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The Independent Artist PodcastAuthor: Douglas Sigwarth/ Will Armstrong
Visual Artists! You are not alone! IAP gives voice to the working artist. Inspirational and entertaining conversations with successful road show artists. Every story delves into the process of self-discovery behind the work and the career path that creates financial success. Douglas Sigwarth is a glassblower, and Will Armstrong is a mixed-media artist. Both have been working as independent artists for over 20 years on the art fair circuit. As cohosts, their contrasting experiences and styles make for comical and relatable talks that affect todays contemporary artists. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Education, How To, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How's Your Summer Season Going? (part 1)
Episode 10
Monday, 3 August, 2026
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. How's Your Summer Season Going? (Part 1 of 2)After months of traveling on separate schedules, Douglas and Will finally sit down to catch up on how the summer art fair season has really been going.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, they discuss the severe storms that have disrupted art fairs and threatened artists' livelihoods, along with the personal life changes that can make it difficult to stay focused while running a creative small business. They swap stories about memorable (and sometimes harrowing) show setups, navigating dangerous weather on the road, getting the call off a waitlist, and what it takes to think fast and go all in when opportunity arrives with almost no notice.The episode also features a conversation with fellow artist Evan Reinheimer, who shares a practical new tool he's developed to help artists and exhibitors better manage their art fair businesses. https://artshowplus.com/Whether you're a veteran exhibiting artist, just beginning the festival circuit, or simply curious about what life on the road is really like, this episode offers an honest look at the challenges, surprises, and resilience it takes to build a career in the arts.Settle in and enjoy the ride.Topics covered:Summer art fairs and festivalsStorms, weather, and their impact on artistsPersonal challenges behind the scenesWaitlist opportunities and last-minute decisionsTraveling to shows and surviving difficult setupsEvan Reinheimer's new tool for artists https://artshowplus.com/COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14788FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcastWebsite https://independentartistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theindependentartistpodcastEmail independentartistpodcast@gmail.com (contact us here about advertising on our show)PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.SUPPORT THE SHOWVENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_USSponsorsThe National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.orgSupport the show
