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.

Seeing Through the Lens of Opportunity

Jun 23, 2023

Feeling stuck? Change the way you see the world to shift out of any situation quickly.

In this podcast episode, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) talks about the importance of shifting one's perspective from seeing problems to seeing unlimited possibilities. Kat shares her experience of attending an inspiring recent event and...

How to Start a Microgallery with Mia Risberg

Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, you'll meet Mia Risberg, a Michigan-based artist who paints and draws in acrylics, oils, and colored pencils. Her work depicts places and people that appear to hold secrets. Informed by personal memories, photographs, and imagination, she renders fleeting moments, contemplative landscapes, and partially...

Strategies for Artists to Connect with Their Audience and Promote Their Work with Hayley Price

Jun 14, 2023

In this episode, Hayley Price and Kat share effective strategies for artists to connect with their audience and promote their work. They highlight the importance of thoroughly understanding your audience to identify the ideal platforms and events for engagement. While acknowledging Instagram as an excellent platform,...

Unlocking Your Next Level with Sergio Gomez

Jun 5, 2023

In this episode, Alicia hosts an interview with artist, curator, gallery owner, coach & podcaster Sergio Gomez. He shares his experiences building his career as an artist as well as the story behind the founding of 33 Contemporary gallery. Tune in for insightful tips about time management for busy artpreneurs...

When Your Back-Up Plan Becomes The Plan with TJ Walsh and Ekaterina Popova

Jun 5, 2023

BONUS Episode! Join Kat and TJ on a special episode from Bold Creatives Collective - TJ Walsh Coaching.

Join TJ Walsh and Ekaterina Popova on the BCC Podcast as they delve into the transformative power of pursuing dreams, embracing uncertainty, and charting one's own course.

Discover how backup plans can evolve into the...