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Bench TalkAuthor: Tom Gerrard
Welcome to Bench Talk the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career. Im your host, Tom Gerrard an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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BENCHTALK Podcast #211 | ART CAREER ACADEMY - Reflecting on 2025 & Planning Your Sustainable Art Career in 2026
Episode 211
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
👉 Join the FREE 3-day Going Pro Bootcamp and discover how to build a thriving art career with clarity, confidence, and authentic visibility—no hustle required. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/3-day-bootcamp In this episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to reflect honestly on 2025 and map out a grounded, sustainable approach to 2026 as an artist. Rather than rushing into goal setting, this conversation focuses on the power of reflection ~ looking at what actually worked, what shifted unexpectedly and how momentum is built over time in an art career. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⚡️ Why making great art is only part of building a career ⚡️ How reflection creates clarity, confidence, and better decisions ⚡️ The lessons learned from exhibitions, murals, relationships, and slowing down ⚡️ What to consciously stop, continue, and start in 2026 ⚡️ How artists can plan for growth without burning out ⚡️ The importance of patience, consistency, and long-term thinking This episode is ideal for artists who want to move forward with intention, not pressure ~ and who are ready to build a career that supports both their creativity and their life. 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube Loved this episode? Hit subscribe and give us a 5 star review. This means so much, thank you! ------ HOST: Tom Gerrard ✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom-gerrard ✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy ✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com and tom-gerrard.com GUEST: Claire Bradshaw (Art Career Academy) ✦ Instagram | @artcareeracademy @_clairebradshaw_ ✦ Website | https://artcareeracademy.com ------- WANT MORE? 👉 Get our free Visibility Guide to learn how artists are getting seen by gallerists and collectors right now! https://www.artcareeracademy.com/visibility-guide 👉 Want to learn how Tom and our art students make a great income from their art? Get a copy of our free cheatsheet here; https://www.artcareeracademy.com/creative-cashflow-guide 👉 Join the Going Pro waitlist for March 2026 — our signature live program for visual artists. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/waitlist 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube
