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Extraordinary Creatives — 236 episodes
How to ask for what you need without becoming 'The Difficult One'
Why Making Bad Work Is the Secret to Great Art with Simone Brewster
What Chronic Illness Taught Me About Creativity
Drawing with Light, Playing with Time with Reuben Wu
Why Avoidance Feels So Productive
Your Creative Work Matters and You Have The Talent To Bring It To Life with Ela Thier
Inside the Art Surgery - Thirty Minutes, Real Questions, Honest Answers
Fast Robots, Slow Clocks: How To Design Art That Lasts Beyond Your Lifetime with Zander Rose
Public Art: The Four Questions Every Artist Must Answer
Late Starts, Long Breaks: A Survival Guide to the Art World with Hettie Judah
Why Most Artists Lose Money On Their First Public Art Commission (Part 8 of 9)
We Move Through Scales of Blue: Making Art That Holds More Than One Truth with Phoebe Boswell
The Six Roles Artists Get Hired For In Public Art (Most Don't Realise They Have A Choice) - Commissions Series, Part 7 of 9
Building a Sustainable Truly Creative Practice Without Selling Out - with Luke Jerram
How To Stop Commissions Eating Your Profit (Part 6 of 9)
The Work That Lasts Speaks To What Is Stuck, Not What Is Comfortable with Lucia Pietroiusti
Artists, Get Paid To Think Before You Get Paid To Make (part 5 of 9)
Trust Discomfort As Part of Your Creative Language with Amartey Golding
Artists, Don't Reply To That Commission Enquiry — Filter First - Part 4 of 9
Don't Wait For Permission To Build The World You Want To Live In with Ian Giles and David Shenton
Your Commission Ecosystem: Four Decisions To Make Before The Next Enquiry Lands - Part 3 of 9
Grief, Caregiving and Work That Shines Through It All with Alexis Soul-Gray
The Five Signatures Of An Underpriced Commission – Part 2 of 9
When Music Meets Image: Crafting Emotional Worlds On Screen with Tiffany Anders
Designing The Way You Want To Work - The Mindset Shift Behind Every Commission That Doesn't Burn You Out Part 1 of 9
Great Institutions Aren’t Built On Perfection—They’re Built On Permission with Joe Hill
How to Get Press as an Artist
Intuition, Research, Ancestry, and the Slow Unfolding of Ideas Through Making with Charmaine Watkiss
When You Think You Said the Wrong Thing at an Event
Beyond the White Cube: How The Line Brings Art into Everyday Life with Sarah Carrington
You’re Not the Least Interesting Person in the Room
Everyone Can’t Be an Arsehole
You’re Not Bad at Networking. You’re Protecting Yourself
What Refusing to Stick to One Lane Does for Your Art with Guy Richards Smit
When Someone You Love Laughs at Your Work
Disaster as a Gift: The Long Game of Creativity with John Lloyd
When Life Changes You and the Work Has to Change Too
What Performance Art Holds That White Cube Spaces Can’t with Wet Mess
When Life Breaks the Creative Rhythm
Inside The Artist’s Way: Simple Tools That Sustain Brave Creativity with Julia Cameron
Stop Funding Your Own Burnout: Designing Commissions That Don’t Drain You
How to Build Creative Worlds That Last with Jenn Ellis
Why Do I Keep Building Empires When I Just Want to Make Art
Living Inside the Fourth Wall: Space, Colour and Care with Eddie Peake
When Your Brain Says, “I Don’t Know How” (It’s Lying)
Building a Visual Language of Colour and Symbols with Sarah Boris
How Artist Websites Quietly Lead to Sales, Enquiries and Opportunities
Making Ambitious Work is Never Just About Ideas with Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg
What Should Definitely Be on Your Artist Website
Building a Creative Career That Doesn’t Burn You Out with Rob Lowe (aka Supermundane)
Why Artist Websites Still Matter and How to Make Yours Work Harder
An Invitation to Work Relationally, Make Space For Complexity and Trust That Your Questions Matter with Filipa Ramos
How to Get the Things You’re Avoiding Done
Creative Longevity, Instinct and Building a Practice That Remains True with Francesca Gavin and Seana Gavin
Selling From One-Off Events: Designing Afterlives for Ephemeral Work
What It Takes to Build an Art World Artists Can Survive and Thrive In with Marcel Baettig
Should You Quit Your Job to Be an Artist?
Trust Yourself - Do The Work First, Worry About Explaining It Later with Eva Sajovic
Working Towards Co-representation - Things to Aim For, Avoid and Know
Art Beyond Identity and Authorship with David Horvitz
Regulation Is a Creative Skill: Why anxiety keeps artists busy but stops them finishing
How Collectors Really Make Decisions with Beth Greenacre
The Studio Won’t Save You: You Can’t Make Deep Work from a Dysregulated Life
Enchantment as Practice: Making Slow Work in a Fast World with Sophie Coryndon
You Can’t Build a Creative Life on Evasion
The Year You Stop Hiding From the Thing You Want Most
The Courage, You Forgot You Had
What Happens After - Turning One Evening into Long-Term Momentum - Episode 3 of 3
Planning the How - Turning Intention into a Structured, Soulful Artist-Led Event - Episode 2 of 3
The Why and What of Hosting Your Own Artist-Led Event Episode 1 of 3
Design Your £40K Year Building Sustainable Art Income
How to Set Goals That Actually Work for You
Sculpting Sound, Shaping Data: Memo Akten and the Art of the Techno-Lifestyle
Stop Waiting for the Show and Start Making One
In Between Worlds: Lakwena Maciver ’s Journey Through Art, Identity, and Staying True
The Approval Trap Why Seeking Validation Shrinks Your Power
Building a Creative Life: Andrew Sabin & Laura Ford on Art, Risk, and Matt Black Barn
How to Make the Most of Participating in an Art Fair
The Art of Relationship: The NıCOLETTı Formula for a Vibrant, Collaborative Gallery
Why You Should Make Peace With Being Consistently Inconsistent
The Art of Going Deeper with Ekow Eshun
How to Create an Artist PDF Catalogue
Pregnant Then Screwed: Lessons in Activism, Burnout, and New Beginnings with Joeli Brearley
How to Write an Artist Statement That Sounds Like You
Crafting a Creative Legacy with Humans Since 1982
Authority Beyond the Studio: How to Build Confidence in Every Part of Your Creative Life
From Sauna to Gallery: Designing Spaces for Creative Connection with Ryan Noon
How to Deal with Unfavourable Feedback
Bending Reality: The Wild Art and Ambition of Alex Chinneck
What to Do When You´re Afraid to Make the Work You´re Supposed to Be Making
Step into Collaborations with Clarity, Openness and Curiosity - Francesca Du Brock
Dealing With Rejection
The Next Art History is Being Written - Georg Bak is One of its Scribes
Grief, the Studio Companion (Part Two)
Building Community, Shaping the Art World: The Fountainhead Arts Story
Grief, the Technicolour Rattlesnake
Artists Hold The Keys To How We See and Live with Ben Luke
The One Skill That Changed My Life: How to Negotiate with Confidence and Clarity
Trusting the Thread: Holly Stevenson on Creative Instincts and Artistic Integrity
How to Find Your Artworld Champions
Photography That Blends Memory and Fantasy with Josh Aronson
Exploring New Ways To Combine The Elements Of Our Visual World with Pari Ehsan
Who Are Your Art World Champions (And Why You Need at Least 10 of Them)
Do You Really Need a Commercial Gallery to Thrive as an Artist?
Art As A Catalyst for Change with Peter Kennard
You´re Not Meant to Fit in - You´re Meant to Resonate
A Story of Friendship, Fraud and Fine Art with Orlando Whitfield
The Case For Ugly, Challenging, Unsellable Art
A Masterclass in Curating As Care Infrastructure and Expansive Thinking with Dr. Livia Alexander
Which Option is Best, Solo, Duo or Group Exhibition?
Insights into Playing the Long Game as an Artist with Shezad Dawood
Are We There Yet?
Asking For Help Is Not Weakness - It Is How You Will Be Successful with Danielle Krysa
Should You Start a Newsletter as an Artist?
Chewing Gum and Cinematic Truths – A Rebellious Filmmaker’s Journey with John Smith
Why You Feel Drained After a Big Show (And What to Do About It)
Using the Art of Story Telling to Connect and Resonate with Hunter Braithwaite
How to Rekindle an Old Artworld Contact (Without Making it Weird)
Creative Courage, Grit and the Benefits of Sharing Your Process with Chris Do
The 5 Types of Confidence Every Artist Needs (And How to Build Them)
Finding Inspiration Everywhere, Persevering and Staying True to Yourself with Laleh Khorramian
Stuck is Normal - Staying Stuck is Optional
Leveraging the System to Create Attention Grabbing Subversive Art with Jeremy Hutchison
You´ve Achieved More Than You Think
Invisible Worlds, Creative Resilience & Letting Go Of Perfectionism with Andy J. Pizza
When You Know, You Know: Heartbreak, Art and Learning to Trust Yourself
Making Art That Glows: Autumn Casey on Intuition, Grit, and Building a Creative Life
How to Build Confidence—Without Faking It
How to Keep Evolving When the Art World Wants Consistency with Peter Gronquist
The Artists Making Progress Do This First
The Transformative Effect of Saying Yes to the Painting Within You with Erika B Hess
Stop Waiting - 4 Ways to Start Earning from Your Art
How Creativity Activism is Tackling Climate Change with John Kenneth Paranada
You're Not Lazy – You're Afraid (And Here´s What Helps)
The Creative Power in Uncertainty with Margaret Heffernan
How I Know You’re an Extraordinary Creative (Spoiler: It's not about awards, followers, or fancy studios.)
The Secrets Behind Successful Public Art with Sherry Dobbin
6 Fixes for Stuck Artists: Real-World Ways to Get Your Work Noticed, Valued & Moving Again
Creating Engaging and Inclusive Public Art with Curator & Artist Chantelle Purcell
How Museums Decide What Art to Collect (And How You Can Help Them Choose Yours)
Rejecting Convention & Keeping Artistic Integrity with Richard Malone
Self-Made Is a Myth: Why You Should Accept Help Without Shame
Reality is Overrated: Embracing the Unknown for True Creativity with Filmmaker Halina Dyrschka
How to Spot Your Best Work: A Guide to Seeing Your Art Objectively
How Artists Can Create Innovation Through Collaboration with Rodolfo Groenewoud
Want to Sell More Art? Fix This First
The True Cost of Art with Art Collectors Darryl de Prez and Victoria Thomas
Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Funding Before You Start
Why Change Can be the Ultimate Creative Tool with Pixies Bassist & Painter Emma Richardson
Success Isn’t What You Think: Why Artists Need a New Definition
Creating A Sustainable and Inclusive Art World with Curator Marcelle Joseph
Defining Your Ideal Client – Attracting People Who Truly Get Your Work
Can Art Drive Social Justice with Rosalie Schweiker
Hacking Your Money Mindset: Elevate Your Earnings in 2025 (in 15 minutes… or a little longer, but totally worth it)
How Museums Can Shape the Future with Seb Chan of ACMI
Engineering Your Creative Career One P at a Time
Why Authenticity is Essential in Building a Sustainable Art Career with Claire Luxton
Creativity Hacks: How to Be Bolder, Braver, and Weirder in Your Art
Understanding Creative Vulnerability with Erica Eyres
How to Create More Time To Do What You Love as a Creative
Introducing Beat the Block Podcast Shorties – Your Weekly Creative Kickstart
Authentic Leadership & Cultural Innovation with Tarek Iskander of Battersea Arts Centre
The Feminist Laugh: Althea Greenan on Archives, Art, and Activism
Pushing The Boundaries of Photography & Film with Catherine Yass
Creating Inclusive Cultural Spaces: How Salma Tuqan is Transforming Arts Institution Leadership
Building Authentic Artist Dealer Relationships with Lisa Cooley
How to Thrive in 2025: Your Questions Answered
Becoming a Fearless and Authentic Creative with Louise Gray
Lady Skollie: Modern Cave Painter Redefining South African Art
Why Artists Can't Hide Their DNA and Need Community to Thrive with Jennifer Higgie
Bringing Large Scale Public Art to Life with Artist Producer Lexi Zelda Stevens and Artists Megan Broadmeadow & Angela Davies
Building Inclusive Cultural Spaces with Dhikshana Turakhia Pering Head of Creative Programmes at London Museum
Artist Curator Gavin Wade: How Eastside Projects is Changing Birmingham's Art Scene
Innovating Sound Design with Sound Artist Nick Ryan
Technology in Art: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer on Large Scale Interactive Installations
Why Art Needs Enthusiasm and How to Represent Artists in 2024 with Marine Tanguy
The Art of Digital Leadership with Tom Higham Creative Director and Founder of Mediale
Personal Experience and Artistic Expression with Emma Talbot
Connal Orton: Author, TV Producer, and Theatre Director on the Power of Mucking About and Flying by the Seat of Your Pants
Unmasking the Imposter: Empowering Your Creative Confidence
Does AI Have a Place in Poetry? Ana Maria Caballero's Innovative and Controversial Creativity
Cracking the Code: How to Discover and Connect with the Right Art Collector
Understanding How Contemporary Art Prices Are Determined Factors and Influences
The Rebel Painter Eleanor Moreton | The Hidden Taboo of Beautiful Art
Painting Time with Martyn Cross
What it Takes to be a Successful Artist & Curator with Garth Gratrix
An Artist's Guide to Working with Commercial Art Galleries | How to Get Represented and Maintain the Relationship
The Interdependency of Curator and Artist with Inês Geraldes Cardoso
Championing Diversity in Art: Gemma Rolls-Bentley's Curatorial Approach
From Goldsmiths to Nick Cave: Creative Collaboration in Art and Film with Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard
Hannah Perry: From DIY Spaces to Major Gallery Shows
Public Art Revolution: Mark Davy on Cultural Placemaking Strategies
Mastering Studio Visits Part 2: Insights for Artists, Curators, Collectors and Commissioners Part 2
Mastering Studio Visits Part 1: Insights for Artists, Curators, Collectors and Commissioners Part 1
Cultivating Curiosity: Creative Resourcefulness in a Global Art World with Alessio Antoniolli
Embracing the Unconventional: Marianna Simnett on Staying True to Your Artistic Path
Feeling Crap? Try this! | What to do as a creative when you feel rubbish
Creativity, Community, and Resilience: Insights from Sally Shaw
Accessibility & Authenticity: Kiera & Holly Blakey's Approach to Creativity
Embracing Authenticity: Benoit Swan Pouffer on Crafting a Unique Artistic Voice
The Power of Collective Creativity: Juneau Projects on Embracing Collaboration and Community
From Print to Passion: 50-Year Journey in Art and Creativity with Bob Pain
Building Creative Communities and Embracing Change: Paddy Johnson
How to Navigate the Art Industry Like a Pro | Why Authenticity Matters with Louise Chignac & Will Jarvis
Sorcha Dallas | From Artist to Archivist: The Power of Community and Collaboration in Creativity
Ceri's Mini Pep Talk
How To Go from Good to Great with Dance Artist Ivan Michael Blackstock
5 Tips to Unlock Your Artworld Network
Breaking Barriers: Paul Hedge on Championing Underrepresented Artists in the 90s and Beyond
The Brave Creative Habit with Todd Henry
Inside the Mind of Radical Artist Kim Noble
Behind The Scenes: Crafting Captivating Theatrical Worlds with Stage Designer Chloe Lamford
How Collaboration And Play Shape Artistic Work with Paul Kindersley
Prototype Your Artistic Evolution with Lucy McRae
Neurodivergence in Art | Disrupting Shame with Claire Morgan
Embracing Absurdity and Humour with Artist Rosie Gibbens
How to Sustain Creativity, Nurture Diversity and Generate Talent with Titania Altius
Paula Orrell | The Artist-Curator Shaping the Arts Nationally
Insights from 30 Years Collaborating with Extraordinary Creatives
Designing Work Around Your Strengths with Dave Stachowiak
Keri Elmsly on Reshaping Creative Institutions
Curating Social Meaning: Christian Viveros-Fauné on Art as Change
Rebel Spirit: Activism Through Arts Leadership with Zerritha Brown
The Accidental Activist: Soheila Sokhanvari
Creativity Has No Rules: Julie Verhoeven on Embracing Discomfort and Doubt as an Artist
Creative Risks and Relentless Curiosity with Normski
The Intentional Editor: How Sharmaine Lovegrove Curates Inclusive Narratives
Wide-Eyed Creation: Crafting Your World, From Page to Stage with John Hegley
The Non-Binary Multiverse: Libby Heaney on Quantum, Magic, and Slime
Creating Space: Ekow Eshun's Impact on the Cultural Landscape
Transforming Mental Health: Tim A. Shaw's Creative Vision for Change
Horror, Hedonism, and Queer World-Building: Jenkin van Zyl's Creative Journey
The Power of Permission: Beth Bate's Impactful Leadership in the Arts
Curating Chaos: The Artistic Collaborations of John Marchant
From Acid Trips to Artistic Obsessions: Sue Webster's Journey to Creative Freedom
Unleashing Creative Potential: Ceri's Extraordinary Journey