Mastering Art Opportunities: Inside the System. Behind the Submissions. Beyond the Application. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:06:00 -0400 en-gb © 2026 Mastering Art Opportunities: Inside the System. Behind the Submissions. Beyond the Application. yes 6e5aec9a-385c-53fa-af53-3dce16a18c83 Mona Lerch episodic false This is a private podcast series created exclusively for students of the Mastering Art Opportunities program.


It is designed as a companion to the video lesson, PDF guides, and worksheets, and offers a deeper, more personal layer of insight into the realities of working with art opportunities.


Across the series, I share reflections, practical experience, and behind-the-scenes perspectives drawn from years of working as an artist, curator, and founder of a global platform supporting women artists. Instead of repeating the written material, these episodes expand on it — focusing on mindset, real-world experience, and the often unspoken aspects of building a sustainable and intentional art practice.


You can listen to these episodes in whatever way fits your life best — in the studio, while commuting, or during quiet moments with your work. Each episode is designed to support you in building clarity, confidence, and a more grounded approach to finding and applying for the right opportunities.


This podcast is only available to participants of this course and is intended to complement the full learning experience of Mastering Art Opportunities.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mona Lerch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p3rt7rn9vpbs25z12ju6ld1qpw3o?.jpg Mastering Art Opportunities: Inside the System. Behind the Submissions. Beyond the Application. Episode 0: Introduction Episode 0: Introduction A warm introduction to the workshop and how to use the different parts of the program, including the video lesson, PDF guides, worksheets, and private podcast series, to support your learning in a flexible and practical way.

]]> A warm introduction to the workshop and how to use the different parts of the program, including the video lesson, PDF guides, worksheets, and private podcast series, to support your learning in a flexible and practical way.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336274 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 297 full false Episode 1: The Biggest Mistakes Artists Make When Looking for Opportunities Episode 1: The Biggest Mistakes Artists Make When Looking for Opportunities Art opportunities come in many forms, and not all of them begin with an application. In this episode, we explore how expanding your definition of opportunity can open new possibilities and help you approach your artistic journey with greater clarity and intention.

]]> Art opportunities come in many forms, and not all of them begin with an application. In this episode, we explore how expanding your definition of opportunity can open new possibilities and help you approach your artistic journey with greater clarity and intention.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336268 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 555 1 full false Episode 2: Why Most Artists Miss Great Opportunities Episode 2: Why Most Artists Miss Great Opportunities Why do some opportunities seem invisible while others appear everywhere? In this episode, we explore the common reasons artists overlook valuable opportunities and how developing awareness, systems, and community can help you recognize them more clearly.

]]> Why do some opportunities seem invisible while others appear everywhere? In this episode, we explore the common reasons artists overlook valuable opportunities and how developing awareness, systems, and community can help you recognize them more clearly.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336263 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 545 2 full false Episode 3: What Jurors and Curators Really Notice Episode 3: What Jurors and Curators Really Notice Step behind the scenes of the selection process and discover what jurors and curators really notice when reviewing applications. From clarity and consistency to common mistakes, this episode offers insights to help you present your work more effectively.

]]> Step behind the scenes of the selection process and discover what jurors and curators really notice when reviewing applications. From clarity and consistency to common mistakes, this episode offers insights to help you present your work more effectively.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336252 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 465 3 full false Episode 4: Why Artists Struggle with Writing About Their Work Episode 4: Why Artists Struggle with Writing About Their Work Writing about your work can feel surprisingly difficult. In this episode, we explore why artists often struggle with artist statements and application texts, and how to approach writing in a way that feels more natural, clear, and authentic.

]]> Writing about your work can feel surprisingly difficult. In this episode, we explore why artists often struggle with artist statements and application texts, and how to approach writing in a way that feels more natural, clear, and authentic.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336243 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 438 4 full false Episode 5: Rejection, Comparison, and Staying Motivated Episode 5: Rejection, Comparison, and Staying Motivated Rejection is a natural part of every artistic journey. In this episode, we explore how to navigate comparison, maintain perspective, and continue engaging with opportunities without letting setbacks define your path.

]]> Rejection is a natural part of every artistic journey. In this episode, we explore how to navigate comparison, maintain perspective, and continue engaging with opportunities without letting setbacks define your path.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336239 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 460 5 full false Episode 6: The Opportunities You Create Yourself Episode 6: The Opportunities You Create Yourself Not every opportunity comes from an application. In this episode, we explore how self-initiated projects, collaborations, and small creative actions can become powerful opportunities in their own right.

]]> Not every opportunity comes from an application. In this episode, we explore how self-initiated projects, collaborations, and small creative actions can become powerful opportunities in their own right.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336233 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 398 6 full false Episode 7: Building Relationships Instead of Collecting Contacts Episode 7: Building Relationships Instead of Collecting Contacts Meaningful opportunities are often shaped by relationships. In this episode, we explore how genuine connections, collaboration, and community can quietly influence your artistic journey—without the pressure of traditional networking.

]]> Meaningful opportunities are often shaped by relationships. In this episode, we explore how genuine connections, collaboration, and community can quietly influence your artistic journey—without the pressure of traditional networking.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336221 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 396 7 full false Episode 8: Thinking Like a Professional Artist (Without Losing Yourself) Episode 8: Thinking Like a Professional Artist (Without Losing Yourself) What does it really mean to think like a professional artist? In this episode, we explore how consistency, simple systems, and a sustainable approach can help you build a practice that supports both your creativity and your long-term goals.

]]> What does it really mean to think like a professional artist? In this episode, we explore how consistency, simple systems, and a sustainable approach can help you build a practice that supports both your creativity and your long-term goals.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336216 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 419 8 full false Episode 9: Building a Sustainable Practice (Energy, Time, and Burnout) Episode 9: Building a Sustainable Practice (Energy, Time, and Burnout) Building a successful art career is not just about finding opportunities, but having the energy and capacity to make the most of them. In this episode, we explore how to create a sustainable practice, avoid burnout, and approach opportunities with a long-term perspective.

]]> Building a successful art career is not just about finding opportunities, but having the energy and capacity to make the most of them. In this episode, we explore how to create a sustainable practice, avoid burnout, and approach opportunities with a long-term perspective.

]]> Mona Lerch Buzzsprout-19336205 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 401 9 full false Episode 10: Five Things I Wish Every Artist Knew Earlier Episode 10: Five Things I Wish Every Artist Knew Earlier In the final episode of the series, we bring everything together with five important lessons I wish every artist knew earlier. From rejection and relationships to consistency and defining success on your own terms, this episode offers a thoughtful closing reflection on building a sustainable and meaningful artistic journey.

]]> In the final episode of the series, we bring everything together with five important lessons I wish every artist knew earlier. From rejection and relationships to consistency and defining success on your own terms, this episode offers a thoughtful closing reflection on building a sustainable and meaningful artistic journey.

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