Today we released part two of our interview with Linda Sibio Simmons. She’s a performance artist, painter, educator, and founder of Bezerk Productions, a nonprofit arts collective that promotes art and awareness of artists with mental challenges. 

Linda has identified as a “schizophrenic artist” since 1991. Her works have been shown in venues such as Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Franklin Furnace in New York City, and several organizations, including the Rockefeller Foundation and California Arts Council have supported her work.
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Hear Linda's inspirational journey, and learn how she's built a community and helped numerous artists over the years. 

Today we released part two of our interview with Miriam Schulman. She’s a luxury-market messaging and pricing strategist for creative entrepreneurs. In addition to her business, she’s the author of the best-selling art business book, Artpreneur The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity. She also hosts The Inspiration Place podcast, that features experts on mindset, marketing, pricing, and more. 

Miriam’s content has been featured in a variety of mass market mediums including Entrepreneur, Forbes, and the New York Times. Artists of all types will learn A LOT as Miriam demystifies marketing, positioning, and sales! 
https://www.schulmanart.com/

Today we released part two of our interview with Jennifer Zmuda. She’s an Emmy Award-winning photographer, director, and the owner of Jennifer Zmuda Photography. 
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With a lifelong background in dance and movement, Jennifer specializes in capturing the artistry of dancers and movement-based performers through both photography and film. Her works have been featured in Good Housekeeping, The Washington Post, Dance Magazine, and numerous other national and local publications.

Tune in to hear how her relationship-building approach to business helped her company prosper.

Today we released part two of our interview with Monika Blichar. She's a creative entrepreneur based in North Vancouver, Canada.  Currently, she creates paintings, fashion, books and toys; and her colorful works are rooted in surrealism and pop art.  

A serial entrepreneur, Monika founded Art World Expo in 2010 and launched the Art World Podcast in 2022.  She is also the owner of Monika’s Art Boutique & Studio in North Vancouver, where she leads a team of educators and creators who service over 200 students monthly via art programs and specialty workshops for kids, adults and seniors. 

Tune in to be motivated by Monika's positive energy and collaborative approach to entrepreneurship!​

Today we released part one of our interview with Monika Blichar. She's a creative entrepreneur based in North Vancouver, Canada.  Currently, she creates paintings, fashion, books and toys; and her colorful works are rooted in surrealism and pop art.  

A serial entrepreneur, Monika founded Art World Expo in 2010 and launched the Art World Podcast in 2022.  She is also the owner of Monika’s Art Boutique & Studio in North Vancouver, where she leads a team of educators and creators who service over 200 students monthly via art programs and specialty workshops for kids, adults and seniors. 

Tune in to be motivated by Monika's positive energy and collaborative approach to entrepreneurship!​

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Delita Martin. She’s an acclaimed American multimedia artist, and the founder of Black Box Press Studio based in Huffman, Texas. She works in a variety of mediums including printmaking, painting and stitching. 
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Delita frequently incorporates symbolism, and many of her works contain West African masks which highlight the connection between the mortal and spiritual worlds. Her works are in the permanent collections of acclaimed venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Minneapolis Museum of Art, and Crystal Bridges. Join us to hear how her relationship approach to business helps grow her studio and lifts everyone with whom she collaborates.

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Craig and Ally Black, the Founder and Managing Director respectively for Scottish visual artist Craig Black. Craig is renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique— a hand-poured paint process that creates mesmerizing art. 
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His art has been exhibited in London, Sydney and Dubai, and his style and versatility has led to collaborations with global brands including FIFA, Porsche, Red Bull, Jaguar, the NBA and the NFL. 

Make sure you check out Craig’s website to see his stunning artwork! https://craig.black/

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Valentina Caprini.  She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy.  She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence.  

Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-making around the world. Her designs incorporate the ancient filigree technique of weaving metal threads, into what she describes as “wearable art.”  

If you are looking for inspiration in building your arts studio, you won't want to miss Valentina's interview! ​​​

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Valentina Caprini.  She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy.  She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence.  

Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-making around the world. Her designs incorporate the ancient filigree technique of weaving metal threads, into what she describes as “wearable art.”  

If you are looking for inspiration in building your arts studio, you won't want to miss Valentina's interview! ​​

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Gina DeSantis. She’s the lead creator behind Gina DeSantis Ceramics—the company she founded in 2013.

She began her ceramic studies at her local community college and by 2006 earned her MFA from Kent State University. Her works are in 400 retailers throughout the US such as Uncommon Goods, Anthropologie, and McGee & Co. 
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Gina is the embodiment of persistence and lifelong learning, so if you or someone you know needs inspiration to power through a tough time, make sure they hear this interview!