x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Bench Talk

Welcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career. I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and

arts visual arts

All Episodes

26:13

BenchTalk 188 - ACA 2025 Vision and Planning

Bench Talk ·

2025/01/15

Plan Your 2025 Like a Pro with Claire BradshawIn this episode, I’m excited to welcome back business and mindset coach Claire Bradshaw from The Art Career Academy. Together, we dive into a powerful process for planning your 2025 with intention and clarity. Claire takes the reins, asking me thought-provoking questions that you can apply to your own art business. So grab a pen and paper, settle in, and follow along as we guide you through creating a roadmap for your most successful year yet. What

en-us

01:37:18

188 - David Henry Nobody Jr

Bench Talk ·

2024/12/11

Episode 188 features New York based video and performance artist David Henry Nobody Jr. We discuss his 3 decade career and his evolution as his performance works found their way from galleries to cyberspace.Connect with (David Henry Nobody Jr Instagram @davidhenrynobodyjr Find out more davidhenrybrownjr.com Links from the episode Guardian article Red Carpet Rollers Short on time in your studio or want to maximise the time you have? Get this free guide Interested in

en-us

28:21

187 - Art Career Q & A

Bench Talk ·

2024/11/25

This is the 3rd Q&A episode in our series with The Art Academy where we take questions from our community and then provide our thoughts and recommendations to help you to grow your art career.Things You’ll Learn in this Episode The first steps to take to start your art career The difference between an artist and a career artist How to know where you're 'there' & have 'made it' in your art career Connect with The Art Career Academy Instagram:

en-us

56:23

186 - HuskMitNavn (classic ep)

Bench Talk ·

2024/11/12

This episode go back to 2016 when I caught up with the Danish artist HuskMitNavn. We discuss his art practice, style and his path so success as a fine artist, street artist and graffiti writer. Connect with HuskMitNavn Instagram @huskmitnavn1 ----------------- Short on time in your studio or want to maximise the time you have? Get this free guide https://www.artcareeracademy.com/free-supercharge-workbook Interested in our program Going [ART] Pro to build and grow your art

en-us

01:01:55

185 - Shaun Hossack

Bench Talk ·

2024/10/15

Episode 185 featuring Shaun Hossack from Juddy Roller. We discuss Shaun's rise throughout his career to managing the production of some of Australia's largest mural projects and mural festivals. Connect with Shaun Hossack and Juddy Roller at • Instagram @juddyroller • Find out more at juddyroller.com.au ----------- Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check

en-us

30:23

184 - Q&A round 2

Bench Talk ·

2024/09/26

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to discuss another round of artist Q&A The three topics covered in this Episode Creating stable income as an artist Maximising your time in the studio Art and AI Connect with (Guest) Instagram @artcareeracademy Find out more at www.artcareeracademy.com Links from the episode Short on time in your studio or want to maximise the time you have? Get this free

en-us

01:00:02

183 - Christopher Zanko

Bench Talk ·

2024/09/10

Episode #183. I catch up with Australian painter Christopher Zanko to discuss his hand carved paintings, his printmaking roots, being a two time finalist of the Wynne prize and his recent exhibitions. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracademy.com. The signature 6 week program Going [ART] Pro is available to do in your own time anywhere in the world.

en-us

58:10

182 - Rhys Lee

Bench Talk ·

2024/08/27

Episode #182. I catch up with Australian painter Rhys Lee to discuss his oil paintings, his graffiti roots, global exhibitions and his recent show in Brisbane with Edwina Corlette. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracademy.com. The signature 6 week program Going [ART] Pro is available to do in your own time anywhere in the world.

en-us

58:28

181 - D*Face (Classic episode)

Bench Talk ·

2024/08/15

This week I bring you another classic episode from back in 2019 when I caught up with British artist D*Face. We discuss his role in the birth of street art, his career and running his gallery Stolen Space.Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracademy.com. The signature 6 week program Going [ART] Pro is open for waitlist enrollment right now.

en-us

25:54

180 - Art Career Q & A

Bench Talk ·

2024/07/31

This week we introduce a new segment to Bench Talk. Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to discuss some frequently asked questions from the Bench Talk inbox and discussions from within the Art Career Academy's momentum group. Tom and Claire discuss: The importance of investing in your work's presentation and using quality art materials. Battling with the IG algorithm. Getting your artwork seen. Exploring new styles when you're already known for

en-us

01:13:54

179 - Ben Frost

Bench Talk ·

2024/07/16

For episode #179 I sit down with Australian pop artist Ben Frost. We discuss his street art roots, AI, exhibiting in the USA and many other areas of his career. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracademy.com. The signature 6 week program Going [ART] Pro is open for enrollment right now. Doors close 5th August.

en-us

44:02

178 - Roger Gastman

Bench Talk ·

2024/07/03

Episode #178 I sit down with American curator, art dealer, filmmaker, and publisher Roger Gastman.Roger's career within the arts focuses on graffiti and street art. He got his start producing While You Were Sleeping magazine and continues till this day making fine art books. In 2011 he produced Art in the streets Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and went on to be the main person behind ‘Beyond the streets’. We discuss all of this and a whole lot more.

en-us

59:34

177 - Lauren YS (classic episode)

Bench Talk ·

2024/06/25

This week I dig into the archives and pull out a classic episode from back in 2018. We hear from Los Angeles based artist Lauren YS. I caught up with Lauren while she was visiting Melbourne for her exhibition at Juddy Roller. We discuss her work, muralism and traveling for art.

en-us

01:10:39

176 - Rhys John Kaye

Bench Talk ·

2024/05/01

Episode #176 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Rhys John Kaye. They discuss Rhys' graffiti roots, his time spent living on Korea, his transition to oil paint and the growth of graffiti in the fine art world.

en-us

53:34

#175 - Max Berry

Bench Talk ·

2024/04/17

For episode #175, Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based artist Max Berry. They discuss Max's career, oil painting, art residences and studio setups. This episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The online school for the career artist.

en-us

01:13:29

174 - RUFFMERCY

Bench Talk ·

2024/04/02

This week I dig into the archives and bring you another classic episode. This one is from back in 2017 when I caught up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q and many more. To check out his work go to ruffmercy.comThis episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The online school for the career artist.

en-us

55:46

173 - George Goodnow

Bench Talk ·

2024/03/20

This week Tom Gerrard sits down with Sydney based painter, installation artist and muralist George Goodnow. We discuss some of the great projects George has worked on as well as curation, establishing yourself in a new city and winning the Howard Arkley award for contemporary painting. This episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The online school for the career artist.

en-us

01:04:11

172 - Steve Leadbeater

Bench Talk ·

2024/03/05

Episode #172 - I sit down with Steve Leadbeater for a conversation about Ceramics, the role instagram plays in studio life and his recent collaborations with David Bromley.

en-us

56:55

171 - Felipe Pantone

Bench Talk ·

2024/02/22

This week I dig into the archives to bring you a classic episode featuring American based Spanish artist Felipe Pantone. I first interviewed Felipe back in 2017. He has since taken his career to the highest of heights.

en-us

41:42

170 - Otis Hope Carey

Bench Talk ·

2024/02/13

For episode 170 I sit down with Contemporary indigenous Australian painter and pro surfer Otis Hope Carey. We discuss how Otis discovered art through therapy, his technique and collaborations with the likes of Louis Vuitton and Chris Hemsworth.Brought to you by https://www.artcareeracademy.com/

en-us

44 results

Similar Podcasts

Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!

thebookvoice.com

Get Hooked On The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!

thebookvoice.com

西四五条

主播郑捕头

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

On Mic Podcast

Jordan Rich