The MFA Podcast

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Inside SPRING/BREAK Art Show: How It Started, Why It's Different + How to Stay Creative

September 22, 2026

What makes SPRING/BREAK Art Show so different from every other art fair? In this episode, Marina Granger sits down with SPRING/BREAK Art Show founders Andrew Gori and Ambre Kelly to talk about how the fair began, why they created a model that gives artists more agency, and why SPRING/BREAK can be such a win-win for both artists and collectors. They also talk about what it means to build an art fair while being creatives themselves. Ambre is an artist, Andrew is a filmmaker, and together they ...

Galleries Are Following You... So Why Is Nothing Happening?

September 12, 2026

What do you do when galleries are following you, visiting your studio, complimenting your work…and then nothing happens? In this episode of The MFA Podcast, I answer a question from an artist who feels like she's doing everything right—but gallery interest hasn't turned into exhibitions, representation, or sales yet. I break down the two things I think are often missing: the practical follow-up and the inner micro-actions that shape how you build relationships in the art world. We talk about:...

How Visiting Art Fairs Can Help Artists, Even if They're Not Exhibiting

September 03, 2026

Art fairs aren't just places to see art — they can help you understand where you fit in the art world. In this episode, I share how artists can use art fairs as a form of market research: to identify the galleries that align with their work, understand how similar artists are positioned, compare pricing, and get a clearer sense of where their work belongs in the contemporary art market. If you've ever wondered which galleries are right for you, how to price your artwork, or how to navigate ar...