This single production podcast interviews artist Gil Bruvel to get his insight on how to be successful running an arts business in todays economy in relation to fine art. He is owner and CEO of his artist company and studio where he produces his art for sale on a global scale.
About the artist:
“Gil Bruvel was born in Australia, but raised in the South of France. He currently resides in Wimberley, Texas. Represented by a host of galleries worldwide.
While elements of surrealism have been present in his works throughout his career, Bruvel’s later efforts play with the distortion of realities, duality, and multiple perspectives.” – from the artist’s Biography: www.bruvel.com
Final Project Podcast:
Planned Questions
- How did you decide on where to position yourself in the art industry when starting your business?
- How crucial is location for your business and how did that play a role in creating your business?
(Re-wording: How big of a priority is location for your business and how does that play a role when making decisions?) - What adjustments to your plan did you have to make to deal with the realities presented to you once in the art field?
- Where do you look to find skilled workers in the arts who take your business to the next level?
- How do you decide if a project or collaboration is worth pursuing and what are some key factors in your decision making?
(Combined questions: How do you decide if a project or collaboration is worth pursuing?.. How often do you feel this is necessary for success?) - How do you keep up with trends in your business and how do you decide whether they are worth following?
- How often do you look to expand your business and when do you decide it’s a good time to do so?
- Who do you find are the best networking connections for moving your business forward and where do you typically make these connections?
(Replacing: What are your goals for evolving your business in the future?) - What would you suggest to someone trying to start a studio, gallery, or similar fine art business in today’s market?
- What changes would you like to see in the art field and why?
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