What to Consider When Planning and Getting Ready For Your Solo Exhibition

In this episode, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) dives into the essentials of planning a solo exhibition. Whether you're a new artist or have been exhibiting for decades, Kat shares her personal tips and experiences to help you make your exhibition a resounding success. Episode Highlights: The importance of mindset and visualization in planning your show. Practical steps to take from journaling ideas to gathering references. Setting a realistic timeline and routine that fits your life. Tips on working with galleries, selecting themes, and maintaining a cohesive body of work. How to handle nervousness and maintain a positive mindset throughout the process. Recommendations for calming your nervous system and staying inspired. Additional Resources: Kat's ebook "How to Create Your Best New Series of Art and Build Your Artist's Portfolio" - Get it here. EFT tapping resources by Brad Yates on YouTube and Yes Supply. https://youtu.be/UBKCQO0i4Hw?si=l78BGN8pZnpO9uKC https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHZMZejDS4RIxDdBwoie9A Your Own Art Show program by Gita Joshi and Ekaterina Popova - Learn more here. Free checklist on how to market your show - Download here.   Action Steps: Start with a clear vision and theme for your show. Journal your ideas and visualize your dream exhibition. Gather your references and supplies, and create a realistic timeline. Show up consistently, trust the process, and maintain a positive mindset. Share your journey and invite your audience to be part of it.   Connect with Kat: Instagram: @katerinaspopova @createmagazine  Tag Kat in your exhibition events and show your progress! Thank you so much for tuning into Art & Cocktails. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It means so much! See you next time!

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Art & Cocktails is a weekly podcast where contemporary art meets creativity, business, and real talk. Hosted by artist, Create! Magazine founder, and master coach Ekaterina Popova, each episode delivers honest, no-nonsense conversations that blend passion and vulnerability with real-world strategies for thriving as a creative entrepreneur. Created for artists, creatives, and artpreneurs, the show features inspiring stories and candid discussions with artists, curators, writers, and thought leaders in the arts and beyond. From navigating the art world to building a sustainable creative practice, each episode offers actionable tips, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights—served with your favorite drink in hand. Whether you're in the studio, on a walk, or unwinding after a long day, Art & Cocktails is your go-to space for fresh perspectives and practical tools to support your artistic journey. Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation—because your creative life deserves it. Find us at www.createmagazine.co/podcast — where the conversation about art and business starts.