For Episode 3 of Season 6, Charuka Arora, founder of Arts to Hearts Project, had a deeply meaningful conversation with none other than Ryan Stanier the founder behind The Other Art Fair and Fair Play. For years, Ryan has been working towards one powerful idea: making the art world feel more accessible, supportive, and human for artists. From starting with small pop-up exhibitions in empty London spaces to building one of the world’s biggest artist-led fair movements, his journey has completely reshaped how artists connect with audiences globally.In this episode, Ryan opens up about the realities behind building artist-first platforms, the frustrations within the traditional art world, the pressure artists constantly navigate, and why he believes the systems around artists still need to change.From building The Other Art Fair to launching Fair Play, this conversation explores creativity, visibility, burnout, risk-taking, art fairs, and the emotional realities of building a life in the arts.It’s thoughtful, personal, honest, and filled with conversations artists rarely get to hear out loud.And honestly… this might change the way you think about art fairs forever.Season 6 Episode 3 drops tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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