Best Paddy Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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EP 65: Do You Need to be a Bad Person to be a Good Artist? 15:01

3h ago15:01

15:01

How selfish can you be without turning into a jerk no one wants to be around? And is being a jerk an acceptable price if the result is getting what you want? I like to think the answer to that question is no, but I dive into this topic on today's episode of Art Problems because we all know artists who aren't all that generous but have a good deal o…

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EP 64: Do You Have a Plan for Your Art After You Die? 55:17

8d ago55:17

55:17

What will happen to your art when you die? Have you made plans? Do you feel too nervous about the thought to even make plans? The problem with this is that if you want your art cared for after your death, you have put plans in place within your lifetime. That's why I decided to speak with estate planning legacy experts Ursula Davila-Villa and Anna …

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EP 63: Meet Ceri Hand, Registered Coach for Artists 1:01:11

17d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Have you ever talked to someone and instantly recognized that person as your friend and colleague? Meet Ceri Hand, a registered coach for artists, and instant friend and colleague! She's based in London. Worked at the highest levels of the art world. And knows from experience exactly what artists need to do to move their careers forward. In this in…

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EP 62: How To Get What You Want 16:20

23d ago16:20

16:20

Have you ever had someone write about your work, but you felt it misrepresented you? Have you ever had someone post your work, but without crediting you? Or maybe they used your work without asking you if it was okay. In this episode of Art Problems, I talk about how to make the most out of less-than-ideal situations. I talk about how to get what y…

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EP 61: Your JPGs Have Value 46:33

1M ago46:33

46:33

You know all those jpgs you have lying around your computer? As a random file on your computer, they're worth nothing. But what if I told you, that the hours of labor those images represent can be monetized -- and not just through the traditional gallery route. This week on the Art Problems Podcast I speak with Kelani Nichole of the Transfer Data T…

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Four Mistakes People Make When Working with An Accountant 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

In honor of the upcoming quarterly tax payments, I’m sharing an episode from Sunlight, my favorite podcast about taxes, money, and managing your art career. About this episode, podcast host, artist, and accountant Hannah Cole writes, Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant? Today, I’m explaining some…

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EP 60: Is Having Your Face Sat On Beautiful? 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

I asked that question of Get the Picture author Bianca Bosker on this week's episode of Art Problems. And let me tell you, the answer was every bit as thrilling as asking the question. In Bosker's New York Times bestselling book, she spends five years working at galleries, and artist studios, as well as interviewing the Whitney Biennial curators an…

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EP 59: What To Do When You're in a Sales Slump 6:36

2M ago6:36

6:36

Are you feeling stuck? Your art isn't selling. Your opportunities are dwindling. You're wondering if it's time to throw in the towel. Let me answer that for you really quick: No. In this podcast, I talk about what to do when sales are down, and the answer isn't quitting. It's experimentation in the studio. Have a listen and let me know what you thi…

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EP 58: Emerging Art Sales Return 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

You know how every other headline for the past year has been about the sinking art market? Well, we're finally starting to see the light. In this week's episode of the Art Problems podcast, I discuss two fairs and an art show in Chelsea and how art sales are finally on the rise! Relevant links: Join the Netvvrk membership!…

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EP 57: Build Your Confidence in Two Easy Steps 12:54

2M ago12:54

12:54

You know what sucks? Feeling like you've been stuck in the same place career-wise for years on end, with no solution insight. You're tired. And you're demoralized. What if I told you I could give you a way to feel better, even if for just a short while? Well, I've got you. In this podcast I give you two easy exercises that will help build your conf…

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EP 56: An Interview with Artist Career and Legacy Expert Heather Bhandari 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

Heather Bhandari knows artists. She's spent her 25-plus-year career in service of helping them build their careers. She's written books, organized conferences, put together learning centers, taught classes, and helped manage legacies. And that's why I asked her on the podcast. In our conversation, Heather discusses: Positive changes to the art worl…

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EP 55: The 10 Most Common Art World Contradictions 15:10

3M ago15:10

15:10

Doesn't the art world drive you nuts? There are all these rules of conduct you're supposed to follow, but then you're also supposed to know all the times when those rules don't apply. It's like you need the equivalent of a degree in engineering, just to get your foot in the door. (In reality, that degree is probably more like an MFA from Yale.) Wel…

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EP 54: Why A.I. Companies Are The Bullies Taking Artist Lunch Money 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

Are artists getting the short end of the A.I. stick? Faced with a loss of potential revenue, many artists are questioning the value of A.I. models that train on their artwork to produce artwork for users at no cost. Zero dollars from your labor isn't a good deal. In this episode of Art Problems, I discuss the short comings of using licensing to dea…

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EP53: You're More Than a Label 12:08

3M ago12:08

12:08

One of the great frustrations with the art world is the nonsense terms you have to interpret and apply to your practice. Are you an emerging, mid-career, or an established artist? NOBODY KNOWS. It's different for every application you fill out. What if I told you, I had a solution to this problem? A set of terms where you could easily see your EXAC…

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EP 52: Do I Need to Read ArtForum? 10:36

3M ago10:36

10:36

Do I really need to read ArtForum? This and other media-related questions on this episode of Art Problems. We dive into: The state of the media and how it effects you and your practice. When you should start thinking about making a catalogue of your work and their purpose. Whether using paid publications like New American Painting is worth your mon…

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"How to Work a Room" (or an Opening) w/ Amy Talluto and Mandy Wilson Rosen 1:16:46

4M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

In honor of the Whitney Biennial, I'm sharing an episode of Pep Talks for Artists on how to work an opening. In this episode Podcast host and producer Amy Talluto talks with Mandy Wilson Rosen about the book "How to Work a Room" by Susan RoAne to see if it jusssttt might have some helpful tips inside for artists. Spoiler alert: It does. It's chock …

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EP 51: Is the Economic Center of the Art World Shifting? 20:20

4M ago20:20

20:20

I am back from the LA fairs, hoo boy, do I have some impressions. There was so much to do and see relative to New York’s Frieze week, that I started to wonder if New York would continue to be the economic center for art! In this podcast I discuss the biz, trends, and art so you have all the information you need to know whether participating in the …

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EP 50: The Answer to Every Art Question Ever 8:57

4M ago8:57

8:57

I know, I know. I'm basically promising the answer to life in an eight-minute podcast! Well, it's not quite that, but this week on the Art Problems Podcast I talk about how understanding your goals and audience can give you the answer to pretty much any question you have about artist statements. And I'll tell you this now: The answers won't stop wi…

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EP 49: How to Come Back From an Extended Artmaking Break 13:25

5M ago13:25

13:25

Almost every artist will need to take an extended break from art making at some point in their career. Whether that be due to child rearing, the loss of a parent, or a significant move, the job of getting back into the game can be just as challenging as the disruptions that took you away from the studio. You're probably worried that... You have vis…

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EP 48: You've got Mail 💌 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

In this podcast Have you ever exchanged gifts with someone and only to learn that the present you got them is waaaaay more expensive then the one they got you? Awkward! In this Valentine's Day podcast on connection and mailers, I talk about how social currency and exchange works much the same way. If you're asking someone for their email, and you'r…

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EP 47: When Your Goal is not Your Goal 39:22

5M ago39:22

39:22

Making any sort of career plan often results self-discovery. In this episode, I speak to three Netvvrk members, Jon Laustsen, Karey Kessler and Arden Bendler Browning about what they've learned through the process. Jon talks about how using a typewriter helped him connect to the process better. Karey talks about the discovery that the length of the…

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EP 46: What to Focus on When You Have Limited Time: An interview with Cadence Giersbach 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

Are you struggling to find time to do every god damn thing? Of course you are. You're an artist. That's why I started this series on goal setting. In this podcast I speak with artist and Netvvrk member Cadence Giersbach about how she sets priorities and gets things done. Giersbach describes the importance of focusing on the things that are within y…

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EP 45: How to be an Art World Rulebreaker without Accidentally Exiling Yourself 20:42

6M ago20:42

20:42

Have you ever launched an exhibition space and then tortured yourself over whether to include yourself in a show because you know it will look bad? Or struggled over whether to send an email to gallerist or a DM over instagram because someone followed you, but you're not sure if DMing a welcome is friendly or spam? Welcome to the world of art world…

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EP 44: Your 2024 Goal Setting Model to Get Your Art Seen 22:20

6M ago22:20

22:20

In this episode of Art Problems, I take on a vexed topic for many artists: goal setting! Is it even worth setting goals when it's so difficult to know where your opportunities will come from? Short answer: Yes. I talk to artist and Netvvrk member Heather Beardsley about the process she used to set her goals, and how she achieved them. And you know …

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EP 43: 2024 Art World Predictions 19:01

6M ago19:01

19:01

Last year, I predicted what 2023 in the art world would look like. This week, I take a look back at those predictions, share what I got right and wrong, and make new ones for 2024. Spoiler alert: We've got big structural changes ahead. It's hard to say how those changes will play out, but discuss the benefit of approaching shifts with cautious opti…

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EP 42: The Cure for Your Anxiety 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

Do you have an internal ticker tape running tracking one anxiety to the next? Many of us who struggle with fears that our ambitions for our art will never align with our careers find end of year planning stressful. That's why, in this podcast, I invited artist and meditation expert Kristen Jordan to the podcast. (Psst: She also manages the Netvvrk …

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EP 41: How to Art Fair Without Drowning in Despair 37:25

7M ago37:25

37:25

Is conventional wisdom shifting? Many believe art fairs and artists shouldn't mix. One artist described it to me as watching your parents have sex. It's not something artists want to do! But not everyone agrees. In this episode I speak to artist Mark Joshua Epstein about his experience at the Miami art fairs and why he believes the stigma associate…

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EP 40: Weathering Art Basel FOMO 9:16

7M ago9:16

9:16

Is there a way to escape the demoralizing FOMO many artists experience during the Miami art fairs? In this episode of Art Problems, I discuss the ceiling many artists feel during this time of year, how to insert yourself into the fairs, and how not to feel like this whole art endeavor-thing is pointless. Spoiler alert: The whole art thing is not po…

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EP 39: Why Traditional Business Model Frameworks Won’t Work for Artists 27:27

7M ago27:27

27:27

This week, I conducted an experiment: I took a survey that identified problems for standard businesses by revenue stages and examined how those problems aligned with the average artist's studio practice. Surprise! The metrics didn't line up. So, I used the framework for the business stages to create my model for artists. This podcast shares what I …

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EP 38: Sales are Not a Measure of Your Self Worth 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

In this episode, I discuss the abundance of triggers liable to make you feel a little more sensitive about your career this time of year including the Miami art fairs, holiday sales, and an art market recession. I also discuss what you can do when you start feeling all the feels. We often get in our own way when we become self-conscious about visib…

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EP 37: Your Ultimate Artist Residency Guide 15:28

8M ago15:28

15:28

Do you really need an artist residency? You know it helps a CV, but how much? Will it help other aspects of your career? In this episode, I talk about how to determine if you need a residency and how to find the residencies best suited to your needs. If you've been stressing over whether you should spend time at a residency or how to find one, this…

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EP 36: How to Master Technology When You Hate Technology 44:43

8M ago44:43

44:43

Is your lack of tech literacy stressing you out? Are you worried you're too old to get the hang of new technology? Maybe you're not old, and reasonably tech-savvy, but still stymied by constant tech updates? Today on the podcast I invite my mother, Jacqueline Johnson, to talk about her use of technology. She is not a master of technology. But, at a…

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EP 35: How to Navigate Health and Change 13:00

9M ago13:00

13:00

Is your body not working as well as it did when you were twenty? Is this affecting your studio practice? Welcome to the joys of mid-career! In this episode of Art Problems, I speak about the importance of seeking out good healthcare so you can sustain your work in the studio. Try different types of support. Use what works for you. Trust your body. …

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EP 34: How Four Artists Got a Chelsea Show 34:22

9M ago34:22

34:22

In this episode, I talk to artists Barbara Nitke, Natalya Kochak, Laurence Elle Groux (goes by Elle) to talk about how they used the Netvvrk membership to help them secure their Chelsea show Mind Body and Soul—a Chashama exhibition at 320 West 23rd Street in New York. We go through the process of how they met, how they got the show, the resources t…

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EP 33: Six Ways to Get More Time in the Studio 19:25

9M ago19:25

19:25

Let me guess. You have a million things to do to move your art career forward, but you're only one person, and you're struggling to find time in the studio, let alone do all the other tasks. You need one job, not four. In this episode of Art Problems, I discuss how to get the time you need in the studio. The solutions I have aren't sexy, and some o…

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EP 32: Do We Need Art Criticism? 17:10

9M ago17:10

17:10

Does anyone even read art criticism any more? For years, the prevailing wisdom told us that the art industry needs art criticism to grow. And yet, today, the industry is larger than ever; the number of professional art critics in the country is dwindling, and those writing reviews aren't having them read. So, do we need art criticism? Is art critic…

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EP 31: Managing Self Doubt 14:26

9M ago14:26

14:26

In this podcast, Paddy Johnson discusses how you can participate in the art world at the level you want to participate when you are afraid that your work isn't at that level. What are the symptoms of self doubt? How can simple avoidance behaviors be mitigated? And how can more complex fear-driven avoidance be tackled? The answers to all that and mo…

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EP 30: How to Combat The Rising Cost of Being an Artist 28:05

10M ago28:05

28:05

In this podcast, Paddy Johnson and artist William Powhida discuss the increasing cost of museums, art fairs, application fees, and travel impacting artists and how to beat them. You'll learn: Where to stay when visiting New York that won't cost $500 or more a night How to avoid a large fair entrance fee And how to lower the cost of museum fees…

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EP 29: Every Networking Tip You Need for the Fall Art Season 15:46

10M ago15:46

15:46

The start of the fall season is upon us! And with all fall events, so too comes feelings of excitement, mixed with overwhelm and sometimes even dread. You might be asking yourself questions like, "How do I get my art seen when there is so little press to cover the five million shows now open across the country?" "How do I network at openings and fa…

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EP 28: Your Complete Guggenheim Fellowship Guide 11:40

10M ago11:40

11:40

In this episode, Paddy gives you the skinny on the Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the most prestigious awards for mid-career artists. The talk contains tips and strategies you won't find on their website, including knowing when to apply and how often. You won't find this information anywhere else, so have a listen. Even if you're not planning to app…

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EP 27: Are You A Hunter or Trapper? 39:26

11M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode I talk with artist Eric LoPresti about defining success inside an industry that has few markers to gage it. LoPresti talks about his goals for his work, his approach to securing the opportunities he's gained, and a work strategy that identifies artists as either hunters or trappers. Listen to the podcast to learn more! Relevant link…

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EP 26: The Future of Social Media is Email 19:19

11M ago19:19

19:19

Welcome to the future where down is up, up is down, and email isn't just a spam storage service. In this podcast, I share the news that many artists aren't going to like—email is back, baby! In many ways, it never left us, but in this episode, I discuss the recent media shift to newsletters and why artists should be placing their focus there as wel…

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EP 25: The New Gallery Model Every Artist Needs to Know About 33:16

11M ago33:16

33:16

A gallery with an incredible curatorial record, a publishing wing, a 90% sales split to the artist AND 5% resale royalties may sound like an artist's fantasy, but it exists! Enter Testudo, a new online-first gallery dedicated to inclusivity, transparency and security. In this episode of Art Problems, I speak with John Dennehy of Testudo, the galler…

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EP 24: How Has The Art World Changed? 44:10

11M ago44:10

44:10

In this episode, William Powhida joins Paddy Johnson to talk about the changes in the art world, since 2017. Powhida and Johnson focus on Upstate Art Weekend and a recent New Yorker profile of Larry Gagosian to examine these changes, and use Powhida's 2017 show, "After the Contemporary" at the Aldrich Museum of Art, which imagines the art world of …

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EP 23: How Netvvrk Helped Secure Close to a Million Dollars in Grant Funding For Artists 22:06

12M ago22:06

22:06

Oh, this episode is a doozy! In it, Paddy discusses how Netvvrk artists secured nearly a million dollars in grant funding for artists in just two years. The breakdown is in this episode if you want to know what Netvvrk artists are doing to secure awards like the Guggenheim Foundation Grant, The Pollock Krasner, JMF funding, and more. The tally, cur…

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EP 22: Demolishing The Day Job Stigma for Artists 59:36

1y ago59:36

59:36

Does having a day job make you feel a little self-conscious about the status of your art career? If so, you're not alone. Prompted by a recent discussion on the VVrkshop Instagram, Paddy speaks with Catherine Haggarty, co-founder of NYC Crit Club, and an artist and Macon Reed, artist and Netvvrk member about the day job stigma for artists. We dive …

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EP 21: Fairs for the Rich 54:03

1y ago54:03

54:03

In this episode, artist and critic William Powhida joins Paddy Johnson to discuss the context surrounding an expanded art fair cycle in New York. What once lasted a week now spans two, which, in this year's depressed market, amounted to a much longer timeline to lose money. We discuss Frieze, NADA, Future Fair, and Spring Break, and why the growing…

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EP 20: How Does the Supreme Court Warhol Foundation Ruling Affect Artists? 42:29

1y ago42:29

42:29

In this episode of Art Problems, I speak with Luke Blackadar lawyer, and Deputy Director of the Arts and Business Council, about the Supreme Court's Ruling against the Warhol Foundation in AWF vs Goldsmith. Amongst the areas of possible impact, we discuss appropriation artists who use screen printing, A.I. renderings using artist work, and copyrigh…

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EP 19: Where 80 Percent of Your Opportunities Come From — And It’s Not What You Think. 11:10

1y ago11:10

11:10

We all talk a lot about artist statements, instagram, going to openings and getting studio visits as a means of securing shows, residencies and grants. The unspoken truth, though, is that if nobody wants to look at your art, the best artist statement in the world won't make a difference to your career. Here's the thing, though. Making better work r…

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EP 18: How to Get Shows and Sales from Instagram 17:54

1y ago17:54

17:54

The second in my podcast series examining which support materials can get you seen in the art world and the exact process we use inside Netvvrk to create member assessments that allow you to hone those materials. In today's episode, I talk about the importance of your Instagram, and why you need to be on the platform to get your work seen. But I al…

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