podcast & platform
Artist Talk Business
Artist Talk Business is a platform where artists speak open about the business and financial realities behind a career in the arts. Manon travels throughout Europe visiting artists, curators, funds, etc., to discuss entrepreneurship. This gives you insight into what is truly needed to build a sustainable livelihood as an artist. Her mission is to create transparency, share knowledge, and empower you in your entrepreneurship.
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And it started with...
art vs. entrepreneurship
'I grew up surrounded by my father's photo's and my mother's paintings, and in 2021 I graduated from the St. Joost Art Academy in Breda. Because of this, art always felt like something natural; you could call it my mother tongue. At the same time, I also noticed how complicated the financial side of this life can be. Something that was often not really discussed in my environment and was even seen as a very heavy subject. After art school, I realized that I was missing one very important thing: entrepreneurial skills. How do you actually build a sustainable practice as an artist?' - Manon
And we're going...
on a trip
So I Travel. I visit studios and talk to artists, curators, and other people from the art world. In those conversations, I try to understand what really goes on behind the scenes, including when it comes to money and running a practice. For me, Artist Talk Business is a way to figure that out together, and to gain peace of mind and insight into how this works. - Manon
Every conversation gives
insights
'Wherever I go, every artist has their own path. Some are comparable, and there is certainly a common thread when it comes to entrepreneurship, but every practice is different, and that makes it such a unique insight into someone's creative process every time!' - Manon
A visit to your studio?
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Who knows, Manon might be in your studio soon!
Truly very inspiring. I am currently in the process of setting up a foundation, but as an artist, it is really difficult to teach yourself the entire entrepreneurial trade alongside that, and it is very nice to hear more about it and learn in an enjoyable way. So keep up the good work!!!! This is very valuable' - Sofie
'As a maker from Alkmaar (far away from the academy), I sometimes miss that academy atmosphere. Your podcast is nice and raw and direct, and that is a great learning model that I miss here. It's so great that this exists! Keep up the good work!' - Barry
'It is so nice to be able to listen in on your journey; after the academy I did try, but I actually have no idea how. Then you have your diploma... and then what? All I could think was: Yay, I'm an artist!... how the f*ck am I going to make an income?' - Brechje