Episode 82: Creating a living legacy with your art with Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt

In this special episode, artist and podcast host Jessica Libor speaks at length with Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt, founders of the Bennett Prize and the Bennett Collection, which showcase female, contemporary realist artists.  In the conversation, topics covered include how to build up your legacy as an artist during your lifetime, so that your art is preserved and seen by the world, how to get the attention of a museum curator, and the story behind the founding of the Bennett Prize and the Bennett Collection.  Steven and Elaine also share their own personal stories of how they got interested in art, how they met, and decided to create these beautiful opportunities for female representational artists. Bennett Prize Information: https://thebennettprize.org/ Bennett Collection Information: https://www.thebennettartcollection.com/ Jessica's information: Enter your art in the open call for "Legends of the Moon" with Era Contemporary and have your art digitally catalogued and sent to the moon in a time capsule with the Lunar Codex!  Click here for more info:  https://mailchi.mp/jessicalibor/legends-of-the-moon-artist-signup Learn more about Jessica's artwork here: https://www.jessicalibor.com ~ Explore courses and coaching for artists here:  https://www.thevisionaryartistssalon.com ~ Explore and enroll for the Luminary Artist Academy here: https://www.thevisionaryartistssalon.com/luminary-artist-academy  Contact Jessica at [email protected] or on Instagram at @jessicaliborstudio and @thevisionaryartistssalon ~ Free guide to selling your art online authentically: CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE GUIDE!