The Professional Artist Podcast


Art Business Transformations

Documenting the stories of how 21st-century fine artists make a living from their art—without compromising their artistic integrity.

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Featuring Guests Such As…


Artists & Arts professionals who’ve built remarkable careers in the art world - on their own terms.

From gallery representation to thriving online, we bring you the inside stories of those who’ve done it:

David Popa

Earth Artist exploring the ephemeral

Teresa Freitas

Fine Art Photographer

Andrew Tischler

Mindset & Business Strategy for Artists

Ashley Longshore

Fine Artist

Meet Your Hosts


Miguel L. Mayher

Director of Education at the Professional Artist Association.

Having led partnerships with major museums worldwide at Google Arts & Culture, served as Artrepreneur in Residence for Google for Startups, and guided PAA's growth from day one, Miguel brings a background in art, business, and technology that helps bridge these three worlds for our audience.

Cristina Demiany

Sr. Art Business Coach at the Professional Artist Association

Former Senior Program Manager at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Executive Director at the National Children’s Chorus, Cristina has coached countless artists to take their careers to the next level, and as a podcast co-host, she knows how to bring their stories to life.

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About the Professional Artist Association


The Professional Artist Association is a global organization dedicated to providing real-world education for visual artists: painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers.

With over 50,000 artists worldwide following our resources, thousands enrolled in our paid programs, and hundreds benefitting from personalized coaching, we are committed to helping fine artists prosper.

Our mission: Crafting beautiful, profitable businesses for lifelong success.

✅ Listen now and start transforming your art career.