The Creative Kind

In this episode of The Creative Kind I’m talking to Anna Silcock, one of the co-directors of Parnell Gallery in Auckland. Anna explores some of the things you might want to think about when approaching a gallery, and some things to consider when looking for the right fit. We also chat about the relationship and dynamics between artists and galleries, the importance of communication, expectations and guidance. We discuss the work you often can't see getting done by galleries to help support & build artists careers , such as marketing, administration, and relationship-building. You can find Parnell Gallery hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show

In this episode I talk to Sophie Vander, founder and director of Curatorial + Co., a Sydney-based art gallery and consultancy. We discuss the importance of collaborative relationships between galleries and artists, the unique approach of Curatorial Co., and the processes involved in representing artists. Sophie shares insights on how she supports artists' careers, handles artist approaches, and values open communication and trust. We also chat about the challenges and rewards of managing artist relationships, setting expectations, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into building an artist's career.You can find Curatorial + Co here and the Curatorial + Co consultancy hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in this episodeInterview of Sophie Vander with Willy RussoInterview of Sophie Vander with Art wankHannah Quinlivan Nunzio Miano Leonie Barton Flinders Lane Gallery Amber Hearn Nick Cave Jack ShainmanCourtney McClelland Arts Matter

In this episode I chat with New Zealand artist Viv Wotton about her journey and motivations for attending art school. We discuss the challenges and rewards of attending art school, the importance of receiving constructive feedback and developing critical thinking. Viv discusses how art school provided her with confidence and context in the art world, and we chat about some of the aspects that she still felt lacking in when she left. I really enjoyed chatting to Viv about the  role of social media and alternative avenues in understanding how to navigate an art career outside of traditional gallery representation.  We also chat about the connections made with peers, tutors, and industry professionals as well as the challenges of balancing family life with her studies. You can find Viv hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in this episodeRedbird Gallery Artbox Gallery -Art on Thames 

In this week's episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Fiona Verity, a UK born, but Australian-based artist and co-host of the Art Wank podcast. Fiona discusses her return to art school after a decade of being a practicing artist, seeking to fill gaps in her creative practice, art history and academic writing. We discuss how Fiona is finding value in the immersive and collaborative environment at the National Art School in Sydney, where she majors in printmaking. We talk about her appreciation of peers, reserach, criticism and the opportunity to engage deeply with her art. She describes how art school has provided her with the time and space to think, and develop her practice without the pressure of commercial success.You can find Fiona hereYou can find Fiona’s podcast Art Wank that she hosts with Julie Nicholson hereYou can find the Creative Kind Podcast Instagram hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in this episodeInterview with Willy RussoNational Art SchoolDebbie Mackinnon - Mentioned as a mentor for Fiona.Judith White - Mentioned as a mentor for Fiona at the Willoughby Arts Centre.Mary Cassatt - American painter and printmakerKatie Hessell - UK writer, author of The Story of Art Without Men

This week Australian artist Chilu and I discuss artistic voice. We explore how Chilu shifted towards discovering her artistic voice by experimenting with different styles, and how she evolved and grew with her personal narrative, symbolising both joy and hardship. The conversation reveals how significant life events, like her son's hospitalisation, inspired her to create art with a purpose, aiming to donate proceeds to the NICU unit at the Sydney Children’s Hospital. You can find Chilu hereThe donations page for The Heart Centre for children that Chilu supports through her work can be found here  You can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in this episodeSydney Children's Hospital WestmeadFrocktoberJosefia Lemon Fine ArtWilly RussoLisa CongdonOvarian Cancer foundationBeach Boys Documentary

In this episode I talk to New Zealand artist Fleur Woods about her artistic voice. We discuss her journey and influences, and the all the experimentation it took to refine and continually progress it. We explored the ideas that reoccur in her work and life such as a deep connection to nature. We chat about how teaching and collaborating are integral to her practice, as they allow her to connect with others and continuously experiment and evolve. I love how Fleur embraces the idea that creativity is a force for well-being and encourages others to explore their genuine interests.You can find Fleur hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in this episode‘The Untamed Thread’ by Fleur Woods Fleur’s Art mentor : Rosie CoachesCreative Matters interview with Fleur Ceramic artist FormanticsFleurwoodsart.comFleurwoodsart facebookFleurs Course Joyful embroidery

In this final episode of Season 1, I'm talking with Madeleine Simson, Johnny K, Emily Raubenheimer and Willy Russo about style.I loved hearing the similarities, differences and threads that carried across all these interviews and in a way, these short segments at the end of this season capture what I wanted to do with this show as a whole, the show a diversity of opinion, because sometimes the lessons that you learn in your first 10 months creating art are as important and game changing as those that you learn 10 years in.Thank you so much to all of the guests from this season, and thank you to all the listeners too!! I've loved making this and it means the world to me that you are all enjoying it too.see you soon for season 2!xJBYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in this podMadeleine mentioned author David SedarisJohnny K mentioned William Robinson: The Transfigured LandscapeThe ABC Interview Willy mentioned here : The Value of Art

I wanted to finish off season 1 with something special, and when I put a q&a up on the podcast instagram, more then half of the questions were about style. I've asked all the guests from season one to come on and give their thoughts, and most of them have agreed which is fabulous. So I'm going to split this up into 2-3 episodes that I'll release over the next 2 weeks. This week, I'm talking to Hannah Jensen Fox, Jen Sievers and Carla Grace about style, how they see it in their work, how it evolves and changes and much more! You can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show

This episode I’m talking to Australian artist Emily Raubenheimer about pricing. Emily shares insights into her pricing strategies, emphasizing the importance of trial and error, considering market factors, and adjusting prices based on time, materials, and additional costs like packing and shipping. She also highlights the significance of maintaining consistent pricing across different sales platforms and balancing quick-selling, lower-cost items with more expensive, time-intensive works.You can find Emily hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show