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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 #209 | ART CAREER ACADEMY - How to Run a Stress-Free, Career-Building Art Exhibition
Episode 209
Monday, 10 November, 2025
In this episode, Tom Gerrard sits down again with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to unpack everything that goes into preparing for an exhibition — from concept and timing to marketing, mindset, and presentation. Fresh off his solo show 20 Shot Sequence at Lennox Street Gallery, Tom shares his own process, lessons learned, and mistakes to avoid. Claire breaks it down into clear, actionable steps so you can approach your next show with confidence and professionalism. What you’ll learn: - How to plan your exhibition timeline (and why a full year helps) - The mindset needed to stay calm and focused - How to market your show before, during, and after opening night - Why professional documentation is a must - How to build long-term relationships with collectors and galleries ------------ HOST: Tom Gerrard ✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom_gerrard_ ✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy ✦ Website | tom-gerrard.com & artcareeracademy.com GUEST: Claire Bradshaw ✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com ✦ Instagram | @artcareeracademy Loved this episode? Hit subscribe and give us a 5 star review. This means so much, thank you! ------- 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 👉 Join the Going Pro waitlist — our signature program for visual artists. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/waitlist 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube
