The Art Biz Episode 278: Three Signals Artists Are Getting Too Comfortable
In Episode 278 of The Art Biz podcast, Alyson B. Stanfield addresses the risks of complacency in art businesses as sales approaches evolve. She outlines three indicators of necessary change: the results signal, which shows that traditional strategies are failing, with even prestigious galleries shutting down; the joy signal, indicating a drop in personal fulfillment, which she faced after two decades of course development; and the external signal, pointing to fresh opportunities, including Jenny McCarty's community initiative from episode 277. Additionally, she notes that Ali Cavanaugh has exited 10 of her 11 galleries due to ineffective practices. The episode showcases Leslie Kell's artwork and references episodes 268, 264, and 261, encouraging artists to remain proactive.
Key facts
- Episode 278 of The Art Biz podcast is hosted by Alyson B. Stanfield.
- Stanfield identifies three signals: the results signal, the joy signal, and the external signal.
- The results signal occurs when familiar methods such as traditional launches and gallery sales stop working.
- Stanfield spent more than 20 years building courses and coaching programs before shutting down multi-month courses earlier this year.
- For the past 10 months Stanfield has focused on consulting for artists.
- Jenny McCarty was featured in episode 277 for dedicating much of her energy to a community project for a year.
- Ali Cavanaugh left 10 of her 11 galleries when the model stopped working for her, discussed in episodes 189 and 190.
- The episode features Leslie Kell's artwork That Beckons the Wonder, a digital illustration and photography piece.
Entities
Artists
- Alyson B. Stanfield
- Jenny McCarty
- Ali Cavanaugh
- Leslie Kell
Institutions
- The Art Biz
- Art Biz Success