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The MFA Podcast
by Marina Press Granger
Welcome to The MFA Podcast - where you will learn what they don't teach in art school. Here M stands for Mindset, Money, Manifestation, so much MORE, and of course - your host - Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory. This is a transformative space for artists blending practical business guidance with powerful mindset and manifestation tools. Your host is powered by years of experience as a New York City Gallery Director and by certifications in mindset work, hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), as a Reiki Master, as well as Classical Chinese Feng Shui, which help artists align their inner vision with external success. Whether it's a solo episode or an interview with a mystic or art world expert, each episode empowers you with tools and spiritual insights to create the life and art career you've always dreamed of.
Episodes
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Galleries Are Following You... So Why Is Nothing Happening?
What do you do when galleries are following you, visiting your studio, complimenting your work…and then nothing happens? In this episode of The MFA Podcast, I answer a question from an artist who feels like she's doing everything right—but gallery interest hasn't turned into exhibitions,...
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How Visiting Art Fairs Can Help Artists, Even if They're Not Exhibiting
Art fairs aren't just places to see art — they can help you understand where you fit in the art world. In this episode, I share how artists can use art fairs as a form of market research: to identify the galleries that align with their work, understand how similar artists are positioned, compare...
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Why Isn't It Happening for Me? The Mindset Shift Every Artist Needs (Fault Seeking vs. Miracle Seeking)
If you've ever looked at another artist's career and thought, "Why is it happening for them and not for me?"—this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between fault-seeking and miracle-seeking, and how the evidence you train yourself to notice can shape the way…
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An integrated approach to getting your art into galleries
Join Marina Granger for this special episode of The MFA Podcast, where you will tune into her latest masterclass: How to Become Magnetic to Galleries and Collectors Unleash the coveted, curated, and collected artist within. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VL9Jjk9RU90 Interested in diving…
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How to Get Collectors to Value Your Artwork (So They Actually Buy It)
One of the biggest misconceptions artists have is this: "They asked for the price... and then disappeared. I guess they couldn't afford it." But after years working as a Gallery Director, I've learned that price is often not the real reason. More often, collectors simply haven't experienced…
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How to Step out of Overwhelm and into Overflow
When you're overwhelmed, everything can start to feel urgent. You have too many ideas, too many unfinished projects, too many things you think you should be doing—and instead of moving forward, you freeze. But overwhelm is not just a productivity problem. It affects the energy you bring into your...
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What The Artist Academy™ Graduates Learned About Growing an Art Career
Unlock the secrets to transforming your art career — from mindset shifts to practical marketing tactics, this episode features real insights from artists who have been there and made progress. Listen as The Artist Academy™ Graduates Paula Borsetti, Julie Kavanagh, Deborah S., and Joy Tirade share...
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Should Artists Have Prices on Their Website...If They Want to Work with Galleries?
Most artists wonder—should you hide your prices or be transparent? Marina Granger reveals the strategy that balances gallery relationships, direct sales, and online presence, transforming how you sell your work without risking your gallery partnerships. Imagine turning online inquiries into…
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Embracing Creativity, Community, and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Ekaterina Popova
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ekaterina Popova, creator of Create Magazine and leader of the Create Collective community. Kat shares her journey from growing up in Russia, overcoming challenges, to building a thriving artistic and entrepreneurial career, emphasizing the power of...
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Q+A for Artists: About Getting Gallery Representation, Selling Your Work w. a Gallery, Why Collectors Buy, and How to Debut New Work
Tune in as Host Marina Granger answers listeners' questions including: How does a Gallery Know You're Ready for Representation? What makes a Gallery confident they can sell your work? What motivates collectors to buy emerging artists? And, how to debut new types of work? For more information…
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Using the New Moon to Plan Your Art Career
Tune in as Marina Granger blends the practical with the energetic reset of the New Moon in Aries. You can use this time to really shift your business. Marina gives you practical strategies to plan ahead of the next quarter - focusing on creating at least three pillars for your business as an...
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The Mindset of Motivation: A Conversation with Watercolor Artist Arline Mann
What can fuel your fire as an artist? Sometimes, you just have to step right into it. Tune in as watercolor artist Arline Mann discusses her work and what motivated her to begin her career as an artist at the age of 63, and what continues to motivate her. In a short time, Mann has since gone on…
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Minisode: 3 Ways Alysa Liu Used Manifestation
In this episode, your host Marina Granger speaks about three ways that we can see Manifestation in how Alysa Liu secured Olympic Gold. Being an excellent figure skater paired with her mindset, has us all thinking about her incredible energy...and that's manifestation! Marina discusses how The Law...
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How Artists Can Work with the Tarot with Hothouse Flower Author and Tarot Reader Margot Berwin
Tune into this inaugural episode of The MFA Podcast where host Marina Granger speaks with her tarot reader and spiritual mentor - NY Times Bestselling Author Margot Berwin. In this episode, Berwin speaks about how artists can use the tarot for guidance and how she cultivated her success. You can...
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Mini Episode: Your Best Is the Only Best
Seeing other artists post their wins, getting featured, or posting their work at Art Basel Miami Beach? It's easy to fall into FOMO and start second-guessing your own path. Maybe you've even seen a "Top 10 Artists" list and wondered, why not me? In this episode, we're reframing comparison—so you...
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The Sotheby's Auction: What it Means for Working Artists and The Miami Art Fairs
Tune in as host Marina Granger speaks about the recent "white glove" Sotheby's Auction (white-glove means that everything sold and the auctioneer is given a pair of celebratory white gloves after the auction) - it was a huge success! Learn what it means for you as a living and working artist…
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What I learned from Taylor Swift - The Rosenthal Effect and Your Success
In this episode, I share a personal story about being in the room with Taylor Swift and her inner-circle at a party—witnessing what it's like when people don't just admire someone, they believe she is the world. I talk about how Taylor's presence shifted the energy around her and drew admiration,...
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How to Art with Kate Bryan
In this heartwarming episode, Marina Granger sits down with author, curator, and broadcaster Kate Bryan to talk about her new book, How to Art — a friendly, funny, and deeply human guide to understanding and loving art. Together, they explore how to bring the art world down to earth, replace...
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Get off the Struggling Artist Bus
Stuck on the "struggle bus"? Join Marina Press Granger as she speaks about how to break free from cycles of resistance and scarcity so you can step into flow, alignment, and the artist you're meant to be. Interested in working with Marina 1:1? Learn More + Apply Here:...
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Navigating Armory Art Week for Artists
Join your host Marina Granger as she speaks about how you can navigate the art fairs during Armory Week...or any art week...as an artist. If you're not in NYC - there's a special message for you at the end of the episode too! Interested in the one day retreat this Saturday, Sept 6? Visit...
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Life and Biz Update, Armory Week One Day Retreat, 1:1 Session Giveaway
Join Marina on this episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline for a heartfelt update on her life and The Artist Advisory. Marina discusses navigating loss and death, her summer, as well as the upcoming art week in New York City. Want to join Marina on Saturday, September 6 for the NYC Art World...
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RE-Air: Lion's Gate Portal Meditation: Ask the Version of You that Has Already Achieved Your Goal for Guidance
Tune into this meditation where you access the version of you that already has what you desire & ask them for guidance on how to get what you desire. ***Do not do this meditation while driving or operating heavy machinery***
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RE-AIR: How to Manifest During Lion's Gate Portal 8.8 & the benefits of mercury retrograde
This is a re-air of last year's Lion's Gate podcast. This year, we also have a mercury retrograde during this time. So - make sure you listen to how to use the benefits of mercury retrograde. ***There is no event at the FORMah today. The event mentioned in this episode was in 2024.
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From Powerless to Magnetic: How to Thrive in Any Art Market
Join Marina Press Granger in a powerful conversation as a guest on Art & Cocktails with the incredible Ekaterina Popova! We dive into the deep mindset shifts artists need to move from feeling stuck or unseen to becoming magnetic, visible, and in control—regardless of what the art market is doing....
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Manifesting for Artists: The Vision Behind Issue 14
In this special crossover episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline and The New Visionary Podcast, I join forces with Victoria J. Fry—podcast host of New Visionary Podcast and Editor-in-Chief of New Visionary Magazine—to celebrate Issue 14, The Manifestation Issue, which I had the honor of curating....
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Mini Mindset Reframe: Why Not Expect the Best?
Feeling stuck in worst-case-scenario thinking? In this 7-minute mini mindset reframe, Marina Granger invites you to shift your inner dialogue. If you're going to spend energy imagining what could go wrong, it's only fair to consider what could go right. Tune in to reprogram your mindset, invite...
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It's Practically Magic: How Artists Step Into Confidence + Clarity
It's Practically Magic: How Artists Step Into Confidence + Clarity What if everything you've been dreaming of for your art career isn't actually that far away — it just requires one shift? In this episode, I'm sharing how artists go from stuck and second-guessing to clear, confident, and...
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The Magic of Kelp with Artist Marie McKenzie
In this special Earth Day episode, host Marina Press Granger speaks with artist Marie McKenzie about her powerful connection to kelp—one of the planet's most vital (and overlooked) ecosystems. What began as a fascination with kelp's environmental role led Marie to face a deep fear of the ocean....
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How Artists Can Become Magnetic to Galleries (No Cold Emails Needed!)
If you've ever wondered why some artists seem to magnetically attract gallery invitations while you're stuck refreshing your inbox—this episode is for you. Marina Press Granger, former NYC gallery director and founder of The Artist Advisory™, shares how to energetically and strategically align…
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Staying Resilient: How Artists Can Thrive Through Tariffs
Are you hearing about new tariffs and wondering what that means for your art career? Will collectors stop buying your work? In this episode, your host Marina Granger will explain how artists can stay empowered, informed, and prepared. From sourcing materials to understanding why art is actually...
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Energy Reset for Artists: Make Your Life a Vacation
In this solo episode, Marina Granger invites you to treat the next two weeks as a sacred energetic reset. With both Venus and Mercury in retrograde and fresh off a solar and lunar eclipse, the cosmos are calling us to slow down, reflect, and realign. Instead of hopping back on the hamster wheel...
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Making Art Go Viral: Tips from Kira of The Art Revival
Ever wonder how artists get featured on top art pages like The Art Revival? In this episode, I sit down with Kira, the creator behind The Art Revival, a must-follow art page on Instagram and TikTok, where she shares incredible finds in one-minute reels. We dive into: 🎨 How Kira discovers and...
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Your Model of Reality: The Artist's Guide to Manifesting Success
Join host Marina Granger on The Artist Advisory Hotline as she reveals how visual artists can manifest their dreams by tuning into what they see, hear, and feel. In this transformative episode, Marina shares her personal journey—from navigating scarcity to experiencing quantum leaps of creative...
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The Full Moon Reset: How Forgiveness Transforms Your Art & Career
Forgiveness isn't just about moving on—it's the key to unlocking abundance, clarity, and artistic flow. In this episode, Marina Press Granger explores the connection between gratitude and forgiveness, revealing how releasing resentment can help artists attract opportunities, inspiration, and...
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Wisdom & Wins: Insights from The Artist Academy™ Graduates
In this special episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline Podcast, we're joined by recent graduates of The Artist Academy™, Nate Hester, Ana Sneeringer, Helena Kauppila, and Deb Cook Shapiro, who share their incredible journeys, wisdom, and takeaways from the most recent cohort. Tune in as they...
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Navigating the Art World with Emily McElwreath
In this episode, Marina Granger speaks with Emily McElwreath, a powerhouse in the art world with over 18 years of experience as an adviser, independent curator, art educator, and host of The Art Career Podcast (listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-career/id1618996536) . She...
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Re-Air: Five Tips for Artists during Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach
Whether you're heading to Miami Art Week or just curious about what it's all about, this re-aired episode is for you! 🌴 Join host Marina Granger as she shares five essential tips for artists navigating this vibrant, high-energy art event. Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach attract nearly...
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Re-Air: Three Powerful Mindset Shifts for Visual Artists
In this episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline, Marina Press Granger revisits three transformative mindset shifts that every visual artist needs to thrive. If you've ever struggled with seeing your art as more than a hobby, doubted your worthiness of success, or felt paralyzed by the fear of...
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How to Become a GREAT artist with Kristy Gordon
In this episode, your host Marina Press Granger speaks with artist and author Kristy Gordon to discuss her transformative book, Become a Great Artist. Together, we explore how you can: Build confidence in your artistic journey Discover and refine your unique creative voice Launch a thriving art...
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Good Vibes and Art in Soho with Alex Bass Founder of Salon 21
In this episode, host Marina Granger interviews Alex Bass, the founder of Salon 21 — a Soho loft space that's part art gallery, part community haven, and entirely unique. Known for her NYC cool-girl charm, Alex has created an eclectic and inspiring space where artists and creatives can come...
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Manifest Your Creative Potential: Stop Feeling Drained, Get Inspired, and Become the Artist You're Meant to Be — With a Powerful Manifestation Exercise
In this episode, we dive into the hidden reason why you might be feeling drained as an artist. It's not just about physical exhaustion — it's a conflict between the old version of you, rooted in your subconscious, and the new version of you, which your conscious mind is embracing. This internal...
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How to Get a Gallery to Bring Your Work to a Major Art Fair
In this week's episode Marina Granger speaks about how you can get a gallery to bring your work to an art fair...without you having to pay for wall space or the booth! She shares her 8-step method with the artists attending her annual Miami Experience. There are still a few spots left! To learn...
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Preserving Kenya's Landscape with Artist Grace W. Nguchu
Tune in as Marina Press Granger, host of The Artist Advisory Hotline, speaks to Artist Grace W. Nguchu about her journey toward becoming an artist and her mission to bring awareness to the importance of Kenya's diverse landscape. Nguchu's work is on view in the "Radiant Voices" virtual exhibition...
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The Healing Power of Color with Artist Katie Southworth
Join host Marina Granger as she speaks to artist Katie Southworth on the healing power of color. Granger speaks to Southworth about her journey as an artist, how she developed her intention and her work, how color helps us heal from our trauma, what she does to get unstuck & lightwork and stuff!...
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Lion's Gate Portal Meditation: Ask the Version of You that Already Has It for Guidance
Tune into this meditation where you access the version of you that already has what you desire & ask them for guidance on how to get what you desire. ***Do not do this meditation while driving or operating heavy machinery***
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How to Manifest During Lion's Gate Portal 8.8.2024 & the benefits of Mercury Retrograde
Tune in as host Marina Granger speaks about using this special time in astrology to manifest your desires...and how mercury retrograde can actually be good! Want to join our in-person event on 8.8.2024 at The FORMah in NYC? Register here:...
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Why forgiveness is one of the main keys to manifesting an incredible and sustainable art career
Tune in as host Marina Granger tells you why forgiveness is one of the main keys to manifesting an incredible and sustainable art career & how it shows up for artists. If you're feeling any negative emotions around exhibiting your work, selling your work, and even around yourself - forgiveness is...
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How these artists manifested their dreams: an interview with some of The Artist Academy™ graduates
Host Marina Granger speaks about how you can manifest your dreams and re-airs an interview with some of the artists who have worked with her inside The Artist Academy™. Want to know what it's like and what they learned? Hear it from artists Ellen Burgin, Ken Forbes, Erin Elizabeth O'Neill, and...
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How Artists Can Get into Galleries
Host Marina Granger speaks about how artists can get into galleries that don't accept submissions. You just have to know what the galleries are looking for, where to show it, and then ...get out of your own way. Join Marina for a Free 3-day Live Training on How to Get into Galleries that Don't...
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The REAL reason you'e not growing on Instagram
Host Marina Granger tells you how it is - the real reason you're not growing on Instagram, as an artist, could be because of your beliefs around Perfectionism and Fear of Criticism or Judgment. Tune in as she unpacks how these affect you and what to do about it. Also, sign up for the Free 3-Day...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The MFA Podcast - where you will learn what they don't teach in art school. Here M stands for Mindset, Money, Manifestation, so much MORE, and of course - your host - Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory. This is a transformative space for artists blending practical business guidance with powerful mindset and manifestation tools. Your host is powered by years of experience as a New York City Gallery Director and by certifications in mindset work, hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), as a Reiki Master, as well as Classical Chinese Feng Shui, which help artists align their inner vision with external success. Whether it's a solo episode or an interview with a mystic or art world expert, each episode empowers you with tools and spiritual insights to create the life and art career you've always dreamed of.
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Marina Press Granger
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