Thriving Artists Podcast

Welcome to the Thriving Artists Podcast! Each week your hosts Kaylan Buteyn and Jamie Smith from the Thrive Together Network will share strategies and support to help you thrive!

How to Recover From Feeling Worn Down as an Artist 04/15/2024

5 Reasons You Need to Call Yourself an Artist 04/01/2024

Must Do's As A Working Artist 03/18/2024

How to Plan for Maternity Leave as an Artist 03/04/2024

5 Ways to Wrap Up An Art Residency Powerfully 02/19/2024

5 Ways to Wrap Up An Art Residency Powerfully We are wrapping up our Art Residency here at the Thrive Together Network, and we are thinking of ways your art residency is going to live on and help you throughout the year to come. Today on Episode #66 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Ways to Wrap Up An Art Residency Powerfully we will share tips that will help you make the most of your experience and ensure a smooth transition back into your regular artistic practice. So, whether you've done the Thrive Together Network Virtual Art Residency this month or you're planning to apply for one in the future, this episode is for you. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Ways to Wrap Up an Art Residency Powerfully are: Reflect on Your Residency Journey: Consider the goals you set at the beginning of your residency, the challenges you faced, and the growth you've achieved. Journaling or creating a visual diary can be a powerful way to document your thoughts and feelings. Reflecting on your journey will not only provide closure but also offer valuable insights for your future artistic endeavors. Organize and Archive Your Work: Take high-quality photographs, document any installations, and categorize your sketches or studies. This process will not only help you preserve your work but also create a portfolio or documentation for future exhibitions or applications. Connect with Fellow Artists: You’ve met so many amazing artists at your residency, so make sure to keep in touch! Building a strong network within the artist community can open doors to new opportunities and provide a support system throughout your career. Share your Experience: Consider writing a blog post, Instagram reel, or even organizing a small exhibition to showcase the work you created during your residency. Sharing your experience not only helps you process and internalize the residency but also allows others to gain insights and learn from your artistic journey. Make a Plan to Get Feedback: Set up an artist date or studio visit. Or join something more formal like a crit program.vHaving a plan to get feedback helps you continue on powerfully even after the residency is over and will push the work even further. If you joined us for our first residency of 2024 this month, we loved having you and hope this helps you build on your work! If not, join us this September for our fall residency by joining the Thrive Together Network! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/29242023

Why Creating For Yourself Is Vital For Your Art Career 02/05/2024

Why Creating For Yourself Is Vital For Your Art Career As artists, we often find ourselves navigating the expectations of others, seeking validation, or conforming to market trends. But what if we shift our focus inward and create solely for ourselves? Today on the podcast we'll be exploring the five reasons why creating for yourself is vital for your art career. We'll delve into the immense benefits of embracing this mindset and how it can transform your art in remarkable ways. So, join us for Episode #65 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Why Creating For Yourself Is Vital For Your Art Career. Jamie and Kyalan’s 5 Reasons to Create for Yourself are: Authenticity and Self-Discovery: Creating for yourself allows you to tap into your true artistic voice, free from external pressures. When you create from a place of authenticity, you unlock your unique perspective and begin to explore uncharted territories within your craft. Personal Growth and Exploration: When you create for yourself, it becomes a means to explore your own emotions, thoughts, and experiences. This leads to a deeper understanding of yourself as an artist and as a person. Here is where you really start to push the boundaries of your comfort zone!! Creative Freedom and Experimentation: When you create for yourself, there are no limitations or expectations to confine your artistic expression. You are free to experiment with new techniques, styles, and ideas. This fosters innovation and allows you to push the boundaries of your craft, leading to unique and groundbreaking creations. Joy and Fulfillment: When you create from a place of passion and personal resonance you can be more connected to your happiness and joy. Making work just for you can be intensely soul satisfying in a way that making for others can’t tap into. Connection and Authentic Audience Engagement: Paradoxically, when you create for yourself, you attract an audience that resonates deeply with your art. By staying true to your own vision and expressing your unique voice, you naturally connect with individuals who appreciate your authenticity. This leads to long-lasting relationships and a loyal following that cherishes your work for its honesty and vulnerability. So, fellow artists, let's embrace the power of creating for ourselves. Let's be authentic, explore our personal growth, and enjoy the creative freedom that comes with a balance of those things. We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/29241918

Start Using a Studio Planner for Game Changing Results! 01/22/2024

Start Using a Studio Planner for Game Changing Results! We are in the first weeks of using our trusty Thriving Artist Map! We love the map, which is our version of a studio planner. We are diving in, and realize how much of a game changer it really is. Now, some of you might be wondering, "Why do I need a studio planner when I already have my creative flow?" Well, dear listeners, a studio planner is not just any ordinary planner. It's a powerful tool that can transform your art practice and take your creativity to new heights. So, join us for Episode #64 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Start Using a Studio Planner for Game Changing Results to learn what our trusty Map has to offer. Jamie and Kaylan’s Five Reasons to Use a Studio Planner are: Organization: As artists, we often find ourselves drowning in a sea of sketches, ideas, and project deadlines. A studio planner helps us stay on top of things by providing a structured system for organizing our creative endeavors. From tracking project progress to setting achievable goals and jotting down brilliant ideas, a studio planner ensures that nothing slips through the cracks. Time Management:In the chaotic world of art, time is a precious resource. A studio planner acts as your personal timekeeper, allowing you to allocate dedicated slots for each project, prioritize tasks, and maintain a balanced workflow. By managing your time effectively, you'll be able to devote more energy to your art. Creative Direction: While art is often associated with spontaneity and improvisation, having a clear sense of direction is equally important. A studio planner enables you to define your artistic goals, plan your projects accordingly, and stay focused on your creative journey. It acts as a compass, guiding you through the ever-changing artistic landscape. Inspiration and Reflection:As artists, we often find ourselves grappling with creative blocks or struggling to find new ideas. A studio planner serves as a valuable companion, providing a space to document sources of inspiration, brainstorm ideas, and reflect on your artistic journey. It’s a space to put all the big ideas that maybe you just don't have time to get to right now but later they might be a fit. Accountability: You know we love this word because we see the power of accountability every day at TTN. As artists, we often work in isolation, which can make it challenging to stay motivated and accountable. A studio planner acts as a trusted companion, holding you accountable for your artistic endeavors. If you are a TTN Member, you get a pdf copy of the Thriving Artists Map as part of your membership! And always, everyone can grab a physical copy to use along with our membership or independently We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/29241838

Have You Ever Done a Virtual Art Residency? 01/15/2024

Have You Ever Done a Virtual Art Residency? Today we have a special episode for all the artists out there. We'll be discussing doing a virtual art residency and are wondering if any of you out there have participated in one before. As artists, we often seek opportunities to grow, learn, and immerse ourselves in environments that foster creativity. We will be sharing five invaluable lessons learned from past Thrive Together Networks virtual art residencies experiences.These are lessons we have learned personally and have also heard from fellow members what has been meaningful to them. So, join us for Episode #63 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Have You Ever Done a Virtual Art Residency? Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Insights from Art Residencies are: Embracing Virtual Connections: We went global! As artists, we often rely on in-person interactions and physical exhibitions to showcase our work. However, participating in an online art residency allowed us to connect with artists from all around the world. Creating a Personal Studio Space: By doing a residency in our own spaces, we learned that anything goes if you can make it work for you! We encourage artists to claim space during virtual residencies and create a personal studio, even within the confines of their own home. Self-Motivation and Time Management: In an online art residency, you don't have the external structure and routine that comes with a physical residency. It's crucial to set personal goals, establish a schedule, and hold yourself accountable for your progress. We see huge leaps forward in the bigger picture of our practices when we create and maintain our own schedules during a virtual residency. Building an Online Presence: It is so easy to share work in progress on social media and in your newsletter. Building a strong online presence not only allows you to showcase your work to a global audience but also opens doors to collaborations, exhibitions, and potential opportunities that would have been otherwise inaccessible. Cornerstones in Your Yearly Plan are Very Helpful: Cornerstones are large goals or markers in the year such as shows, programs you are enrolling in, or other big events. We think an art residency is something every artist can and should take on each year. They provide real work time and community connection that you can center your year around. We hope the personal insights we shared in this episode open the door to new possibilities for you with virtual residencies! As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support and participate in our Virtual Art Residency! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/29241753

5 Ways an Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career 01/08/2024

5 Ways an Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career We are starting to plan for our Virtual Art Residency that will take place the entire month of February. An artist residency is a program that provides artists with dedicated time and space to create their work. They have long been an integral part of an artist's development, providing them with a supportive environment to explore their creativity and build their artistic practice. Traditionally, these residencies required physical presence, but with the rise of technology, online art residencies have emerged, opening up new possibilities for artists all around the globe. In Episode #62 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Ways An Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career, we will explore the five key things an artist residency can do for you. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Ways an Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career are: Uninterrupted Focus and Dedicated Time: As artists, finding uninterrupted focus and dedicated time to create can be challenging amidst the demands of daily life. Artist residencies offer an escape from these distractions, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your creative process. Global Reach: Virtual art residencies transcend geographical boundaries, especially a virtual art residency like ours. This exposure to diverse perspectives and cultural influences can expand your artistic horizons, broaden your artistic vocabulary, and open doors to new collaborations and opportunities. Proving You Have Time For Art: A virtual residency provides a flexible schedule unlike traditional residencies that require artists to relocate for a specific duration. This means you can balance your work, personal commitments, and the residency requirements simultaneously.After a virtual residency, you can build habits and prove to yourself that art making can fit in. We have seen amazing ripple effects of this from our members. Active Community Support: During our virtual art residency we meet each week for Tuesday Zoom check-in meetings as a time to reflect and connect with one another. We believe the virtual environment of online residencies fosters a strong sense of camaraderie, support, and collaboration. It's like having an artist family at your fingertips all of the time! Building Your Artist CV: We have an online artwork showcase at the end of the virtual residency where members can submit work for an online art show. This gives you a goal for the residency and a great opportunity to add the residency and online show to your CV. We feature the work made during the residency on social media and on the Network. We want to help you expand your online presence and reach a wider audience! Our Art Residency program at TTN is a 6-week program that you can do from your own home studio. It offers flexibility for you to set your own goals but accountability from our community to support you. Plus some amazing planning tools from us to keep you on track! Head to to learn about our program. /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/29241618

A Short Visualization for the New Year 01/04/2024

Creating Your Vision for the New Year 01/01/2024

Creating Your Vision for the New Year A new year is an opportunity for a clean slate and setting a new vision for your work as an artist. We talk a lot about setting goals so we wanted to take a step back and actually think about the larger vision you have for your art career. Having a vision provides artists with a roadmap to navigate their artistic journey. It's like a guiding light that helps you make decisions, set goals, and stay focused amidst the inevitable challenges and distractions. In Episode #60 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Creating Your Vision For The New Year, we deep dive into dreaming big and turning that into a concrete vision so you can define your artistic identity, understand your purpose and communicate your perspective to the world. Jamie and Kaylan’s 4 Steps to Creating Your Vision for the New Year are: Self-Reflection: Ask yourself three questions - What drives you as an artist? What themes or subjects resonate with you? What kind of impact do you want your art to have on others? Think Big and Visualize Your Art Career: Imagine yourself five or ten years from now. What does success look like to you? Picture the exhibitions, the collaborations, the recognition, and the personal growth you aspire to achieve. Visualizing your ideal future allows you to set ambitious yet achievable goals that align with your vision. Create a Vision Board or a Journal: Collect images, quotes, and ideas that represent your artistic aspirations. Use this visual representation as a constant reminder of your goals and keep adding to it as your vision evolves. Vision boards also work because they keep your goals as a focus and help you “see” what you really want. Create a Concrete Plan: We can’t just expect our dreams to happen, we need to identify the skills, resources, and knowledge we need to acquire along the way to make it happen. Use resources like our Thriving Artists Map to create a step by step list of tasks and identify the skills, resources, and knowledge you need to work toward your vision. If you are a TTN Member, you get a pdf copy of the Thriving Artists Map as part of your membership! And always, everyone can grab a physical copy to use along with our membership or independently We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/29241418

5 Tips to Help You Actually Stick To Your Goals in 2024 12/18/2023

5 Tips to Help You Actually Stick To Your Goals in 2024 At the Thrive Together Network we are all about planning, and we’ve created a workbook called the Thriving Artists Map that you can use to guide you to a great year in the studio and in your art career. The Map represents what we are all about and what our community does throughout the year. It has weekly studio planning pages, goal setting prompts, a fully dated calendar, and so much more to help you set and achieve goals. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into this idea of sticking to goals to really get your wheels turning about what it will take for you to thrive in 2024. So, join us for Episode #59 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Tips to Help You Actually Stick To Your Goals in 2024, to discuss some practical strategies to create a roadmap for your year ahead and stay committed to your goals. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips to Help You Stick To Your Goals are: Set Clear and Specific Goals: Vague goals like "improve my art" or "get better at marketing" won't provide the direction you need. Instead, break down your goals into specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objectives. Create an Action Plan: Break your goals into smaller, manageable tasks and assign deadlines to each of them. This step-by-step plan will give you a clear roadmap to follow and make your goals feel more attainable. Find an Accountability Partner or Community: Accountability is a powerful motivator. Find an accountability partner—a fellow artist, a mentor, or even a supportive friend. Share your goals and action plan with them, and schedule regular check-ins to discuss your progress. Prioritize Self-Care and Balance: Remember that your well-being is crucial for sustained productivity and creativity. Take breaks, practice mindfulness, engage in activities that recharge you, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Celebrate Milestones and Progress: Sometimes, we get so focused on the end result that we forget to acknowledge how far we've come. Celebrating milestones boosts motivation and reinforces a positive mindset. We hope these tips set you up to start looking toward an amazing 2024! The Thriving Artists Map is one tool to help you stick to your goals in 2024, and it is best paired with a membership to our online network so you can get the benefit of a community of artists to keep you on track in 2024. Join the Thrive Together Network to plug into our programming for 2024! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/28866738

Do These 5 Things to Celebrate Your Growth 12/11/2023

Do These 5 Things to Celebrate Your Growth Today we have a special year-end episode to celebrate your growth as artists. As we approach the end of the year, it's important to reflect on our accomplishments and recognize how far we've come. So, in this episode, we'll explore five unique ways you can celebrate your artistic growth. So, join us for Episode 58 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Do These 5 Things to Celebrate Your Growth, and really lean into the celebration with us! Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Things to Do to Celebrate Your Growth are: Post an Art Showcase: Spend some time to gather your highlights of the year and put them up on social media to celebrate the work you have done. This not only provides a platform to display your growth but also allows you to connect with your community. Show Gratitude: Take some time to reflect on the people and experiences that have supported your artistic journey throughout the year. Write personalized notes expressing your appreciation to mentors, friends, collectors, and anyone who has shown their support. Reflect: Carve out some dedicated time for introspection and journaling. Reflect on the highs and lows of your artistic journey this year, the lessons learned, and the areas where you've experienced the most growth. Set New Artistic Goals: Whether it's exploring new mediums, experimenting with different styles, or challenging yourself with more ambitious projects, setting goals helps you maintain momentum and continue growing as an artist. Celebrate all your potential by setting a new goal! Treat Yourself: You have poured your heart and soul into your work, and it's essential to reward yourself for your dedication. Splurge on art supplies you've been eyeing, take a well-deserved day off to recharge, or indulge in an artistic retreat to explore new inspirations. Celebrating your growth should include moments of joy and self-care that rejuvenate your artistic spirit. As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to plug into our programming for 2024! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/28462748

How Looking Back Can Help You Move Forward 12/04/2023

How to Anticipate A Great Year Ahead (Even When You Have Your Doubts) 11/27/2023

How to Map Out Your Year as an Artist 11/20/2023

How to Map Out Your Year as an Artist Today we are sharing a timely episode about planning for the new year. We talked in the last episode about how to plan during any time of year, but today we will take a look at how to wrap up one year and plan ahead for the next amazing year as an artist. So, join us in Episode 54, How to Map Out Your Year as an Artist, as we cover how to assess the longer term picture of the previous year and how to use that information going forward! Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Ways to Map Out Your Year are: Brain Dump: Have a big brainstorming session and write down every goal and idea you have for the year ahead. You will not take action on every goal you write down, so don’t be afraid to dream big. This is your space to let it flow. Sort by Size: It’s important to sort the goals you really want to do by size and spend some time thinking about how much effort and energy will go into each goal. We recommend sorting your goals by big, medium and small. This will go a long way in setting you up for solid time management practices. Identify Your “No’s”: Spend some time writing down what you will NOT do or not focus on in the new year. This activity is valuable because it helps you form concrete boundaries and stay focused on your goals. Think quality over quantity! Set Up a System: Get yourself organized by setting mile markers for planning and create a goal setting strategy. Book planning and goal setting strategy times into your calendar for the start of the new year and moving ahead each week, month and quarter. Reflect & Rest: Don’t skip this one!! It may be the hardest to find time for, especially around the holidays but we really encourage you to set aside some time to write and reflect on the year you’ve just had. As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to plug into our programming that sets up a planning structure for you! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/28462043

5 Simple Ways to Plan Smarter as an Artist 11/13/2023

5 Simple Ways to Plan Smarter as an Artist Whether you’re a parent, caretaker, working another job, or a full time artist, we want to talk about ways to plan smarter as an artist! You may love planning like us, you may hate it, or maybe you are somewhere in between. Whatever the case, we can all use ideas for how to improve our planning. Join us for Episode 54 of Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Simple Ways to Plan Smarter as an Artist, because this is the perfect time of year to reflect on how you plan as we wrap up 2023. Jamie & Kaylan’s 5 Simple Ways to Plan Smarter as an Artist are: Schedule in Time for Planning: Plan a time to plan! Planning IS a task that needs to happen and so it is important to put that planning time in your calendar. It takes time to get set up in order to do what you want to do with your days! Plan Your Year in Quarters: We really believe in this philosophy and live it out on the Thrive Together Network – planning out each quarter has many benefits! Planning out three months at a time is a perfect chunk of time to set some larger goals without losing sight of the smaller steps it takes to make them happen. Move from Macro to Micro (and back again!): Whether you are a big picture type of person or someone who is all about the details, we encourage you to find balance between the two. Keep both in mind as you set goals, create to do lists, and schedule out your work time. Follow a Map with Other Artists: We created a planning tool that values all of the things we cover in this episode. It’s the Thriving Artist Map and it is a weekly studio planner with tools to plan your year while considering the big picture and smaller goals all at once. Remain Rooted in Your Why: For any plan you make, always keep an eye on why you are doing what you do. Don’t work toward things that are outside of your motivations. Regularly check in to make sure your plans match up with your goals. As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/28461971

How to Close Open Loops So You Can Feel Less Stressed 11/06/2023

4 Questions to Help You Find Your Focus in Your Art Career 10/30/2023

4 Questions to Help You Find Your Focus in Your Art Career One of the beautiful things about being an artist is that we all structure our careers a bit differently, and while we can learn from each other, our paths will never look exactly the same. Today on the podcast we are sharing some questions from the “Building Your North Star” activity we do once a year during one of our weekly Thrive Together Network meetings called Art & Tea. So, join us for Episode 52 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 4 Questions to Help You Find Focus in Your Art Career to identify what you want your unique art career to look like! Jamie and Kaylan’s 4 Questions to Help You Find Focus in Your Art Career are: What matters most to you as an artist and how do you most want to spend your time? These are very basic points, but powerful when you think about it. Our time truly is our most valuable resource. It connects DIRECTLY to what matters most to us. So what do you want to spend your time doing?? What are your main gifts as an artist and what do you feel good doing? This question is important because it puts your unique strengths into the equation. Find the balance between your passion and your strongest skill sets, and keep in mind that this might change over time! How do you want to feel as an artist? This question is about the big picture. Do you want to be on-the-go and moving a lot as an artist? Do you want to feel rooted and calm with lots of downtime in your studio? What are the overall, big picture feelings you want to have for your art career and your life? What impact do you want your work to make in the world? This is also a big picture question that will take time to answer. If you know what your intentions are, it can provide so much clarity in what steps to take now in your practice. Give some thought to what you want your work to say and do, and think about what conversations you want people to have about your work. Focus on impact to gain clarity. As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support and participate in more activities like this one! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27872538

5 Tips for Organizing Your Art Finances 10/23/2023

5 Tips for Organizing Your Art Finances Today we are wrapping up our podcast episodes centered on the theme “organize”. In this episode, we tackle the realm of finances. It can feel very stressful and overwhelming to think about money, but when we start taking control of our finances amazing things can happen. Join us for Episode #51 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Tips for Organizing Your Art Finances, as we talk through how to wrap your head around your expenses and income and make use of that information. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips for Organizing Your Art Finances are: Do a Wealth Check: Spend a couple minutes defining your wealth as an artist. This is more than just the money you might earn, but also other valuable aspects of being an artist such as the freedom to think creatively and put it into action. Assess Your Mindset: We often create stories about our money which makes it an emotional topic. Think of money as numbers that tell the story of how we spend our resources and time. Ask yourself some questions about your attitude toward money. Track It: Find a system that works for you to track where your money is going that you can stick to month after month. Use a spreadsheet or a program like Quickbooks Self-Employed to keep detailed records of your income and expenses. Review It: Implement some sort of regular process to take a look at what is happening with your money. This could be monthly or quarterly, but whatever you do, carve out regular time to take a look at where money is coming in and where it is going out. Use It: Once you have gone over your numbers, take action based on what you have learned! Spending all this time tracking and reviewing only makes an impact when you take the story your numbers are telling you and adjust the parts that don't serve you anymore. We hope this series on the theme “organize” has helped set you on a path to more clarity and ownership over your art practice! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support and participate in our Art Business Workshops! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27872439

5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Assets 10/16/2023

5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Assets In today’s episode, we continue our theme of “organize” and bring this concept to your digital space. Do you open up your computer and feel stressed because you don’t know where your images are and you just can’t seem to find the most recent version of your CV? Don’t worry, in Episode #50 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Assets, we help you set things on a better path so you can find what you need with ease. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Assets are: Create A Naming System: Decide on the format you are going to use to name your photos and other digital assets like your CV, resume, or artist’s statement. Move forward sticking to these formatting rules you’ve made for yourself and your life will get a lot easier! Create Your Process: Determine the way you are going to save, store, and organize your files. This could be on an external drive or a cloud-based system. There are even softwares you can subscribe to like Artwork Archive that provide an inventory system you can follow. Be Consistent: These systems only work if you follow the plan exactly. The more disciplined you are in following your plan, the quicker it will be when you are updating your website, organizing instagram posts, and completing applications. The upfront time will pay off later! Save Twice: This means having a backup of your digital files. Don’t put all your files on one device without storing them somewhere else as well. Keep this backup up to date. You don’t want to lose or damage a hard drive and no longer have a record of your work. Start Where You Are: It may feel like you need to make everything you have ever done be perfect or why start at all!?! But, we disagree. The next time you make a piece of art, photograph it, name the file according to your system, and save it in two places. That is a great way to start. We hope this gives you confidence as you approach organizing your digital space. As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27872178

5 Tips for Organizing Your Studio 10/09/2023

5 Tips for Organizing Your Art Admin 10/02/2023

5 Tips for Organizing Your Art Admin In this episode, we discuss tips and tricks to staying organized in your art practice and business. We focus on all the administrative tasks that go beyond making artwork and spending time in the studio. This could be accounting, ordering supplies, posting on social media, and more. Artists have SO many art admin tasks. Don’t get overwhelmed though, because in Episode #48 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Tips for Organizing your Art Admin, we are going to give you some simple tasks to tackle this type of work. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips for Organizing your Art Admin are: Get clear on what repeats and what is a one-off task: Sit down and take time to think through all of your tasks. List tasks that repeat regularly, like sending out a monthly newsletter. Then write down tasks that don’t repeat regularly. This could be applications to shows that don’t have a set schedule. Batch your repeat tasks: Look at your list of repeat tasks and group similar tasks together.For example, creating images for instagram can also become images for your newsletter. Doing these groups of tasks at once can make them easier to get done. Block out chunks of time to get many related things done at once. Automate! Automate! Automate!: When you look at your repeat tasks, are there tasks you can automate? For instance there are many tools now to automate your social media posts. So, after you create a set of posts, you can schedule them to go out automatically over the upcoming days and weeks. Make A Monthly Schedule: Create a monthly calendar that reflects your repeated tasks. That way, you aren’t reinventing your task list each month and you know how to structure your time each month based on what worked in the past. Don’t do it alone!: Having an accountability buddy can help you stay organized and that can make all the difference. Contact a fellow artist and see if you can do weekly check-ins on what tasks you are doing and your overall monthly goals. We hope you are breathing a little easier after this one! But, if you don’t want to coordinate your art admin by yourself, remember Thrive Together Network Members meet every Tuesday on Zoom to work on our art admin tasks for the week as a community. Find out more at /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27871020

5 Steps to Have Multiple Income Streams as an Artist 09/25/2023

5 Steps to Have Multiple Income Streams as an Artist Making money from your art does not have to be limited to selling the original piece of artwork! There are so many different ways of having multiple income streams as an artist such as: art prints, printing your artwork on products, teaching art, online classes, artist talks, licensing your work, and more. Sometimes, it can almost feel like too many options, so in Episode #47 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Steps to Have Multiple Income Streams as an Artist, we talk about how to identify what path works for you as you grow your art business. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Steps to Have Multiple Income Streams as an Artist are: Look Outward: Look at other artists you admire that have multiple income streams in their business. Make sure you are picking artists that show evidence of success in their multiple income streams, and take notes about how they do what they do. Look Inward: Your art practice is about you and your artistic dreams so if you are adding new products and ways to sell your work they have to feel good to you! Ask yourself some probing questions about what type of artist you want to be in the world. Create Your Vision: Make a roadmap for yourself that outlines your new plan. Putting things down on paper will formalize what your goals are, and you will be able to make decisions based on this plan to grow your offerings. Move Slowly: Start slowly and move slowly. Really think through what you are offering, and don’t put too many things out there at once, that could overwhelm your audience. Test things out and move toward what is successful. Assess as You Go: Do not offer something new until you have had success with your first new endeavor. Track sales, make sure what you are doing is worth your time, and that your client base is responding positively. There is no rush! Do a few things well rather than overwhelming yourself. We hope to see your many new endeavors as you diversify your income streams as an artist! We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27870936

5 Tips to Get Inspired When You're In a Slump 09/18/2023

5 Tips to Get Inspired When You're In a Slump The lack of inspiration, the fatigue, the dearth of ideas, you know what it is: the dreaded creative slump. If you make art long enough it happens, and maybe it happens a lot! Everyone is different and everyone is going to have different ways of combating a slump. In Episode #46 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Tips to Get Inspired When You’re in a Slump, we discuss some ideas to lean on if you are currently in a slump or find yourself in one in the future. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips to Get Inspired When You're In a Slump Try a New Material: Try a new material to get into play mode. When you go back to exploring rather than pushing a specific direction with your typical medium, it releases you to channel that young artist feeling again and tap into new ideas and curiosity. Take a Class: A class can offer a break from your responsible artist self coming up with new ideas and having to guide the creative ship. Instead when taking a class, someone else is in charge and you can tap into play and exploration and feel creative again. Book an Artist Date: So much inspiration and creativity can come from connecting with other artists. After spending time in real life or even on Zoom with other artists, you almost can't stop yourself from having new ideas. Set Up a Studio Visit: Reach out to a collector or a friend, and invite them to the studio. Talk to them about your work! Your own work can re-inspire you, and having a fresh take from a visitor has the potential to generate new ideas. Use a Deadline: Find a way that you can build in deadlines to help keep you focused on your creative work. This could be setting up a meeting with an art world professional to share your progress or finding a show to apply for. Those deadlines can be really key to motivation. We can all experience a slump, and we hope this helps you get through the low times! We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27870816

Do These 5 Things When Applying to Shows 09/11/2023

Do These 5 Things When Applying to Shows Today on the podcast we are chatting about applying to exhibitions! For many artists, applications for shows are a regular part of our work. We both have curatorial experience and have worked with hundreds of artists by helping them exhibit their art. We have seen different levels of professionalism with the artists we’ve worked with, and these skills are something artists learn over time. In Episode #45 of the Thriving Artist Podcast, Do These 5 things When Applying to Shows, we give you a headstart on growing your professionalism! Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Things to Do When Applying to Shows: Visualize the Commitment and Check Your Schedule: Before you apply, think about what it will take to make the show happen if you get in. Then, check your calendar to make sure you have room for that work alongside your other commitments. Keep Track of Your Submissions: Keep track of where you apply, total submission fees, and exhibition timelines if you are accepted. This will help you understand the “big picture” in terms of where you are putting your time and money. Follow ALL Instructions: Application guidelines vary from show to show, so make sure you give them the information they ask for in the format they request it to be in. You are an easy target to be eliminated from a show, no matter how great your work is, if you do not follow the instructions for applying. Label Your Images: Most applications have instructions for how to structure the file name of your image. But in case they don’t, make sure you name your image files with your Last name, First name, and maybe the title of the piece. This way your information will be professional and clear. No file names with a string of confusing random numbers! Be Patient: Remember that gallerists and curators are humans and they have just received hundreds or thousands of submissions and your work is just one of many of them. They may not have the perfect system worked up and they may make some mistakes along the way. So be patient with them and their process when you reach out. We hope that is helpful as you put yourself out there and apply for shows! We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/27574185

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How to Make Art in Small Moments This Summer Summer is upon us! It feels like there is always something fun to do and it is hard to stay motivated in the studio! In Episode #41 of the Thriving Artist Podcast, How to Make Art in Small Moments This Summer, we focus on taking advantage of even brief opportunities to make work because that may be all you have over the next few weeks! Don’t underestimate these small moments, they might even transform how you work over the long term! Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips for Making Art in Small Moments are: Prep an Art Kit: You might not be able to be in the physical studio, so take the time beforehand to prep art supplies in an easy, moveable way so you can take the art studio with you. You might even discover you make more work than normal because you have your kit ready and with you. Have Work Ready at the Mid Point: Start now creating a couple pieces of work and get them halfway or close to completion and then leave them for your future summer self to finish. Go Small: Sometimes it feels like great work needs to also be a great size but it doesn’t. If you are only able to carry a pad of paper this summer it is worth it to make work. Smaller work is valuable in its own right, but you never know when that small work could lead to something bigger down the line. Everything Counts: Over the next weeks all of your thinking time, journaling, and sketching counts as part of your art practice. You may not be able to complete masterpieces this summer but take time whenever you can to be thinking about your art practice matters. Be Present: You may be overloaded with people and obligations but remember art also happens when we are living and learning in the world. Don’t forget to enjoy your summer and use all your experiences in your work!! Observe, look, think, reflect and enjoy life as it is also our art! We are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists. Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thrivetalkspodcast/id/26843535

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