394: How to Price Art Like a Professional Artist
The Inspiration Place
đźď¸ Pricing your art shouldnât feel like standing on the edge of a cliff but for most artists, it does. Keeping everything cheap doesnât make you generous. It actually makes your work harder to value and harder to sell. In this episode, Miriam gets real about why collectors push back on prices and why that resistance is often a sign youâre finally stepping into the right level. This conversation goes beyond surface-level pricing tips and dives into buyer psychology, curation, and how selling less can actually support more growth. Think of this as a reset for how you price, position,...
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393: AI Copyright Wars and What It Means for Creatives
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đźď¸ AI isnât a future problem anymore. Itâs already reshaping how artists and writers protect their work, get paid, and prove whatâs actually theirs. What started as online debate has officially moved into courtrooms, contracts, and policy changes that directly affect working creatives. In this episode, Miriam unpacks whatâs really happening beneath the headlines and why understanding AI now is a business necessity, not a tech curiosity. This conversation isnât about panic or taking sides. Itâs about clarity, leverage, and learning how to protect your creative assets in a world...
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392: The Future of Art Collecting (3 Major Interior Design Trends Impacting the Art World)
The Inspiration Place
đźď¸ If you want to sell art in 2026, you have to understand what collectors are craving beneath the surfaceâand home dĂŠcor trends are quietly revealing everything. Design trends arenât just about styleâtheyâre reflections of emotional needs, cultural shifts, and buyer psychology. In this episode, Miriam breaks down how changes in home dĂŠcor signal what collectors are longing for right now, and why meaning is starting to matter more than aesthetics alone.This conversation goes beyond whatâs âinâ and dives into why certain art feels irresistible, whatâs selling in real...
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391: Will AI replace Artists? (the Future of Creativity)
The Inspiration Place
âł Speed is out. Soul is in. Slow-made art is becoming the new status symbolâand artists are finally taking back control. Weâve been told to post more, dance for the algorithm, and chase visibility at all costs. But in 2026, the most resonant art isnât the fastest or loudest, itâs the most human. In this solo episode, Iâm unpacking whatâs changing for artists right now and why this new era favors those who create with clarity, care, and conviction. From hybrid workflows using AI to building collector trust without social media, Iâll walk you through whatâs working and whatâs...
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390: Art Basel Miami Report: Whatâs Selling (and Whatâs Not)
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đ¨ Art Basel Miami makes headlinesâbut the real story isnât the price tags. Itâs the signals shaping collector behavior everywhere else. Six- and seven-figure sales grab attention, but what happens at the top of the art market quietly influences how collectors buy at every level. In this episode, Miriam breaks down what actually sold, what struggled, and what the signals from Miami Art Week mean for your art business right now. This market isnât weakâitâs selective. And that selectivity is opening doors for artists who are intentional, bold, and unmistakably themselves. If...
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389: How Galleries Choose Artists
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đźď¸ That portfolio email gets a lot less scary once you know what galleries are actually evaluating behind the scenes. Before a gallerist ever books a studio visit, theyâre quietly assessing a very specific set of criteriaâand personal taste is last on the list. In this episode, Miriam pulls back the curtain on the five factors that matter most for gallery representation, including sales history, proof of demand, and messaging that helps a gallery sell your work with confidence. Youâll also learn what galleries really mean when they ask about Instagram, why your email list is the...
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388: Pantone Color of the Year 2026
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âď¸ Pantoneâs Color of the Year may look like a near-whiteâbut itâs carrying a powerful signal about what buyers are craving right now. At first glance, Cloud Dancer feels subtle, even quiet. But beneath the surface, this barely-there hue reveals a profound cultural shift toward calm, clarity, and renewal. In this episode, Miriam unpacks why Pantone chose Cloud Dancer, what it tells us about collective psychology, and how artists can tune into this emotional undercurrent without chasing trends. Youâll also explore why sky imagery is emerging as a visual language of transformation...
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387: Art Market Predictions for 2026
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đ The art market isnât collapsingâitâs evolving. And 2026 will reward artists who understand how collectors really think. The rules are changing, but not in the way fear-driven headlines would have you believe. In this episode, Miriam breaks down whatâs actually shifting in the art marketâfrom collector psychology and gallery expectations to pricing norms and visibility. This isnât about panic or working harder. Itâs about clear positioning, compelling storytelling, and aligning your message with values-driven buyers. If you want to sell more art without burning out, these...
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386: Business Tips for Artists: 7 Biggest Online Marketing Trends for Creatives in 2026
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đ The online art world is evolving fastâare you ready to lead the next wave of change? The rules of selling art online are being rewritten, and Miriam is pulling back the curtain on the seven trends shaping 2026. From AI-personalized storefronts to the comeback of long-form content and emailâs return as the most reliable sales channel, youâll learn whatâs shifting beneath your feet and how to stay ahead. These arenât guessesâtheyâre grounded insights from real data and emerging market signals. Whether youâre selling originals, commissions, or online classes, this...
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đ¨ Free Goal-Setting Workshop When You Buy Artpreneur This December!
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đ¨ Free Goal-Setting Workshop When You Buy Artpreneur This December! Ready to make 2026 your most focused, profitable, and creatively aligned year yet? In this short announcement, Miriam shares how you can get access to her Goal Setting Workshop (normally $97) absolutely free when you purchase a paperback copy of Artpreneur during December 2025. Inside the workshop, youâll learn: ⢠How to set creative goals that actually happen ⢠The exact planning method Miriam has used to build a multiâsix-figure art business ⢠How to map out your revenue, projects, and production schedule for...
info_outlineđŤ From Hesitant Beginner to Confident Artist: Kimberly Chanâs Artpreneur Journey
When Kimberly Chan first joined the Artpreneur community, she wasnât sure where to start, just that she was ready to grow. One year later, sheâs sold 50+ original pieces, built an email list from zero, and found the confidence to pitch her story (even to Miriam!).
In this inspiring conversation, Kimberly shares how boldness, persistence, and community support turned her fear into momentum. And how you can use the same mindset shifts to grow your art career with courage and joy.
đĄYouâll Learn:
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How to build creative momentum even before you feel âready.
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Why pitching for opportunities can open surprising new doors
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The simple mindset shifts that transform self-doubt into confident action
đ§ Listen in for a masterclass on what it really takes to move from hesitation to thriving artist. Proof that you donât need perfection, just heart and action.
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