Beyond the 30-Day Challenge: Real Art Marketing & Breaking Barriers for Female Artists | Art Crush

Is there a "get rich quick" secret in the art world? Spoiler alert: No.In this week’s episode of Art Crush, British artist Fi Marks and Canadian artist Paula Telizyn dive deep into the reality of being a working female artist in 2026. We unpack the illusion of the 30-day and 60-day art marketing challenges. While they might create a sudden burst of sales and engagement, what happens when the challenge ends? We discuss why that momentum almost always disappears and how to build a sustainable art business instead.We also strip away the fluff to define what marketing actually is: making people aware of who you are, what you create, and exactly how they can buy it.Finally, we get real about the unique barriers women face in the art world today. From the internal struggle of worrying about being "too ambitious," to the external reality of facing gender-based rejection from galleries, shows, and events.Whether you are an emerging creator or an established professional, this episode is packed with the honest truths you need to grow your art practice on your own terms.About Art Crush:Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.Connect with the hosts:Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠