18-week online group program
NEXT COHORT BEGINS
MID-JULY 2026
BECOME AN IN-DEMAND ARTIST
Save $600+ and get $4K worth of Bonuses when you Enroll.
YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ME FEATURED IN:
The artist you're meant to become is calling you forward.
You can feel it.
You know your work has depth.
You know you're capable of more visibility, more sales, more opportunities, and a bigger impact than you're currently experiencing.
And yet...
No matter how much you create, post, apply, network, or research, it feels like there's an invisible gap between where you are and where you know you're meant to be.
You see artists landing exhibitions.
Building relationships with galleries.
Getting press.
Growing collector bases.
And while part of you is genuinely happy for them, another part quietly wonders:
"What do they know that I don't?"
Here's what I've learned after years as a gallery director and helping artists build thriving careers:
The artists who create extraordinary opportunities aren't necessarily the most talented.
They're the most intentional.
Their message is clear.
Their presentation is aligned.
Their mindset supports the future they're creating.
And they know how to position themselves so the art world understands exactly who they are and why their work matters.
That's not luck.
That's strategy.
That's embodiment.
That's learning how to curate not just your artwork—but yourself.
Because galleries don't just choose artwork.
Collectors don't just buy artwork.
The art world invests in artists.
The moment your inner identity and your outer presentation begin working together, everything changes.
You speak about your work with confidence.
You present yourself professionally.
You stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them.
And most importantly, you become the artist you've always known you could be.
That's what The Artist Academy™ is designed to help you do.
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“I used to exhibit mostly at non-profit spaces, and thanks to The Artist Academy, I got NYC Gallery Representation.” Yvette is having her second solo show with her gallery..
— Yvette M.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU’RE READY TO:
✔ Attract aligned galleries without cold-pitching or feeling salesy
✔ Clarify your message so collectors and curators immediately “get” your work
✔ Finally feel confident raising your prices—and actually sell at the higher rate
✔ Build an intentional online presence that opens doors to opportunities (not just likes)
✔ Organize your portfolio and website so they work for you—not against you
✔ Stop overthinking and start making bold, aligned moves in your career
✔ Protect your energy so you stop getting drained by comparison, rejection, or burnout
✔ Use neuroscience-backed mindset tools to break through visibility blocks and impostor syndrome
“Marina helped me triple my prices — and the work sold.”
She also helped me see my work differently and show up in a bigger way. Highly recommend
— Sulai L
WHAT’S INSIDE
THE ARTIST ACADEMY™
Each Module Includes tactical Business Guidance
Paired with neuroscience-backed mindset tools to Rewire Your Subconscious Mind for success
Week 1+2:
Do Things Differently for Different Results
Uncover the limiting beliefs that have been running the show—and learn how to release them so you can finally manifest the art career you actually want.
week 3+4:
Communicate
About Your Work with Confidence
Craft a compelling story about your art that feels true to you—and irresistible to galleries, collectors, and curators.
week 5+6:
Design a website that makes you feel seen (and remembered)
Build or refine your artist website so it aligns with the galleries, collectors, and curators you want to attract.
week 7+8:
Use Instagram to Attract Galleries, Collectors, and Curators
Ditch the overwhelm and learn how to treat your social media like a curated digital exhibition that works for you.
week 9+10:
Position Yourself in the Art World with Confidence and Clarity
Now that your message and presence are on point, it’s time to claim your space in the art world—and aim for the right opportunities.
week 11+12:
Connect with Your Ideal Patrons, Curators, and Collectors
Ditch the fantasy of “being discovered” and build real relationships with the people who genuinely get your work.
week 13+14:
Sales Before & With Gallery Representation
Sell your work confidently—whether you’re represented by a gallery or flying solo—and make sure it all aligns with your long-term vision.
week 15+16:
Auditing Your Roadmap and Connecting with Galleries that Don’t Accept Submissions
Move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan—while learning how to open gallery doors that say they’re “closed.”
week 17+18:
Meet Gallerists
Make real-world connections with the people who can help shape your career. In your final two live sessions, you’ll introduce yourself and your work to a gallerist and/or curator in a supportive, professional setting.
You’ll also:
Practice speaking about your work with clarity and confidence
Get live feedback from respected art world professionals
Leave with new connections and the momentum to keep going
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
*includes lifetime access to all materials + content
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Get a new video module every two weeks, designed to move you forward without the overwhelm.
Each module is broken down into bite-sized lessons (perfect for busy studio days) and totals about 1–2 hours of video content.
This pace gives you time to absorb, implement, and integrate what you’re learning—so real momentum can build.
You’ll also get access to practical tools, mindset exercises, and energetic practices to support every step.
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Every two weeks, we’ll meet live on Zoom for an open Q+A session. That’s 8 chances to get your specific questions answered in real time—so you never stay stuck.
These calls are where strategy meets support:
Bring your wins, your “what ifs,” and your “am I doing this right?” moments.Can’t make it live? No worries. Every session is recorded and added to your private course portal, so you can watch (or re-watch) whenever it works for you.
These calls will keep you inspired, grounded, and in motion.
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At the end of the course, you’ll step into your next level—with confidence.
You’ll introduce yourself and your work to two respected art world professionals—either a gallerist or curator—who are excited to meet the artists inside The Artist Academy™.
This is your opportunity to:
✨ Practice speaking about your work in a high-level setting
✨ Make genuine connections with decision-makers
✨ Get real-time feedback (and maybe even a studio visit or opportunity!)You’ll show up prepared—because by this point, your pitch, presence, and portfolio will be completely on point.
This isn’t just theory. It’s real-world connection.
And yes—gallerists have discovered artists inside these calls.
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Personalized Website and Instagram Audit by Marina
($597 Value)
Get a video recording of your website and Instagram audit by Marina. This way, you are sure that you are optimizing your online presence.Feng Shui Your Studio Masterclass
($297 Value)
Learn how to optimize your studio’s energy using Classical Feng Shui. This bonus will help you invite more abundance, creativity, and opportunity into your physical space.Squarespace Website Template + Tutorial
($497 Value)
Build a curator-approved website with ease. Includes a beautiful, art-world-optimized Squarespace template and a step-by-step tutorial to get your site launched without the overwhelm.Publish Your Own Monograph or Exhibition Catalogue
($997 Value)
Capture the attention of collectors, gallerists, and curators with a professional-looking catalogue or book—designed to make your work unforgettable.Build and Maintain Your Mailing List
($997 Value)
Finally start that mailing list! Learn how to grow and maintain it—and how to train AI to write your email newsletters for you (yes, really). Stay top-of-mind without burnout.Make Your Own Press Kit
($597 Value)
Create a digital press kit that gets you press coverage, podcast interviews, blog features, and more. Everything you need to make your work press-ready and magnetic to media.
How to Build And Maintain Your Email List
($997 Value)
Learn how to build you mailing list, maintain it, and the tech you need to do it. Also, learn how to create private sales launches and cultivate direct sales without compromising your relationships with galleries. -
Upgrade to VIP and receive:
(only 5 spots available)
>Four One-to-one 90 minute sessions with Marina over the course of 4 months
>A VIP Day in NYC with the VIP Cohort (only 5 artists) where you will visit galleries, have lunch with a curator, and visit The Armory Show. This will be the week of September 22. Date selection pending survey.>Get personalized tech support and tutoring from a member of our team
“Marina is my lucky charm.”
Whatever money I invest in working with her, it always at least doubles. As a result, you’ll get advice that totally opens your eyes and catapults your career way faster than any other advice I’ve seen out there. The further my career progresses, the more I return to Marina like a boomerang.
— Tereza B.
Plus $4K in BONUSES
(Because You Deserve More Than Just the Basics)
Instagram + Website Audit
($597 Value)
Get Personailized Guidance on your Instagram and Website from Marina.
Feng Shui Your Studio Masterclass
($297 Value)
Learn how to optimize your studio’s energy using Classical Feng Shui. This bonus will help you invite more abundance, creativity, and opportunity into your physical space.
Squarespace Website Template + Tutorial
($497 Value)
Build a curator-approved website with ease. Includes a beautiful, art-world-optimized Squarespace template and a step-by-step tutorial to get your site launched without the overwhelm.
Publish Your Own Monograph or Exhibition Catalogue
($997 Value)
Capture the attention of collectors, gallerists, and curators with a professional-looking catalogue or book—designed to make your work unforgettable.
Build and Maintain Your Mailing List
($997 Value)
Finally start that mailing list! Learn how to grow and maintain it—and how to train AI to write your email newsletters for you (yes, really). Stay top-of-mind without burnout.
Make Your Own Press Kit
($597 Value)
Create a digital press kit that gets you press coverage, podcast interviews, blog features, and more. Everything you need to make your work press-ready and magnetic to media
WHAT YOU’RE STEPPING INTO
An Art Career That Feels Clear, Empowered, and Aligned.
You already know the art world could be more — more transparent, more empowering, more soul-aligned.
You can feel it every time you wonder why getting seen, represented, or valued still feels harder than it should be.
The truth is, it’s not about working harder.
It’s about aligning your vision with real-world strategy, shifting your mindset for visibility and success, and trusting the intuitive nudges that have been guiding you all along.
Inside The Artist Academy™, you’ll:
✨ Learn how to present your work clearly and powerfully
✨ Rewire old subconscious patterns that keep you doubting or hesitating
✨ Align your energy, message, and opportunities — so the right galleries, curators, and collectors find you
✨ Network directly with gallerists — and build real connections that can open real doors
You’ll be guided by someone who’s lived both sides of the art world:
A former New York City gallery director who’s worked in the industry since 2004, a Reiki Master, and a certified mindset coach using neuroscience-backed tools to help artists rewire their subconscious minds for lasting success.
Because when your mindset shifts, your presentation sharpens, and your energy aligns — you don’t have to chase opportunities.
You attract them.
If you're ready to step into the version of you who feels seen, respected, and in demand — this is where it starts.
”The Artist Academy is truly the best education I’ve had since art school!” Grace went from undervaluing her work to selling seven, 5-figure commissions and painting the governor of her state.
— Grace F.
IMAGINE 18 WEEKS FROM NOW...
You’ve been introduced to gallerists—and they see you. They understand your work, your story,
and they’re already thinking about where you might fit in their program.
Your website and Instagram are doing the heavy lifting—curated, intentional, and clearly aligned
with the art world you want to be part of.
You’re pricing your work with confidence—and it’s selling to patrons who feel honored to own it.
You’re not chasing opportunities anymore. They’re finding you—because your energy, story, and strategy are aligned.
You’re making decisions as the artist you were always meant to be—and you finally trust that version of yourself.
You’re clear. You’re connected. You’re magnetic.
And the art world is paying attention.
“I went from selling paintings for under $10K to selling them for over $20k thanks to Marina’s cherished advice.”
— Gail W.
☾ your presentation is your superpower
☾ your presentation is your superpower
PAY IN FULL
ONE PAYMENT OF:
$2500 USD $1897 USD
💻 Format: Video modules & Live Group Q+A’s (private portal + zoom)
📅 Duration: 18 weeks
🎧 Replays + Lifetime Access
⚠️ Limited spots available
🎁 $4K+ of Bonuses as described above
THE INVESTMENT
VIP COHORT
ONE PAYMENT OF:
$5000 USD
💻 Format: Video modules & Live Small Group Q+A’s (private portal + zoom) only with the VIP cohort (5 artists only) + Bonuses
📅 Duration: 18 weeks
🎧 Replays + Lifetime Access
⚠️ Only 5 spots available
👥 Monthly 1:1 Sessions with Marina (90 Minutes each, 4 Sessions Total)
🍎 VIP Day in NYC: September 25: Visit Galleries, The Armory Show Art Fair, and Lunch with the VIP COHORT
☾ how you present your work is your superpower
☾ how you present your work is your superpower
I've tried many different techniques and classes to learn how to present my art and sell art to the art world. They all fell short. After The Artist Academy, I have everything I need to feel confident about my art, and everything is in line to speak intelligently with galleries.
— Jay A.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions about working with me, my process, or anything else that might not be answered above?
Check out these FAQs, and if you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to [contact me here].
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Great news: I don’t just pick a time and hope for the best—I send out a meeting time survey before we begin so we can find a slot that works best for most artists. Sessions are held every other week, and yes, replays are always available in case you can’t make it live. No one gets left behind.
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I blend real-world industry knowledge (15 years in NYC galleries) with mindset, energetics, and spirituality—because your subconscious beliefs drive your results. This isn’t just about branding or business. It’s about stepping into the version of you that’s magnetic to the art world.
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Plan for about 1–3 hours every two weeks for the video content, plus a live Q&A session every other week (all recorded if you can’t make it live). You’ll also have optional Instagram prompts—but you get to go at the pace that works for you.
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1000%. Most MFA programs don’t teach you how to actually navigate the art world. This program is about real-world, practical guidance paired with mindset and energy work that helps you implement what you learn—so you’re not just thinking about success… you’re living it.
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That’s okay! You don’t need to have everything “figured out” to start. In fact, this is the perfect place to build your foundation and grow with clarity. You’ll get support on your presentation, pricing, and positioning—so when the time comes, you’ll be ready (and confident!) to say yes to gallery opportunities.
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Amazing! If you want to expand, refine your online presence, or develop your collector relationships without over-relying on your gallery, this program will help you do that. Many artists with gallery representation use The Artist Academy™ to build additional streams of income and visibility.
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I typically teach this a few times a year—but here’s the thing: if you keep waiting for the “perfect time,” it might never come. Life will always be full. The truth is, there’s no better time than now to start showing up as the artist you’re meant to be. Trust the timing. Your future self will thank you.
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Yes! Whether you're just starting to take your career seriously or you’ve been exhibiting for years but feel like you’re missing the roadmap to real momentum—this program is for you. Artists at all levels have had major breakthroughs inside The Artist Academy™ because it blends strategy with mindset, and that’s the foundation for growth at any stage.
As a matter of fact, once artists reach a new stage in their career they elect to repeat this program. -
The Artist Academy™ is designed to support visual artists working primarily with one-of-a-kind artworks—like painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. If you're a photographer, digital artist, or work with editioned prints, you can still benefit tremendously, especially from the modules on mindset, messaging, and visibility. Just know that some strategies are tailored toward artists building a career in gallery-based markets with unique work.
YOU CAN’T EXPECT DIFFERENT RESULTS DOING THE SAME THING.
YOU’RE READY TO STEP INTO YOUR POWER—and your art career is waiting for you to claim it.
If something about this program speaks to you, trust that nudge.
The version of you who’s aligned, empowered, and in-demand? They are already within you.
Now it’s time to bring them forward.
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR EVERYONE.
IT’S NOT FOR YOU IF:
✘ You want someone else to do it all for you (this is a co-creative process)
✘ You aren’t open to exploring your intuition, energy, or subconscious beliefs
✘ You’re set on doing things “the way they’ve always been done” and aren’t willing to shift your perspective
✘ You’re not ready to invest time, energy, or intention into building a sustainable and fulfilling art career
✘ You want traditional business coaching without any soul, magic, or inner transformation
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