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Artist Academy

Hosted by: Andrea Ehrhardt

The Artist Academy Podcast hosted by Andrea Ehrhardt. The purpose of this series is to show aspiring painters that it's completely possible to make a great career in the arts. We focus on the business side of art to...

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407. The Power of Public Art: Inside Overlay Festival with Meg Wagler

In this special midweek episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I sit down with Meg Wagler, the powerhouse behind Springfield’s Overlay Music and Arts Festival. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to pull off...
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406. Building a Creative Career Through Adventure Despite Adversity with Elida Field

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features the amazing artist, educator, and traveler Elida Field. Elida’s story is all about resilience—navigating divorce, raising three kids as a single mom, and...
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405. Community vs Competition & Upcoming Travel Mural Opportunities

It sucks to lose a mural job. Period. It also sucks to see another artist land the job you really wanted. Let’s just be real—it’s easier said than done to feel happiness for someone who got the opportunity you were...
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404. Attracting High Value Customers, Hiring an Art Consultant & $10k Minimums with Hibaaq Ibrahim

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, I get to revisit with muralist Hibaaq Ibrahim, who first joined me years ago when she was just starting out. Back then, she had only recently quit her day job—today, she’s a...
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403. Balancing Motherhood & Painting the Enchantment of Nature on Canvas with Maggie Sackmann

On this episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I sat down with Colorado artist Maggie Sackmann, who’s built a thriving canvas art business while raising a toddler. We talked about her leap from corporate life to...
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402. From Graphic Design to Murals & Big Brand Collabs with Corey Paige

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features muralist Corey Paige, who turned her bold, colorful designs into a thriving business painting murals for homes, businesses, and even major brands. From...
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401. Budget vs Luxury Pricing Language

In this week’s episode of the Artist Academy podcast, we’re diving into budget vs. luxury pricing language—and how the words you choose can either draw in high-value clients or unintentionally invite...
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400. When Women Artists Make Money

In this episode of the Artist Academy podcast, I’m diving into the heart of my mission: helping women achieve financial freedom through art. I’m sharing why I believe it’s so important for women to make money, how...
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399. Selling $80k Canvas Originals via Fine Art Shows, Email Funnels, & Pitching with Christopher Remmers

In this episode of the Artist Academy podcast, I’m chatting with hyper-realistic painter and educator Christopher Remmers, and let me just say—his work is next level. I reached out to him because I was blown away by...
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398. What to Do When Your Family/Friends Don’t Fully Support Your Artistic Dreams

In this episode of the Artist Academy podcast, I open up about something that so many artists struggle with: support systems (or the lack thereof). This episode explores what it’s like to grow a creative career...
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397. What to Do When You Have Zero Commissions on the Calendar…

After a $100K first 1/3 of the year, I’m now sitting here with zero projects on my calendar. How did this happen?! I’ll tell you in today’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast. I take full responsibility. I burned...
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396. Creating a Series of Travel Art with Caroline Karp

In this week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m kicking off a brand-new interview series—this time shifting the spotlight away from murals and onto artists who are creating and selling canvas work, just in...
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