Your Burning Questions, My Honest Answers: Burnout vs. Limiting Beliefs, Studio Visits, How to Be Seen, Avoiding Scams, Pop-Up Shows & More

In this special Ask Me Anything episode of Art & Cocktails, I (Ekaterina Popova) answer your top questions about navigating the art world, growing a sustainable career, and protecting yourself from common pitfalls. From securing studio visits and avoiding art scams to social media strategies and the value of pop-up shows, this episode covers the realities of being a professional artist today.

What You'll Learn

• How to recognize and avoid art scams
• The importance of pop-up shows and how they can expand your audience
• Why studio visits with curators and galleries matter and how to prepare
• Social media in 2025—should artists still rely on it, and what are the alternatives?
• How to reach new audiences beyond other artists
• Protecting your work online and dealing with art theft
• The difference between burnout and breaking through creative blocks
• How to overcome artist block and keep creating

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