with host artist Miriam Schulman
What kind of art are collectors actually buying right now? I dug into current purchases, bestseller lists, recently sold artwork, collector searches, art fairs, and home trends to find out what’s gaining momentum in the art market. Five categories kept showing up, from nature and abstract art to figurative work, florals, and surreal, story rich art. But this isn’t about changing your style or chasing the latest art trend. It’s about understanding what collectors are responding to so you can recognize where your own artwork already fits and lean into what makes it distinctive, emotional, and unmistakably yours.
“There isn’t a winning genre, but there are five categories with clear momentum right now.” – Miriam Schulman
In this podcast, you will…
- Discover the five categories of art showing strong momentum with collectors right now.
- Explore the seven qualities that can make artwork stand out across different styles and genres.
- Discover how to respond to art market trends without abandoning your signature style or changing what you love to create.
“The biggest takeaway, though, is not to abandon the kind of art you’re already making, but see how your artwork already fits what people are demanding, and lean a little bit harder into those areas.” – Miriam Schulman
Links Mentioned
Artpreneur, by Miriam Schulman: The go-to handbook for artists aspiring to turn their passion into a sustainable and profitable career. This book offers inspiring stories and practical advice that empower artists to embrace a confident mindset and follow a clear path to creative and financial freedom.
Chelsea Artpreneur Studio: An exclusive two-day art business think tank in Chelsea, New York City, for established artists ready to stop guessing and make strategic moves toward the business they want. Work directly with Miriam Schulman alongside a hand-selected group of serious artists to solve your biggest business challenge, refine your pricing, reach the right collectors, clarify gallery opportunities, and leave with a clear path forward.
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About the host, Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.
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Listener shout out of the week!
I am learning so much! I never would have reached out to ask a business owner if they would like an original piece of art for their office had it not been for the Pod Challenge.
~ Susie Van Deventer
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