Art & Cocktails

Art & Cocktails: Exploring the World of Contemporary Art, Creativity, Business, and Inspiration

Join host Ekaterina Popova, artist and founder of Create! Magazine, as she uncorks the vibrant and multifaceted world of contemporary art, creative entrepreneurship, mindset, and creativity one episode at a time. Welcome to "Art & Cocktails," a podcast where artists, creatives, dreamers, and artpreneurs gather to share their journeys and their art over their favorite drinks.

Building on the success of the "Create!" podcast, Ekaterina steers the artistic conversation towards more intimate, heart-to-heart discussions that fuel the spirit and inspire the artist's soul. Tune in for insightful, honest discussions with leading artists, curators, writers, coaches, leaders, and artpreneurs who not only share their journeys in the creative world but also enjoy a "fireside chat" over a glass of wine or a cup of tea. This podcast offers a rich blend of inspiration, art business insights, and the simple joy of sipping your favorite beverage while discussing what lights your heart on fire.

Pour your favorite drink into a beautiful cup, get comfy, and settle down for a session of "Art & Cocktails" each week. Let's celebrate the artist in all of us with a toast to creativity and the limitless possibilities it brings to our lives.

Keeping the Art World Fun! Cordelia Noe, TheArtGorgeous

Oct 31, 2019

On this episode, Kat chats with Cordelia Noe, Founder, and Editor-In-Chief of TheArtGorgeous.

TheArtGorgeous keeps things fun by featuring art world memes, fashion, style, and more on their fantastic platform and new print magazine.

"The art world is about people – about who people follow, what they love, and consume....

Handling Disappointment and Rejection

Oct 25, 2019

On this episode, Kat shares her perspective on disappointment, failure, and rejection. She shares some tips on how to handle negative experiences, turn them around and use them for good in your life and art career.

Taking the Leap and Making Art Full Time | Lisa Krannichfeld

Oct 24, 2019

Kat and Lisa Krannichfeld chat about what it's like to transition from a day job to being a full-time artist, how to make the most of art fairs, navigating social media, and more.

Get to know Lisa's story and what her paintings are all about on this special episode.

Lisa's work has been featured in numerous...

Deciding Which Opportunities Are Right for You

Oct 10, 2019

In this episode, Kat shares her personal experiences from the past decade with exhibitions, art fairs, publications, and other art opportunities. She shares entertaining stories and lessons on what was worth it and what wasn't.

She includes some personal stories that are humorous and a little cringe-worthy such as...

Empowering Women in the Arts | Eliza Sara Ali, ART SHE SAYS|

Oct 3, 2019

In this episode, get to know Eliza Sara Ali, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ART SHE SAYS. This is the leading digital platform designed to empower women in the arts. Her mission is to bring women to the forefront of the art world, particularly those who embody the "artrepreneur"—an innovator of the arts; one...