Bench Talk
Welcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career.
I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it.
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Episodes
Sep 19, 2023
Sep 19, 2023
50 min
Episode #164 - Tom Sits down with Melbourne based artists Nathalia Suizu. They discuss Nathalia's bold use of colour, mythical narratives and how she was guided towards the arts by taking plant based medicine.
Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023
52 min
Scott Marsh is back for Episode 163. He discusses what he's been up to over the last 3 years having become an Archibald finalist, working on his vaccine injury project and his up and coming exhibition at Oshi gallery in Melbourne.
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Episode 162 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Tasmanian artist Jonny Scholes. They discuss Jonny's Varied career within the arts, his latest exhibition 'Interpreted' and his role as a co-founder of Vibrance.
Jul 18, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
53 min
Episode 160 features Tasmanian based painter, sculptor and animator Tom
O'Hern. He discusses his journey from education straight to full time art
and making complex animations from a hospital bed.
Jun 13, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
1 hr 20 min
For episode 158 Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based, El Salvadorian artist Carlos Barrios. They discuss Carlos' art career, galleries and the late great John Olsen.
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
14 min
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the third part of this three part series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on techniques on how to develop your vocabulary when talking about your art.
For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.com
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
25 min
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the second part of this three part series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on forming a clear vision to achieve your creative goals. For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.com
Apr 4, 2023