Thriving Artists Podcast

Content warning: Please note in this episode we speak about childhood sexual abuse, being triggered and Donald Trump.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Ola Volo talk about:

Ola's design process behind murals and how she prepares for them.

How to deal with being overwhelmed and constructively protecting yourself in a sustainable manner.

Balancing financial resources, time, and your own art practice in terms of projects, and shedding old goals to make way for growth.

Episode Notes/Resources:

Ola Volo's Instagram and website.

The Profile

Kari Kristensen, Laura Yu, and Tierney Milne

Takashi Murakami, and his show in the Vancouver Art Gallery, "The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg"

Keynotes

Jamie's new website

Creative Mornings

Pennylane Shen Artist Consulting

Chef's Plate

Janet Mock

Fashion documentaries that Ola mentions: Dior and I, Iris, and The First Monday in May

The September Issue

Brené Brown in Oprah's Super Soul podcast - part 1, and part 2

Canva

Audacity

iMovie

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media.

In today’s episode, we continue our theme of “organize” and bring this concept to your digital space. Do you open up your computer and feel stressed because you don’t know where your images are and you just can’t seem to find the most recent version of your CV? Don’t worry, in Episode #50 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Assets, we help you set things on a better path so you can find what you need with ease.

Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips for Organizing Your Digital Assets are:

Create A Naming System: Decide on the format you are going to use to name your photos and other digital assets like your CV, resume, or artist’s statement. Move forward sticking to these formatting rules you’ve made for yourself and your life will get a lot easier!

Create Your Process: Determine the way you are going to save, store, and organize your files. This could be on an external drive or a cloud-based system. There are even softwares you can subscribe to like Artwork Archive that provide an inventory system you can follow.

Be Consistent: These systems only work if you follow the plan exactly. The more disciplined you are in following your plan, the quicker it will be when you are updating your website, organizing instagram posts, and completing applications. The upfront time will pay off later!

Save Twice: This means having a backup of your digital files. Don’t put all your files on one device without storing them somewhere else as well. Keep this backup up to date. You don’t want to lose or damage a hard drive and no longer have a record of your work.

Start Where You Are: It may feel like you need to make everything you have ever done be perfect or why start at all!?! But, we disagree. The next time you make a piece of art, photograph it, name the file according to your system, and save it in two places. That is a great way to start.

We hope this gives you confidence as you approach organizing your digital space. As always, we are here for you, we are cheering you on, and we believe in the work you are doing as thriving artists! Join the Thrive Together Network to build your network of support! Visit www.thrivetogethernetwork.com to learn more!

In this episode, Kaylan takes over the podcast! In Episode #13 of Thriving Artist, Podcast, How to be an Empowered Artist, Kaylan talks about knowing and valuing ourselves as artists.

Encouraging and supporting artists to find confidence in their work and their careers is at the heart of this podcast and Thrive Together Network. It can be so easy to get down on ourselves, to feel lost and without a compass, or to feel lonely and like no one is out there who understands. We want you to have a healthy mindset, to feel confident in your decisions and to live empowered lives as an artist ... THAT is how we will influence the art world and our communities around us.

Kaylan’s 5 Tips for being an empowered artist are:

Clarify your Vision + Build your North Star: Make sure your vision for your art career is clear to you right now. Your North Star is your personal mission statement. It's a fixed destination that you can depend on in your life as the world changes around you.

Strengthen Your “Building Boundaries” Muscle: Empowered artists have STRONG and CLEAR boundaries! We know how we want to spend our time and we make decisions to protect our resources.

Make time for yourself that is JUST FOR YOURSELF: Can we really feel empowered as artists unless we have a deep knowledge, understanding, and like for ourselves as individuals? Get away once or twice a year and sleep, nourish your body with good food, and get tuned in with your thoughts.

Surround Yourself with Positive Peers: Be more empowered by surrounding yourself with empowered people! These are people who inspire you, who delight in you, who appreciate you and who support you.

Be Intentional about Closing Your Loops: It is important for artists to not get caught up in cycles of continual production and projects without closing our loops. We need to implement PAUSING and RECOGNIZE the work we have done, and most importantly CELEBRATE!

If this episode resonates with you, head to thrivetogethernetwork.com to join in one of the many ways we work to support you and your art practice.

We are wrapping up our Art Residency here at the Thrive Together Network, and we are thinking of ways your art residency is going to live on and help you throughout the year to come. Today on Episode #66 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Ways to Wrap Up An Art Residency Powerfully we will share tips that will help you make the most of your experience and ensure a smooth transition back into your regular artistic practice. So, whether you've done the Thrive Together Network Virtual Art Residency this month or you're planning to apply for one in the future, this episode is for you.

Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Ways to Wrap Up an Art Residency Powerfully are:

Reflect on Your Residency Journey: Consider the goals you set at the beginning of your residency, the challenges you faced, and the growth you've achieved. Journaling or creating a visual diary can be a powerful way to document your thoughts and feelings. Reflecting on your journey will not only provide closure but also offer valuable insights for your future artistic endeavors.

Organize and Archive Your Work: Take high-quality photographs, document any installations, and categorize your sketches or studies. This process will not only help you preserve your work but also create a portfolio or documentation for future exhibitions or applications.

Connect with Fellow Artists: You’ve met so many amazing artists at your residency, so make sure to keep in touch! Building a strong network within the artist community can open doors to new opportunities and provide a support system throughout your career.

Share your Experience: Consider writing a blog post, Instagram reel, or even organizing a small exhibition to showcase the work you created during your residency. Sharing your experience not only helps you process and internalize the residency but also allows others to gain insights and learn from your artistic journey.

Make a Plan to Get Feedback: Set up an artist date or studio visit. Or join something more formal like a crit program.vHaving a plan to get feedback helps you continue on powerfully even after the residency is over and will push the work even further.

If you joined us for our first residency of 2024 this month, we loved having you and hope this helps you build on your work! If not, join us this September for our fall residency by joining the Thrive Together Network! Visit www.thrivetogethernetwork.com to learn more!

We are starting to plan for our Virtual Art Residency that will take place the entire month of February. An artist residency is a program that provides artists with dedicated time and space to create their work. They have long been an integral part of an artist's development, providing them with a supportive environment to explore their creativity and build their artistic practice. Traditionally, these residencies required physical presence, but with the rise of technology, online art residencies have emerged, opening up new possibilities for artists all around the globe. In Episode #62 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Ways An Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career, we will explore the five key things an artist residency can do for you.

Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Ways an Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career are:

Uninterrupted Focus and Dedicated Time: As artists, finding uninterrupted focus and dedicated time to create can be challenging amidst the demands of daily life. Artist residencies offer an escape from these distractions, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your creative process.

Global Reach: Virtual art residencies transcend geographical boundaries, especially a virtual art residency like ours. This exposure to diverse perspectives and cultural influences can expand your artistic horizons, broaden your artistic vocabulary, and open doors to new collaborations and opportunities.

Proving You Have Time For Art: A virtual residency provides a flexible schedule unlike traditional residencies that require artists to relocate for a specific duration. This means you can balance your work, personal commitments, and the residency requirements simultaneously.After a virtual residency, you can build habits and prove to yourself that art making can fit in. We have seen amazing ripple effects of this from our members.

Active Community Support: During our virtual art residency we meet each week for Tuesday Zoom check-in meetings as a time to reflect and connect with one another. We believe the virtual environment of online residencies fosters a strong sense of camaraderie, support, and collaboration. It's like having an artist family at your fingertips all of the time!

Building Your Artist CV: We have an online artwork showcase at the end of the virtual residency where members can submit work for an online art show. This gives you a goal for the residency and a great opportunity to add the residency and online show to your CV. We feature the work made during the residency on social media and on the Network. We want to help you expand your online presence and reach a wider audience!

Our Art Residency program at TTN is a 6-week program that you can do from your own home studio. It offers flexibility for you to set your own goals but accountability from our community to support you. Plus some amazing planning tools from us to keep you on track! Head to www.thrivetogethernetwork.com to learn about our program.