The Professional Artist Podcast: Art Business Transformations

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If you want to make it in the art world, talent is key - but so is mastering the business side. The Professional Artist Podcast is where fine artists and commerce meet. Co-hosts Miguel L. Mayher and Cristina Demiany guide visual artists through an audio gallery, exploring how to show and sell your art, land commissions, apply for artist grants, license your art, and much more. This is where your art career begins to grow. Miguel L. Mayher is the Director of Education at the Professional Artist Association. Previously, he worked with Google Arts & Culture, striking partnerships with national museums. He is also a Global Economic Symposium Young Fellow and a One Young World Ambassador. Cristina Demiany is a Senior Art Business Coach at the Professional Artist Association. She formerly served as Senior Program Manager at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and as Executive Director of the National Children’s Chorus. The Professional Artist Association is a global organization dedicated to providing real-world education for visual artists, including painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers.

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Increasing Art World Visibility with Denise Stewart-Sanabria

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, hyper-realist painter Denise Stewart-Sanabria is featured by the Professional Artist Association ( ProfessionalArtist.com/join ), the world's fastest growing global community for committed fine artists. She shares the mindset and methods that have helped her sustain a long-term career in the art world. In her strikingly detailed works, Denise explores themes of desire, history, perception, and human psychology. Her paintings are held in permane...

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The Artist-Educator: Andrew Tischler’s Teaching Business

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, classical realist painter Andrew Tischler is featured by the Professional Artist Association ( ProfessionalArtist.com/join ), the world's fastest growing global community for committed fine artists. He shares the key strategies that have fueled his 20-year career as a full-time artist. Known for his meticulous landscapes, large-scale commissions, and commitment to teaching, Andrew has built a thriving international art practice and an online ed...

Aug 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 3

From Emerging Artist to Solo Show: Gwen Hollingsworth’s Blueprint

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, abstract painter Gwen Hollingsworth is featured by the Professional Artist Association ( ProfessionalArtist.com/join ), the world's fastest growing global community for committed fine artists. She shares how she blends spirituality and structure in her creative practice. Drawing from influences like Buddhism and Jungian thought, Gwen reflects on building a professional art career while staying true to her inner world. She shares insights from h...

Jul 29, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2

From Chaos to Clarity: Entrepreneurial Mindset with Christopher Remmers

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, painter Christopher Remmers is featured by the Professional Artist Association ( ProfessionalArtist.com/join ), the world's fastest growing global community for committed fine artists. He shares how he blends structure with soul building a thriving art practice while staying true to his creative vision. He talks about how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset doesn’t mean selling out. It means building a system that gives you time, freedom, and c...

Jul 22, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1

Introducing The Professional Artist Podcast

The art world is always changing. It's a dynamic space where creativity and business intersect. Staying true to your craft can feel overwhelming, and knowing where to start is never easy. Welcome to The Professional Artist Podcast. We’re your hosts, Miguel Mayher and Cristina Demiany. This show is all about what it really takes to build a successful, sustainable art career. With depth, nuance, and, most importantly, honesty, we pull back the curtain on the strategies that actually work. Each wee...

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