The Thriving Artist

The Clark Hulings Foundation exists for one purpose: turning working artists into thriving ones. Their podcast, hosted by Daniel DiGriz with Elizabeth Hulings as Executive Director, puts that mission into audio form. Over 90 episodes released bimonthly, the show interviews artists, collectors, business specialists, and industry experts about the concrete steps needed to build a sustainable creative career. The guest list tells you a lot about the show's ambition. Ashley Longshore (pop art entrepreneur), Melissa Whitaker (commercial illustrator), Carolyn Edlund (sales strategy expert), and Noah Scalin (sculptor turned corporate consultant) have all appeared. Episodes cover copyright protection, online sales, building a virtual career, and the kind of strategic business planning that most art schools never teach. At 35 to 60 minutes per episode, the conversations are substantive without overstaying their welcome. The Foundation's non-profit perspective gives the show a different flavor from podcasts backed by commercial platforms or individual coaches. There is no product to sell, just practical training and honest conversation about what it takes to make art your profession. The show directly challenges the "starving artist" stereotype with real examples and real strategies. Rated 4.0 stars from 60 reviews -- the audience could be larger given the quality, honestly. If you are a visual artist who takes the business side seriously and wants guidance from an organization that has actually invested in artist development for years, The Thriving Artist is a smart addition to your rotation.