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Artist Miriam Schulman

  • 23 minutes
    401: How to Get Collectors Without Relying On Galleries

    The path to finding collectors may look different today, but the opportunity for artists is greater than ever.

    You've been showing up for your art. You've been creating, sharing, and searching for the right way to connect your work with the people who will truly value it. What many artists don't realize is that collectors haven't disappeared at all. The art world has simply shifted how trust is built and how relationships are formed. In this conversation, I want to help you see the bigger picture of what's happening right now and how this moment opens new doors for artists who are ready to build direct, meaningful connections with the people who love their work.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn

    • Discover why fewer galleries does not mean fewer collectors in today's art market
    • Learn how the decentralization of luxury is changing how collectors discover artists
    • Explore the role art consultants play in placing artwork with collectors and designers

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in and see how this shift in the art world can create new possibilities for your art career.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/401

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    24 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 47 seconds
    400: Artists: Pay Attention to These 3 Pinterest Trends

    The rooms collectors are dreaming about today can quietly shape the value of the art they choose tomorrow.

    You've already put the time, heart, and creative energy into developing your work. The next step isn't changing your style. It's understanding the environments your collectors are imagining for their homes. When you begin to see your art through the lens of the spaces it might live in, something shifts. Your work starts to feel more intentional, more aligned, and more clearly positioned for the people who are ready to collect it. In this conversation, I'm sharing three Pinterest trends that reveal where interior taste is heading and how those spaces create new opportunities for your art to stand out and be appreciated.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn

    โ€ข Discover why Pinterest reveals the kinds of rooms collectors are building before they buy art โ€ข Learn how the quiet luxury trend allows bold artwork to become the focal point in modern interiors โ€ข Understand how biophilic design is influencing the emotional atmosphere collectors want in their homes

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in for a calm, strategic perspective on how understanding the spaces collectors create can help you see where your art truly belongs.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/400

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    17 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 13 minutes 51 seconds
    399: ARTISTS: What Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year Means for You

    Growth doesn't come from chasing trends โ€” it comes from understanding the room your art is stepping into.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

    If you've ever felt a flicker of pressure when a "Color of the Year" is announced, you're not alone. You care about your work, you care about staying relevant, and you want to make thoughtful decisions that support your growth. That instinct tells me you're serious about your art business. What I want to offer you here is reassurance and clarity: you don't need to change your palette to stay aligned. Instead, we'll look at what these design shifts actually signal and how understanding environment, contrast, and perception can quietly strengthen your positioning and confidence.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn

    • Explore the concept of environmental contrast and how it increases perceived value
    • Create stronger presentation choices that make your work stand out instantly
    • Understand how to use design trends as a selling advantage without changing your style

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in for a grounded, strategic perspective that helps you hold your creative vision while stepping more confidently into the market.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/399

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    10 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 27 seconds
    398: How to Find Luxury Art Collectors (the Charity Circuit Strategy)

    The right room can change everything for your art business.โœจ

    If you've ever felt that quiet pressure to donate your work to a charity event and hoped it might lead somewhere meaningful, I want you to know your generosity is not the problem. Your instinct to contribute is beautiful, and it deserves a strategy that honors both your heart and your brand. Over the years, I began to recognize a powerful connection between philanthropy and my most aligned collectors, and when I approached those opportunities with intention instead of obligation, everything felt clearer and more profitable. This conversation will help you see how charity can support your growth without compromising your positioning, and how to use these rooms to build real relationships with serious buyers.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn

    • How to create a silent auction strategy that builds qualified leads instead of vague exposure

    • How to turn a private studio tour into a luxury buying experience that feels natural and aligned

    • How to structure a charity partnership like a gallery split so you protect your pricing and your brand

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in and let's rethink how generosity and growth can work beautifully together.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources

    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/398

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com

    ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

    ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart

    ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart

    ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    3 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 30 seconds
    397: The 5 Worst Artist Branding Mistakes

    Clarity in your branding can quietly change everything about how collectors experience your art.

    You are already doing the hard part by creating meaningful work and showing up for it, and that effort matters more than you think. Sometimes when collectors hesitate, it is not about talent or worth but about the signals surrounding the art. Branding is simply how you help someone understand that your work belongs in their life. When your message feels aligned, consistent, and confident, buyers feel steady too. This conversation gently unpacks how to shift your signals so your art feels clear, recognizable, and easy to say yes to.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn

    • How to translate artist language into collector language so your work feels accessible and desirable

    • How to create a recognizable signature that builds confidence and trust over time

    • How to align your presentation and messaging so collectors feel safe investing in your art

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in for a grounded, practical reset that helps your art feel as strong on the outside as it already is on the inside.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/397

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    24 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 28 minutes 43 seconds
    396: Artists: The Only 4 Types of Content You Need to Attract Art Collectors (Not Other Artists)
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    Selling more art starts with speaking directly to art collectors โ€” not just creating content that other artists admire. ๐ŸŽจ

    If you want to sell art consistently, grow your art business, and feel confident in your art marketing, this is the clarity shift that changes everything. Many talented artists show up regularly online yet still struggle with steady art sales because their message builds applause instead of buyer momentum. When your content is shaped for collectors โ€” the people who actively buy art and invest in original art โ€” your work begins to create connection, desire, and trust in a natural way. This episode walks you through the four types of content that help contemporary art collectors understand the meaning behind your work, see its value, and feel ready to purchase.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn โ€ข The four types of content that attract art collectors and help you sell art more consistently โ€ข How to talk about your original art in a way that feels clear, confident, and compelling โ€ข How to share sold work and past art sales to build trust and momentum in your art business

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in and start creating content that supports steady art sales and meaningful connections with collectors.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/396

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    17 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 26 minutes 21 seconds
    395: SEO for Artists

    ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ If Google can't understand what your art is, collectors can't find you and most artists never realize this is the real issue.

    SEO doesn't have to feel technical or tied to the social media hamster wheel. In this episode, Miriam breaks down SEO for artists in a way that actually makes sense even if you hate tech and avoid posting every day. This conversation goes beyond quick tips and digs into how collectors actually search for art, why posting alone isn't enough, and how shifting from posting to publishing makes your work easier to find and easier to buy. Think of this as a smarter, calmer way to get discovered without burning out or selling out.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn:

    • How to describe your art using the exact language collectors type into search

    • The five-minute YouTube SEO checklist that helps your videos get found faster

    • How to create keyword-rich titles, descriptions, and chapters that work together like a search magnet

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in to learn how to make your art searchable on Google, YouTube, and Google Images without adding more noise to your life.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/395

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    10 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 25 minutes 46 seconds
    394: How to Price Art Like a Professional Artist

    ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Pricing your art shouldn't feel like standing on the edge of a cliff but for most artists, it does.

    Keeping everything cheap doesn't make you generous. It actually makes your work harder to value and harder to sell. In this episode, Miriam gets real about why collectors push back on prices and why that resistance is often a sign you're finally stepping into the right level. This conversation goes beyond surface-level pricing tips and dives into buyer psychology, curation, and how selling less can actually support more growth. Think of this as a reset for how you price, position, and protect your future as a working artist.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn:

    • How curation increases perceived value without making more art

    • Why price objections are not the red flag you think they are

    • How to create a simple price ladder that takes the pressure off every sale

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in to learn how to price your art in a way that supports a full-time career not burnout or bargain hunters.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/394

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    3 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 31 minutes 36 seconds
    393: AI Copyright Wars and What It Means for Creatives

    ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ AI isn't a future problem anymore. It's already reshaping how artists and writers protect their work, get paid, and prove what's actually theirs.

    What started as online debate has officially moved into courtrooms, contracts, and policy changes that directly affect working creatives. In this episode, Miriam unpacks what's really happening beneath the headlines and why understanding AI now is a business necessity, not a tech curiosity. This conversation isn't about panic or taking sides. It's about clarity, leverage, and learning how to protect your creative assets in a world where ownership is being challenged in real time. If you make art or write words for a living, this will change how you think about value, proof, and power.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn:

    • The three legal battlefields every artist and writer needs to understand right now

    • How to set smarter boundaries around licensing, contracts, and usage rights

    • Why proof, process, and provenance increase your value in a crowded creative market

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in to learn how to protect your creative work and position yourself with confidence in an AI-saturated world.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources

    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/393

    ๐Ÿ“ฉ Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com ๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE ๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart ๐Ÿ’ผ Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    27 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 16 minutes 8 seconds
    392: The Future of Art Collecting (3 Major Interior Design Trends Impacting the Art World)

    ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ If you want to sell art in 2026, you have to understand what collectors are craving beneath the surfaceโ€”and home dรฉcor trends are quietly revealing everything.

    Design trends aren't just about styleโ€”they're reflections of emotional needs, cultural shifts, and buyer psychology. In this episode, Miriam breaks down how changes in home dรฉcor signal what collectors are longing for right now, and why meaning is starting to matter more than aesthetics alone.This conversation goes beyond what's "in" and dives into why certain art feels irresistible, what's selling in real time, and how artists can position their work without chasing trends or diluting their voice. Think of this as an invitation to expand your creative practice and meet collectors where they truly are.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn:

    โ€ข The three macro forces shaping the future of art collecting โ€ข How to lead with story, symbolism, and meaning to create deeper collector connection โ€ข How to reframe scale and growth as creative evolutionโ€”not a sales tactic

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in to learn how to align your art with what buyers are feelingโ€”not just what they're seeing.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources

    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/392

    ๐Ÿ“ฉCheck out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart๐Ÿ’ผConnect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    20 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 12 minutes 54 seconds
    391: Will AI replace Artists? (the Future of Creativity)

    โณ Speed is out. Soul is in. Slow-made art is becoming the new status symbolโ€”and artists are finally taking back control.

    We've been told to post more, dance for the algorithm, and chase visibility at all costs. But in 2026, the most resonant art isn't the fastest or loudest, it's the most human. In this solo episode, I'm unpacking what's changing for artists right now and why this new era favors those who create with clarity, care, and conviction. From hybrid workflows using AI to building collector trust without social media, I'll walk you through what's working and what's quietly dying. If you're craving deeper meaning, slower studio rhythms, and a business model that actually feels good to run, this episode will light the path forward.

    ๐Ÿ’ก You'll Learn:
    • How to use AI to support your workflow without losing your artistic soul

    • Why 2026 is about clarity, not volume, in your messaging and marketing

    • To create a business model based on trust, direct connection, and sustainable growth

    ๐ŸŽง Tune in for a future-focused reset that honors your artโ€”and your energy.

    ๐Ÿ”— Resources

    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/391

    ๐Ÿ“ฉCheck out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart ๐Ÿ“˜ Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com๐Ÿ’™ Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE๐Ÿ“บ Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart๐Ÿ’ผConnect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

    13 January 2026, 8:00 am
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