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From Artist to Opportunity Creator: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Submission Tips with Sergio Gomez
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In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with artist, curator, educator, and coach Sergio Gomez to talk about what it truly means to be a successful artist in 2025.
Sergio shares his incredible journey—from creating art while working a 9 to 5 job to launching a thriving gallery, curating international exhibitions, and mentoring artists through The Artist NXT Level.
We explore:
✨ The power of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset 🎯 Becoming an opportunity creator, not just a seeker 🖼 What curators actually look for in juried shows and proposals 🌀 How to balance a multi-passionate art career 💡 Real-world tips for building a sustainable and soulful creative business
Whether you're applying for open calls, refining your art career path, or seeking clarity in your next move—this episode is packed with grounded advice and encouragement.
🌿 Artist Opportunities Mentioned:
Lightness of Being — Now accepting submissions at createmagazine.co/call-for-art Presented by Create! Magazine and juried by Sergio Gomez. Selected artists will be featured in a curated virtual exhibition and beautifully designed print catalog. Deadline: May 30.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize — Global award for emerging and established artists across all mediums. Submit at beautifulbizarreartprize.art
🔗 Explore More: Sergio Gomez's art and projects: sergiogomezart.com theartistnextlevel.com
Kat’s personal website & coaching: katpopova.com
Submit your work or read more at: createmagazine.co
388 episodes
Manage episode 483017786 series 2918742
In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with artist, curator, educator, and coach Sergio Gomez to talk about what it truly means to be a successful artist in 2025.
Sergio shares his incredible journey—from creating art while working a 9 to 5 job to launching a thriving gallery, curating international exhibitions, and mentoring artists through The Artist NXT Level.
We explore:
✨ The power of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset 🎯 Becoming an opportunity creator, not just a seeker 🖼 What curators actually look for in juried shows and proposals 🌀 How to balance a multi-passionate art career 💡 Real-world tips for building a sustainable and soulful creative business
Whether you're applying for open calls, refining your art career path, or seeking clarity in your next move—this episode is packed with grounded advice and encouragement.
🌿 Artist Opportunities Mentioned:
Lightness of Being — Now accepting submissions at createmagazine.co/call-for-art Presented by Create! Magazine and juried by Sergio Gomez. Selected artists will be featured in a curated virtual exhibition and beautifully designed print catalog. Deadline: May 30.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize — Global award for emerging and established artists across all mediums. Submit at beautifulbizarreartprize.art
🔗 Explore More: Sergio Gomez's art and projects: sergiogomezart.com theartistnextlevel.com
Kat’s personal website & coaching: katpopova.com
Submit your work or read more at: createmagazine.co
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