The Artist Next Level Podcast with Sergio Gomez
Episodes
Artists in Lockdown: Brianna Hernández Baurichter, Milwaukee
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Brianna Hernández Baurichter (Milwaukee). she was in the middle of a residency program when the lockdown notices spread accross the count...
Artists in Lockdown: Steph Ishler, Cocoa Beach, Florida
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Steph Ishler from Cocoa Beach, Florida. She is doing an awesome thing for kids as they stay home all day. She is teaching them how to fing...
Are You Rising Up to the Challenge?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LAST WEEK to join my challenge From Your Studio to the World. If you are an artist looking for a caring support system, personal guidance, and pract...
Artists in Lockdown: Martin Cox, Los Angeles
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Martin Cox. He is based in Los Angeles. In this special epsiode we talk about gibing birth to ideas and collaborations while in lockdown. ...
Artists in Lockdown: Greta Olivas, Austin, Texas
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Greta Olivas. She is based in Austin, Texas. In this special epsiode we talk about staying optimistic and sperading positivity during this...
Artists in Lockdown: Mariana Duarte Santos
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Mariana Duarte Santos. She is in Lisbon, Portugal. In this special epsiode we chat about printmaking from home and adjusting to a new real...
Artists in Lockdown: Caroline Karp, Safety Harbor, Florida
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Caroline Karp. She is in Safety Harbor, Florida, where she is painting and teaching from her home. She shares how to build online groups t...
Artists in Lockdown: Dan Reisner, Los Angeles
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Dan Reisner. He is in Tel Aviv, Israel where he is working from his home studio/gallery. He shares how art can be a vehicle for healing in...
Art in Lockdown Exhibition with Niamh O'connor, Ireland
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Niamh O'connor. She is part of a group of artists in Ireland who are part of an exhibition called Art in Lockdown Exhibition happening now...
Artists in Lockdown: Alessandro Tomassetti, Barcelona
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Alessandro Tomassetti. He is in Barcelona where the COVID-19 lockdown is in effect right now. He shareas about adapting to the current rea...
Artists in Lockdown: Flavia Testa, Milan
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet artist Flavia Testa. She is in upper Italy where the COVID-19 lockdown is in effect roght now. HEar how she is dealing with it and selling art on...
Artists in Lockdown: Sijia Chen, China
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with artist Sijia Chen about her lockdown story. She has been in mainland China dealing with the quarentine for the last 5 weeks. Hear how she ...
Artists in Lockdown: Paul Beel, Florence
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Paul Beel paints my portrait from his home in Florence, Italy as he talks about the Italian quarantine and adapting to the present COVID-19 sit...
Creating a Digital Art Space with Gallery Amuleto (Barcelona)
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amuleto is a contemporary art gallery based in Barcelona which started in February 2019. Since then, they started looking for young artists depictin...
Center Yourself to Reduce Anxiety During COVID-19
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Yanina Gomez (psychologist, author and emotional wellness expert) talks about 5 things we all can do to center ourselves and take ...
How Art Saved His Life: Bo Huff's Story
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professionally trained as a jeweler, Bo Huff owned a family jewelry business with his brother for 15 years. During this time, his wife was diagnosed...
Creating New Art Opportunities with Jennifer Pazienza
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Pazienza has an extensive record in academia. She earned a Master's and PhD in Art Education at The Pennsylvania State University She is now ...
The Eagle and the Serpent with Luis Sahagun
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LUIS A. SAHAGUN: BOTH EAGLE AND SERPENT OPENS OPENS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020, WITH A RECEPTION FROM 2-4 PM AND IS ON VIEW THROUGH SUNDAY, AP...
Copyright Law with Art Attorney Sam P. Israel
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam P. Israel is a prominent New York trial and appellate attorney with a highly distinctive commercial litigation practice. He is the founder of Sam ...
Discussing the Artist & Gallery Relationship
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sergio Gomez discusses the artist & gallery relationship in a practical and relaxed way. Sergio looks at how this relationship has evo...
7 Things You Need to Sell More Art in 2020
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share important sales strategies tested in 2019 as well as important shifts for 2020 that you need to keep in mind if you are plann...
Taking Action in 2020 with Emerging Artist Aneta Ten
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aneta Ten is a self taught Bulgarian artist, born in culture rich Burgas, Bulgaria. Surrounded by Burgas Lakes and located at the weseternmost point o...
Top 10 ideas to take your art career to the next level in 2020
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for 2020? Here are ten ideas you need to take some time to think about to take your art career to the next level. Find out more informat...
Building a sustainable art career with sculptor Ian Edwards
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sculpture and Sculptors at Red Rag Artist: Ian EDWARDS Ian Edwards was born in 1974. At the age of 16 he commenced a five year apprenticeship speciali...
Sergio's Top 5 Apps to Dominate Social Media in 2019-20
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, let me share with you my current top 5 apps I use to manage my social media for my artist brand, art academy and art gallery. I will tell you wha...
Selling Art Online with Saatchi Art's Chief Curator Rebecca Wilson
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Wilson is Chief Curator and VP, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art. She was formerly a Director at the Saatchi Gallery, London, where she was instrum...
Dos and Don'ts of Art Collaborations
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever collaborated with others in your art career? In this episode Sergio talks about dos and don'ts when thinking of collaborating with other...
Advice for Emerging Artists with Rakshit Bhatt from India
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging artists from around the world have similar concerns and struggles. In this episode, emerging artist from India Rakshit Bhatt asks me a number...
What makes a family of artists with Cheryl Widener
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Widener is a recognized artist and teacher who shows his work world wide. The recipient of many awards including The Award of Excellence thro...
Art Marketing conversations with experts Andrew Purdum and Josue Pena at CarrotCon
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I just got back from CarrotCon 2019, a marketing conference in Chicago. During the conference I had the opportunity to sit down with two experts in Ma...
How to Build a Strong Artist Brand with Carrie Lannon
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As both a corporate leader and agency owner, Carrie Lannon has guided brands to exciting new levels of visibility in both entrepreneurial and multi-bi...
How to find and get in front of art collectors
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share a presentation of how I strategically think about art collectors based on my experience as an artist, curator and gallery owne...
The one thing that continues to bring new collectors year after year.
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sergio talks about turning a simple idea of challenging himself to paint small into a big promotion campaign that continues to bring n...
Expo Chicago President Tony Karman Talks About Community Impact
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sergio Gomez chats with Tony Karman, President and Director of Expo Chicago. EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Conte...
How to network like a pro with Dale Miller
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to connect with other artists, curators, gallerists or anyone else? As you know, networking can be intimidating, difficult and honestly ...
Why Artists Need More Patience in 2019
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is something very important to say about patience when it comes to growing an audience, selling art, getting opportunities and more. It seems li...
Seven Instagram Tips to Grow Your Engagement
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are having a hard time growing your engagement and audience on Instagram? Are you stuck or frustrated? Then check out this episode and learn seven pow...
What makes a successful artist website?
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an artist website? What makes a website attractive, functional and successful? In today's episode Sergio shares light about the top feat...
Marci Marsden on Pursuing Creativity Amongst Adversity
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marci Marsden is a Portland based artist. Her earliest creative expression was modern dance, but when diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at 19, she ...
Returning to your creative passion with artist Victoria Mitchell
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Mitchell is a Canadian-based artists. In her early twenties creative projects included commission paintings, sketch design planning, and fash...
Kelly Joy Ladd converts obstacles into opportunities through paper
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Joy Ladd converts obstacles into opportunities through paper. Combining her admiration for understanding the universe and self, Ladd explores co...
How to Talk About Your Art with Greater IMPACT
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sergio shares a live broadcast recording where he explains 6 strategies to talk about your art with greater impact.
Community Engagement in the Arts with Laura Sievert and Joi Cuartero
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Community Engagement in the Arts with Laura Sievert and Joi Cuartero of Quincy, IL. Laura Sievert is Executive Director of Arts Quincy, America's Firs...
Advice for Emerging Artist in 2019
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marilyn Artus: 100 Years. 36 States and 1 Artist's Journey
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It took almost a year for 36 states to ratify it into law. But on Au...
Laurence de Valmy Gives Instagram to Famous Artists from the Past
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if the famous artists of the past had access to Instagram! In this week's episode of the Artist Next Level Podcast, I have the opportunity to ...
Making Architecturally Scaled Collages with Phil Irish
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Irish makes paintings that are both fierce and beautiful. He is known for cutting paintings into fragments, and installing those pieces to make a...
Juan de Lascurain turns a dream into a licensing world brand
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juan de Lascurain is an artist/designer from Mexico City. Six years ago while sitting at a table he picked up a black marker and a pen and did his fi...
Family, happiness & Hustle. Guest episode with Studio Confessions Podcast
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my guest appearance with Luis Martin, host of Studio Confessions Podcast. We talked about joy, happiness, family and hustle i...
The ever-changing life of an artist with Jaime Foster
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be an artist? Adaptation may be a good word. In this episode, Sergio and Chicago-based Jaime Foster talk about life, pets, family...
Painting with Fire with Shelley Gilchrist and Carol Hamilton
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FUSEDChicago is an organization of Midwest artists who share an interest in the medium of encaustic. A method of making art using pigmented wax fused ...
20 Instagram Post Ideas to Try Next
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble coming up with content ideas for Instagram? Are you running out of ideas what to post? Look no further. In today's episode, Sergio...
Rethinking the Way You See Social Media
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you having trouble catching up with all things social media? Do you feel like you just have no time to manage all your content? Maybe you just c...
Making 2019 Your Best Year Ever
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we get started with the new year, have you taken the time to plan and THINK about the new year? In this episode I talk about planning and spendin...
My visit to Art Basel Miami Beach 2018
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, I take time in my schedule to visit Art Basel Miami Beach and many of the other art fairs gather in Miami for that week. Everything from s...
Sarah Opat talks about why artists should have their work written about
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I spent 25 minutes with artist and writer Sarah Opat talking about writing about art. This is something she is super passionate about. In the episode ...
How to find international opportunities for your art
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sergio talks about one strategy to adopt when looking for international opportunities for your art. In 2018, Sergio was subject of fou...
Pia Cruzalegui talks about launching Twisted Oyster Film Festival
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Twisted Oyster is an annual theme-based and socially conscious festival showcasing stories and works of human interest. At the core of the festival li...
A conversation about collaborations with Satellite - Chicago
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have a great chat with the brand new art space Satellite - Chicago in the eve of their debut opening their space to the public. This...
How to evaluate your art career and plan for the future
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
November is the perfect time to take a minute to evaluate your art career and start planning for the next year. Often we wait till January to plan ahe...
Why sometimes artists need a break
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need a break from an art project or an activity you may be currently doing. Giving yourself permission to stop is the first step in movi...
National Park Art Residencies with artist Fred Moss
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in the Chicago area Fred Moss was drawing and sketching the world around him from an early age. He grew up visiting the Chicago Art In...
Katherine Macnaughton & Ashley Werhun take mentorship to the next level (Mentorly.co)
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mentorly was Co-founded by artist-entrepreneurs, Ashley Werhun, professional dancer formerly with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal and Katherine Macnaugh...
Dr. Elaine M. Schmidt talks about collecting and curating
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt spent her work career facilitating the education of younger students. As teacher and administrator she was involved in cr...
Artist Doug Frohman and his curatorial project Vitality Rising
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Frohman is a contemporary artist working in Chicago. His explorations into painting draw upon minimalist, color-field and architectural influence...
Artist Claire Becker and the reconciliaion of spirit and material
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Becker, born in Paris, France, grew up in Strasbourg where she studied art, literature, music, theater and dance. At 22, she left France to cro...
When should I make an Exhibition Proposal? Breakfast with Sergio
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Breakfast with Sergio. A live video show on social media covering art topics artists need to know about to grow their art career. Listen t...
Artist Darryll Schiff takes the camera well beyond its conventions
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Within a few short years, following his decision to focus solely on his fine art career, Darryll Schiff became an internationally recognized artist. ...
Art, dance and inspiration with choreographer Laura Thurston
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is also thrilled to share her artistic visions as a choreographer with Still Inspired(?). She independently co-produces Still Inspired(?) and is...
Identity and personhood in the hands of Alejandra Zermeño
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandra Zermeño conducts studies in Visual Arts Degree with an average position in the High Academic Performance Program at the Academy of San Carl...
Countdown to the top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2017
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the top 5 most dowloaded episodes of 2017 and find out why they were at the top of the charts. Thanks for an amazing 2017!
Five skills every artist needs to succeed in 2018
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The skills you need to succeed in 2018 are probably very different from those you needed say 20 years ago. Yet, there are skills such as the ability t...
Publishing and promoting artists in the digital age with Didi Menendez
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Didi Menendez (Cuban born) is the creator and publisher of PoetsArtists. She has been curating group exhibitions since 2013 mostly with Sergio Gomez a...
What is the process to trademark your name?
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-podcast, creative attorney Patrice Perkins talks about the process to trademark your art work.
Should artists register for copyright of their art?
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini podcast episode, creative attorney Patrice Perkins talks about the benefits of registering your work for copyright.
Can artists deduct museum donations in their taxes?
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode art expert and appraiser Ruth Crnkovich discuses artists donating art to public museums and what the law says can and cannot be d...
Should artists sell their art in Auctions?
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, art expert and certified appraiser Ruth Crnkovich talks about the reasons why artists may or may not consider putting their work...
Should artists trademark their name?
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, Creative Attorney Patrice Perkins answers the question of if artists should trademark their name. Don't miss it and share it wit...
How to manage & organize your art career with Justin Anthony of Artwork Archive
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Justin Antony, co-founder of Artwork Archive discusses how to manage your art career, save time, be organized and productive....
How to price your artwork
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode, curator and professional art appraiser Ruth Crnkovich answers the question of how to price your own artwork.
How to get into art galleries
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode, artist and gallery director Dan Addington answers the question of how artists should approach and get into art galleries. Do to ...
Why artists need to be part of an art community
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode, artist Steve Prince answers the question of why artists need to be part of an art community. If you want to listen to the full p...
How to Create an Electronic Press Kit for Artists
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sergio Gomez shares why you should have an Electronic Press Kit for Artists. He talks about how to use and how to make one. Listen to...
Christybomb® Talks About How to Build a Personal Brand
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I am Christy Lee, better known as Christybomb, a visual artist based out of New York City and Charleston, WV. The "Christybomb" moniker was given to ...
Artists Allen Vandever and Derek Hopkins on a Journey to Stop Child Sexual Abuse
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Childhood Fractured is a Humanities based Human Rights Initiative centered on exploring, defining, and preventing the sexual abuse and exploitation of...
Take your art career to the next level with Sergio & Dr. Yanina Gomez
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Sergio and Dr Yanina Gomez discuss the features and benefits of the Art NXT Level program. In their conversation, they answer...
Artist / Curator Chuck Gniech and The Art of Social Change
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Gniech is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Joliet Junior College and has been teaching at various colleges and universities for mo...
From Attorney to full-time artist, Justin Vining on building a sustainable art career from the ground up.
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, artist Justin Vining shares his story of going through Law School and building a sustainable art career from the ground up. Justin...
Artist Victoria Fuller discusses her curated show "Domestic Disturbances" at UIMA
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago artist Victoria Fuller has an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and fellowship awards from the Colorado Council on the Arts...
Fighting Procrastination. Not today... maybe tomorrow? with Sergio & Yanina Gomez
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sergio & Dr. Yanina Gomez discuss procrastination and provide four practical strategies to get things done. Often it is the mundane, ...
Ted Glasoe and Nelson Armour. Two artists on a mission to save Lake Michigan
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Surface Tension: Beauty and Fragility in Lake Michigan A collaboration project between by Nelson Armour and Ted Glasoe It's a beautiful summer day in...
Artist Ray Beldner talks about why he started stARTup Art Fair and what it can do for independent artists
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
stARTup Art Fair is a unique contemporary art fair for independent artists. The boutique hotel fair provides artists and art enthusiasts with direct a...
Protecting Yourself from Art Scams. A conversation with Renée LaVerné Rose
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you protecting yourself from online art scams? In this episode Sergio talks to gallery owner Renée LaVerné Rose about identifying red flags and...
Artist Survival Kit 2017. Organization and Productivity Guide
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sergio and Dr. Yanina Gomez as they share their latest free eBook resource for working artists. The Artist Survival Kit 2017: Organization and ...
Tim & Suzanne Smith share the journey of running a thriving gallery (Sirona Fine Art)
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim and Suzanne Smith are a power couple whose career path took them from the New York art scene to open a successful art gallery in the Miami area. S...
Managing LIFE/WORK Balance for Artists and Creatives. Part 2
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like time is always running short? Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with all the things you have to do as an artist or creative?...
Managing LIFE/WORK balance for artists and creatives. Part 1
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like time is always running short? Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with all the things you have to do as an artist or creative?...
When Plans Don't Go as Planned
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the plans you make for your art career do not go as you wish they would? What happens when plans have to change? In this episode S...
Eight Strategies to Prepare for Your Next Artist Talk
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been asked to facilitate an Artist Talk during your solo exhibition? Chances are that if you have been showing for a while, you have bee...
CEO & Founder Thomas Griffin explains the time-saving benefits of his new platform ArtSquare
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sergio Gomez chats with Thomas Griffin, CEO and Founder of Artsquare about launching an online platform designed to help artists man...