numerous companies define their message and mission. James lives in Austin TX, where he hosts regular open mic nights.

Website: jamesmccrae.com

IG: @wordsarevibrations

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Artists, Let's Talk About Studio Visits – How to Prepare, Show Up & Follow Up

Visionary Art Collective — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:02:29 -0500

Victoria shares grounded advice on studio visits, offering guidance on how to prepare your space, what kinds of work to show, how to navigate dialogue and silence, and why presence and generosity matter more than perfection. The episode also touches on easing into the year with grace and viewing studio visits as opportunities for connection, feedback, and long-term relationship building.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To register for Victoria's upcoming webinar at Salmagundi, visit:
https://salmagundi.org/2026-from-studio-to-gallery/

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visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

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February 2026 Updates: Visionary Art Collective, Warnes Contemporary & New Visionary Magazine

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:41:42 -0500

Victoria shares what’s coming up at Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She discusses reviewing applications for her 1:1 Mentorship Program beginning in March, announces a February webinar with the Salmagundi Club on what curators and gallery directors look for, and shares updates on Femina, the gallery’s first all-women group exhibition of 2026. Victoria also notes that enrollment is open for The Visionary Community, that Warnes Contemporary will return to the Affordable Art Fair this March, and notes the shift of New Visionary Magazine to a biannual publication schedule, reflecting a more intentional and sustainable approach to growth.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To register for Victoria's upcoming webinar at Salmagundi, visit:
https://salmagundi.org/2026-from-studio-to-gallery/

To learn more about The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
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Why Staying With Your Practice Matters (Even When it Feels Hard)

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this solo episode, Victoria explores what it means to stay in relationship with your creative practice, especially during imperfect or inconsistent seasons. She reflects on her January drawing challenge, reframing missed days not as failure but as an invitation to practice persistence, forgiveness, and trust. Rather than focusing on productivity or perfection, this episode emphasizes returning to the work, honoring natural rhythms, and recognizing that simply showing up, even when nothing visible happens, is an essential act of devotion to a sustainable art practice.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

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visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
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Protecting Your Energy: Sustainability, Focus & Creative Longevity as an Artist with Sergio Gomez

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Artist, curator, educator, and founder of The Art Is the Next Level, Sergio Gomez joins Victoria for a candid conversation about sustainability, boundaries, and staying grounded in an increasingly distracted world. Together, they reflect on how intentional routines, self-awareness, and thoughtful decision-making can help artists avoid burnout while continuing to grow creatively and professionally.

Here’s what we discuss:

How morning routines and grounding practices create a buffer against overwhelm, and why they need to be personal, flexible, and enjoyable
Navigating distraction, digital fatigue, and the constant pull away from creative work in a screen-driven culture
The power of intentional boundaries, including Sergio’s “add and subtract” rule for protecting time and energy
Reframing success through self-reflection, accountability, and aligning daily choices with the highest version of yourself

About Sergio-

Sergio Gomez is a visual artist, gallery director, author, and podcast host known for his large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore the cycles of life. Based in South Florida after years in Chicago, his work has been featured in over 45 solo exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally in museums in Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna, as well as in over 150 group exhibitions worldwide. He is the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B Art Center and founder of 33 Contemporary Gallery, curating over 100 exhibitions, including the renowned National Wet Paint MFA and National Self Portrait Annual. Sergio co-founded Art NXT Level®, a coaching platform for artists, and hosts the popular Art NXT Level podcast with 375+ episodes. As co-author of Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully!, he empowers artists to build sustainable careers.

Website: sergiogomezonline.com

IG: @sergiogomezart

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Building a Gallery Through Vision, Community & Purpose with Jonathan Carver Moore

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:59:50 -0500

Jonathan Carver Moore joins Victoria to share his journey into the art world and the founding of Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery in San Francisco, a space dedicated to championing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists through a Black queer lens. Jonathan reflects on how early museum visits shaped his love of art, how community and curating organically led him toward gallery ownership, and the pivotal impact of encountering Zanele Muholi’s work during a time of personal and global transformation. Together, Victoria and Jonathan discuss building inclusive art spaces, the power of community-driven programming, and why sometimes the most meaningful opportunities come from simply asking.

Key Topics –

Jonathan’s path from nonprofit work to gallery ownership and the moments that clarified his curatorial vision.
Creating an inclusive gallery in the Tenderloin and building community through artist talks, open houses, and a robust Artist in Residence program.
Art fairs as relationship-building and marketing, the value of smaller fairs, and why long-term connections matter as much as immediate sales.

About Jonathan –
Jonathan Carver Moore is the founder of Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery in San Francisco, a contemporary gallery dedicated to championing BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists through a Black queer lens. Through exhibitions, community programming, and an Artist in Residence initiative, he creates space for storytelling, representation, and connection, while supporting artists in building visibility and sustainable careers.

Website: jonathancarvermoore.com

IG: @jonathancarvermoore

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Returning to the Studio with Clarity & Building Momentum

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In the first episode of 2026, Victoria reflects on easing back into work after the holidays and the role of routine, patience, and self-trust in rebuilding creative momentum. She shares openly about returning to the studio after time away and how honoring both rest and structure supports a sustainable art practice.

Victoria discusses her January drawing challenge and the powerful impact daily, low-pressure drawing has on reconnecting with flow, releasing perfectionism, and sharpening technical skills. She emphasizes the value of prioritizing studio practice before career goals, encouraging artists to reflect on what they want to make, revisit, pause, or explore this year. This episode invites artists to begin the year by grounding themselves in practice, curiosity, and alignment, trusting that clarity and momentum grow from consistent, intentional presence.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To learn more about The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
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Reflecting on the Year: Shedding, Intention & Forward Motion

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:16:08 -0500

Victoria closes out 2025 with a reflective solo episode focused on honoring growth, releasing what no longer serves, and intentionally preparing for the year ahead. She reflects on the evolution of the podcast, personal challenges she’s navigated over the past few years, and the importance of staying connected to purpose during difficult seasons.

Drawing from symbolism in the Year of the Snake and the Year of the Horse, Victoria explores themes of shedding, intuition, alignment over approval, and the momentum that comes from embodied self-trust. This episode invites artists to pause, acknowledge their resilience, and step into 2026 with clarity, courage, and intention.

To learn more about Victoria's 1:1 Mentorship Program, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship

To learn more about The Visionary Community, visit:
visionaryartcollective.com/visionary-community-enroll

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
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Courage, Alignment & the Art of Showing Up with Michelle Brandt

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Michelle Brandt joins Victoria to share her journey from art educator to gallery director and founder of Pecha Projects, a project space dedicated to counter narratives in contemporary art. Michelle reflects on staying “obedient to her gifts,” navigating a life-threatening illness, and learning to prioritize presence over perfection in both her work and life. She and Victoria discuss alignment, rejection as redirection, and the power of championing artists whose stories and practices feel deeply meaningful and alive.

Key Topics –

Michelle's journey with Brandt Gallery, Pecha Projects as spaces for social narrative and underrepresented voices.
Reframing rejection as redirection, asking for what you want, and approaching galleries with intention and professionalism.
Letting go of “perfect balance,” embracing trade-offs, and using meditation, mornings, and self-care to stay grounded and present.

About Michelle –

Michelle Brandt is the owner and director of Brandt Gallery in Columbus, Ohio, and the founder of Pecha Projects, a project space and initiative centered on counter narratives and contemporary art. With a background in art education and years of experience working in galleries, Michelle has built a practice around championing artists, connecting people, and sharing stories that make us think differently. Through her gallery, project space, and mentoring, she supports artists in cultivating meaningful, sustainable careers.

Website: brandt-gallery.com

IG: @brandtgallery

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Allowing the Work to Lead: Intuition, Energy & Evolution with Ekaterina Popova

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Artist, author, and creative leader Ekaterina Popova joins Victoria to explore the evolution of her creative practice, from her childhood in Russia to building an expansive career as a painter, mentor, and founder of Create! Magazine. Ekaterina reflects on the women who shaped her early artistic identity, the emotional foundations of her work, and the challenges and rewards of leading a growing creative community. She and Victoria discuss intuition, experimentation, and the inner permission artists need to grow, shift, and embrace play throughout their careers.

Here’s what we discuss:

Developing an artistic voice shaped by memory, cultural transition, and familial influence.
Building Create! Magazine, supporting artists, and navigating the responsibilities of leadership.
Embracing “ugly” phases, intuitive sketching, and listening to inner alignment.
Balancing discipline and devotion while fostering freedom, curiosity, and authentic creative evolution.

About Kat -

Ekaterina Popova is a Russian-born artist whose contemporary oil paintings explore themes of home, belonging, and identity. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Kutztown University in 2011, she has continued to develop her studio practice and share her work through exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally. Inspired by post-impressionism, fauvism, and magical realism, Popova’s paintings evoke mood and emotion through richly textured interiors and landscapes. Her decade-long exploration of home and place reflects a deep connection to personal narrative and the meaning of belonging. Her work has been featured in galleries including Cohle Gallery in Paris and Menorca, The Painting Center in New York, James Oliver Gallery, Paradigm Gallery, and more.

Popova’s journey and work have been highlighted in publications such as Colossal, Flow Magazine, Beautiful Bizarre, American Art Collector, The Jealous Curator, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She has participated in residencies at Centre Pompadour in France, NES Residency in Iceland, and the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece, all of which have contributed to her evolving studio practice. Based in Philadelphia at 1241 Carpenter Street Studios, Popova is also the founder of Create! Magazine and Art Queens and the host of the Art & Cocktails podcast. She has co-authored The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook, helping artists build sustainable art careers.

Website: katerinapopova.com + createmagazine.co + paintwithkat.com

IG: @katerinaspopova @createmagazine

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How to Choose Opportunities, Network Authentically & Grow on Social Media

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

As the year comes to a close, Victoria answers some of the most common questions artists are asking right now—from choosing the right opportunities to growing an online presence with intention. She shares why long-term vision is the anchor for decision-making, how to build meaningful relationships in the art world, and why authenticity (not trends) is the strongest strategy for social media. Victoria also invites artists to pause, reflect, and set the energetic tone for 2026 before diving into goals or planning.

In this episode, she also announces that she’s opening a very limited number of 1:1 Strategy Sessions for new artists, designed to help you gain clarity, direction, and a solid plan for the year ahead.

Victoria also shares details about the debut of her new watercolor series Where Flowers Dream, on view at Warnes Contemporary in Brooklyn on December 13, with a free in-person watercolor workshop on December 14. This episode is for artists who want to enter 2026 feeling grounded, strategic, and empowered—ready to take aligned steps toward the career they truly want.

To book a 1:1 Strategy Session:
visionaryartcollective.com/services/p/11-strategy-session-with-victoria-j-fry-45-min

Learn more about Victoria’s upcoming watercolor debut:
warnescontemporary.com/upcomingevents

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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Identity, Memory & Materiality with Patrick Quarm

Visionary Art Collective — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:44:50 -0500

Patrick Quarm, a Ghanaian mixed-media artist, discusses his journey from drawing in his youth to developing a distinctive practice that explores cultural duality, hybridity, and identity. He reflects on how moving between Ghana and the U.S. shaped his perspective, and how an intuitive studio discovery led him to integrate African print fabrics into layered, three-dimensional portraits. Patrick shares insights on navigating multiple cultural contexts, the evolution of his conceptual thinking during graduate school, and the importance of experimentation and reflection within his creative process. He also speaks about using the body as a visual language to negotiate personal and collective identity.

Here’s what we discuss:

The development of his signature layered mixed-media process.
How living between Ghana and the U.S. influences his artistic perspective.
Identity, hybridity, and cultural negotiation in his portraiture.
The role of experimentation and intuitive discovery in shaping his practice.
How periods of reflection and travel impact his creative growth.

About Patrick-

Patrick Quarm (b. 1988, Ghana) earned his BFA in Painting from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (2012), and his MFA from Texas Tech University, USA (2018). He currently lives and works between Ghana and the United States. Quarm’s practice explores identity with a focus on cultural hybridity and social evolution. His multi-layered paintings weave and splice cultural signifiers from different eras and communities, creating complex dialogues between history, memory, and contemporary life.

His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions, including the Ford Foundation, New York, NY; Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha, NE; Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, OH; Moody Center for the Arts, Rice University, Houston, TX; Kunstraum Potsdam, Berlin, DE; Gagosian, London, UK; Library Street Collective, Detroit, MI; K.N.U.S.T. Museum, Kumasi, Ghana; and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI.

Quarm’s work is represented in several public and private collections, including the Syracuse University Art Museum, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Ruby City. He has also participated in notable residencies, including the Red Bull Arts Detroit Residency (2019), the NXTHVN Fellowship (2021–2022), and the Artpace International Artist-in-Residence Program in San Antonio.

Website: .patrickquarm.com
IG: @_quarm

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Why Knowing Your Value & Embodying Self-Worth is Essential for Your Art Career

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Victoria explores why self-worth is the essential foundation of a sustainable art career. She reflects on how confidence, boundaries, resilience, and visibility all stem from knowing your own value, and why external validation can never replace a deep inner sense of worthiness. Drawing from her own journey and the book she’s currently writing, she invites artists to examine the beliefs they’re embodying, release old narratives, take ownership of their path, and show up with intention. This episode is a reminder that self-worth is a daily practice, and that choosing yourself is one of the most powerful steps you can take in your art career.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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Creating Your Most Aligned, Authentic & Powerful Work with Carter Shocket

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Brooklyn-based artist and organizer Carter Shocket, co-director of Eleventh Hour Art and founding director of Trans Art Fest, joins Victoria to discuss the intersections of art, identity, and community care. Carter shares his journey as a visual artist navigating abstraction and queerness, and reflects on the power of collective art-making as a means of survival, connection, and transformation.

Here’s what we discuss:

Founding Trans Art Fest and creating trans-led spaces for artistic expression.
Exploring identity, intimacy, and transformation through abstraction.
Building networks of care and reimagining queer futurism through art.

About Carter-

Carter Shocket (he/him) is a trans and queer interdisciplinary artist from North Carolina living and working in Brooklyn, New York. His work includes woven sculpture, installation, street art, tapestry, and other process-based textile art.

He regularly exhibits work in New York City with Eleventh Hour Art, the Textile Arts Center, and more. He was an Artist In Residence (Cycle 15) at the Textile Arts Center from 2023-2024, and is showing new work at the Somerville Museum in Massachusetts in early 2026. Notable collectors include the team at Artsy for their NYC Headquarters building. Alongside his studio practice, he is the Founding Director of Trans Art Fest, a new Brooklyn-based festival that exhibits and celebrates trans visual artists.

Website: cartershocket.com + eleventhhourart.com
IG: @carter_shocket @eleventhhour_art

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Reclaim Your Power: Focus on What You Can Control, Own Your Value & Move with the Rhythm of Success

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this reflective solo episode, Victoria shares three powerful themes to carry into the new year—focusing on what’s within your control, separating your worth from external validation, and embracing the natural rhythm of success. She invites artists to shift from waiting for opportunities to creating them, to value their work beyond sales or recognition, and to trust that momentum always returns.

Through journaling, reflection, and small intentional actions, Victoria encourages artists to reconnect with their long-term vision and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and renewed creative energy.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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Trusting Your Intuition, Finding Flow & Allowing the Work to Evolve

Visionary Art Collective — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:22:45 -0400

In this heartfelt solo episode, Victoria shares a personal breakthrough in her art practice, shifting from textured, atmospheric paintings to ethereal watercolors, and reflecting on what this transformation has taught her about creative evolution, self-trust, and flow. She invites artists to release the fear of change, follow their intuition, and allow their art to evolve alongside their inner growth.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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Residencies, Community & Reimagining a New Art World with Kat Ryals

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:14:48 -0400

Kat Ryals joins us on the podcast to share her journey as both an artist and co-founder of Paradice Palase, a NYC-based artist-run space dedicated to building a more accessible and sustainable art world. Kat opens up about her recent solo exhibition in New York City, her creative process, and how she balances her dual roles as artist and arts organizer. With deep insight and honesty, she offers guidance on finding the right residency opportunities, nurturing your practice, and reimagining what success in the art world can look like.

Here’s what we discuss:

• How to know which artist residency is right for you

• Kat’s experience with her recent solo exhibition in NYC

• Insights into her artistic process and the evolution of her work

• Balancing life as a practicing artist and co-founder of paradice palase

• Building community and creating opportunities for emerging artists

• Kat’s vision for change: helping artists make a living doing what they love

About Kat Ryals

Kat Ryals (b. 1988) holds a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design and an MFA & Adv. Certiﬁcate in Museum Education from Brooklyn College. She has shown her work nationally, including recent two person shows at Elijah Wheat Showroom (2023) and Ortega Y Gasset Projects (2022), in group exhibitions with ChaShaMa (2020, 2021), Ortega Y Gasset Projects (2019), and The Wassaic Project (2018, 2019, 2023), and in solo booths at SPRING/BREAK Art Show (2020, 2022). She has also attended residencies at the Studios of Key West (2025), Museum of Arts and Design (2024), Wassaic Project (2017, 2019, 2022), ChaNorth (2019), The Peter Bullough Foundation (2021), and received a Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center (2018). She is a 2022 Joseph Robert Foundation grant recipient, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, White Hot Magazine, Artnet, Forbes, and Hyperallergic. Originally from Arkansas, she lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

Website: katryals.com / paradicepalase.com
IG: @kitsch_witch /@paradicepalase

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What Galleries Look for in Artists: A Conversation with Garrett Klein

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:18:56 -0400

Garrett Klein joins us on the podcast to pull back the curtain on the gallery world and share how artists can build strong, sustainable careers. As co-owner of Massey Klein Gallery in NYC’s Lower East Side, Garrett bridges the perspectives of working artist and gallery director, offering clear, compassionate guidance on studio visits, selection criteria, and the evolving art market.

Here’s what we discuss:

• What galleries look for: voice, art-historical context, and consistency over time
• How to prepare for studio visits (and the questions that make them count)
• Writing about your work to sharpen vision and articulation
• Defining “success” together: artist–gallery expectations and goals
• Navigating today’s gallery landscape and building resilient practices
• Practical timelines for exhibitions, marketing, and press

About Garrett Klein

Garrett Klein is an artist, curator, and the co-owner of Massey Klein Gallery in New York City, which he founded with his wife, Ryan Massey. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists and is a proud member of NADA. Drawing on his background as a practicing artist and years of gallery experience, Garrett mentors artists one-on-one and leads educational programs that demystify the gallery side of the art world—helping artists strengthen their writing, presentation, and strategic planning.

Website: masseyklein.com
IG: @masseykleingallery
Mentorship/Webinar: info@masseykleingallery.com

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Overcoming Fear & Rejection: The Artist’s Path to Inner Strength with Dr. Yanina Gomez

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:08:30 -0400

Author, psychologist, and emotional-wellness strategist Dr. Yanina Gomez joins us on the podcast to explore how artists can overcome fear, self-doubt, and rejection by cultivating self-compassion and emotional awareness. Together we dive deep into the inner landscape of the creative process—where mindset, self-trust, and personal growth meet artistic expression.

Dr. Yanina and I discuss how to identify limiting beliefs, release perfectionism, and reframe comparison, offering practical tools to help artists stay grounded, resilient, and connected to their purpose.

Here’s what we discuss:
• The connection between mindset, creativity, and emotional wellness
• Recognizing and reframing limiting beliefs
• Moving from self-criticism to self-compassion
• Shifting from perfectionism to progress and presence
• The power of journaling, gratitude, and awareness
• Facing fear and rejection with courage and clarity

About Dr. Yanina Gomez

Dr. Yanina Gomez is an author and mindset and emotional wellness strategist with a PhD in psychology, specializing in the Internal Family Systems model (with a focus on shame, anxiety, and depression), as well as cognitive and behavioral psychology. For over a decade, she has walked alongside creatives and women entrepreneurs, helping them turn their toughest emotional roadblocks into powerful springboards for growth and confidence.

She develops practical wellness resources and tools to help creatives and women in leadership quiet their inner critic, reframe self-sabotaging thoughts, and step fully into their God-given potential. Her work bridges psychology with everyday strategies, empowering her audience to live and lead with clarity, resilience, and confidence—both in life and in business.

Dr. Yanina is the author of Moms Don’t Quit: How to Influence, Empower, and Stay Connected with Your Teen in a Noisy World and the lead author of Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully! The Artist’s Wellness Journey to Confidence and Success. Her most recent book, Today’s Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential, is already being celebrated as a timely and transformative guide for creatives seeking balance, courage, and renewed purpose in both their personal and professional lives.

Website: dryaninagomez.com
IG: @dryaninagomez
Podcast: Inside Edge: Mindset & Emotional Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs
Books:
• Today’s Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential
• Crush Self-Sabotage & Live Fully: The Artist’s Wellness Journey to Confidence and Success
• Moms Don’t Quit! How to Influence, Empower, and Stay Connected with Your Tween or Teen in a Noisy World

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You Are Already Enough: Embracing Self-Worth & Giving Yourself Permission

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:55:30 -0400

In this episode, Victoria reflects on her journey as a full-time entrepreneur and artist, sharing the importance of cultivating self-love, self-worth, and value to build a sustainable creative career. She discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the power of surrendering control, and practical tools like journaling and daily drawing challenges to stay grounded and consistent.

Victoria also opens up about her personal journey toward self-partnership and prioritizing wellbeing, emphasizing how affirmations and self-trust can transform your creative confidence. She encourages listeners to give themselves permission to feel worthy, connect with their higher self, and embrace progress over perfection on the path to artistic growth and success.

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Artists, You Deserve to Take up Space! How to Share Your Work with Confidence

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:21:18 -0400

As we wrap up Season 2, Victoria reflects on the power of self-promotion and why showing up for your work, especially on social media, is a vital part of building a sustainable art career. If you’ve ever struggled to share your wins or felt hesitant about promoting your work, this episode offers honest insight and empowering encouragement.

Victoria also shares news about her very first pre-recorded workshop, now available as a self-paced course:
✨ Artist Statement & Bio Workshop

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The Art of Manifestation: Inside Issue 14 with Marina Press Granger

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:46:34 -0400

Curator, consultant, and founder of The Artist Advisory™, Marina Press Granger joins us on the podcast to celebrate Issue 14 of New Visionary Magazine, which she curated. In this inspiring and expansive conversation, we dive into the topic of manifestation—specifically how artists can use it as a tool to align with their dreams and creative visions. Marina and I share how we’ve each used manifestation in our lives and careers to call in clarity, courage, and major milestones, and we offer practical, grounded advice for artists looking to do the same.

Here’s what we discuss:

How to use manifestation as a tool for creative alignment
Common myths about manifesting—and how to approach it with intention
The relationship between mindset, clarity, and momentum
How Marina and I have each used manifesting to bring our visions to life
How artists can call in dream opportunities from a place of inner trust

About Marina
Marina Press Granger is the founder of The Artist Advisory™, a New York City-based consulting firm offering career guidance to visual artists, galleries, and art-minded businesses. With nearly 15 years of experience working in NYC galleries and museums, Marina has curated numerous gallery exhibitions and art fair booths. She holds a BA and MA in Art History and uniquely incorporates the Principles of Classical Chinese Feng Shui into her work to support the success of her clients.

Marina’s work has been featured in Forbes, The Art Gorgeous, The Art Zealous, Time Out New York, and more. She was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and has lived in New York since 1991. Her intention for this issue is to spotlight the power of creativity to shape not only artwork—but also our lives and futures.

Website: theartistadvisory.com
IG: @theartistadvisory

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The Sacred Condition of Being: An Artistic Journey with Kasia Muzyka

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:26:42 -0400

Minneapolis-based painter Kasia Muzyka returns to the podcast to share the evolution of her practice and her upcoming solo exhibition in New York City, The Sacred Condition of Being. In this deeply reflective conversation, we explore the role of vulnerability in the creative process, the transformational power of painting, and how art invites us to embrace discomfort and deeper connection. Kasia opens up about the intuitive and excavational nature of her process, the culmination of two decades of inner work, and how creativity becomes a sacred act of becoming.

Here’s what we discuss:

The emotional and spiritual excavation behind The Sacred Condition of Being
How vulnerability and authenticity strengthen our work and relationships
The creative process as a space for transformation and healing
Embracing discomfort and uncertainty as essential to artistic growth
The intersection of mysticism, philosophy, and the feminine in Kasia’s work

About Kasia
Kasia Muzyka is a Polish-American artist based in Minneapolis, MN. Her work explores mysticism, human nature, and transcendental philosophy through layered visual narratives that examine perception, the unseen, and the sacred. Her paintings often center on the feminine as a spiritual portal, inviting viewers into profound inner dialogue.

Muzyka has exhibited both nationally and internationally, including Inner Explorations at Gal Art (Minneapolis) and her forthcoming NYC solo show The Sacred Condition of Being. Her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Voyage Minnesota, Arts to Hearts, New Visionary Magazine, and more.

Website: kasiamuzyka.com
IG: @kasiamuzyka

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Artists, You Deserve to Make Money from Your Art—What’s Holding You Back?

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:44:39 -0400

Victoria dives deep into the emotional layers of money mindset—and how the stories we carry about money are often formed in childhood. Through personal reflection and lived experience, she explores what it means to feel deserving of financial success and how somatic capacity (our nervous system's ability to receive and hold more) plays a powerful role in how we show up for our art careers.

This episode is a vulnerable, honest look at the challenges many artists face when it comes to pricing their work, investing in education, and expanding their sense of what's possible. If you've ever felt guilt, fear, or confusion around money, this episode is an invitation to rewrite the narrative—and to remember that you’re allowed to hold more.

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Investing in Yourself: The Path to Elevating Your Art Career

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 15 May 2025 09:38:20 -0400

Victoria shares the pivotal moment that changed the course of her career—and how saying “yes” to investing in herself led to the creation of her business, mentorship programs, and gallery.

She opens up about the fears, doubts, and financial challenges she faced early on, including being laid off from her job just before the pandemic. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Victoria explores what it really means to invest in yourself—not just financially, but emotionally, energetically, and with deep trust in your potential.

If you've ever hesitated to invest in your art career or wondered whether it’s the right time to take a leap, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth often begins where comfort ends.

From blog to business to exhibiting her own work at SPRING/BREAK Art Show in NYC, Victoria breaks down the mindset shifts, financial decisions, and support systems that helped her build the creative life she once only dreamed about.

Investing in yourself isn’t selfish—it’s an act of trust. And it might be the one thing that changes everything.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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There is No Competition! Dismantling Scarcity in the Art World

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Victoria explores the illusion of competition in the art world—and how letting go of it can lead to deeper creative confidence and connection. She breaks down why scarcity thinking keeps artists stuck, and how we can reframe comparison, rejection, and success on our own terms.

Whether you’ve felt discouraged by rejections or found yourself comparing your path to others, this episode is a reminder that there’s room for everyone. Victoria shares personal stories and offers a mindset shift—from seeing others as competition to seeing them as community.

There’s no scoreboard. No trophy. No one path. When we release the idea that we’re falling behind, we begin to trust the rhythm of our own journey—and that’s where the real magic happens.

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Why Having a Day Job Can Actually Benefit Your Art Career: Let's Reframe the Narrative

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:16:08 -0400

Victoria unpacks the often unspoken truth that many artists have day jobs—and that’s not only okay, it can be incredibly beneficial. She shares how having a day job can support your art practice financially, provide opportunities to build meaningful connections, and give your creative work the time and space it needs to evolve without pressure.

Victoria encourages artists to let go of the shame or stigma tied to having other sources of income and reminds us that your job doesn’t define your identity as an artist. In fact, it can be part of the journey that strengthens it.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and podcast host. She is the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Victoria has supported hundreds of artists globally, providing resources and opportunities to help them further their art careers.

As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, she partners with curators and gallerists to present exhibitions and publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists from around the world. She has curated for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize.
Victoria holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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Persistence Over Perfection: The Key to Building a Sustainable Art Practice

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:33:34 -0400

Victoria shares why persistence—not perfection—is key to building a sustainable art practice. She encourages artists to release the pressure of rigid routines and instead embrace a flexible, intuitive approach that honors their season of life.

Whether you’re creating in short bursts between responsibilities or deep in studio flow, it all counts. Victoria also highlights artists like Jill McDougall and Brandy Hofer, who model what it means to stay connected to your practice in creative, adaptable ways.

This episode is a gentle reminder that there’s no one “right” way to be an artist—and every small act of showing up matters.

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The Gallery Myth: Before You Seek Representation, Listen to This!

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:50:12 -0400

Victoria describes what healthy gallery relationships actually look like and emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation first. She encourages artists to take ownership of their careers by creating opportunities, engaging with their audience, and cultivating momentum independently.

She also highlights what galleries are truly looking for—artists who are proactive, engaged, and aligned with their mission—and shares how stepping into your power as an artist can lead to aligned partnerships and long-term success.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and podcast host. She is the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Victoria has supported hundreds of artists globally, providing resources and opportunities to help them further their art careers.

As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, she partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists from around the world. She has been a guest speaker for Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize.

Victoria holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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Create for Yourself First: Navigating the Art World Without Losing Your Vision

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:24 -0400

Victoria discusses the importance of creating art for oneself before considering the audience. She emphasizes the need for artists to reflect on their true desires, trust their artistic voice, and navigate social media without letting it dictate their creative choices. Victoria encourages artists to embrace evolution in their work, prioritize personal fulfillment over external validation, and view their art as a lasting legacy. She also shares insights on engaging with audiences authentically, maintaining open conversations with galleries, and allowing curiosity to guide artistic growth.

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As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, she partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists from around the world. She has been a guest speaker for Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize.

Victoria holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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Finding the Right Opportunities, Reframing Rejection & Tips for Submitting Your Work

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:39:30 -0400

Victoria talks about the importance of finding the right opportunities that align with your long-term goals and how to reframe rejection as a stepping stone rather than a setback. She shares insights from both an artist’s and curator’s perspective, offering practical strategies for researching opportunities, building relationships within the art community, and maintaining connections with curators. Victoria also shares upcoming open calls for artists, encouraging them to submit their work and embrace the process of growth and resilience in their careers.

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About Victoria

As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, she partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists from around the world. She has been a guest speaker for Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize.

Victoria holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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Scarcity vs. Abundance: A Mindset Shift for Artists (Remember: It's NOT Too Late For You!)

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:48:06 -0500

Victoria shares the power of shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance in your art career. She shares strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs, the inspiring story of artist Alma Thomas, and the importance of trusting your unique timeline. Many artists feel like they’re falling behind, but success isn’t bound by age or a rigid path. By reframing beliefs around scarcity and the “starving artist” myth, artists can open themselves to new opportunities, growth, and recognition. Your best work may still be ahead of you—trust the journey and know that your art is valuable at any stage.

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About Victoria -

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and podcast host. She is the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Fry has supported hundreds of artists globally, providing resources and opportunities to help them further their art careers.

As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, Fry partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions, and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists from around the world. Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for organizations such as Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize.

Fry holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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Trust the Timing of Your Artistic Path! Your Creative Work is an Act of Self-Love & Service

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:14:48 -0500

Victoria explores the importance of trusting the timing of your artistic journey and embracing the present moment. She discusses the common fear of falling behind, how to reframe scarcity into abundance, and the power of protecting your creative time. Through personal reflections and practical advice, she highlights how art is both an act of self-love and a gift to the world. Tune in for inspiration on maximizing your studio time, valuing your work, and finding fulfillment in your creative practice.

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About Victoria -

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Fry has supported hundreds of artists globally, providing resources and opportunities to help them further their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for emerging artists, Fry partners with renowned curators and gallerists to facilitate both in-person and virtual exhibitions, and to publish quarterly issues of New Visionary Magazine, a contemporary art publication showcasing artists globally. Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus for Art in Washington, D.C., Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and the Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for organizations such as Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, and The Artful Collective, and has served as a juror for the Women’s United Art Prize. She also hosts the New Visionary Podcast.Fry holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and an MAT from the Maine College of Art (2014).

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The Art of Reinvention: Passion, Persistence & Creative Growth With Nicole James

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:44:17 -0500

Nicole James, a NYC-based painter and creative director, discusses her journey from advertising to fine art, exploring the intersection of commercial and personal expression. She shares insights on navigating the art world, time management, and the evolving nature of artistic identity. Nicole also reflects on her experience at the Spring Break Art Fair and the importance of community, collaboration, and resilience in an artist’s career.

Here’s what we discuss:

Overcoming societal pressures and the starving artist myth.
The role of time management in sustaining an art career.
How personal experiences shape artistic themes and narratives.

About Nicole-

Nicole James is a New York City based artist recognized for her intimate, cinematic paintings of celebratory moments gone wrong.

Foregrounding a dual interest in classical still life and modern narratives, James adopts on-screen aesthetics to create wildly saturated and quietly unsettling vanitas paintings that use the collective symbolism of familiar personal objects to tell stories that exist somewhere between the artist’s autobiographical experiences and the audience’s. Often focused on the fleeting, James’ work is characterized by a palpable tension between the emotional chaos of the subject matter and her meticulously devotional painting technique. She has exhibited widely in New York City, with presentations at SPRING/BREAK, O’Flaherty’s, IRL, Storage, Halsey McKay, Room57, and Harsh Collective, and is held in various private collections.

Website: www.nicolejames.nyc
IG: @nicolejames.nyc

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Art as a Catalyst for Change with Johnny Thornton

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:53:20 -0500

Johnny Thornton, an artist working in Brooklyn, NY, owner of Established Gallery, and Director of Arts Gowanus discusses his artistic journey, how art became a therapeutic outlet during his illness, and his evolving creative approach. He shares insights on community engagement through Arts Gowanus, emphasizing affordability and collaboration in building a thriving artist community in Brooklyn.

Here’s what we discuss:

Art as a therapeutic outlet and a catalyst for community building.
The importance of affordability and advocacy in the arts.
Navigating the commercial art world while fostering collaboration.
Future initiatives to support artists and create accessible spaces.

About Johnny -

Johnny Thornton is an artist, curator and art director that lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Born in Connecticut, he spent his childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa, before moving to Tucson, Arizona, where he studied Fine Arts at the University of Arizona. He received his Masters of Fine Arts from Parsons the New School for Design in New York City. Thornton has had work exhibited throughout the United States and is part of several collections. Currently, Thornton works out of his art studio in Gowanus and serves as the Executive Director of Arts Gowanus. Johnny was the Head Curator/Gallery Director at Established Gallery for 2 years before becoming the co-owner in 2022.Thornton is also the Executive Director of Arts Gowanus, a non-profit organization working to support, promote, and advocate for local artists and a sustainable arts community in Brooklyn.

Website :https://johnnythornton.com/
IG: @johnnythornton / @establishedgallery_ / @artsgowanus

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Launching a Gallery Beyond NYC: Art, Community & Innovation with Caitlin Kelly-McKenna

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:10:09 -0500

Caitlin Kelly-McKenna, founder and director of Kelly-McKenna Gallery, shares her journey of opening a contemporary art gallery in Spring Lake, New Jersey. She discusses the empowering experience of running her own space, the importance of trusting her vision, and the challenges of programming outside of New York City. This conversation explores the role of education in fostering art appreciation, the rewards of showcasing unconventional art, and valuable advice for emerging artists navigating the art world.

Here’s what we discuss:

Caitlin’s path to gallery ownership and how the pandemic shaped her decision to open her own space.
The importance of community engagement and education in making contemporary art more accessible.
Key challenges and rewards of showcasing unconventional art outside of major art hubs.
Practical advice for emerging artists, including self-advocacy, networking, and the role of residencies.

About Caitlin-

Caitlin Kelly-McKenna is the founder and director of Kelly-Mckenna Gallery. Kelly-McKenna Gallery, established in Fall 2022, serves as both a fine art gallery and a consulting firm. They showcase emerging and established artists through year-round exhibitions and offer tailored services such as collection building, management, and comprehensive appraisal and valuation services. Located in the serene beach town of Spring Lake, New Jersey, just outside New York City, the gallery provides a calm and inviting environment away from the city's bustle. This setting allows visitors to experience and discuss art with a clear and open mind. Spring Lake was chosen for its slower pace of life, which has shaped their approach to programming: They present fewer exhibitions each year, but they run for longer durations. This approach allows more focus on broad, universal themes that resonate deeply and address pressing contemporary issues. The exhibitions explore topics like artificial intelligence, environmental challenges, and the enduring tension between science and religion—ideas that invite reflection and spark meaningful conversations.

Website: kellymckennagallery.com
IG: @kellymckennagallery

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Redefining Curation in Contemporary Art with Etta Harshaw

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:35:31 -0500

Etta Harshaw, founder of Harsh Collective, shares her inspiring journey and the themes central to her work in the art world. Her gallery is dedicated to supporting emerging artists, fostering community, and curating interactive and joyful art experiences. This conversation explores Etta's entrepreneurial lessons, the importance of relationships in the art world, and her commitment to underrepresented artists and mediums.

Here’s what we discuss:

Etta’s artistic family background and how it inspired her career in curation and community building.
Her passion for starting a gallery and empowering emerging artists through mentorship and collaboration.
Creating meaningful exhibitions that prioritize underrepresented voices.
Insights into studio visits, feedback, and building meaningful relationships between artists and curators.

About Etta -

Growing up in a family of artists, Etta Harshaw cultivated an appreciation and keen eye for fine art from a young age. Her grandparents were both artists in New York City, advocating for the support of Soho Artist In Residence laws in the 1970s. Following the sale of her grandparents' New York City property, Harshaw was bequeathed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—to utilize these funds to continue her grandparents' vision of supporting emerging artists in the city.

Cutting her teeth in the gallery and design space, Harshaw began discussing the goal of reimagining the contemporary gallery, Harshaw actualized this dream by taking business courses in her senior year of college. She developed a business plan using her concept for projects in her classes. After graduating, Harshaw founded Harsh Collective to support artists' voices in New York and provide a cultural hub and platform for contemporary artists to share their unique vision with art admirers and collectors of all levels. To scale Harshaw’s vision, her first step was to bring on colleague and friend Juliette Eberle to support the gallery’s continuous growth and manage operations.

With Harshaw’s formal background in fine art and graphic design and her experience in the art industry, the Harshaw built a creative and inclusive community at Harsh Collective. Harshaw continues curating and designing bespoke exhibitions for emerging and historically underrepresented artists.

Website: harshcollective.com
IG: @ettaharshaw / @harshcollectivenyc

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Elevating Voices & Opening Doors for Artists: A Conversation with Tanya Weddemire

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:44:35 -0500

Tanya Weddemire, founder and CEO of the Tanya Weddemire Gallery, discusses her inspiring journey and the themes central to her work in the art world. Her gallery focuses on representing diverse perspectives while fostering community, creativity, and authenticity. This conversation offers insights into Tanya's entrepreneurial mindset and the gallery's evolution as a space for accessible and meaningful art experiences.

Here’s what we discuss:

Tanya’s journey from Jamaica to becoming a prominent figure in the art world and her commitment to better representation for underrepresented artists.
The challenges and rewards of building relationships, fostering community, and balancing authenticity with entrepreneurship.
The gallery’s mission to empower emerging artists and create accessible, inclusive art spaces while embracing small steps for significant progress.
Reflections on documenting successes and failures, finding clarity through sacred moments, and the importance of passion and teamwork in navigating the art market.

About Tanya -

Tanya Weddemire is the Founder and CEO of the renowned Tanya Weddemire Gallery. Originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica, she moved to Brooklyn at the age of eleven, where her passion for art flourished. At eighteen, she began her professional journey as the youngest Account Executive for couture designer Mary McFadden.

Weddemire earned a B.S.A. in Design Communications with a minor in Art and Corporate Branding from Philadelphia University. Her artistic perspective and analytical skills, combined with her degree, propelled her into a successful career as a Luxury Retail Executive. She demonstrated exceptional leadership at notable brands such as Pottery Barn, Natuzzi Italia, and Ethan Allen, where she redefined industry standards.

In November 2022, she launched the Tanya Weddemire Gallery with a mission to celebrate the transformative power of art and community and highlight the vitality of art in diverse communities. Since then, the gallery has been featured in prominent publications, including Forbesblk, Vanity Fair, ARTNEWS, Art in America, Brooklyn Rail, Industry City Publication, Amsterdam News, Black Art Magazine, PR News Wire, Brooklyn Reader, Hyperallergic, Bluecalf, Voice of America and Park Magazine.

Tanya Weddemire has demonstrated unwavering dedication, leading several impactful activations and exhibitions at art fairs such as the Affordable Art Fair, Art on Paper NYC, LA Art Show, Hamptons Fine Art Fair, and Scope Art Show Miami Beach. These events have transformed the gallery into a dynamic showcase of community, culture, and legacy, inspiring creativity in everyone who engages with it.

Upcoming events at Tanya Weddemire Gallery:

2/1/25 : I GOT A STORY TO TELL | BHM Activation Opening Reception | 1PM - 6PM

3/1/25 : I GOT A STORY TO TELL | Artist Talk

I GOT A STORY TO TELL is an impactful Black History Month Activation, running from February 1st to March 8, 2025. Presenting the works of four dynamic female artists: BLU MURPHY, BRITTNEY S. PRICE, KAYLYN WEBSTER, and LEX MARIE. This showcase marks the curatorial debut of Tatianna Mack, Art Liaison at the Tanya Weddemire Gallery setting the stage for an exciting and meaningful year ahead.

2/20/25 : BUY ART WITH YOUR HEART | Panel Discussion | Camp David | 6PM - 9PM

BUY ART WITH YOUR HEART, brings four collectors together during BLACK HISTORY MONTH to share their experiences of purchasing art and the profound impact it has on their lives. This event emphasizes the importance of supporting Black and Brown artists and Black Owned Galleries. This conversation will not just showcase ART as an object but as a meaningful reflection of the artist’s narrative, the cultural moment, the issues shaping our generation and highlighting how art acquisition becomes an act of cultural preservation and empowerment.

Website: tanyaweddemiregallery.org
IG: @tanyaweddemiregallery / @tanyaweddemire_

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Daily Steps, Big Visions: Key Insights for an Intentional Year

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Victoria reflects on the new year and the importance of setting intentions and goals. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, balancing long-term visions with daily actions, and creating with intention. Victoria discusses the significance of mindset, curiosity, and living with intention while budgeting time and energy. She encourages listeners to focus on what they can control and to embrace growth by slowing down and going deeper into their passions and pursuits.

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About Victoria -

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Life, Love, and Business: Reflections on a Year of Growth & Self-Discovery

Visionary Art Collective — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:19 -0500

In this episode, Victoria reflects on the profound lessons she’s learned in 2024 and shares strategies for embracing personal growth, nurturing creativity, and maintaining balance. She opens up about rediscovering her independence after a major life transition, building healthier habits, and carving out space for rest and self-reflection. Victoria also dives into the power of daily creative practices, like her transformative 30-day drawing challenge, and how these habits have reignited her connection to her art.

Key topics include:

The importance of setting boundaries to protect time and energy.
Why taking breaks offline can spark creativity and help reset focus.
How to reconnect with childlike freedom in your creative process.
Insights into balancing personal healing with building a thriving business.

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Finding Harmony in Chaos & Creating Intuitively with Jalena Hay, Laura Cleary Williams and Brittney Ciccone

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:27:10 -0500

Artists Jalena Hay, Laura Cleary Williams, and Brittney Ciccone discuss their creative methodologies and the themes of their exhibition Eternal Cycles at Warren's Contemporary. This powerful exhibition features the work of Laura, Jalena, and Brittney, three contemporary artists exploring themes of impermanence, change, and the cyclical nature of life. Through abstraction, layering, and dynamic mark-making, they examine how we leave lasting traces in a constantly shifting world.

Here’s what we discuss:

The cyclical nature of life as a recurring theme, reflected in the exhibition’s exploration of chaos, order, and impermanence.
How meditation and reflection have transformed each artist's perspective and approach to their work.
Navigating the unpredictable nature of creation, technology, and life, while finding beauty in imperfection.
Insights on balancing personal expression with viewer interaction, where art becomes a conversation.

About Jalena, Laura, and Brittney -

Brittney Ciccone, an abstract painter originally from Hudson Valley, NY, now resides and works in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Brittney is an active member of the Boston SoWa Artist Guild and participates in various solo and group shows, including notable exhibitions like Brooklyn TOAF. Her work captivates collectors internationally and is featured in private collections across multiple continents.

Laura Cleary Williams’s abstract spaces are an ode to an imperfect language. Through motion, she makes marks that translate thought - subconscious – a viscerally understood language. Williams works from her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2009, she received her BFA from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Next, Williams received a full scholarship to complete her Master's in Printmaking in 2012 at SCAD-Atlanta. Williams worked at SCAD‘s Southeastern Center for Printmaking. There, she worked on an ambitious print collection with Kiki Smith and Valerie Hammond.

Website: jalenahay.com / brittneyciccone.com / lauracleary.com
IG: @jalena.hay / @brittneycicconeart / @lauraclearywilliams

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Thriving as an Artist & Uplifting Fellow Creatives Through Collaboration with Greg Mike

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:08:04 -0500

Greg Mike, a visual artist and founder of ABV Gallery, discusses his creative journey, the challenges of building a gallery in Atlanta, and preparing for his solo exhibition. He shares insights on finding joy in the creative process, balancing personal and professional life, and fostering community through collaboration.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. The rewarding yet challenging process of opening a new gallery space in Atlanta, emphasizing the role of art as a sanctuary during stressful times.

2. The evolution of Greg’s work from dark themes to brighter, more positive messages, reflecting personal and artistic growth.

3. The significance of collaboration and community engagement in shaping his career and supporting other artists.

4. The importance of embracing failure as part of the creative process and finding joy in the journey rather than the destination.

About Greg -
Born and raised in Connecticut, childhood trips to NYC exposed "Greg Mike" Mensching to the creative potential of reinventing public spaces through art and design. Always obsessed with the boundless energy and crisp line work of iconic American mid-century cartoons, by his early teens Greg began using the walls on the streets to fuse these two passions together. Further inspired by his deep involvement with skate culture and his intersections with the design world, he has become known for pieces that incorporate vivid explosions of incandescent color filtered through a Surrealist Pop Art perspective.

Currently based in Atlanta, Greg Mike is the founder and creative director of ABV AGENCY, a multi-platform creative studio specializing in graphic design, street art and public art, custom mural installations, art direction and more. Greg Mike is also the founder and curator of ABV GALLERY, a contemporary art gallery with a brand new location in East Atlanta Village. ABV Gallery exhibits over 500+ artists from around the world featuring both emerging and established artists with a focus on the New Contemporary movement.

Founded in 2010, ABV Gallery has become a cornerstone of Atlanta's thriving art community, showcasing works of art that challenge and inspire visitors. In 2015, Greg Mike founded OuterSpace Project, an event series that merges public art, live music, design, action sports and culture which has produced over 100+ murals throughout the city of Atlanta.

Website:gregmike.com
IG: @gregmike

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Leading with Intuition & Purpose: A Journey Through the Art World with Elisabeth Johs

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Elisabeth Johs, founder and director of JO-HS Gallery, shares her journey as a gallery owner, the importance of intuition in business decisions, and the challenges and rewards of managing a gallery while building a trusted community of artists and collaborators.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. Elisabeth emphasizes the importance of trusting her intuition when making business decisions, especially in navigating challenges with artists, clients, or partners. She’s found that ignoring her gut often leads to regret and emphasizes the need to stay true to personal values.

2. The value of meeting artists in person at events, openings, or museum gatherings. These face-to-face connections feel more meaningful and lasting than unsolicited DMs, as they create a deeper understanding of the artist and their work.

3. Taking initiative—attend events, meet curators and gallerists, and put yourself out there. While the art world can feel closed off, being proactive and enthusiastic can leave a lasting impression.

About Elisabeth -

Elisabeth Johs is a curator and art advisor originally from Denmark. Elisabeth has lived in London and New York and currently resides in Mexico City. In 2021 she founded JO-HS, an art residency and project space in Mexico City focusing on exhibiting emerging artists. In 2023 Elisabeth established a new location for JO-HS in New York City. Since 2018 Elisabeth has been curating independently. Her curatorial practice actively pursues responses to modern-day challenges such as social, human and material, combining creativity, communication, research and innovation conveyed in visual narrative.

Website: jo-hs.com
IG: @_jo_hs

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Paving the Way for Emerging Artists: Fostering Collector Relationships & Strengthening Community with Marlee Katz Snow

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:11:21 -0500

Marlee Katz Snow is a curator, art advisor, and the founder of Collect Bean, a digital platform designed to make art collecting more accessible. She previously ran Tchotchke Gallery in Brooklyn, which focused on supporting emerging artists and building community. In this episode, Marlee discusses her transition from running a physical gallery to launching Collect Bean, her curatorial process, and the importance of creating a welcoming, barrier-free environment for both artists and collectors.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. The inspiration behind Collect Bean: Marlee shares how her experience at Tchotchke Gallery led her to create Collect Bean, a digital platform that connects collectors with artists in a simple, accessible way, with no barriers to entry.

2. Community in the art world: Marlee emphasizes building meaningful relationships with both artists and collectors and creating opportunities for collaboration that extend beyond single exhibitions.

3. The balance between art, community, and business: Marlee reflects on the challenges of managing a growing digital platform while maintaining a personal connection with artists and collectors, and shares how she stays organized and focused amidst the demands of her work.

About Marlee -

Marlee Katz Snow is an artist liaison and gallerist with roots in Miami and Brooklyn. Her experience spans working closely with artists, curating exhibitions, and partnering with art advisors, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the art world.

In 2020, she founded the late great Tchotchke Gallery in Brooklyn, a space dedicated to emerging talent. The gallery quickly gained recognition, hosting a range of exhibitions that were featured in Harper's Bazaar, ArtNet, and Cultured Magazine, all while maintaining a focus on uplifting new voices in the art scene. With her current venture, Collect Bean, Marlee champions artists directly from their studios, creating an open and transparent space for art collectors. She is committed to supporting creatives and fostering authentic connections—always prioritizing the artist’s journey and growth. With a strong foundation in relationship building, business operations, curation, and sales, Marlee brings a thoughtful, artist-centric approach to all art-world endeavors.

Website: collectbean.com + marleekatz.com

IG: @collectbean + @marleekatz

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Collaborating Across Continents: Discovering Endless Possibilities for Visual Storytelling with Meredith Starr & Dayna Levitt

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:37:07 -0500

Meredith Starr and Dayna Levitt are artists behind the Are You There? project, a collaborative initiative born during the pandemic that combines their unique perspectives through visual storytelling. Their journey serves as a testament to the power of collaboration, community, and the endless possibilities within the artistic process.

Here’s what we discuss:

The importance of collaboration: Meredith and Dayna reflect on the trust and respect that define their artistic partnership, allowing for open feedback and shared creative vision.
The ways in which Meredith and Dayna’s work serves as a gateway to constructed memories and new worlds, encouraging viewers to engage in moments of reflection and observation.
Maintaining an organic approach to the creative process, allowing room for exploration and spontaneity without rigid structures.

About Meredith & Dayna -

Meredith Starr, an interdisciplinary artist in New York, and Dayna Leavitt, a photographer in London, are former roommates and started their collaborative project, Are You There?, to stay connected during the pandemic. What started as a daily creative challenge in a time of global uncertainty has transformed into a stunning array of imagined landscapes.

Website: meredithstarr.com/work/are-you-there

IG: @areyouthere_project

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Rising Together Through Art: Healing & Transformation in Uncertain Times

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:29:31 -0500

In this episode, Victoria encourages listeners to take space to process their emotions, emphasizing that it’s okay to rest, seek connection, or lean into creative work as a form of healing. She highlights the importance of allowing oneself to feel deeply, especially in challenging times. Victoria reminds artists that their creative practice can be a safe space for healing and reflection, and that together, we will rise through compassion, art, and community. She closes with a reminder that each artist's work, voice, and spirit matter, encouraging listeners to focus on what’s within their control and nurture their creative journey with intention.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with hundreds of artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Embracing Resilience, Rest & Reflection for Long-Term Artistic Success

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Victoria shares her insights on building a sustainable art career, emphasizing resilience, self-care, and creative exploration. She discusses the challenges artists face when balancing creative practice with other responsibilities and highlights the importance of taking breaks to recharge. Victoria encourages artists to stay focused on their long-term vision, celebrate small wins, and remember that success is a journey, not a destination.

Here's what we discuss:

1. Building an art career requires resilience and dedication.

2. Taking breaks from your creative work is necessary for growth.

3. Focus on what is within your control in your art career.

4. Celebrate small wins and acknowledge your progress.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Balancing Your Studio Work, Building Community & Navigating Growth as an Artist with Maria Liebana

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Maria Liebana is a contemporary artist based in Queens, NY represented by Kravets Wehby Gallery, whose layered, multimedia collages are inspired by pop-culture, the scenery she encounters daily, and her own life experiences. She shares her journey through art school, the challenges of maintaining a practice, and the importance of community in an artist's life.

Here’s what we discuss :

Maria’s reflections on her educational journey, including her time at the Maine College of Art and the importance of setting and redefining personal goals.
The significance of building and maintaining an artist community, especially after the transition from art school to the broader art world.
Practical advice for emerging artists, including the importance of consistent practice, the role of social media, and the need for supportive relationships.

About Maria -

Maria Yolanda Liebana is a first generation Latinx artist that grew up in Paterson, NJ. She received her BFA from Pratt Institute and her MFA from Maine College of Art. Her work has been exhibited at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Bailey Contemporary Arts, Cambridge Art Association, ICA Portland, Maine, and she had a solo exhibition at Kravets Wehby Gallery in NYC in 2022. Her work is in prominent collections such as the Pizzuti Collection at the Columbus Museum of Art, OH. In 2018 and 2020, she was awarded the Queens Council on the Arts New Works Grant. She has been an artist in residence at Vermont Studio Center, Pickwick Independent Press, and Kates-Ferri Projects (2021). She will be attending Bischcoff Inn micro-residency this summer. Her work is held in private collections in the United States.

Website: marialiebana.com

IG: @yolabola

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Defining Success, Growing Your Art Practice & Making Meaningful Connections with Kelly Olshan

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:31:40 -0400

Kelly Olshan is a Brooklyn-based artist with a unique approach that blends 3D elements with traditional techniques. In addition to her artistic practice, Kelly serves as a Program Officer at the New York Foudation for the Arts (NYFA), where she helps support artists at various stages of their careers.

Here’s what we discuss :

Kelly’s journey as a visual artist, emphasizing that art-making is a dedicated practice and highlighting the importance of defining success in the arts.
The evolution of artistic practice and the significance of nurturing connections within the art world
Kelly’s experience with the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and how it provides essential support for artists.

About Kelly -

Kelly Olshan is a Brooklyn-based visual artist and arts manager. Her 3D paintings, installations, and public art works have been exhibited nationally, most recently in a solo public art installation at the Garment District Alliance's Space for Public Art (New York, NY). Additional solo exhibitions include Earlville Opera House (Earlville, NY), Ground Floor Contemporary (Birmingham, AL), Sean Christopher Gallery (Columbus, OH), and Tucker Cooke Gallery (Asheville, NC). Her work has been included in group exhibitions at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, Artist Equity Gallery, and The Yard, among others. She is currently preparing for her first solo museum show at the Long Island Children's Museum--forthcoming in January 2026.

She has been an artist in residence with Chashama (ChaNorth), and named an Emerging Leader by New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). As a reviewer, she serves as a frequent panelist for NYC Percent for Art Program and on the NYC DOT Public Art Advisory Committee. She has given artist talks and guest lectures at School of Visual Arts (SVA), Rhode Island School of Art and Design (RISD), Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, and Columbia University, among others. She currently serves as a Program Officer, Career Advice and Training at NYFA, where she manages professional development programs for artists globally.

She graduated Valedictorian from UNC Asheville with a BFA in painting, where her work is part of the University's permanent collection, and holds an MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University.

Website: kellyolshan.com

IG: @kellyolshanfineart

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Celebrating the Language of Sustainable Color with Caroline Guilbert

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Caroline Guilbert specializes in extracting color from waste materials, transforming repurposed fabrics into stunning wall sculptures. With over a decade of experience in fashion, Guibert is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions by creating dyes from organic matter.

Here’s what we discuss :

1. Caroline’s innovative process for crafting sustainable materials and integrating them into both fashion and sculpture.

2. Their inspiring journey of making color and sustainability a central theme in their career.

3. The transformative steps they took to reclaim their life and channel energy toward positivity and healing.

About Caroline -

NYC-based artist and designer Caroline Guilbert brings a holistic approach to color, highlighting its beauty in the everyday. Originally from France, Guilbert holds a Masters in color and has gained a deep understanding of how color affects our daily experiences through psychology, theory, and beyond. Working from a live/work space in Brooklyn, Guilbert creates sculptural artworks and limited-edition products by extracting color from local food and flower waste, exploring the captivating illusions of color phenomena.

Guilbert’s creative practice spans multiple disciplines—floral design, video, music, scenography, and dance—breaking the boundaries between mediums and transforming how we perceive and understand color. Deeply rooted in spirituality, Guilbert approaches art as a practice of alchemizing energy, whether transforming human emotion or physical matter, with color as the conduit. They also explore healing through color, offering immersive sensorial private or group sessions that combine reiki, vibrational attunements, and therapeutic color experiences.

Over a decade, Guilbert has led color innovation for brands like Armani, Reebok, and Coloro, spearheading sustainable projects for apparel and footwear. Today, their focus has expanded to community and collaborative projects across New York City, all aimed at deepening our collective understanding of color’s potential in art, sustainability, and healing. Their sculptural work has recently been featured in the exhibition, ARTS N BEATS Vol. 1 & 2024 Bushwick Open Studios Opening night. In addition to upcoming exhibits, Guilbert continues to push the boundaries of color’s transformative power, inviting audiences to not only see, but feel the profound impact of color in all aspects of life.

Website: carolineguilbertstudio.com

IG: @carolineguilbertstudio

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How Daily Drawing and Journaling Helped Me to Find Clarity, Overcome Blocks & Release Perfectionism

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:59:17 -0400

In this episode, Victoria delves deeper into how her daily drawing and journaling practice has helped her gain clarity, process emotions, and overcome creative blocks. She discusses how this routine has been instrumental in working through perfectionist tendencies, allowing her to approach her work with more freedom and self-compassion. Victoria also shares strategies for integrating these practices into your own creative journey to find deeper emotional release and clarity.

To learn more about working with Victoria to transform your art career, visit visionaryartcollective.com/mentorship.

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The Affordable Art Fair: A Vision for Accessible Art with Erin Schuppert

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:15:27 -0400

Erin Schuppert, Director of the Affordable Art Fair in New York City, brings over a decade of experience in the art market, having held a range of influential roles throughout her career.

Here’s what we discuss :

1. Erin’s journey to securing her dream job at the Affordable Art Fair

2. How her team breaks down barriers to art collecting and enhances accessibility

3. Strategies for increasing artist visibility and building connections with the right audience

About Erin -

After working for almost a decade in the auction and blue-chip gallery world, Erin Schuppert became the Director of Affordable Art Fair NYC in January 2022. With a mission to spread the joy of collecting art in an accessible and welcoming way, the fair holds two editions annually, in March and September. Each fair hosts over 75 galleries from around the world showcasing over 400 artists. Inspired by her vision to make a positive contribution to the vibrant NYC arts ecosystem, Erin began the Fellowship Program shortly after joining the fair. The Program invests in the long-term growth and success of local emerging galleries, inviting them to exhibit at the fair free of charge over three editions. Erin is also proud to work with local organizations such as Arts Gowanus, Materials for the Arts, FIT, and The Art Therapy Project to create joyful, engaging, and welcoming arts experiences. She holds a BA in Art History from Boston University and an MA in Museum Studies from NYU.

Website: https://affordableartfair.com/

IG: @erinbschuppert

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Creating Space to Heal: Reclaiming Creativity, Processing Emotions & Building an Empowering Routine

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Victoria discusses the importance of honoring our personal journeys without self-judgment and creating space for emotional processing and healing. She shares how reconnecting with creativity through daily drawing and the power of a consistent morning exercise routine can help overcome mental challenges and blocks. Victoria also highlights the transformative impact of taking time offline to reset and refocus. Join her as she offers strategies for finding balance, nurturing creativity, and moving through life’s obstacles with greater ease and intention.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 300+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Positive Affirmations for Artists: Attract Ease & Prosperity in Your Art Career

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Victoria shares powerful affirmations focused on abundance, worthiness, and deservingness to help artists attract prosperity and opportunities into their careers. Tune in to boost your confidence and manifest the success you deserve in your creative journey.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with hundreds of artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Championing Emerging Artists, Fostering Community & the Power of Studio Visits with Andrea Zieher

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:35:59 -0400

Ready to hear powerful art career advice from an accomplished gallery director? Join us for an empowering discussion with Andrea Zieher, co-founder of ZieherSmith, a contemporary art gallery based in Nashville, TN.

Here’s what we discuss :

1. Why Andrea is so passionate about helping artists to launch their careers, and how her gallery ZieherSmith has grown since its conception in 2003.

2. Essential strategies for emerging artists to grow their careers and expand their audience (hint: studio visits are a must!)

3. Powerful advice for building a meaningful relationship with a gallery.

About Andrea -

Andrea Zieher is a contemporary art dealer, consultant, and entrepreneur. In 2003, she co-founded the art gallery ZieherSmith in New York City, staging hundreds of exhibitions that received regular press, including from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and Artforum, and participating in over 60 international art fairs. She relocated to Nashville in 2019, and the gallery now operates on a pop-up basis in Tennessee and around the country. Andrea is also a founding partner of Primer art software for galleries and artists studios. Her nonprofit work includes four years as the President of the New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) and consulting with various arts organizations on fundraising, major event planning, and educational programs for artists and galleries.

Website: ziehersmith.com

IG: @ziehersmith

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Painting Everyday Life: An Exploration of Memory & Identity with Celine Fournier

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 27 May 2024 14:21:54 -0400

Based in Taiwan, artist Celine Fournier creates fragmented self-portraits made with painted pieces of everyday life. In this episode, we chat about how Celine’s personal experiences, captured through painting, relate to universal themes of memory, identity and belonging.

Here’s what we discuss :

1. The ways in which Celine’s experiences living in Taiwan, France, and The United States have shaped her creative work.

2. Celine’s interest in painting what she feels instead of what she sees.

3. Why it’s important to give ourselves room to pause in order to download new ideas and create in a more meaningful way.

About Celine -

Celine Fournier (b. 1996) is an artist and educator currently working in Taiwan. She grew up speaking French, Mandarin, English and Taiwanese. In 2017, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus on painting and animation. She later received a Master of Philosophy in Arts, Creativity and Education with distinction at the University of Cambridge in 2020 and was awarded the Best Dissertation Award. Passionate about art and education, she worked at the Chicago Artists Coalition as an education assistant where she participated in curriculum planning and management for emerging artist residency projects. She also served as the visual design coordinator of the 2019 Kaohsiung International Piano Festival. Now, she is working on her artistic practice as well as teaching visual arts at Kaohsiung American School. Integrating her artistic practice with research, she creates fragmented self-portraits made with painted pieces of everyday life.

Website: celinefournier.com

IG: @celine4studio

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Artists! Let’s Talk About Your Website, Social Media, Bio/Statement & Email Marketing

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Victoria shares essential advice for presenting your work in the best possible light. This episode is especially helpful for emerging or early career artists who are seeking practical advice and valuable guidance. Topics include: designing your website, elevating your Instagram presence, writing a strong bio and statement, and engaging with your audience via email marketing.

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Sessions begin in June 2024!

In the Artist Glow Up Program, Victoria covers the following topics: selling your work, approaching galleries and curators, finding the right opportunities for your art career, email marketing, using social media as a tool to promote your work, expanding your collector base, business management, and more! Transform your art career in this powerful 12-week group course.

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Restoring Calm: Techniques for Navigating Anxiety & Fatigue

Visionary Art Collective — Sat, 11 May 2024 11:27:45 -0400

Victoria opens up about her journey with anxiety and shares helpful strategies for working through overwhelm and fatigue. Topics include: reframing your thinking around anxiety, techniques for managing overwhelm, the power of listening to your body, practicing self-forgiveness, and prioritizing your needs.

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Expressing Yourself Through Different Painting Styles: Finding Alignment in Abstract & Representational Art with Yahel Yan

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 07 May 2024 14:28:19 -0400

Mexican artist Yahel Yan is known for painting in two distinct styles, both of which are equally meaningful to her. In this episode, Yahel discusses her passion for abstract and representational painting, and encourages artists to make work that feels authentic and aligned.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Yahel is so passionate about community and uplifting fellow artists.

2. The inspiration behind Yahel’s chair paintings, a series that has developed over the course of many years.

3. What led to Yahel to pursue abstract painting in addition to working representationally, and the benefits that come with working in two different styles.

Be sure to attend the opening reception for Yahel’s solo exhibition on May 11, 2024 from 5-8pm at FIVEart Studio & Gallery in San Diego.

About Yahel -

Yahel Yan is a San Diego-based Mexican painter exploring the relationship between color and emotion. Frequently attending museums and galleries, Yan was exposed to art from an early age and always knew that she wanted to become a visual artist. She jokes she was born with a crayon in her hand. These childhood experiences of being immersed in the rich, vibrant culture of Mexico continue to impact Yan’s work today. In her abstract and representational work, she explores the relationship between color, imagination, emotion, and memory.

Yan received her undergraduate degree in graphic design from Universidad Del Nuevo Mundo. With a love for both painting and printmaking, she began her career as a professional artist in 2019. Yan has since been selected for solo and group exhibitions throughout California, including From the Masters at Ashton Gallery, Artist Alliance Biennial at Oceanside Museum of Art, and Not an Art Fair (National Show) at ShockBoxx, amongst others. Additionally, she received an award of third place of excellence from the San Diego Museum of Art’s 2022 online International Spring Exhibition and was selected to be part of Jen Tough’s Collective in 2023. Yan paints from her home as well as her studio space located at F1VE ART in Liberty Station.

Website: yahelyan.com

IG: @yahel.yan.art

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Enriching Your Studio Practice: Setting Goals, Building Community & Growing Relationships with Christina Massey

Visionary Art Collective — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:35:07 -0400

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of NYC-based artist and independent curator, Christina Massey. From her origins in a small Californian town to the bustling art scene of New York City, Christina shares the compelling evolution of her career while offering valuable insights and advice for our listeners.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Christina to move to New York City after graduating from art school.

2. How Christina’s work evolved from painting to sculpture, and why she began using repurposed materials in her work.

3. Essential advice for emerging artists who are ready to increase visibility and find opportunities for their work.

4. The story behind Chrsitina’s work as an independent curator and why she’s so passionate about curating in addition to her career as a visual artist.

About Christina -

Massey’s work has won several awards including a Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant, Brooklyn Arts Fund Grants, an FST StudioProject Fund Grant, SIP Fellowship at the EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop and a Puffin Foundation Grant. She is currently an artist-in-residence at Art Cake, with exhibitions on view at the MOCA-LI and MAPSpace gallery. Massey is the founder of WoArt, a platform highlighting the work of contemporary female identifying artists. Her independent curatorial projects have shown at such locations as the Court Tree Collective, C24 Gallery, Pelham Art Center, BioBAT Artspace, Space776 Gallery and the Hunterdon Museum.

Website: cmasseyart.com

IG: @cmasseyart + @woartblog

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Let’s Talk About Shipping: Traveling the United States to Pack & Transport Artwork with Shannon Sorensen

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

For over a decade, Shannon Sorensen of iTransport4u has worked with artists to help them deliver their artwork to a wide range of locations, including galleries, museums, and collectors' homes. In this episode, Shannon shares the importance of getting your artwork delivered in a way that’s safe and reliable.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Shannon is so passionate about helping artists pack and ship their work.

2. How iTransport4u has evolved since it began in the late 90’s.

3. What you can do to ensure your work arrives securely at its destination.

About iTransport4u -

iTransport4u is a family owned & operated Fine Art Transportation & Services company. Proudly serving Artists, Galleries, Museums & Private Collectors throughout the Lower 48 States for 25 years!

Offering our very own Pro-Corners for your ‘Soft-Pack’ solutions!

Save your time and money with iTransport4u’s ’Soft-Pack’ requirements!

Inquire about our services or submit your quote request online a iTransport4u.com

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Learn Essential Skills to Advance Your Art Career in Victoria's Group Program & Membership Community

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Victoria shares key information about her signature 12-week course for artists, The Artist Glow Up Program, as well as her monthly community membership. Early enrollment is currently open for The Artist Glow Up Program! Get over 20% off by enrolling early. To register, visit visionaryartcollective.com/glowup-private

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Your Art Matters! Allowing Intuition to Guide You & Finding Value in the Process with Dan Lam

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Sculptor Dan Lam shares meaningful insights she’s learned while building her career as a full-time artist. From developing vibrant, drippy sculptures to securing major exhibitions and building an international following on social media, Dan continues to show us what's possible.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. How Dan’s work evolved from painting to sculpture, and what helped her to develop her artistic voice.

2. The moment Dan knew it was time to take a leap of faith and pursue an art career full-time.

3. Why it's so important to create without judgment and to continue trusting yourself.

About Dan -

Instagram sensation Dan Lam’s tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to playfully tread a line between allure and repulsion. Made of painted polyurethane foam and often covered in spikes, her blob-like pieces that appear to melt and drip have brought Lam hordes of social media fans. Lam began experimenting with the possibilities of foam after receiving her MFA from Arizona State University, and she has continued to test its limits by scaling up. While her pieces appear otherworldly, Lam steadily draws inspiration from the everyday, taking cues from nature and the human body.

Website: bydanlam.com

IG: @sopopomo

Bringing Your Vision to Life: Designing & Launching a Powerful Exhibition with Ekaterina Popova & Gita Joshi

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for an inspiring discussion about the benefits of creating your own art show! With years of expertise in the art world, Ekaterina Popova and Gita Joshi launched a dynamic online program to provide artists with the tools to design and launch self-directed exhibitions. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The importance of advocating for yourself as an artist and thinking outside of the box when it comes to increasing visibility for your work.

2. The mindset shift that happens when you decide to take your art career into your own hands.

3. How creating your own show can help you to cultivate organic connections in your community and beyond.

Enroll in Kat and Gita’s program by visiting yourownartshow.com

About Ekaterina Popova -

Ekaterina Popova is an acclaimed artist born in Russia, globally recognized for her contemporary oil paintings of interiors and landscapes. With a Bachelor's in Fine Art from Kutztown University earned in 2011, Ekaterina has since been showcasing her work on an international scale, solidifying her place in the global art community.

Her explorations of mood, emotion, and themes of home and belonging are influenced by post-impressionism, fauvism, and magical realism. These influences have guided her decade-long examination of home, place, and identity.

Internationally exhibited, her work graces galleries from Cohle Gallery in Paris and Menorca to The Painting Center in New York, along with James Oliver Gallery, Decorazon Gallery, Affordable Art Fair, Art Miami Fairs, The Trenton City Museum, Paradigm Gallery, Delaware Contemporary, The Boxheart Gallery, A.I.R. Gallery, and more.

Her art and journey have been highlighted in numerous blogs and publications, earning features in Colossal, Beautiful Bizarre, American Art Collector, The Jealous Curator, DPI Magazine, Friend of The Artist, Iceview, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Popova attended residencies at Centre Pompadour in Abbeville, France, NES Residency in Iceland, and the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece. Her studio is located at 1241 Carpenter Street Studios in Philadelphia. She is also the founder of Create! Magazine, Art Queens and the host of Art & Cocktails Podcast. She co-authored two books, The Complete Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook.

Website: katerinapopova.com

IG: @katerinaspopova

About Gita Joshi -

Gita Joshi is a London-based independent curator, an award winning art dealer, and the host of The Curator’s Salon - a podcast and website focussing on the art world with advice for early and mid career artists. She has an art history background and trained in curating at Central St Martins before opening her own gallery, Orso Major, in Central London (2013-2016). Gita has produced artists open studio programs, worked with arts charities, organized open exhibitions, been a juror for art competitions and curated exhibitions in business spaces as well as within the gallery context.

She works as an artist coach supporting artists to establish their careers and paint their own profitable path. She has curated over 30 exhibitions and her first virtual exhibition opened in April 2020. In May 2021, Gita published Art Seen Magazine. Gita is the author of the bestselling book, Show Your Art: How to build an art career without a Gallery.

Website: thecuratorssalon.com

IG: @thegitajoshi

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Practicing Self-Love by Showing Up for Your Creative Work

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Victoria shares a powerful reminder that showing up for your artistic practice is one of the highest forms of self-love. Topics include: the importance of valuing our creative ideas, navigating fear in the studio, and learning to work through those tough moments that every artist experiences.

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Creating as an Act of Resistance: Reclaiming Time & Space for Your Studio Practice with Shweta Bist

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

NYC-based photographer Shweta Bist shares valuable insights for staying grounded and reconnecting to your creative work. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Shweta’s journey as a photographer and why she’s so passionate about empowering women through her work.

2. The importance of taking time to rest and implement daily mindful strategies, especially during busy seasons.

3. How the Mother Creatix Collective was born and the beauty that comes from being part of a supportive community.

Join Shweta and members of the Mother Creatrix Collective, along with other amazing artists, for the opening reception of Mamma Needs a Raise on 3/24 from 3-5pm at Old Stone House in Brooklyn, NY.

About Shweta -

Shweta Bist is a South Asian American lens-based artist born in New Delhi, India and currently working and living in New York. Inspired by personal narratives, her photographic work is an exploration of maternal subjectivity.

With an interest in psychology and philosophy, Shweta uses metaphors of color, poetry, and symbolisms from nature and art history to explore identity, memories, perception, and emotions from a maternal and feminist perspective.

In addition to exhibitions in the United States, Canada, and the UK, Shweta has made presentations at academic and art conferences on motherhood studies in the US and UK. She is an artist mentor with Spilt Milk Gallery, Edinburgh, and is a co-founder of Mother Creatrix Collective, a collective that supports the work of artist-mothers by creating exhibition opportunities for its members.

Website: shwetabist.com

IG: @shweta.photo

Additional links –

A recent interview with Bold Journey Magazine

boldjourney.com/meet-shweta-bist/

Give & Take: Motherhood and Creative Practice, Published by Demeter Press

demeterpress.org/books/give-and-take-motherhood-and-creative-practice/

Exhibition details for MAMA NEEDS A RAISE!: Toward a 'Utopian' Care Economy

theoldstonehouse.org/mama-needs-a-raise-virtual-tour/

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Releasing Perfectionism, Being Radically Kind to Yourself & Empowering Fellow Artists with Sari Shryack

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with Austin-based painter Sari Shryack AKA Not Sorry Art about the power of letting go of perfectionist tendencies, reframing our mindset, and approaching social media in a way that feels healthy. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The inspiration behind Sari’s work and how her journey as a painter has evolved.

2. Why it’s important to reframe our thoughts, give ourselves grace, and practice self-compassion.

3. Sari’s passion for working with artists and giving back to the art community through educational courses and mentorship.

About Sari -

Sari Shryack is an oil and acrylic painter based out of Austin, Texas. Her colorful works cover many different subjects and techniques including landscape, still life, portraits, disco balls and even memes. Born in 1991, Sari attended Drury University and studied under painting professor Todd Lowery; she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts in 2014. Sari lives with her husband and two young children.

Website: sari.studio

IG: @not_sorry_art

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Healing Through Heartache: Shifting Your Focus & Pouring Back into Yourself

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

In this uplifting and deeply personal episode Victoria shares her experience healing through heartache and the strategies that have helped her to feel good again. Topics include: experiencing the grief that comes when a relationship ends, the importance of prioritizing yourself, and making intentional decisions on a daily basis.

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Painting Personal Experiences, Tackling Self-Doubt & Investing in Your Work with Kim Dorland

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Canadian painter Kim Dorland has gained international recognition for his paintings of suburbia with notable exhibitions at galleries in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, London and beyond. In this enlightening episode, Kim shares valuable lessons he’s learned while building his art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Kim to pursue a career as a painter and depict his own personal experiences.

2. How Kim tackles self doubt in the studio and why he considers failure to be an essential part of the process.

3. Kim’s advice for emerging artists who are at the very beginning of their art careers.

About Kim -

Kim Dorland pushes the boundaries of painted representation through an exploration of memory, material, nostalgia, identity and place. Drawing heavily from the Canadian landscape and his huge appetite for the history and language of painting, the loose yet identifiable scenes are interjected with areas of heavy abstract impasto. His refusal to remain faithful to one medium or approach plays into the symbiotic nature of his work.

Born in 1974 in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada, Dorland holds an MFA from York University in Toronto, and a BFA from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, in Vancouver. He has exhibited globally, including shows in Milan, London, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. His work is featured in the Contemporary Art Foundation (Japan), The Sander Collection (Berlin); Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal; Musée d’art contemporain de Montreal; Glenbow Museum (Calgary); Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Art Gallery of Alberta, the Audain Art Museum and numerous important private collections. Dorland currently lives and works in Toronto, Canada.

Website: artsy.net/artist/kim-dorland

IG: @kimdorland

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Navigating Grief, Healing Through Art & Welcoming Creative Exploration with Amelie Mancini

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brooklyn-based artist and textile designer Amelie Mancini. We discuss the nonlinear process of navigating loss and healing while sharing the importance of staying open to new ways of creating. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Amelie’s personal experience with grief and the ways in which her studio practice provided a space for her to navigate the loss of a parent.

2. The beauty of staying open to new creative impulses and exploring different techniques, mediums and processes.

3. Amelie’s work as a textile designer and how this experience has impacted her work as a painter.

About Amelie -

Born and raised in Lyon, France, Amelie Mancini moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2006. She received a Master’s Degree in Design and Fine Arts at the Sorbonne University in Paris. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.

In 2022, she received the Royal Watercolour Society Award, curated by Brit Pruiksma (@mothflower). Her work was featured in Works On Paper 4 and 5 at Blue Shop Gallery in London. She had recent exhibitions with Hashimoto Contemporary (New York, NY), Maake Projects (State College, PA), Mepaintsme (online) and 81C in St Thomas, U.S V.I.

She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and their two children. She divides her time between her painting practice and her role as creative director for Biquette, a textile company specializing in artist collaborations.

Website: ameliemancini.com

IG: @meli_mancini

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The Power of a Daily Creative Practice & Approaching Your Art Career as a Business with Steph Blondet

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this empowering episode we chat with Puerto Rican artist Steph Blondet. After making the decision to prioritize her studio practice, Steph noticed a major shift in her creative work and art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How Steph’s formative years in Puerto Rico continue to influence her work today.

2. Steph’s experience with panic attacks and the ways in which art supported her healing process.

3. What changed when Steph began approaching her art career as a business and the power of implementing a daily creative practice.

4. The importance of prioritizing our physical and emotional health.

About Steph -

Steph Blondet is a Puerto Rican visual artist based in Tampa, FL. Blondet creates textured and sculptural paintings as a form of visual journaling, through which she processes memories and experiences from childhood into adulthood. In her work, Blondet explores themes of personal growth, grief, and the societal pressures placed on women.

After a health scare in 2021, Blondet began her journey as a visual artist with the goal of finding her voice and healing through the creative process. Two years later, she experienced the loss of her soul dog and decided it was time to launch her professional art career. Line, shape, color, and form have always been of strong interest to Blondet, and she continues to focus on these elements in her work today.

Blondet grew up taking private art classes and obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico, her Associate of Art from EDP College, and her Master of Science in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. Upon graduating, she moved to Washington, DC in 2013 to pursue a career in graphic design and web development. During this time, she sold to private collectors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. In 2019 she moved to Tampa, FL to be closer to family and enjoy the warm weather.

Website: stephblondet.com

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Sharing Your Story, Working with Galleries & Believing in the Value of Your Art with Liza Zhurkovskaya

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:42:16 -0500

In this episode we chat with Toronto-based curator and art advisor Liza Zhurkovskaya, AKA Curator on the Go. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Liza to pursue a career as a curator and open Kefi Art Gallery.

2. Essential advice for working with galleries.

3. The importance of valuing your work and tips for selling.

4. Liza’s passion for working directly with artists to help them advance their careers.

About Liza -

Liza Zhurkovskaya, aka Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based Art Curator & Art Advisor. For more than nine years, Liza worked directly with artists helping them make a living through their creative work. In 2020, Liza founded Kefi Art Gallery to support her artists and better assist her corporate and private clients with acquiring original art and curating their collections. Liza is known as a community leader who has brought hundreds of artworks to the public eye. Her goal is to celebrate diversity, creativity, and the power of visual storytelling through thought-provoking and divergent exhibitions and art activations.

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IG: @curatoronthego

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Recognizing Your Growth, Building Healthy Habits & Celebrating the Small Wins

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this insightful episode, Victoria encourages you to recognize the ways in which you are already showing up for yourself and your creative work. Topics include: honoring your strengths, introducing habits and systems that will support your goals, and celebrating your wins. This episode is designed for artists who are ready to elevate their personal, professional, and creative lives through daily mindful practices.

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Creating Powerful Visual Narratives, Becoming a Full-Time Artist & Trusting Your Journey with Juan Arango Palacios

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:54:27 -0500

Chicago-based visual artist & designer Juan Arango Palacios shares valuable lessons for building an art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Juan explores the intersection between Queer and Latinx culture in the United States and the ways in which his work has evolved over the last few years.

2. Juan’s experience as a full-time artist and advice for emerging artists who are working towards a similar goal.

3. The power of believing in yourself and elevating the presentation of your work as you find and attract new opportunities.

About Juan -

Juan Arango Palacios was born in Pereira, Colombia, and was raised in a traditional Catholic home. His traditional upbringing was cut short by a series of migrations that their family took seeking a better future. Juan’s family moved from Colombia to southern Louisiana where Juan’s sense of identity and belonging began to be skewed by their lack of knowledge of the English language, their unfamiliarity with American culture, and their internal struggle with a queer identity. Juan graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2020, and has a painting, textile-making, and sculpture practice based in Chicago. Placing emphasis on color and composition, Juan’s work aims to create images and narratives glorifying and fantasizing the idea of safety and joy in a queer experience.

Website(s): jarangopalacios.com

Instagram: @juuuanitx

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Reaching Higher Levels of Success & Evolving into the Best Version of YOU!

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Victoria shares thoughtful advice for stepping into the most aligned version of yourself in order to bring your dreams to fruition. Topics include: releasing old thought patterns, creating new habits and beliefs, healing the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us, and releasing self-judgment. This episode is designed for artists who are ready to elevate their personal, professional, and creative lives through daily mindful practices.

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Your Best Work is Ahead of You: Embracing Change & Rediscovering Joy in the Studio with Brittany M. Reid

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for an uplifting conversation with visual artist, writer, and artist consultant Brittany M. Reid. We chat about the importance of allowing our work to change, letting go of control, and redefining what success means to you. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Brittany to shift from collage to abstract painting, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.

2. The power of creating the kind of work YOU want to make and prioritizing joy in your studio practice.

3. Why Brittany is so passionate about supporting fellow creatives and helping them to reach their goals.

About Brittany -

Brittany M. Reid is a visual artist, creative strategist, and educator based in Upstate NY. Reid's work explores the wide spectrum of nuanced human emotion through paper collages and acrylic paintings. When working with clients, they bridge the gap between art and technology, helping artists build digital fluency and develop sustainable creative practices.

Website(s): brittanymreid.com

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How Vulnerability Can Strengthen Your Art & Lead You to a Deeper Place in Your Work with Laura Cleary Williams

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for a powerful episode with visual artist Laura Cleary Williams. We engage in an honest conversation about art, mental health, and the role of vulnerability in our creative work.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion about suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Here’s what we discuss:

1. Laura’s experience as a printmaker and the ways in which printmaking continues to influence her work today.

2. Why Laura’s first love will always be drawing, and the ways in which she expresses herself through mark-making on paper.

3. Laura’s journey with mental health and the life-changing experience that profoundly impacted her both personally and creatively.

4. The importance of community and cultivating connections with fellow artists.

About Laura -

Williams’s abstract spaces are an ode to an imperfect language. Through motion, she makes marks that translate thought - subconscious – a viscerally understood language. Williams works from her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2009, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Next, Williams received a full scholarship to complete her Master's in Printmaking in 2012 at SCAD-Atlanta.

Williams worked at SCAD‘s Southeastern Center for Printmaking. There, she worked on an ambitious print collection with Kiki Smith and Valerie Hammond. Initially working as an assistant printer, Williams was indispensable to the project and was promoted to assistant project manager. On the heels of this project, Williams founded, managed, and co-owned Straw Hat Press, which specialized in fine art publishing and contract printing. As Straw Hat flourished, Williams realized that despite her success in printmaking, she would always be devoted to her love of drawing. Subsequently, she left Atlanta and returned to her hometown to pursue her career as a gallery artist, where her career soared.

In 2022 and 2023, Williams exhibited with PXP Contemporary, Viridian Artists, Van Der Plas Gallery, and the New York Equity Association in NYC. She was the first exhibition and solo at Good Art Co. in South Carolina. She was an artist in residence with Carrie Able Gallery and asked to return for a solo exhibition in the Spring of 2024, when she will also be an artist in residence at Chateau d’Orquevaux in France.

Website(s): lauracleary.com

Instagram: @lauraclearywilliams

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Navigating Life as a Creative Entrepreneur & Building a Strong Foundation for Your Business with Mariel Fry

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for an informative episode about entrepreneurship with Victoria’s sister-in-law Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Mariel left her corporate job to start her own company, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way.

2. Strategies for starting and growing your creative business.

3. The importance of approaching entrepreneurship with an open mind and a willingness to learn and absorb from those who are further ahead than us.

About Mariel -

Mariel Fry is a dedicated bookkeeper with a passion for numbers and finances. With a strong background in billing, administration, and reconciling work spanning nearly a decade, Mariel has developed a deep understanding and appreciation for the intricacies of bookkeeping.

Through her experience in billing, Mariel has honed her attention to detail, ensuring accurate and precise recording of financial transactions. Her administrative expertise allows her to efficiently manage bookkeeping tasks and stay organized, ensuring that no details are overlooked.

Having worked extensively in reconciling work, Mariel understands the importance of reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining financial accuracy. She enjoys the process of balancing accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring that financial records are aligned with bank statements and other financial documents.

Mariel's background in billing, administration, and reconciling work has given her a solid foundation and a thorough understanding of bookkeeping principles. She finds joy in helping businesses stay on top of their financial records, providing them with the peace of mind that comes from having accurate and well-maintained financial information.

Through her expertise and passion for bookkeeping, Mariel is committed to assisting businesses in managing their finances effectively and supporting their growth.

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The Visionary Community: Designed for Emerging Artists! Learn & Grow with Us

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:33:52 -0500

Learn about our new online community membership for emerging women & non-binary artists. As a member of The Visionary Community, you’ll get –

2-3 live group sessions per month

Sessions are 60-90 min in length & held via Zoom
Access to replays incase you miss a session

Sessions include:

Guided Reflections with Victoria

Gain clarity & strengthen your mindset through our powerful self-reflection sessions led by Victoria

Art Career Q&A’s with Victoria

Bring specific questions you have related to your art career & Victoria will provide you with support + guidance

Guest Speakers - Art World Professionals

Meet established professionals including curators, gallery directors & artpreneurs

Book discussions with Victoria

Engage in meaningful conversations centered on powerful works of art & literature to deepen your creative work

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Approaching Your Art Career Intuitively, Opening Yourself Up to Possibilities & Setting Sustainable Goals

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Victoria shares thoughtful advice for trusting yourself, declaring what’s possible, and dreaming big while managing the goals and expectations you set for yourself.

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Finding Growth in Discomfort: Advice for Leveling Up Your Art Career with Sarah E. Boyle

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In this inspiring discussion, Chicago-based artist Sarah E. Boyle shares valuable lessons she’s learned while growing her art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The ways in which Sarah has grown her art career over the last few years, and why mindset work has been essential for both her personal and professional growth.

2. How to strengthen your self-confidence as an artist.

3. The power of investing in yourself as you take your art career to the next level.

About Sarah -

Sarah E. Boyle is a Chicago-based painter who studied fashion, theatrical design, and illustration at Syracuse University and Ringling School of Art and Design before earning her BFA in Painting and Drawing at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Boyle uses oil on canvas and panel to convey place formally through landscape and introspectively through location, symbol, void and scale. Her work has been featured in Hyperallergic, Artnet News, My Modern Met, Office Space, Create! Magazine, Studio Visit Magazine, Vanity Fair UK, The Third Coast Review, and New Visionary Magazine. She has shown at galleries and spaces in Tribeca, NYC, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis and Carmel, IN. Boyle has been a resident of the Cornelia Arts Building (Chicago, IL) since 2015 and a directory artist with Visionary Art Collective since 2020.

Website: saraheboyle.com

Instagram: @saraheboyle

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Creating a Voice for Yourself & Showing Up Intentionally with Veronica Petty

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:59:37 -0500

Veronica Petty, Director of Media Partnerships for New Visionary Magazine and Founder of Domingo Comms, shares powerful advice to help you strengthen your messaging and align with your intentions. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Veronica to launch her company, Domingo Comms, and why she’s so passionate about working with artists, art fairs, and contemporary art publications.

2. How showing up thoughtfully and intentionally will benefit you when it comes to increasing visibility for your art.

3. Why it’s important to share your authentic story with your audience in a way that feels manageable and sustainable for you.

About Veronica -

Veronica Petty, Director of Media Partnerships for New Visionary Magazine, is an art advisor and curator based in New York. She is the driving force behind Domingo Comms, founded with the aim of creating opportunities for contemporary artists. Veronica expands their reach through communications, advisory, and interiors.

Website: domingocomms.com

Instagram: @domingocomms

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How to Bring More Joy & Self-Compassion into Your Art Practice with Ingrid V. Wells

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:11:04 -0500

Join us for a powerful & insightful discussion with visual artist Ingrid V. Wells about paving your path while finding moments of delight along the way. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How a guided meditation led Ingrid to completely shift paths and pursue a career as an artist.

2. Thoughtful strategies for moving forward in the direction of your dreams and living with intention.

3. The importance of our daily habits and approaching life one day at a time. Ask yourself - what can I do today to feel good?

4. The power of practicing generosity and sharing knowledge with each other as we further our own careers.

About Ingrid:

Ingrid V. Wells earned her MFA from San Francisco Art Institute and her BFA from Arizona State University. Her artwork has been shown in New York at the Untitled Space, PULSE Miami with Treat Gallery, internationally in South Korea at the CICA Museum and online with PxP Contemporary. She enjoys using playful subject matter to address complex topics including women's issues, mental health, joy and being.

Her work has been featured by The Jealous Curator, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, BUST Magazine, Create! Magazine and Teen Vogue, among others. Her oil painting was invited to be featured on the front page (print) of El País representing the international women’s movement in 2019. Wells is a multiple-time grant recipient from the Center for Cultural Innovation.

She runs San Francisco Artists Studios, a multidisciplinary artist studio space in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco. There she facilitates programming including ongoing artist professional development series with Sample-Studios (Cork, Ireland) that began during the pandemic with grant funding from the Cork City Council Twinning Cities.

Wells directs TWIRL: A Decade of Artists Interviews, a 10 year annual interview project that began with 40 artists. The project focuses on studying artist resilience and the survival of artist communities despite unforeseen difficult circumstances. The project launched in February 2020.

She was awarded a Certificate of Honor from the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors in October 2020 for painting uplifting murals in the city's COVID overflow hospital space in the Presidio.

In May of 2022, Create! Magazine named Wells #7 on the list of Top 15 Emerging Artists to Follow on Social Media. You are welcome to visit her on social at @ingridvwells.

Her recent solo exhibition Glimmers with Voss Gallery in San Francisco, received press coverage from The Jealous Curator, DIVIDE Magazine, Thought Art Magazine, All She Makes Magazine, Juniper Rag, Arts to Hearts Project, Friend of the Artist and Visionary Art Collective. Her work is also currently on display in southern California at Brea Gallery with the Pure, Unadulterated Joy exhibition, which was extended for three additional months due to popularity.

Wells currently lives and works in San Francisco.

Website: ingridvwells.com

Instagram: @ingridvwells

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We’re in This Together: A Conversation on Motherhood, Disability & Belonging with Kim Hopson

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this insightful episode, visual artist and co-founder of the Mother Creatrix Collective Kim Hopson shares her experience navigating motherhood and caregiving with a disability. In her latest series of work, Kim shifts away from motherhood to explore themes of identity, belonging, and otherness as part of her larger mission to cultivate empathy and understanding. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The ways in which Kim shines a light on disabled artists through her work.

2. Why Kim co-founded the Mother Creatrix Collective and what inspired her to bring mother artists together.

3. The resilience of our bodies and the power of our individual and collective journeys.

4. The power of community!

About Kim:

Kim Hopson is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. In her work she explores themes of disability, otherness, and ableist bias in society. Experiencing life with a limb difference has given her a unique perspective that is reflected in her paintings, drawings and collages. Her intention is to create dialogue around these topics in order to spark a larger conversation.

Hopson has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally. Notable group exhibitions in New York City include the 19th Annual Small Works Show at 440 Gallery, Labor at Spoke the Hub, Time/Space at Compère Collective, and First Come, First Hung at B Dry Goods. Additionally, Hopson’s work has been selected for the Kyoto Shibori Museum in Japan as part of their On Motherhood exhibition curated by Ongoing Conversation, as well as the virtual show Cut, Torn & Mended at Spilt Milk Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her inaugural solo exhibition, Sweater Weather, was presented at Spoke the Hub in January of 2023. Further, Hopson has been featured in numerous publications including New Visionary and Women United Art Magazine. Hopson received her BFA from Texas State-San Marcos, and her M.Ed from the University of Houston with a concentration in Museum Education. She is a founding member of The Mother Creatrix Collective, a cohort of artist mothers in NYC. Currently she is an artist in The Canopy Program 2023-2024 through the NYC Crit Club.

Website: kimhopsonstudio.com

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The Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Manifesting for 2024

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Victoria shares two questions that are essential for making your dreams a reality. Additionally, she provides thoughtful advice for building a successful creative business, along with journal prompts that are helpful when it comes to reflecting on your creative practice.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Establishing a Presence in Your Local Community & Finding Spaces to Show Your Art with Fernanda Martinez

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this powerful episode, Oakland-based artist and muralist Fernanda Martinez shares helpful tips for those who are ready to increase visibility and get more eyes on their work. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Fernanda decided to pursue an art career after moving to the Bay Area.

2. The importance of putting yourself out there and staying open to new opportunities.

3. Specific strategies that have helped Fernanda to grow her art career in only a few years.

4. Advice for artists who are interested in painting murals.

About Fernanda:

Fernanda Martínez is an Oakland-based artist and founder of La Tinta Art. Through her abstract paintings and murals, Fernanda explores the relation with the environment by incorporating nature elements as themes. With an experimental and intuitive approach to her work, Fernanda’s pieces are unique statements that represent feelings of connection, expansion and growth.

Over the past seven years, Fernanda has exhibited her work throughout galleries; she has also collaborated with brands such as Meta, Google, Anthropologie, Lulu and Georgia, among others. Fernanda’s art and murals can be found across the Bay Area and select online platforms.

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Best Practices for Cultivating Relationships & Building Community at Superfine Art Fair

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Alex Mitow, CEO of Superfine Art Fair. In this episode, Alex shares essential advice for artists who are interested in showing and selling their work at the fair, and emphasizes the power of cultivating authentic relationships and community. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Alex and his co-founder, James, to launch Superfine Art Fair and why he considers it to be a marketplace for artists.

2. The benefits of participating in Superfine and how to get the most out of your experience.

3. Why it’s important to prioritize long-lasting relationships with collectors over quick sales.

4. The power of building community with fellow artists!

About Alex:

A compulsive curator and multi-spirited entrepreneur, Alex brings a marketing degree from the University of Miami and more than 16 years of experience in the lifestyle, art, and hospitality sectors to his role as CEO of Superfine Art Fair. A guiding force in the curatorial style and business approach of all Superfine fairs, Alex is also a major collector of contemporary art, a published writer, and film producer. From his home base in NYC, Alex, and his co-founder James, launched the #1 art fair for independent artists in the US and has grown the fair to eight cities a year and counting.

Website(s): www.superfine.world

Instagram: @superfineartfair

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Guided Journal Prompts to Manifest Your Best Year Yet

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Artists, are you ready to see your dreams come to fruition in 2024? If so, we encourage you to cozy up with a journal and listen to the powerful journal prompts shared in this episode. For best results, take time to pause and thoughtfully write your response to each question as you listen.

The questions in this episode were pulled from the latest edition of Art/Work by Heather Darcy Bhandari and Jonathan Melber.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Feel More Confident Selling Your Art & Expanding Your Collector Base with Stephanie Sachs

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode we chat with full-time artist Stephanie Sachs to learn essential strategies for increasing art sales. Stephanie shares powerful strategies that have helped her to consistently earn 100K per year from selling her paintings. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for artists of all experience levels! Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Stephanie to move to Maui and pursue a career as a full-time artist.

2. Best practices for cultivating genuine, lasting relationships with collectors, and the power of email marketing to stay connected.

3. How to get more comfortable and confident presenting your work and selling directly from the studio.

4. Why Stephanie decided to launch her online program Artists Make Money.

About Stephanie:

Stephanie Sachs has always been a seeker. After art school, Sachs hopped on a seeking adventure and found a home in Maui. Sachs brings the same sense of adventure into her studio. Sachs paints radical joy in the form of abstract landscape paintings, where she tells stories celebrating the sublime power of nature and the mysteries of life. Sachs’ paintings immerse the viewer in a dreamy world filled with multicolor caverns, misty rains, sweeping seas, and twinkling skies. Her paintings invite the viewer to explore a range of emotions from mediative to exuberant. Stephanie Sachs has a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She has been a resident at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Sachs’ oil paintings are in collections across the world. She has shown in Chelsea, New York, Miami, and Palm Springs. Sachs currently shows at the Four Seasons in Wailea Maui. In 2022 Sachs was selected for the West Coast edition of New American Paintings. Now, Sachs has created an online class to help artists around the world learn how to build their careers and create long-term collector relationships. Her flagship course, “Artists Make Money - How to Sell Your Art Without Selling Out,” is a self-paced online course teaching artists, revenue streams, operations, sales, and marketing. This is Sachs’ love song to her fellow artists.

Website(s): stephaniesachs.com

artistsmakemoney.co

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Artists! Let’s Reflect on 2023 & Set Goals for 2024

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Join Victoria for a powerful solo episode centered on self-reflection and goal setting. As we begin to gear up for 2024, Victoria encourages artists to set manageable and sustainable goals for the new year while reflecting on what went well this year.

As you reflect, be sure to think about what brings you the most joy in your life and art career, and how you might let go of what’s no longer serving you.

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About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Elevate Your Art Career in Victoria’s Powerful Workshops & Programs

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In today’s solo episode Victoria shares valuable information about her educational programs for artists. There are 3 ways you can work with Victoria to elevate your art career! See details below.

1. Victoria teaches The Emerging Artist Workshop a few times a year. In this 2.5 hour virtual workshop, she provides essential strategies for emerging artists who are ready to grow their art career. To register for the last workshop of 2023, click here.

2. In The Artist Glow-Up Program, Victoria works with artists in a group setting over 12 weeks. Each week Victoria covers a different topic related to your art career, including: increasing visibility and sales, approaching curators and galleries, and finding the right opportunities for your art career. To learn more, email Victoria directly at info@visionaryartcollective.com

3. In Victoria’s 1:1 Mentorship Program, she works with a select number of artists individually over the course of 3 months to provide customized support and guidance. In this transformative program, Victoria works closely with you to meet your long-term and short-term goals. To apply for 2024, click here and submit the application form.

About Victoria:

Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and the founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine and Warnes Contemporary Gallery. Since launching VAC in 2020, Fry has worked with over 200+ artists to help them advance their art careers. As part of her mission to increase visibility for artists, she partners up with top curators and gallerists to facilitate virtual and in-person exhibitions. Additionally, Fry has been a guest speaker for the Women’s Caucus of Art in Washington D.C, Superfine Art Fair in NYC, Photo Trouvée Magazine, The Art Queens Society, and Huron River Art Collective. She has curated exhibitions for Create! Magazine, Arts to Hearts Project, The Artful Collective, and recently served as a juror for Women’s United Art Prize. She hosts the New Visionary Podcast. Fry obtained her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2012 and her MAT from Maine College of Art in 2014.

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Embracing Curiosity & Personal Inquiry to Create Your Most Meaningful Work with Kaylan Buteyn

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode we chat with Kaylan Buteyn, visual artist & founder of the Artist/Mother podcast and Thrive Together network. We chat about art and motherhood, finding a sense of balance, and how you can strengthen your creative practice by allowing curiosity to guide your work. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The role of textiles in Kaylan’s work as a visual artist exploring legacies of care.

2. How Kaylan's experience as an artist and mother inspired her to launch the Artist/Mother podcast.

3. Why it’s valid (and sometimes necessary) to take a step back from your art practice after having children, and the importance of remembering that your art is a long-term practice. Do what you can with the time you have!

4. The power of unlearning beliefs that you were once taught and no longer serve you.

5. Allowing room for personal investigation, and how doing so can guide you to your most authentic and powerful work.

About Kaylan:

Kaylan Buteyn’s work investigates physical representations of generational care through paintings, quilts, domestic textiles, abstraction and collage. She has exhibited in galleries and community spaces internationally including the Ground Floor Gallery in Nashville, TN, Artlink in Fort Wayne, IN, Split Milk in Edinburgh, Scotland, among others. In 2019, as a social extension of her art practice, Kaylan founded the Artist/Mother Podcast, sharing interviews of working artists who are mothers. The podcast community has grown to a more inclusive state, and now exists as the Thrive Together Network, a community of female identifying, non-binary and trans artists that offers support and encouragement through exhibitions, retreats, a crit group program and more. In 2020 as a response to the global covid-19 pandemic, Kaylan co-founded Stay Home Gallery with Pam Taylor and the two took their virtual gallery physical when Kaylan offered her home and artist studio in rural Tennessee as a brick and mortar gallery and artist residency space. Kaylan holds an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art. She now lives with her partner and their 3 children in Fort Wayne, IN.

Website(s): kaylancreates.com

Instagram: @kaylanbuteyn

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Finding Flow Within Your Practice & Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs with Juliana Naufel

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for a special conversation with Juliana Naufel, a Brazilian artist, creative mentor and art therapist. We chat about the creative process and the importance of mindset work as it relates to building an art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Juliana began embroidering uplifting phrases on vintage photographs, and the deeper meaning behind her practice.

2. The beauty of working in seasons and embracing different ways of creating.

3. Juliana’s work as creative mentor and how working with fellow artists has impacted her on a personal level.

4. Why it’s important to acknowledge our limiting beliefs, start before we’re ready, and let go of fear.

About Juliana:

Juliana Naufel is a Brazilian artist, Creative Mentor and Art Therapist who uses affection as her primary subject. Her artworks and art therapy practice are strongly influenced by the healing aspect of embroidering photographs as a way of making amends with the past. Naufel’s artworks are in a number of private collections around the world, including The Wonders of Women Museum, USA; The Kanyer Art Collection, USA; Taube Museum of Art, USA & Museu das Bandeiras, Brazil. Her work is currently represented by PxP Contemporary. Naufel earned her MA Degree in Art Therapy from NAPE-São Paulo, a Graduate Degree in Art Therapy from Universidade Cândido Mendes and her BA in Visual Arts from São Paulo’s State University. In February of 2020, Naufel Co-Founded Photo Trouvée Magazine - a contemporary art platform that showcases contemporary artists who use found photographs as a medium in their works.

Website(s): naufss.com

phototrouveemagazine.com

Instagram: @naufss

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Powerful Strategies for Growing Your Creative Business with Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Learn essential tips for growing your creative business with co-authors of The Creative Business Handbook Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How to overcome the fear of launching a creative business, and why so many artists and entrepreneurs face analysis paralysis in the early stages.

2. The importance of being gentle with yourself while navigating the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

3. Why it’s imperative to trust yourself when challenges arise and the power of knowing your audience.

About The Creative Business Handbook by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig

Offering veteran insight and friendly, actionable advice from two self-made women who manage three six-figure businesses, this practical handbook acts as a roadmap to guide anyone wanting to build a profitable venture out of their creative passion.

Figuring out how to make a living from your creative work poses unique challenges and obstacles. From choosing the right business model to building a brand, from managing your time to scaling up your production—starting your own creative business often means doing it all yourself. Enter The Creative Business Handbook by Alicia Puig and Ekaterina Popova, the dynamic duo behind Create! Magazine.

With its conversational tone and accessible advice, this handbook lays an essential foundation for anyone wanting to earn a living with their art—no fancy business degree required! In addition to nuts-and-bolts advice based on the authors' real-life experiences, each chapter of the book includes an interview with a creative entrepreneur from a different background and craft, and ends with action steps that will help keep you on track. Written by creative business owners for creative business owners, this is the perfect book for anyone with a vision who is ready to hit the ground running.

Click here to order a copy of the book.

Ekaterina Popova

Instagram: @katerinaspopova

Website: katerinapopova.com

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Instagram: @puigypics

Website: aliciapuig.com

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The Magic of Allowing Our Creative Work to Unfold Organically with Jennifer Agricola Mojica

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode we sit down with artist and educator Jennifer Agricola Mojica to learn more about her approach to painting. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How Jennifer’s work has evolved over the years, from installation art to oil paintings that are layered with meaning and symbolism.

2. The relationship between Jennifer’s work as an artist and educator.

3. Why it’s important to embrace change, imperfection, and creative growth within your practice.

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Agricola Mojica is a contemporary painter, educator, and mother based in San Antonio, Texas. Her paintings are influenced by her journey as both an artist and mother. Living in several cities during her formative years, adapting to new experiences at an early age, and transitions through motherhood are suggested through her compositions. Agricola Mojica’s work conveys shifting perspectives and figures, layers that conceal and reveal, monotonous repetition punctured by shapes, and suggestions of a fragmented time and space.

Agricola Mojica has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery in Astoria, OR; the IF Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic; and Dallas Center for Contemporary Art. Her paintings can be found in private collections and has been featured in multiple publications. Today she splits her time between her studio practice and teaching at St Philip’s College.

After earning her BFA in painting from Ohio University College of Fine Arts, Agricola Mojica went on to receive her MFA in sculpture from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Today she splits her time between her studio practice and teaching at St Philip’s College.

Instagram: @jenniferagricolamojica

Website: jenniferagricolamojica.com

Join Jennifer for the opening of her solo exhibition, Distance, on 10/14, 6-9pm

Dock Space Gallery

107 Lone Star Blvd

San Antonio, Texas 78204

@dockspacegallery

Show dates: October 14-31

The Transformative Power of Prioritizing Your Art Practice with Beth Pickens

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Artists, are you ready to get inspired? Join us for an uplifting and empowering discussion with author and arts consultant Beth Pickens. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Beth is so passionate about providing guidance and wisdom for artists, and what motivated her to write Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What.

2. The life-changing impact that comes from prioritizing our creative work and actively carving out studio time.

3. Benefits of joining an artist community and connecting with fellow creatives.

About Beth:

Beth Pickens is a Los Angeles-based consultant for artists and arts organizations. She is the author of Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles (Chronicle Books, 2021) and Your Art Will Save Your Life (Feminist Press, 2018). She is represented by Laura Lee Mattingly at Present Perfect. Beth earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. Since 2010, she has provided career consultation, grant writing, fundraising, and financial, project, and strategic planning services for artists and arts organizations throughout the U.S.

Instagram: @bethpickensconsulting

Website: bethpickens.com

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Stepping Into Alignment & Manifesting Your BIGGEST Dreams with Juannean Young

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Tune in for an enlightening discussion with Juannean Young to learn powerful strategies for bringing your dreams to fruition. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Juannean to begin her coaching practice, and why alignment is at the core of her work.

2. The importance of aligning with the frequency of what you desire and manifesting with intention (hint: meditation and daydreaming are essential)

3. How to recognize signals within your body to deepen your intuition and self-awareness.

About Juannean Young:

Juannean is an Artist and Life Coach who designs creative perspectives for a unique self-empowerment experience. Using her professional expertise, she has integrated threads of coaching, art, and intuitive messages that knit together paths of activation for her mission to inspire hope, stimulate belief, and design creative bridges that encourage the leap from belief to taking action. Art for display, art on clothing, group workshops, and one-on-one coaching, are just a few paths that you may find yourself connecting with Juannean on. Regardless of the facet, there will always be an opportunity for self-reflection and creative interaction toward becoming the best version of yourself. As Juannean enjoys the flow of her energy to remain limitless, her collaborations and new creations are constantly shifting and evolving.

Instagram: @officialjuannean

Website: juannean.com

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Delta Daydreams: A Closer Look at the Work of Painter & Curator Mel Reese

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s episode we chat with Mel Reese, a NYC-based painter and curator. Mel is the first artist we’re exhibiting at our gallery, Warnes Contemporary, located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. Tune in to learn about Mel’s upcoming solo exhibition, Delta Daydreams, opening at Warnes Contemporary on 9/22. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How a personal experience at the Mississippi Delta inspired Mel’s latest collection of work, Delta Daydreams.

2. The ways in which Mel’s approach to painting has evolved over the last several years.

3. What inspired Mel to begin curating and what she enjoys most about her curatorial work.

Join us for the opening reception of Delta Daydreams on 9/22 from 6-8pm!

Details:

Warnes Contemporary Gallery

183 Lorraine St (Entrance across from 201 Bush St)

2nd Floor

About Mel:

Reese (b. 1991) holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Science from Skidmore College. She has completed Artist-in-Residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Elsewhere Studios, and JX Farms. Reese has an upcoming solo show at Warnes Contemporary Gallery in Red Hook, Brooklyn in September 2023. She has exhibited widely throughout the United States including Untitled Space (NYC), Maison 10 Gallery (NYC), and THE GALLERY by Odo (NYC) and has been featured in several publications including New American Paintings Northeast Issue 134, New American Painting Featured Artists, Inside Artists, Studio Visit Magazine, and New Visionary Magazine.

Melanie lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with her husband and cat, Miss Puds, who hates all of Mel’s paintings and is always her toughest critic.

Instagram: @melaniereese

Website: www.melreese.com

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Advocating for Your Art Career & Cultivating Authentic Connections with Jen Tough

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jen Tough, founder of Jen Tough Gallery & Air Studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Jen to open a gallery and residency program for artists.

2. The importance of investing in your art career, advocating for your work, and cultivating genuine connections with curators and collectors.

3. Why it’s essential to take your art career into your own hands, and specific strategies for making strides in today’s art world.

About Jen Tough:

Jen Tough is a creative with a passion for building businesses centered around art and artists. She has both a studio and commercial art background with a BFA in fine arts. Most of Tough’s professional life was spent in Los Angeles as an art director. She was the former art director for Warner Bros Records, Urban Outfitters (corporate), Hollywood Records (Disney) and several ‘90s magazines. Her freelance clients included Capitol Records, Drew Carey and Nike.

Tough founded Jen Tough Gallery in the Bay Area in February 2017, and then had the misfortune of trying to open in Santa Fe the first weekend of Covid shutdowns. Her business was declared “non-essential”, so she pivoted to online, and created an online artist community called the Artist Alliance. Tough’s latest project is AIR (Artists in Residence) Studios in Santa Fe offering self-directed residencies, awarded residencies, workshops & mini-solos.

Instagram: @jentoughgallery

Website: jentough.com

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Unlocking Your Unlimited Potential as an Artist

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S2. E1 Welcome to Season 2 of the New Visionary Podcast!

In this special episode, Victoria shares powerful mindset shifts for unlocking your unlimited potential as an artist.

Stay tuned for many amazing episodes to come this season!

To learn more about working with Victoria to grow your art career, visit https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/3-month-mentorship-program

Take 2-3 minutes to complete our application form and Victoria will be in touch with you. Please know that spots are limited and book up quickly!

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Growing Your Art Career with Joy & Intention

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E41. In this special episode, Victoria shares valuable insight when it comes to building a sustainable art career. The key? Find moments of joy and create with intention.

Stay tuned for the next season of our podcast, coming September 2023!

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Take 2-3 minutes to complete our application form and Victoria will be in touch with you. Please know that spots are limited and book up quickly!

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Launching a Creative Business: The Inspirational Journey of Hammies

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E40. Are you ready to launch a creative business? Join us for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneurs Sarah and Grant Nestor, who founded Hammies in 2017. Based in Santa Barbara, the power couple launched their retro clothing brand to bring back popular styles from the 1960s-80s. In this episode, we chat about the glows and grows of starting a business and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Sarah and Grant to launch their clothing company, Hammies, and how it’s evolved since 2017.

2. Why it’s important to jump in and launch your creative business, rather than waiting until you feel ready. (hint: there will never be a perfect time!)

3. How bringing your authentic self into your brand ultimately makes your business more unique and builds trust with your audience.

4. The importance of setting boundaries and separating your business from your personal life.

About Hammies:

Hammies is a retro clothing brand specializing in classic summer styles from the 1960-80s. Hammies is best known for its 70s-era corduroy shorts but its product line has expanded to include corduroy bell bottoms, terry cloth tops and rompers, and 60s-era cabana sets and bikinis to name a few. Grant and Sarah believe that fashion peaked in the 1960-70s and it is their mission to continue that legacy.

Instagram: @hammiesshorts

Website: hammies.com

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Art, Motherhood & Empowering Women Artists with Mona Lerch

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E39. Tune in for a powerful and uplifting conversation with Mona Lerch, visual artist & founder of Women Art United Movement. In this deeply personal episode, Mona shares her journey with postpartum depression and how painting provided her with a space to heal through this experience. Additionally, Mona tells us about her company and why she’s so passionate about supporting women artists worldwide. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What led Mona to transition from performing arts to visual arts, and how painting became a pivotal tool in overcoming postpartum depression.

2. The importance of trusting yourself and allowing your work to shift, evolve, and change.

3. Why Mona felt inspired to create a powerful global community to support women artists.

4. The clarity that comes with asking yourself, “does this part of my creative business bring me joy?”

About Mona:

MONA LERCH is a contemporary mixed media visual artist and entrepreneur residing in

Brno, Czech Republic.

In 2020, she began working towards creating a safe space for women artists to empower them in their journeys and increase their visibility through diverse art opportunities. Amid the world pandemic, she launched an international online platform Art Mums United dedicated to supporting other artist mothers and caregivers, and later Women United ART MOVEMENT. In 2023, the two platforms merged to create one powerful movement advocating for women in the arts.

In addition to organizing solo and group exhibits, Mona also coaches artists through her monthly membership, 1:1 sessions and online programs. She is the host of Women United ART PODCAST and Editor In Chief of Women United ART MAGAZINE, a quarterly publication that highlights extraordinary artists, inspiring industry leaders and remarkable art organizations.

Mona Lerch

Instagram: @monalerchstudio

Website: monalerch.com

Women United Art Movement

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@womenunited_art_magazine

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Q&A with Victoria: Answering Your Top 3 Art Career Questions!

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:12:06 -0400

S1 E38. In this special episode, Victoria provides valuable guidance in response to the questions below:

1. I’m an emerging artist and ready to start getting my work out into the world. What’s the first step I should take?

2. I’ve only sold a handful of paintings and one of my biggest goals is to sell more work. Where should I start?

3. How do I balance my art-making with the administrative side of things? I feel overwhelmed and could use your help.

Plus, Victoria shares a powerful affirmation with you to help shift your mindset.

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Designing Your Dream Life & Taking Inspired Action with Kasia Muzyka

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S2 E21. Artist, designer & manifestation coach Kasia Muzyka is back on the podcast for another brilliant episode! In this uplifting, powerful, and deeply spiritual conversation, Kasia and I chat about the creative process. Topics include: trusting your inner guidance, strategies for avoiding burnout, and the power of WHY. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What helps Kasia to reset and reframe her mindset in order to connect to a place of joy in her creative practice.

2. The importance of getting clear on the WHY behind our creative work in order to sustain us through challenging and uncertain times.

3. How to avoid burnout if you’re feeling fatigued or overwhelmed in any part of your life.

4. Why is it essential for all creatives to ask themselves the following questions: what is my perception, and what is my vision?

5. What inspired Kasia to launch her clothing company, Call 2 Love, and why she chose to express her creativity through fashion.

About Kasia Muzyka:

Kasia is a Polish-American artist creating intuitive, abstract artwork. In her work, she aims to create a space for others to connect with their feminine side, beyond the ordinary experience. In honor of that connection, she founded Call2Love - ‘Fashion From the Heart’- a clothing line of wearable art. Her mission is to empower others from within, by enhancing the connection with their own hearts.

Kasia believes that clothes carry an energetic expression of oneself to the world. Being a symbolic choice of what we wear each day, they should be a reminder of our true nature and purpose. Call2Love Clothing is an embracement of true feminine power that comes from being present, and receiving yourself first. That intentionally creates a direct connection to Beauty, and a reminder for women of who they truly are.

Kasia’s work is shared and exhibited in Usa and Europe and her art is in private collections in US, Canada, UK, Italy and Poland.

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Encouraging Your Child’s Creative Path: Daniela & Rory Bills-Everett

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:31:50 -0400

S1 E37. At only eight years old, Rory Bills-Everett is a prolific painter whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions. Rory’s art has been acquired by the Children’s Museum of Art in NYC, and she recently had a solo exhibition at Soho House in Amsterdam. In this inspiring episode, I chat with Rory’s mother, Daniela, about her daughter’s emerging art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The importance of showing your child that it’s possible to pursue an art career by providing them with opportunities to share their art.

2. Why it’s essential to validate your child’s creative journey and show them what’s possible.

3. How The Artist Glow-Up Program, our signature 12-week course for artists, helped Daniela and Rory to navigate the art world, ultimately leading to a solo exhibition.

4. What we can learn from choosing to believe in ourselves and our work, even in the face of rejection.

About Rory Bills-Everett:

Rory Bills-Everett is an 8-year old contemporary abstract painter who lives and works between Lisbon, Portugal and Westport, Ireland. As an intuitive, self-taught artist, Rory’s work is informed by the coastal regions in which she resides, and her paintings are ultimately a manifestation of her internal dialogue. In allowing her emotions to be represented on the canvas she provides a platform from which to converse with the viewer. Rory uses expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant, energetic color palette. She introduces texture through layering materials and ambulatory movement to draw the viewer in.

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Advice From a Curator: Nurturing Relationships & Getting Gallery Ready with Gita Joshi

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 18 May 2023 12:19:53 -0400

S1 E36. Join us for an insightful conversation with London-based curator Gita Joshi. In this episode, we learn about Gita’s journey as a curator and the inspiration behind her contemporary art magazine, Art Seen. With a passion for working with artists, Gita shares valuable information about her coaching programs, including how to get gallery ready. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How Gita became an established curator and what led her to launch The Curator’s Salon, a podcast and website focusing on the art world with advice for early and mid career artists.

2. Helpful suggestions for artists when it comes to nurturing relationships with potential collectors.

3. Why it’s important to understand the expectations of a gallery prior to working together and key points for artists to consider beforehand.

About Gita:

Gita Joshi is an independent curator, an award winning art dealer and the host of The Curator’s Salon,a podcast and website focussing on the art world with advice for early and mid career artists. She has an art history background and trained in curating at Central St Martins before opening her own gallery, Orso Major, in Central London (2013-2016). Gita has produced artists open studio programs, worked with arts charities, organised open exhibitions, been a juror for art competitions and curated exhibitions in business spaces as well as within the gallery context. She works as an artist coach supporting artists to establish their careers and paint their own profitable path. She has curated over 40 exhibitions. In May 2021, Gita published the first issue Art Seen Magazine. Gita is the author of bestselling book, Show Your Art - How to build an art career without a Gallery. She is also a contributor to The Creative Business Handbook by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig.

Follow Gita on Instagram: @thegitajoshi

Website: https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/

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Finding Your Authentic Voice, Creating with Confidence & Starting Before You’re Ready with Erika b Hess

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E34. This is another MUST LISTEN episode for artists and entrepreneurs! Join us for a powerful conversation with Erika b Hess, an internationally recognized artist, curator & founder of I Like Your Work. We chat about so many important topics related to pursuing an art career and how to find balance when you’re doing ALL the things. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What led Erika to her current series of work, and how her journey through motherhood and the pandemic impacted her both personally and creatively.

2. Why Erika felt deeply inspired to launch I Like Your Work, a platform that brings artists together through community, conversation, and the sharing of knowledge.

3. How to speak about your work with more confidence! (hint: it takes practice!)

4. Reasons why it’s important to start before you’re ready and bravely take that first big step on the path to achieving your dreams.

5. The essential practice of leaning into trust and joy, and the positive impact that can be achieved by centering both in our daily lives.

About Erika:

Erika b Hess is a painter, curator, art writer, and host of the popular art podcast I Like Your Work. Hess’s body of work consists primarily of paintings and drawings that engage with the topics of motherhood, time, and the natural environment. She maintains studios in Columbus, OH, and Long Island City, NY, and is represented by Contemporary Art Matters in Columbus, OH. Hess’s work has been exhibited nationally at venues in New York City, Brooklyn, Detroit, Los Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia.

Her work has been featured in numerous publications, and she frequently lectures at colleges such as Wellesley College, Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and Montana University, among others. Hess has served on panels such as Cleveland Institute of Art’s “Feminism Now: Exposing the Truth,” Boston University's “Building Collaborative Art Spaces,” and other panels that discuss the overlap between feminism and art.

In addition to her artwork, Hess is an active curator and columnist for the magazines Visionary Art and AllSHEMakes. Hess was a co-founder of Musa Collective, an artist collective in Boston, and is the creator and host of I Like Your Work podcast, a podcast dedicated to interviewing artists, curators, and collectors.

In June, her work will be included in a group exhibition, I Spy a May Queen, at Contemporary Art Matters with Daisy Patton, Hilary Doyle, Jennifer Coates, Karen Lederer, and Genevieve Cohn.

Hess received her MFA from Boston University.

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Building a Powerful Artist Community Through Conversation & Critique with Ruth Lantz

Visionary Art Collective — Mon, 08 May 2023 09:46:47 -0400

S1 E33. Ruth Lantz, a visual artist, educator and founder of Crit Connection, shares her perspective on cultivating community amongst artists. We highlight the importance of connecting with fellow creatives to engage in meaningful discussion, as well as the benefits of building organic relationships within the art world. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Ruth is interested in exploring space as it relates to landscape, and the current shift that is happening in the way we experience the world and visual imagery as technology continues to rise.

2. Ruth’s work as an educator, and how it’s impacted her artistic practice.

3. What inspired Ruth to launch Crit Connection, a platform that provides artists with the opportunity to grow their network and build powerful relationships.

About Ruth:

Ruth Lantz, an Illinois-based artist, received her Masters in Visual Studies from the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in Portland, OR in 2010. Her work has been featured nationally at numerous galleries and institutions, including the Rockford Art Museum (Rockford, IL), Russo Lee Gallery (Portland, OR), Washington State University Vancouver (Vancouver, WA), Governors State University (University Park, IL), St. Louis Artist’s Guild (St. Louis, MO), Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL) and Indianapolis Art Center (Indianapolis, IN). Her work was showcased at the Portland International Airport and at the Fringe Festival at Southern Oregon University and she was a presenter in the “Making a Better Painting” Symposium at the Hoffman Gallery at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. Lantz is the founder of Crit Connection, a project providing networking opportunities and resources to emerging and mid-career artists. She currently teaches at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Portland Community College.

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Website + email: ruthlantz.com + critconnection@gmail.com

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Prioritizing Mental Wellness as Artists & Entrepreneurs with Michelle I Gomez

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E32. Ok, this episode is a MUST LISTEN for the amazing artists and entrepreneurs out there! Join us for a powerful discussion about mental health with Michelle I Gomez, founder of The Mental Wealth Network. From building a fast growing coaching business to providing essential services to help entrepreneurs prioritize their mental wellness, Michelle is a true leader in our community. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Michelle took a much needed break from social media for an entire year, and how disconnecting helped her to find a deep sense of clarity in life and business.

2. What inspired Michelle to build The Mental Wealth Network, and how her experience as an entrepreneur living with Bipolar Disorder 2 has shaped the work she’s doing today.

3. The importance of prioritizing our mental wellness and implementing daily strategies to keep our health in check. (hint: write down 5 strategies and keep them in a place that’s visible!)

4. How being part of a tight-knit community can provide us with the connection and support needed to feel healthy and uplifted.

About Michelle:

Michelle I. Gomez is a multi-passionate creator and is the Founder of The Mental Wealth Network - a network dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve true wealth by educating, inspiring, and empowering them to prioritize their mental health and well-being.

After having founded her own successful multi-six figure arts coaching business and helping over 300 artists, she now serves as a Mental Wealth mentor for entrepreneurs who struggle with mental health to build a business that helps them prioritize their wellbeing.

Follow Michelle on Instagram: @michelleigomez + @thementalwealthnetwork

Website: thementalwealth.network

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Honoring Your Creative Process & Allowing Room for Growth with Meam Hartshorn

Visionary Art Collective — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E31. Based in Austin, TX, artist Meam Hartshorn joins us for a meaningful conversation about growth, creativity, and change. Inspired by the natural landscape, Meam allows her paintings to evolve organically, with room for experimentation in her artistic practice. Themes of natural phenomena and our relationship to the environment are present in Meam’s ongoing series of work. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The pressure emerging artists often face when starting their art careers, and why it’s essential to follow your intuition.

2. The importance of embracing growth and change in your work, especially if you’re ready to explore a new style or different subject matter.

3. How to remove restrictions and limitations from your creative practice in order to tap into your full potential as an artist.

4. What inspired Meam to launch The Artful Collective, and why she’s excited to further support fellow artists.

About Meam:

Meam Hartshorn was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado, where she cultivated a love for art-making and the outdoors from an early age. Her work explores natural cycles, such as geologic history, succession, and symbiotic relationships. Inspired by these concepts, her work bridges imagery of the ever shifting natural world with abstracted visions of our own internal evolution and landscapes. Meam received her BA in Studio Art and Psychology from Kenyon College. After graduating with distinction and receiving the Robert H. Hallstein Memorial Award in Art, she has lived and worked in Austin, TX. Meam has exhibited her work across the country, and she is the founder of The Artful Collective, an arts platform providing resources and opportunities for emerging artists.

Follow Meam on Instagram: @meamhartshorn + @the.artful.collective

Website: meamhartshorn.com + theartfulcollective.com

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Getting Ready for Our First In-Person Exhibition in NYC

Visionary Art Collective — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:08:34 -0400

S1 E30. We’re getting ready to present our first in-person exhibition in NYC on April 20th! In this special episode, Victoria shares details about the show, as well as valuable lessons she’s learned while putting this exhibit together.

The most important takeaway? Learn to trust yourself when making big decisions and navigating uncharted waters. Believe in your vision, and most importantly, believe in yourself.

About the exhibition:

Visionary Art Collective’s first in-person exhibition, The Lens Through Which We See, opens on April 20th at 72 Warren St, 6-8pm. Entry is free to the public and refreshments will be served. This show will be on view at 72 Warren St in Manhattan from April 20-27. We hope to see you there!

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Gaining Clarity, Setting Boundaries & Overcoming Resistance with Pennylane Shen

Visionary Art Collective — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:23:03 -0400

S1 E29. Canadian-based artist advisor Pennylane Shen launched her company, Dazed & Confucius, to provide artists with the knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the contemporary art world. In this episode, Pennylane shares her perspective on building an art career and why she’s so passionate about working with artists. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Pennylane’s inspiration for launching Dazed & Confucius, and how it has grown since 2006.

2. Why artist’s goals are unique, and the importance of creating a plan that facilitates success in the art world.

3. Setting boundaries to avoid burnout and keep a sustainable practice.

4. Recognizing that resistance is normal—we all experience it—and why it’s important to be aware of it.

About Pennylane:

Pennylane Shen is an artist advisor, curator and educator. Since 2006, her company Dazed and Confucius has offered one-on-one consultations to over 1000 artists each year and business development seminars worldwide. While Dazed and Confucius caters to artists' needs such as marketing and career support, what sets them apart from other art advisories is their core philosophy: prioritizing strong concept and identity building first and foremost.

Pennylane’s interest for her clientele is, simply put, improvement of the work itself. Her strengths are in seeing the weak points in a body of work and recognizing how it could reach a wider audience. This may involve technique, concept, ethos and commentary. Pennylane holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Culture Theory from NYU and has lectured at various forums throughout Canada, the US and the UK. Hers is a no-nonsense, holistic approach to address an artist’s practice such that it can more fully realize its potential. Ultimately, Pennylane guides artists toward a more secure and refined sense of the artistic identity upon which they will build their practice and career.

For more than a decade, Pennylane has worked in commercial galleries throughout Canada. Among her curation and speaking projects are Ted Talks, Creative Mornings, The NYC Crit Club, The Vancouver Mural Festival and the Vancouver General Hospital Foundation.

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Growing Your Confidence as an Artist with Demarcus McGaughey

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E28. In this episode, NYC-based artist, graphic designer, and life coach Demarcus McGaughey provides us with encouragement and wisdom so that we can show up with even more confidence. After gaining international recognition as a mixed media artist, Demarcus attributes his success to consistency, community, and embracing possibility. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What led Demarcus to transition from a full-time graphic designer in Texas to a New York City-based mixed media artist.

2. Strategies for building your confidence, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and becoming the artist you truly want to be.

3. Why Demarcus values community on such a deep level, and how he’s grown his network over the years.

4. The personal shift Demarcus experienced when he began painting visual narratives to tell the stories of those around him.

About Demarcus:

Texas native and Brooklyn-based mixed media artist Demarcus McGaughey captures the beauty, strength and vibrancy of people of color with both insight and passion. In the early days of his career, the artist employed his talents in the worlds of graphic design and advertising but it was through painting that McGaughey discovered an avenue through which to tell stories in his own visual language.

A lifelong student of human nature and psychology, McGaughey assumes the role of narrator in his paintings, telling heroic stories of his subjects’ self-actualization and determination. A certified life coach as well as an artist, McGaughey empowers the viewer to believe that life is what you create it to be and his portraiture work reveals triumphant tales of African American subjects who manifest their destinies, their eyes revealing their souls. The artist also pays homage to cultural influences using elements of pop art, mass media, comic books and advertising – and the through line found in all the work of this exciting young artist is, indeed, the illumination of inspiring stories of Black resilience and triumph.

McGaughey received his Bachelor of Arts from Prairie View A&M University and his work has been featured in numerous galleries and publications in the U.S. as well as in Spain. In addition, he has completed art residencies with Mas el sigols in Barcelona, Nfinit Foundation Arts Residency in Brooklyn, ArtCrawl Harlem in New York City, Chateau Orquevaux in France and Ma’s House in Southampton NY.

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It’s Never Too Late to Start Your Art Career with Tara Esperenza

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E27. California-based artist and entrepreneur Tara Esperenza shares key takeaways from growing her painting career. From launching an organic ice cream company in the Bay Area to expanding her artistic practice and landing a solo exhibition, Tara encourages us to consistently show up for our dreams. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Tara is so fascinated by California’s plant life, and the lessons she’s learned from working so closely with her subject matter.

2. What inspired Tara to launch an organic ice cream company, and how her work as an entrepreneur has influenced her creative practice.

3. The power of showing up, putting ourselves out there, and approaching our art careers like professionals.

4. Why we need to remember that it’s never too late to get started!

About Tara:

Tara Esperanza earned a BFA in Painting and graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. In addition, she studied plein air painting in Brittany, France. Tara was born and raised in Massachusetts. Inspired by the light and landscape, she later moved to Santa Fe, NM. She now resides in Oakland, California where succulents grow all year long.

Tara is a long distance runner and she studies plant life on her runs. She is inspired daily by the beauty that surrounds us and she captures images that live on through her art. All of the subjects of her paintings are seen through her eyes in nature.

Tara has exhibited her paintings in galleries throughout California. As well as the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Northern California Art in Chico. Tara has been featured in publications such as All She Makes Magazine, Women’s United Art Movement Magazine, and Art Seen Magazine. Tara will also be featured in The MAGIC Issue #34 of Create Magazine. You will find her at Superfine Art Fair in San Francisco 3/23 - 26. Her next solo exhibition will be at Mercury 20 Gallery in Oakland CA 6/16 - 7/22, 2023.

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Spotlighting Emerging Artists: The Story of PxP Contemporary with Alicia Puig

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

S1 E26. Curator, Writer and Co-founder of PxP Contemporary Gallery, Alicia Puig shares her passion for highlighting the work of emerging artists. In addition to gaining experience in contemporary art galleries, Alicia helped to build and develop Create! Magazine, a major publication for artists founded by Ekaterina Popova. Together the two artpreneurs co-authored The Smartist Guide and The Creative Business Handbook to help artists grow their businesses. In this episode, we learn about the driving force behind PxP Contemporary, and the ways in which Alicia’s gallery model is positively impacting both artists and collectors. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What inspired Alicia to launch PxP, and the most impactful part of connecting artists with collectors.

2. Why Alicia believes it’s essential to provide opportunities to artists who are at the beginning of their art careers.

3. Powerful suggestions for artists who are actively submitting their work to opportunities with the goal of increasing visibility.

4. The reasons why Alicia is so passionate about sharing valuable tools and strategies for artists who are learning to navigate today’s art world.

About Alicia:
Alicia Puig is the award-winning curator & co-founder of PxP Contemporary online art gallery, the Director of Business Operations for Create! Magazine, an arts writer, the regular guest host of The Create! Podcast, and the co-author of The Complete Smartist Guide as well as the forthcoming title The Creative Business Handbook (Chronicle Books, May 2023). She has worked in the arts industry for galleries, museums, art fairs, private collectors, art publications, and an auction house for over ten years. Her writing has been featured in magazines and on blogs including Create! Magazine, All She Makes, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Art She Says, and Artspiel, among others. Additionally, she has served as a guest curator or juror for Hastings College, All She Makes, Create! Magazine, Rise Art, SHOWFIELDS, Visionary Art Collective, apexart, and Altamira. She specializes in content creation, online sales, and digital marketing for the arts and enjoys connecting with artists and creative entrepreneurs to help them find ways to advance their careers.

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Art & Mental Health: A Candid Conversation with Ashley Wright

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E25. In this episode, I chat with mental health advocate and visual artist Ashley Wright. Based in Southern California, Ashley describes herself as a mental health artist, focusing on the healing power and therapeutic quality of the creative process. Ashley openly shares her journey with CPTSD and shares valuable advice for artists who face similar struggles. Join us for a raw, personal, and deeply impactful discussion surrounding the relationship between art and mental health. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The importance of being gentle with yourself if you have a mental health condition and why it’s essential to let go of guilt or shame if you need to pause on making your art.

2. Why Ashley centers her work on perception and reality in relation to derealization, dissociation, and maladaptive daydreaming.

3. What inspired Ashley to focus on landscape in her work, and why she believes it’s important to create your own rules.

4. The reasons why we believe it’s imperative to enjoy the creative process and return to that child-like place of creating work with wonder, joy, and love (without worrying so much about the end result!)

About Ashley:

Ashley’s passion for the arts has been present ever since her childhood and has expanded across multiple mediums. It started with drawing and then quickly expanded into choir, band, orchestra, and theater. It wasn't until her senior year of her BA in Music at the University of Redlands where Ashley took a painting class for the first time and she hasn't stopped painting since then.

Being tucked away in the Inland Empire, Ashley is surrounded by the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Rosa Wilderness, and the Angeles National Forest. These natural landscapes have played a huge part in her life and continue to inspire her art. Much of the imagery Ashley’s paintings are directly inspired by her surroundings, the 80s and 90s nostalgia, sci-fi, and pop culture.

Ashley’s mental health is an important part of her life and directly impacts and represents her art. She has struggled with CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). CPTSD comes with Dissociation, Derealization, and Maladaptive Daydreaming. These coping mechanisms helped saved Ashley’s life but living with them can feel like you constantly have one foot in reality and one foot out. These concepts influence Ashley’s art through variance in vibrancy, perception, style, and texture.

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Website: ashleywrightart.com

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Creating Your Best Work & Attracting Collectors with Jessica Libor

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E24. Artist, entrepreneur & curator Jessica Libor shares valuable advice for artists who seek to advance their art careers and bring their unique visions to life. As the founder of The Visionary Artist’s Salon, Jessica works with emerging artists to move beyond limiting beliefs, create their best work, and increase art sales. Additionally, Jessica curates thoughtful and inspiring exhibitions through her gallery, Era Contemporary. In this episode, Jessica provides us with an insight into her creative journey while offering helpful tips and strategies. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why it’s helpful to stay open to different kinds of opportunities when starting your art career!

2. The importance of cultivating relationships with your collectors, and the practical steps you can take to strengthen existing relationships.

3. Why practical skills won’t be effective unless we do the inner work (hint: get clear on your limiting beliefs!)

4. What led Jessica to launch The Visionary Artist’s Salon, and why she’s so passionate about helping artists to level up.

5. Jessica’s journey as a curator, and what inspired her to open Era Contemporary Gallery.

About Jessica:

Jessica Libor is an American artist who received her Master of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2014. She works in her studio in the Philadelphia area. She is also the host of the Inspired Painter Podcast, teaches and coaches artists through founding the Visionary Artist’s Salon, and curates at Era Contemporary Gallery.

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicaliborstudio + @thevisionaryartistssalon + @eracontemporary

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Trusting Yourself & Going After Your Dreams with Camille Myles

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E23. In this inspirational episode, Canadian artist and conservation activist Camille Myles encourages us to step out of our comfort zones, put ourselves out there, and trust in our capabilities. By embracing bravery and a healthy amount of risk-taking, Camille has paved the way forward in her art career. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Camille is passionate about pursuing a multi-disciplinary art career, and the ways in which experimentation benefits her work.

2. What inspired Camille to bridge the gap between visual art and conservation work in her creative practice.

3. The importance of making brave choices (even if they feel scary!) and taking leaps of faith in our art careers.

4. What we can learn from trusting ourselves on a deeper level, both personally and professionally.

About Camille:

Camille Myles is a French-Canadian multi-disciplinary contemporary artist and conservation activist exploring imagery that is grounded in our identity and reflects our impacts on the environment. Working in public art, painting, sculpture and installation, she creates art that tells a story linked to community connection, self-reflection and the restorative effects of nature. She received her BFA in Sculpture & Installation at Ottawa University and her MA in Heritage Conservation at Carleton University. Marrying her passion for conservation and art, she has worked as an archaeologist, in artist-run centres, the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, ICCROM in Rome, Canada’s National Trust and was a Park Superintendent at Parks Canada. Myles has exhibited extensively including Quest Art Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, BHA Gallery, Arts Mums United, Visionary Art Collective, Arts to Hearts Project, PxP Contemporary, Ottawa Art Gallery, Gallery 115, among others. In 2022, she was invited in 2022 to join the International Broken Forests Art Collective. She has been awarded an art residency in June 2022 at Studio H Canada in Victoria BC where she developed her new painting collection of “Crying Landscapes” - a plea for change as well as “I Stand Alone” an interactive drawing installation which has been exhibited at Quest Art Gallery in August-Sept 2022.

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Propel Your Art Career Forward with 1:1 Mentorship

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:53:26 -0500

S1 E22. Are you ready to advance your art career in 2023? In our 1:1 Mentorship program, Victoria works with you individually to build a strong foundation from which you can reach your goals. From building a collector base to increasing visibility and approaching galleries, Victoria’s mentorship program is a necessity for artists who seek to navigate today's art world.

Breaking down abstract concepts into clear, actionable steps, Victoria believes in the power of practical tools and strategies when it comes to building an art career. The best part? Our 1:1 program is completely customized to your goals and needs. Over the course of 3 months, Victoria will provide you with valuable knowledge and insight to move your art career forward.

To learn more about working with Victoria visit https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/3-month-mentorship-program
Take 2-3 minutes to complete our application form and Victoria will be in touch with you. Please know that spots are limited and book up quickly!

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Embracing Imperfection to Live Your Fullest Creative Life with Nicolle Cure

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E21. In this episode, I engage in a powerful and uplifting conversation with Columbian-American artist and entrepreneur Nicolle Cure. Together we highlight the importance of embracing mistakes and the ways in which imperfection can benefit our creative work! From building an art career while managing a chronic health condition, to learning how to trust ourselves on a deeper level, Nicolle and I hope this episode inspires and motivates you. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Building an art career in the face of chronic pain, and the ways in which we can honor our challenges while still making progress towards our goals.

2. How making art has been a healing journey for Nicolle, and why she considers art to be medicine.

3. Why it’s essential for artists to release perfectionism and comparison in order to create our best work.

4. The beauty of happy accidents and what happens when we release expectations and pay closer attention to our mistakes.

5. Why the starving artist myth needs to be dispelled, and the importance of embracing multiple passions or interests.

About Nicolle:

Nicolle Cure is a Colombian-American Artist and Hearing Health Advocate based in Miami, Florida.Her fluid abstract works explore the relationship between sound and life, inspired by her sudden unilateral hearing loss in 2017. After being diagnosed with several Vestibular health conditions affecting her hearing and balance, Nicolle shifted her creative approach and style to illustrate her experience with hearing loss through color and movement. Her mixed-media technique incorporates soft washes and mark-making to create energetic yet calming multi-layered paintings. She is constantly exploring the duality of emotions and sensations; this is represented by how she interchanges color palettes from collection to collection – alternating from very bright and energetic colors to serene neutral palettes, contrasting a wide range of moods, sounds, and visual cues. Nicolle graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and has worked with world-renowned ad agencies and media companies. She also has an Associate's degree in Computer Arts Animation and holds multiple certifications from The Sotheby's Institute of Art.

News/Updates:

Nicolle’s next exhibit is this week @ Superfine Art Fair in Miami, February 16-19 at the Ice Palace Studios. Additionally, Nicolle is showing her work at Miami gallery in March and in Washington, DC, in April. She is also looking forward to exhibiting her work in her native Colombia.

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Highlighting Women in History Through Writing & Illustration with Tracy Dawson and Tina Berning

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E20. Los-Angeles-based writer Tracy Dawson teamed up with Berlin-based artist Tina Berning to collaborate on the book Let Me Be Frank: A Book about Women Who Dressed up as Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do (published by HarperCollins). In this episode, I chat with both Tracy and Tina about their powerful collaboration and what inspired them to highlight the stories of prolific women throughout history. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The reasons why Tracy felt passionate about writing this book, and how it’s impacted her on a personal level.

2. How Tracy and Tina connected, and what they each gained from working together.

3. The importance of highlighting these women's stories, and what we can learn from them as readers.

4. Why it’s important for us to continue engaging in conversations centered on gender equality, and the larger impact we can create by doing so.

About Tracy: Tracy Dawson is a TV writer and actor and her debut book, Let Me Be Frank: A Book About Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do, came out from HarperCollins in 2022. Dawson was a writer and lead actor on the Canadian sitcom, Call Me Fitz and won the Gemini Award and the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work opposite Jason Priestley on that show. Tracy was born in Ottawa, Canada and is currently based in Los Angeles where she lives with her life partner Isaac, who is a dog.

About Tina: Tina Berning is a Berlin based artist and illustrator mainly focusing on figurative drawing. Her award-winning work has been featured in the New York Times, Playboy, and Vogue, among others. She has exhibited internationally and is featured in numerous anthologies. Berning’s online diary featuring her daily drawings can be found on her (very popular) Instagram account (see link below).

To order a copy of Let There Be Frank, visit: harpercollins.com or amazon

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Cultivating Community & Connection with Grace Lang and Ramiro Davaro-Comas

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E19. Visual artists and power couple Grace Lang and Ramiro Davaro-Comas have taken the Hudson Valley by storm with their community-driven work. Utilizing art as a tool for change, Grace and Ramiro lead educational workshops and public art projects to amplify the voices of local communities. Partnering with schools, artists, and local businesses, their company, Super Stories, cultivates connection through storytelling. In this episode, we chat about their amazing company and how it got started. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What led Grace and Ramiro to launch their company, Super Stories, and why they’re so passionate about creating change at the community level.

2. How their backgrounds as visual artists inform the work they’re doing today.

3. The ways in which their work for Super Stories has impacted them on a personal level.

About Super Stories:

Super-Stories is a registered 501(c)3 non profit focusing on community storytelling through public art, educational workshops, and artist partnerships. Super-Stories was launched in 2022 by Grace Lang and Ramiro Davaro-Comas in the Hudson Valley. Grace is an American multimedia artist and educator. A deep understanding of the link between creative expression and identity development informs her work facilitating art-making workshops for children, often with a focus on exploring personal narratives. Ramiro is an Argentine/American artist with a background in public art and artist residency management. His passions for painting, storytelling, and community work have pushed him to travel throughout his career, collaborating with artists around the world. Both Grace and Ramiro love exposing kids to new techniques and materials, especially when that means kids get a chance to leave their mark in a public space.

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Website: super-stories.org

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The Power of Investing in Yourself with Ekaterina Popova

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E18. Philadelphia-based artist and entrepreneur Ekaterina Popova is known for her dreamy, intimate paintings of interiors. While advancing her art career, Kat has also dedicated herself to supporting artists through publication opportunities, mentorship, group programs, and more. Kat founded Create! Magazine to increase visibility for artists, and since then, she has started a podcast, created The Art Queens Society, and co-authored two books packed with helpful career tips. Join us for an uplifting conversation centered around art, creativity, and most importantly, investing in ourselves. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The ways in which Kat’s work has evolved over time, and how she’s grown her art career over the past decade.

2. What inspired Kat to launch her publication, Create! Magazine, and the reasons why it’s so close to her heart.

3. Important mindset shifts and concrete strategies that have helped Kat to advance her work as an artist and entrepreneur (hint: invest in yourself + commit to your own learning!)

4. What led Kat to launch The Art Queens Society + co-author two books to support emerging artists.

About Kat:

Ekaterina is an award-winning artist, author, founder of Create! Magazine and The Art Queen Society. Born in Russia, Ekaterina is known mostly for her original oil paintings of interiors. Ekaterina received a Bachelor's in Fine Art from Kutztown University in 2011 and since then has been exhibiting her work internationally. She is interested in expressive work exploring mood and emotion and is influenced by post-impressionism, fauvism, magical realism, which has enabled her to examine the subject of home, place, belonging, and identity over the past decade.Ekaterina's work has been exhibited internationally, including Cohle Gallery in Paris and Menorca, The Painting Center in New York, James Oliver Gallery, Decorazon Gallery, Affordable Art Fair, Art Miami Fairs, The Trenton City Museum, Paradigm Gallery, Delaware Contemporary, The Boxheart Gallery, A.I.R. Gallery, and more.

Follow Kat on Instagram: @katerinaspopova + @createmagazine

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Essential Strategies for Creating a Successful & Abundant Year

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E17. In this episode, Victoria shares essential strategies for accomplishing your goals this year. From powerful mindset shifts including manifestation + visualization, to learning more about scarcity + abundance, Victoria encourages you to build a strong foundation from which you can reach your goals. Victoria’s approach to building a successful career is rooted in mindset work, as she truly believes it’s paramount to creating your dream reality. The exercises in this episode are proven to help with strengthening mindset, and we hope they resonate with you.

To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com and head over to the "programs" tab. You'll find information about The Artist Glow-Up Program, Victoria’s signature 4-month course for emerging artists, and Victoria’s 1:1 mentorship program. If you're wondering which program is the better fit for you, send Victoria an email at info@visionaryartcollective.com

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Victoria’s Top Lessons for Artists in 2022

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E16. In this special episode, Victoria shares her top lessons for artists in 2022. From creating a powerful morning routine, to joining a supportive art community, and being even more intentional with how you live your life, this episode will inspire and motivate you.

Victoria shares her advice for showing up consistently and staying connected to your creativity even during the busiest times.

Although this is our final episode for 2022, we’ll be back in January 2023! Thank you all so much for tuning in.

To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com and head over to the "programs" tab. You'll find information about her 1:1 mentorship program, as well as her group mentorship program, The Artist Glow-Up. If you're wondering which program is the better fit for you, send Victoria an email at info@visionaryartcollective.com

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Increasing Visibility for Your Art with Marina Press Granger

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Based in New York City, Marina Press Granger founded The Artist Advisory to help artists navigate today’s art world. With a focus on mindset and practical strategies, Marina has helped over 100 artists to propel their careers forward. Join us for an inspiring episode, packed with juicy tips, for artists of all career levels. Here’s what we discuss:

1. What led Marina to launch her company, The Artist Advisory, and how the 15 years she spent working in NYC galleries inspired her to work directly with artists.

2. Why you don’t necessarily need a fancy degree or gallery representation to exhibit and sell your work.

3. How to be authentic and intentional with the work you create, and why it’s important to communicate your story.

4. Why common misconceptions about making money as an artist need to be put to rest, and how you can reframe your mindset around earning money from your art.

5. The reasons why it’s important to get clear on who you’re selling to, and how this clarity will lead to increased visibility for your art.

About Marina:

Marina Granger is the founder of The Artist Advisory, a New York City consulting firm that offers career guidance to visual artists, galleries, and art-minded businesses. Granger worked in the NYC galleries and museums for nearly 15 years before starting her company. She curated numerous gallery exhibitions and art fair booths during that time. In addition to using analytical business acumen acquired through years of experience and a BA & MA in Art History, Granger also uses the Principles of Classical Chinese Feng Shui to enhance the success of the artists and businesses she works with. You may read about Marina Granger and The Artist Advisory in Forbes, The Art Gorgeous, The Art Zealous, Time Out New York, and more. Granger was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and has lived in New York since 1991.

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Website: theartistadvisory.com

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The VAC Book Club: Learn & Grow with Us

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E14. Are you feeling isolated in the studio? If the answer is yes, our book club is for you! In this special episode, Victoria shares the reasons why she launched the VAC book club, and the power of joining our dynamic community. Enrollment is currently open until 12/11.

Our Book Club Members

Have formed powerful connections with each other + the books we discuss
Are learning valuable tools to advance their art careers
Feel safe and supported in our book club community
No longer feel disconnected from fellow artists

Our book club community is a safe and supportive environment that will help you to grow creatively and further your art career while meeting new artists in an intimate group setting. The VAC book club is open to women and non-binary artists.

To join our book club community, visit visionaryartcollective.com/book-club-enroll

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Investing in Yourself & Finding Your Art Tribe with Paulina Ree

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

S1 E13. Join us for an inspirational conversation with Paulina Ree, an artist and entrepreneur based in Oslo, Norway. While pursuing her own art career, Paulina founded a powerful art community known as Female Artists Oslo. This organization provides women artists with opportunities to connect and share their work globally.

1. Paulina’s journey as an artist, from relocating to the United States from Ecuador as a teenager, to taking classes at FIT and eventually moving to Oslo, Norway where she currently lives and works.

2. What led Paulina to focus on portraiture, mental health, family, and motherhood in her work, and her personal connection to these themes.

3. The importance of joining an artist community and getting clear on your goals hint: both are essential to your growth as a creative individual!)

4. The reasons why Paulina launched Female Artists Oslo, an organization that provides opportunities for women artists living and working in Oslo, Norway.

About Paulina Ree:

Paulina Ree was born in Quito, Ecuador in 1981. She moved to New Jersey, United States at the age of fifteen, and then went on to graduate with a degree in Economics from Boston College in 2006. Upon moving to London, United Kingdom, she worked as a paralegal and studied to earn a Law degree from the College of Law in 2012. In 2011 she moved to Oslo, Norway where she currently resides with her husband and three daughters. Paulina participated in an artist Critique Group with the Artist Mother Podcast program in 2020, which she is still involved in. Additionally, she is continually developing her art practice and has trained under Carl-Martin Sandvold.

Paulina is a member of Artist Mums United, Spilt Milk, Thrive Together Network, Art She Says and The Art Queens Society. Paulina is the founder of Female Artists Oslo and Female Artists Nordic.

Follow Paulina Ree on Instagram: @adiosalasfresas + @femaleartistsoslo

Website: paulinareeartist.com + femaleartistsoslo.com

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Art as a Tool for Healing with Sasha-Loriene

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Maryland-based artist Sasha-Loriene shares her creative journey with us in this powerful episode. From discovering her artistic voice and using art as a tool for healing, to launching Black Girls Who Paint and shining a spotlight on black women artists, Sasha-Loriene is making a impact in the art world. Here’s what we discuss:

1. The power of art to serve as a vehicle for both healing and visual storytelling, and why Sasha-Loriene chooses to focus on the female figure in her latest body of work.

2. What led Sasha-Loriene to launch Black Girls Who Paint in 2017, and how this incredible non-profit organization has evolved over the last five years.

3. The ways in which Black Girls Who Paint has impacted Sasha-Loriene on a personal level, and the influence it’s had on the art community as a whole.

About Sasha-Loriene:

Sasha-Loriene is a Maryland based contemporary artist whose inner-child healing and self-discovery journey informs her work. As a Liberian-American woman, she incorporates her search for home independent of time, space, and location with her eccentric method of storytelling to create personal experiences that cultivate community wherever it is found. Sasha-Loriene’s current art direction explores both figurative and abstract expressionism art, using bold composition, texture, and personal subject matter to embody the human experience. Specifically, she highlights the intersection between identity (who we are externally), self (who we are internally), and purpose (who we are intrinsically) in this process.

Follow Sasha-Loriene on Instagram: @sashaloriene + @blackgirlswhopaint

Website: sasha-loriene.com + blackgirlswhopaint.org

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Advance Your Art Career With These 5 Powerful Strategies

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

In this special episode, Victoria shares 5 ways to advance your art career. Having worked with over 100+ artists since launching VAC, Victoria believes these strategies are absolutely essential for growing as an artist.

Through workshops and 1:1 mentorship, Victoria is passionate about helping emerging artists to build successful art careers. With a belief that long-term success is rooted in sustainable practices, Victoria encourages artists to think about their BHAG's (big, hairy, audacious goals) and to reverse engineer. What small steps can you take today to move closer towards these goals?

To learn more about working with Victoria, visit visionaryartcollective.com and head over to the "programs" tab. You'll find information about Victoria's 1:1 mentorship program, as well as her group mentorship program, The Artist Glow-Up. If you're wondering which program is right for you, send Victoria an email at info@visionaryartcollective.com

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Breaking Boundaries as a Self-Taught Artist with Jayn Anderson

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Based in North Carolina, Jayn Anderson shares her approach to making powerful abstract paintings and advice for building a career as a self-taught artist. Following an unconventional path, Jayn reminds us that we can find success through many different routes (and detours!) and dispels the myth that we must follow one singular path to become successful artists. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Why Jayn firmly believes that it is never too late to become an artist, and how starting her art career at 40 was the best decision she ever made.

2. What led Jayn to approach her work with a pressure-free, experimental mindset, and how doing so strengthens and invigorates her art practice.

3. Why it’s important for artists to embrace change, follow curiosity, and give ourselves permission to explore new territory!

About Jayn:

Jayn Anderson is a North Carolina based abstract painter. She spent her childhood on the East Coast before moving to England to study. During her years there, Jayn was afforded many opportunities to travel, including several solo trips. Some of her most memorable travels were to Mallorca, Ireland, Israel, Uruguay and the Czech Republic, as well as many other spectacular locations. These deeply meaningful experiences continue to shape the work that Jayn creates today.

Jayn embraces the inherent chaos of life, thriving in ever-changing environments. Her work mirrors this spontaneity and energy in every mark that she paints. Jayn has a fiercely independent spirit, with an empathetic, old soul. She uses music as a vessel to channel her experiences and the emotions they evoke into her artwork. She prefers not to think about what she’s creating but instead letting intuition and automation be her guide.

When she’s not creating, Jayn enjoys reading, exploring nature and staying active while spending time with her family.

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Website: jaynandersonart.com

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Art & Entrepreneurship: Embracing Your Inner Creator with Charuka Arora

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Based in Agra, India, Charuka Arora shares her journey as an artist, entrepreneur, and above all - creator. Since launching the Arts to Hearts Project in 2020, Charuka has built a supportive community for women artists around the globe. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How Charuka was able to overcome cultural stereotypes of what it means to be an artist in today’s world, and why she considers herself to be a creator first.

2. What inspired Charuka to launch the Arts to Hearts Project, and why it’s important for her to build a supportive community for women artists.

3. The reasons why Charuka considers all of her projects to be interconnected, rather than seeing them as separate entities.

4. How Charuka was able to rebuild after experiencing trauma (one step at a time), while finding rest and comfort in her studio space.

About Charuka:

Charuka Arora is an internationally recognized visual artist and the founder of Arts to Hearts Project. Since 2016 she has been experimenting with Indian textiles, embellishments, images & surface embroideries. And, has been exhibiting her work both locally and internationally. She has been featured in multiple blogs and publications, including Create magazine, Candy Floss magazine, Fad magazine, The Jealous Curator, Visionary Art Collective, Art Mums United, and Indian Artists Book of Colour.

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Website: charukaarora.com

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Inspiring the Future Generation of Artists with Nicole Miller

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for an uplifting conversation with artist & educator Nicole Miller based in Dallas, Texas. Nicole shares her insightful approach to teaching art and cultivating a safe, supportive classroom community. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Nicole’s journey as an artist and how her roots in architecture and interior design continue to impact the work she creates today.

2. What led Nicole to pursue a career in art education, and why experimentation and exploration are key aspects of her teaching philosophy (as well as her personal approach to making art).

3. The ways in which Nicole inspires her students, and how they, in turn, continue to inspire and motivate her.

4. Why it’s important for teaching artists - or any artist who balances multiple jobs are responsibilities - to give themselves grace during busy seasons. Hint: don’t be hard on yourself if you need to take breaks from making art!

About Nicole:

Nicole Miller has been creating art for over 30 years. She is currently sharing her lifelong passion with students of all ages through teaching. Nicole has spent her life in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, and started her artistic journey with a private tutor. By high school, she knew her path and focused on studying art and architecture; this continued through college, landing her degrees in studio art, interior design, and a master’s degree in education.

Her father was one of her early influences. She saw his architectural drawings and equipment when going to his office after school every day. Through watching him work his craft, she was able to learn to express herself visually. Her work became and still is an extension of what she sees, and it symbolizes her life’s journey. She developed a style for painting things she saw in nature and simpler objects in her everyday life. She uses her journey to connect with her viewers by sparking a mutual feeling of joy, happiness, and gratitude.

Nicole enjoys exploring organic objects in different settings and from other viewpoints while maintaining focus through oil pastels and acrylic paints. Pastels give her the tactile feel she desires, and acrylics push the saturation of color in her artwork. With her strong drawing background, she begins each piece with a sketch, then transfers it to canvas or paper. The result is a work of art heavily impacted by her family, life experiences and a desire to connect heart and mind.

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Website: nicolemillerart.com

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Building a Career as a Multi-Passionate Artist with Valerie Auersperg

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:35:40 -0400

Meet the talented graphic designer behind our magazine, Valerie Auersperg. Based in New Zealand, Valerie balances her work as an illustrator, digital artist, and painter with exciting graphic design projects - including our very own publication: New Visionary Magazine. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

1. The ways in which graphic design has impacted Valerie’s approach to making art, and why planning is an essential part of her creative process.

2. The power of visual storytelling, and why Valerie focuses on communicating narratives that are both personal and universal.

3. The incredible design work that Val does for our magazine, New Visionary, and how she’s helped us to bring this vision to life.

4. Why it’s important to set boundaries with social media, and steps you can take in order to use social media more intentionally (hint: these suggestions will help you to avoid burnout and fatigue!)

About Valerie:

Valerie Auersperg is an Austrian artist living in New Zealand who creates acrylic paintings as well as digital drawings depicting pop-surreal scenes in a colourful, dream-like manner. Auersperg explores the world inside and around herself, pairing the expected with the unusual. She focuses on themes such as memory (real and perceived), pop culture and mental health. Her work is a whimsical commentary on how our inner journeys, moods and situations are something that connects us.

Auersperg is a self-taught artist, having worked in fashion and animation, as well as advertising previously. Yet art was always her passion and side hustle. Then, finally, in 2020, she finally took the leap to become a full-time artist. She has had exhibitions in San Francisco, CA and Auckland, NZ as well as been featured in various global virtual exhibitions such as PxP Contemporary’s ‘WILD’ (curated by Alicia Puig), Sergio Gomez’ ‘Isolation Chronicles’, Create Magazine’s ‘Healing from Within’ (curated by Tam Gryn), and Beautiful Things NZ’ ‘The People We See’. She has also been featured in PIKCHUR Magazine, Envision Arts magazine, Fennec Home Magazine and New Visionary Magazine, has been profiled on Create! Magazine’s online blog as well as The Big Idea NZ website, and has been part of the WWF Whale Tail trail in Auckland in 2022.

Follow Val on Instagram: @iamvalerism

Website: valerism.com

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Diving Deep into the Creative Process with Priya Vadhyar

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for a meaningful conversation with Painter & Art Educator Priya Vadhyar. In this episode, Priya shares thoughtful advice for artists who seek a more reflective, engaging practice. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Priya’s journey as an artist, from adjusting to life in Mumbai to moving to the United States, and how observing her surroundings continues to impact her paintings today.

2. The ways in which discomfort and curiosity can lead us to a deeper place in our creative work.

3. Why Priya considers her abstract paintings to be an exploration of what Loren Eiseley calls “ interior geography,” and the ways in which our inner landscapes can influence our perceptions of the world.

4. Priya’s work as an educator and the importance of adaptability and creative problem-solving.

5. How keeping a studio journal can help us to create with a greater sense of thoughtfulness and intention.

About Priya:

Priya Vadhyar (she/her, b. 1980, India) is a visual artist based in Ellicott City, Maryland. In her current work, Priya explores the manifestation of, what Loren Eiseley calls one’s “interior geography,” and the self’s relationship with the sum of things. Her work is an inquiry into the nature of boundaries, and the revelations that lie in juxtapositions. Priya spent most of her formative years in Mumbai. She has a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Mumbai. In 2010, Priya moved to Tucson, Arizona. There, she studied advanced abstract painting with artist Josh Goldberg, who later became her mentor. Priya's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Outside of her studio, Priya is a teaching artist specializing in drawing and printmaking. In 2021, she created Studio/ Line of Sight, a platform dedicated to immersive online workshops taught by experienced practicing artists.

Follow Priya on Instagram: @priyavadhyar + @studio_lineofsight

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Creating a Vibrant Community Through Art & Motherhood with Brandi Hofer

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Artist, Mother & Author Brandi Hofer shares so many nuggets of wisdom in this inspirational episode. From raising three kids while furthering her art career, to opening an art program for students in her local school district, Brandi’s passion for creativity is contagious. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Brandi’s journey as an artist and mother, and the shift she experienced in her practice once she invited her children to paint with her.

2. The ways in which Brandi’s approach to creativity pushes long-standing boundaries in the art world and ultimately shows mother artists what’s possible.

3. Advice for making art when you’re running on a tight schedule and have limited time to create. (Hint: yes, it’s still possible!)

4. What inspired Brandi to write her new book, Colour Me Happy! See your everyday ordinary as extraordinary, and the message she hopes to communicate to artists and mothers around the world.

About Brandi:

Brandi Hofer is an artist, muralist, author, and educator. Hofer is most well known for being a successful collected Canadian Artist, exhibiting internationally and across North America. In 2021 she was featured by Create Magazine in their article 28 Contemporary Artists You Need To Know About. Her podcast Colour Me Happy! Has garnered attention as one of the best art podcasts to binge this season by Create Magazine! She will head to New York September 2022 with PXP Contemporary Gallery to the Affordable Art Fair with work from her Taylor Collection inspired and based off of the photography work by photographer Taylor Lorenz.
Hofer’s first book Colour Me Happy! See your everyday ordinary as extraordinary is set to come out October 2022. She has some upcoming big, literally BIG, announcements and projects happening in the next couple of years.
She recently founded an Art Academy partnering with LPSD Lloydminster for students in her local public school district. Aiding in the creative learning in her community.
Her artwork has been featured on national television and can be found in international publications. She has experience in creating custom artworks for designers and translates her artwork into large-scale murals. Some of her collectors include Jillian Harris, Sarah Baeumler, Andrew Salgado, Jann Arden, and Sarah Nicole Landry (thebbirdspapaya).
Hofer has attended creative residencies at Red Deer College, Toronto Island, the Marnay Art Centre outside of Paris France, and in Montreal, Quebec. Her work has appeared in HGTV’s House of Bryan as well as Island of Brian, and featured in a General Motors commercial. Most recently herself and her family at their in-home art studio for an international commercial for Walmart.

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Website: brandihofer.ca/bhstudios

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The Transcendent Power of Art with Kasia Muzyka

Visionary Art Collective — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The creative process is tremendously powerful as it allows us to transcend reality. Join us for an inspiring and meaningful conversation with Kasia Muzyka, a painter and designer of Call 2 Love clothing. Kasia is a Polish-born artist, living and working in Minneapolis, MN. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

1. Kasia’s journey as an artist growing up in Poland, and how creativity enabled her to find light during a dark time.

2. Why Kasia believes it's important to slow down and carve out intentional time for your creative process to unfold.

3. The deep-rooted connection between intuition, mindfulness, and creation.

4. What led Kasia to launch her clothing line, Call 2 Love, and the larger impact she hopes to make through wearable art.

About Kasia:

Kasia is a Polish-American artist creating intuitive, abstract artwork. Through her work, she aims to take the viewer beyond the ordinary in an individual transformative experience. Kasia’s influence includes mysticism and in-depth exploration of human nature, while also including elements of transcendental philosophy and modern-day alchemy. Kasia considers her work to be an expression of femininity, through which she creates a space for others to connect with their feminine side.

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Website: kasiamuzyka.com

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Essential Advice for Your Art Career with Sergio Gomez

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Join us for a powerful discussion with Sergio Gomez, Chicago-based artist, curator, author, and director of 33 Contemporary. Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

1. Sergio’s journey as an artist and the driving forces behind his work.

2. Advice for emerging and mid-career artists who feel ready to breach out, and the steps you can take to authentically shift your work.

3. Why Sergio decided to open a contemporary art gallery and what led him to begin coaching artists on a global scale.

4. Strategies for connecting with galleries and the importance of community.

About Sergio:

Sergio Gomez is a Chicago-based visual artist. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, received a MA degree from Governors State University and MFA degree from Northern Illinois University. He is known for his large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings exploring the cycles of life.
Sergio’s work has been the subject of more than 45 solo exhibitions in the United States, Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna. He has participated in over 150 group exhibitions in Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Austria, Italy, South Korea, England, Kairo, Belgium, and the United States. His work is in the collection of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Brauer Museum, and other public and private collections.
Besides his studio work, Sergio Gomez is an active curator with a career of over 100 curated exhibitions since 2010. He is curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, Director, and founder of 33 Contemporary Gallery, co-founder of the coaching academy Art NXT Level®, and founder of Amplified Art Network.

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Website: sergiogomezonline.com

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Exploring Creativity & Wellness with Helen Driver

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:02:00 -0400

In this episode I chat with Helen Driver, London-based artist, educator, & founder of The Rising Space, an art and wellness studio based in London, England. Here’s what we discuss:

1. Helen’s multi-faceted experience as an artist and her journey to creating The Rising Space.

2. How to find your authentic voice to create work that is truly aligned to you, and the greater vision you have for your art career.

3. The reciprocal relationship of teaching and learning in the realm of art education.

About Helen & The Rising Space:

The Rising Space is a conscious lifestyle brand, offering artisan wall decor and nourishing gatherings to bring balance to people and their spaces. Founded by Helen Driver, a lecturer and designer, The Rising Space grew from a personal journey of intuitive self-discovery and healing. While Helen still teaches and designs, The Rising Space has allowed her to live and work more authentically.
Helen decided to train as a circle facilitator and certified cacao practitioner to hold safe, supportive and empowering space for others. The artworks available in the online shop offer an opportunity to gently pause and tap into a mindful moment. Customers can buy hand-finished print editions, commission artworks to capture memories and take part in various events and offerings, focused on grounding wellness practices. The Rising Space is a one-stop-shop for slow living in a fast paced world.

Follow Helen on Instagram: @therisingspace
Website: therisingspace.co.uk

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Welcome to the New Visionary Podcast!

Visionary Art Collective — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode I share the story of Visionary Art Collective, our mission, and my own journey as an artist navigating the art world. Here’s what I focus on:

1. The reasons why I decided to launch VAC at the start of the pandemic!

2. The obstacles I faced upon graduating from art school, and the importance of community.

3. The intention of this podcast, and what you can expect to find in future episodes!

About Visionary Art Collective (VAC)
Founded in 2020 by Victoria J. Fry, the mission of Visionary Art Collective is to uplift artists & educators through magazine features, virtual exhibitions, podcast interviews, and their growing mentorship program. To learn more, visit the VAC website or Instagram.

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New Visionary Podcast Trailer

Visionary Art Collective — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:40:54 -0400

New Visionary is a podcast for artists and creative entrepreneurs, featuring conversations with some of the most inspirational visionaries in today’s art world. Hosted by Victoria J. Fry, founder of Visionary Art Collective and New Visionary Magazine.

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