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Today I talk about the power of artists having their own exhibitions without waiting for opportunities to come to them. I love artists own exhibitions and they are one of the top ways that galleries find artists for representation. Take a listen. Get the free guide mentioned in this episode here Find me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Visit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/ See program details https://yourownartshow.com/

In this episode I talk about vanity galleries - those galleries where you hire wall space. I explain the difference between these and gallery rental spaces. They often get alot of criticism and in this episode I talk about ways of reframing those cold outreach emails that many artists receive that leave them feeling frustrated and annoyed. Take a listen. See details for my online program for artists who are gallery ready here https://thecuratorssalon.com/gallery-ready

In this episode I talk about a new guide I have put together for artists who are seeking gallery representation and what it takes for an artist to be gallery ready. Sorry you missed the guide which is currently unavailable and will return soon. You can see my online program called Gallery Ready here. https://thecuratorssalon.com/gallery-ready

The Woolwich Print Fair was started in 2016 and takes place annually in November at Woolwich Arsenal, London. Jack Bullen, one of the fairs co-founders, joins Gita Joshi in this episode of the podcast. He shares the evolution and growth of the fair, why printmaking is his focus for this art fair and what to expect at the 2022 edition. The fair takes place 3-6 November at Woolwich Arsenal where visitors can expect to see over 1300 artworks alongside curator's selections, and galleries. The online edition of the fair  is open 3-20 November. See details here https://woolwichprintfair.com/ Get a free copy of the guide to writing your artist statement here, and I'll be sharing codes for free tickets to the fair as well.  

My guest is Alicia Puig of PXP Contemporary and Create! Magazine. We talk about Alicia's background and then go on to talk about artist submissions we receive, the artist statement and applying to galleries.   You can get your free  Essential Guide to Writing the Artist Statement here You can apply to PXP Contemporary here  

I see a lot of artists websites and I have noticed that an artist with a lot of experience can still have a poor website.  Whether an artist is new to the game or they have years of experience under their belt, I have noticed their website can still be letting them down. This typically happens when they don't communicate their  recent experience or upcoming events, and have not thought through the website visitor journey.  So many artist websites neglect the visitor journey and their sites are in need of updating with recent and current experiences of the artists.  In this episode I share some of the areas that can help you update your website and create a  better visitor journey so your website really works for you. Details for my 3 month program starting 5th October can be seen here https://thecuratorssalon.com/on-being-seen  

I talk to Danny Dunson about his work as an independent curator and his work with Gallery 1957, and the exhibition, Homecoming: The Aesthetics of the Cool featuring Amoako Boafo, Otis Quaicoe and Kwesi Botchway. Danny talks about his journey as an art historian, working with artists in Ghana, his company Legacy Bros and the artist incubation program. Artists mentioned in this episode - Amoako Boafo, Kwesi Botchway, Otis Quaicoe, Patrick Eugene, Gallery 1957 Follow Danny on Instagram  @legacybros Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

The Curator's Salon Magazine arrives in May 2021 and artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion. I talk about publications as a different way for artists to show their art and how this can lend credibility, visibility and validation for an artist. In this episode I also discuss what I look for in a submission, not just for this publication but for anything I am curating or when I am on a selection panel. You can submit your art for The Curator's Salon Magazine at this link https://thecuratorssalon.com/magazine

I talk about my book, Show Your Art, How to build an art career without a gallery. I published this book in April 2020 as an ebook, then as a paperback in August 2020. In this episode I talk about writing the book, and the joy of seeing it make positive impact on the lives of the artists who it was written for.  Originally aimed at artists in the early stages of their career, the book aims to empower artists to take things into their own hands rather than wait for a gallery to come calling. After all, there are more artists than galleries could ever manage. I'm delighted the book hit bestseller status for both the ebook and the paperback. You can get the book on Amazon worldwide 

Sarah Wren from Art Therapy Made Modern is my guest on this episode of the podcast. We talk about Human Design, understanding your body wisdom and following its guidance to lead you to success. Human Design brings together various aspects of modern and ancient wisdoms including the Chakra system, astrology and quantum physics to help you understand your unique strengths and areas for growth. In a society where competition is revered, understanding your personal human design can help you  recognise the different ways of learning that are most suited to you as well as areas you are already a rock star. Book your own reading with Sarah Wren here https://www.arttherapymademodern.com/human-design Download the free guide about Human Design here http://www.arttherapymademodern.com/

I talk to the curators for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021. Manijeh Vergese and Maddie Kessler were selected for the 2020 Venice Biennale and in light of the global pandemic the Biennale was moved from 2020 to 2021.  In this episode the curators talk about how they originally met, their proposal for the British Pavilion, the project itself, working with design teams around the UK and managing the changes that came about due to the Covid-19 pandemic.   See more from the architects here  https://www.unscenearchitecture.com Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Skye Holland talks about her deep interest in the natural world which is also the subject of her art.  Skye talks about the importance of non verbal communication through her life as she was born to parents without hearing, she goes on to discuss the  influence of visual art through her family and career including living and working in South Africa in the 1990s and using sign language for Nelson Mandela's TV appearances during this time. Skye works from her west London studio in Kingston and also discusses her current practice in this episode. https://www.instagram.com/skyeholland/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Christopher Kieling talks about his career and the recent work made during lockdown in Berlin. Influenced by the mathematically inspired works of Escher and Uglow, Kieling explores the pure language of painting–form, colour, composition–through layered imagery. He talks about moving a career in graphic design to being a full time artist, and his solo exhibition Sierra, at Grove Square Galleries, in London. Follow him on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/christopherkieling/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Prachi Gothi is an Indian abstract painter based in London. In this episode of the podcast she talks about the difference in art school education she  received in Mumbai and later in London. She discusses the evolution of her art practice, working at the Saatchi Gallery, following her gut and going full time as a painter,  and how 2020 has opened up new opportunities for her. Since the episode was recorded Roys Art Fair has been cancelled for Oct 2020. Follow Prachi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prachigothi/ https://www.prachigothi.com/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Betsy Enzensberger is a resin artist based in California best known for her joyful resin sculptures of melting ices and lollipops. In this episode of the podcast she talks about getting a training in working with resin, working at galleries selling art by  other people, her career to date and showing her sculptures at fairs around the world,   https://betsyenzensberger.com/ Follow Betsy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyenzensberger/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Dave Buonaguidi is my guest on this episode and he talks about his career in advertising and how that has given him a skillset in marketing, now that he is a full time artist. Dave talks about his career, entry into art after doing a one day workshop in screenprinting, finding his 'universe'  and creating works that are recognisable under his artist brand.  He shares his experience of going through Covid-19 and being reactive to current affairs, giving away prints in exchange for kind deeds and being an artist with a prolific output. Visit his website https://www.realhackneydave.com/ Follow on Instagram @realhackneydave Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi Buy my book Show Your Art

In this episode Susie talks about her background in PR, the music industry and mind technology. She talks about overcoming a health diagnosis where doctors told her she had weeks to live. She goes on to discuss the power of creativity that we all have within us, and how with regular practice we can tap into our creative state. Susie explains that we are all creative beings and this is our natural state. She discusses the power of journaling, the life changing effects of meditation, plus so much more. Buy The Art of Creativity here Follow Susie on Instagram @susiepearlx Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/ Buy The Art of Creativity here Also mentioned in this episode is Instructions for Happiness and Success. Click here to buy

Toronto based artist, Benny Bing talks about his career to date and the evolution of his art practice that centres on Black females and beauty. He discusses his earlier collections, Colorblind and his current exhibition Bloom which has become a virtual show due to the Covid-19 pandemic. See the full post with images here https://thecuratorssalon.com/blog/benny-bing Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/ Follow Benny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bennybing/ Visit the exhibition Bloom here https://www.bennybing.com/

Vicky Ross and I talk about mindset, and in particular procrastination, overwhelm and how the mind works.  We talk about the inner world that we live in and the outer world. If what we're thinking about inside is not clear, the brain requires you to get clarity and until such time , it goes into 'pause' mode so it can eventually execute in the physical world. If you think you are self sabotaging, or procrastinating it is often a lack of clarity that is holding you back. Take a listen to the episode. Vicky and I are putting together an online course about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their life and business.  See details for the online program here Follow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

I talk to Vicky Ross about how our personal history is the lens through which we see our future. Many artists I work with are moving into being full time artists and others are transitioning their careers.  The problem I see over and over is that most artists are seeking visibility and success, but internally they hold themselves back while outwardly voicing their goals. In this episode Vicky talks about looking at our history through the successes we have had, even if they were not connected to their art. Then she talks about being present, and using the present as the starting point and asking what you would do differently if you had all the resources to achieve the things you wanted.  In the present moment, we need to get very specific and clear about the things we want in the next 6-12 months.  She discusses that in each moment we are capable of changing our thoughts and the future we would like for ourselves.  Vicky goes on to discuss the thoughts that  can arise that do not serve us, and how to ask ourselves better questions. And how to return to the present moment at any time the inner critic rises up or we feel anxious about moving forward in our art and business. This episode is number 4 of 5 episodes about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their art and business. See details for the online program mentioned in this episode here Follow me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/