The Abundant Artist

FREE MASTERCLASS

Learn the 3 key principles to create a thriving career as an artist

(plus find more about our program
Going [ART] pro!)

Here’s just some of what you’ll learn in this masterclass

  • Learn the 3 Key Principles that will guide you in building an abundant art career. Say goodbye to uncertainty and start crafting your path with confidence.

  • Overcome Mindset Blocks: Identify the mindset barriers that often keep artists stuck and learn some strategies to break through these obstacles. So that you can keep moving forward with renewed motivation and clarity.

  • Discover the number one non-negotiable element behind Tom’s success. Gain invaluable insights and skip the trial-and-error phase by learning directly from a professional artist.

What people are saying

Who this masterclass is for:

If any of the following sounds like you, then don’t miss this masterclass!

  • You’re an early-emerging stage visual artist who wants to know how to grow their career, so that you can spend more time in your studio creating art and doing what you love

  • You’re currently making some income from your art, and you want to learn how to grow your income and create a more sustainable career into the future

  • You have a desire and dedication to commit to your art career & take the aligned action to make it a reality

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    WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

    "I have truly enjoyed my experience being part of the Art Career Academy. Not only are Claire and Tom exceptional instructors, they are also great humans. Claire's business background and holistic approach, coupled with Tom's art-world experience and practical insights as an artist, create an ideal blend for guiding aspiring artists through their transition from hobbyist to professional"

    Asmus, Copenhagen

    This masterclass will be taught by Tom Gerrard, a successful International Artist, who’s making great income and has created a lifestyle that he loves.

    Tom will be hosting alongside Claire Bradshaw, Business & Mindset coach, who’s worked globally with clients on their mindset & business growth for the past 6 years.

    If you’re an early stage or emerging artist and you dream of spending your days doing what you love AND you’re ready to lean in & learn how to create an abundant and thriving art career. 

    Then wait no longer, this free masterclass is for you!

    > We know what it’s like to have the dream of spending your days doing what brings you joy and makes you feel alive.

    > We also know how frustrating it can be to have a dream, see other people doing it, but not know how to do it yourself.

    That’s why we can’t wait to teach you the key principles to create an abundant career as an artist, so that you can too.

    Because the time is now to follow your art career dreams…

    “Nothing is impossible.
    The word itself says
    ‘I’m possible’”

    — Audrey Hepburn

    Previous student feedback

    • 'I feel more clarity and confidence stepping into the next chapter of my art journey and am excited to be taking the insights received into my practice.

      Natalia

    • The course has really helped me have a clear understanding of what works and why, and how to easily implement a strong professional art practice.

      Inari

    • 'The course has shown me how to look at my work objectively and how to create clear goals and plan out how to work towards them'

      Ray

    Dream it

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    Create it

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    Grow it

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    Dream it • Create it • Grow it •

    Meet the Team

    Hi there, we’re Tom & Claire, a professional artist and business & mindset coach duo on a mission to support 1000’s of artists to make their art career dreams a reality. We’ve got 35 years combined experience in business, marketing, design, art business, coaching, mindset principles to support you to go pro in your art career.

    • Founder, Artist, Mentor, Teacher

      Tom Gerrard is a renowned Australian artist and entrepreneur who first made his name in the mid 90s painting on the streets of Melbourne. He has since built a successful career as an artist over the past 8 years, exhibiting in galleries in Tokyo, London, Los Angeles and Barcelona and his work has been collected by the National Gallery of Australia and the National Gallery of Victoria.

      Tom also runs the popular podcast Bench Talk & has interviewed over 170 artists where he un-taps into what it is to be an artist.

    • Founder, Coach, Teacher

      Claire Bradshaw is a Business and Mindset Coach for Creatives & Wellness entrepreneurs. Claire's worked as a mindset and business coach for the past 6 years, supporting 100's of clients both 1:1 and in group containers to create a more authentic, expansive and aligned life & business.

      Claire's also a yoga & meditation teacher and has 10+ years working in corporate marketing in London and Melbourne.

    ‘Creativity takes courage’

    Henri Matisse

    Let’s connect

    Progress Vs. Perfection This 👆🏼comes up time and time again when talking to artists (& really any entrepreneurs who care…) But REAL TALK 👉🏼 Waiting for everything to be “just right” before showing your art, is just delay

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