Amanda Petro: Balancing Creativity and Career in the Art World

In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, host Hayley Price interviews Birmingham-based artist Amanda Petro, who shares her inspiring journey from growing up in the artist-friendly community of Fairhope, Alabama, to becoming a full-time professional painter. Amanda reflects on her path, from studying art at the University of Alabama and SCAD to navigating the challenges of building an art career. She discusses finding balance through gallery representation, social media, and selling directly to collectors while staying true to her creative process. Amanda also offers valuable insights on overcoming comparison, exploring new styles, and making her work accessible to a broader audience. Tune in to learn how Amanda has built a fulfilling career by combining passion, resilience, and a commitment to her artistic vision. https://amandapetroart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amandapetroart/

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Being an artist can be one of the most fulfilling careers, but can also be one of the most frustrating. The time and effort that goes into creating, often leaves little time for other tasks such as marketing, networking, website development, and financials. The Art Coaching Club Podcast is here to help!Hayley Price is the creator behind The Art Coaching Club and now The Art Coaching Club Podcast. As an artist, owner of the online art gallery, The Scouted Studio, and as an international business coach for creatives, Hayley understands the art world inside and out. Each episode, she breaks down the challenges that come with scaling a creative business and develops strategies to help artists get organized and get back in the studio doing what they love. You can expect to hear from artists at all levels of their careers discussing their career journeys, their biggest challenges, and how they got to where they are now. Subscribe to listen every Tuesday .