18-week online group program
EXPAND YOUR MINDSET. GET INTO GOOD GALLERIES. CULTIVATE SALES + SHOWS.
YOU’VE MASTERED YOUR ART. NOW IT’S TIME TO MASTER YOUR CAREER.
8 Transformational Video Modules • Live Coaching • Personalized Feedback
Meet Curators & Gallerists
3 SPOTS LEFT
ENROLLMENT ENDS SOON
⋆✴︎˚。⋆ get your work into the spotlight
⋆✴︎˚。⋆ rewire your mind for success
⋆✴︎˚。⋆ network with gallerists
⋆✴︎˚。⋆ get your work into the spotlight ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ rewire your mind for success ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ network with gallerists
THAT PULL TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER
The quiet knowing that your work belongs in bigger conversations, better galleries, and in front of the people who truly understand it.
You've already put in the time.
You've been in exhibitions.
You've refined your work.
And yet...
You know there's another level waiting for you.
Not because your work needs to become better.
Because your career hasn't caught up to the quality and significance of the work you've already created.
After nearly 15 years as a Gallery Director and Curator, I've learned something that surprises many artists:
The artists who build extraordinary careers aren't always making better art.
They're helping the art world understand why their work matters.
That's exactly why I created The Artist Academy™.
An 18-week personal and professional development program for artists who are ready to build an art career that's worthy of their work.
Inside, we take an integrated approach—combining gallery strategy, visibility, collector psychology, and mindset transformation—because lasting success requires both practical action and inner alignment.
You're not starting over.
You're stepping into the career your work has been calling you toward all along.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO:
✔ Build an art career that's as intentional as the work you create.
✔ Become the artist galleries, collectors, and curators immediately understand—not because you changed your work, but because you learned how to communicate its significance.
✔ Attract meaningful gallery relationships instead of chasing opportunities that aren't aligned.
✔ Present your work with the confidence to raise your prices—and have collectors understand why it's worth it.
✔ Create a website and portfolio that open doors instead of creating confusion.
✔ Build an online presence that leads to exhibitions, collectors, and opportunities—not just likes.
✔ Stop overthinking every decision and start moving through your career with clarity and conviction.
✔ Protect your energy so rejection, comparison, and the algorithm no longer dictate your confidence.
✔ Use neuroscience-backed mindset tools to release visibility blocks, imposter syndrome, and the patterns that have kept you playing small.
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
When you’re fully invested in the program you will get:
Polished New Website
Press Kit That Converts
Monograph of Your Work
Confident Artist Statement and Bio
Artist’s Elevator Pitch™
Sales System That Generates Quarterly Sales Without Compromising Gallery Relationships
Meet Two Gallerists to Network With
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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Weekly Instagram Prompts (x10)
($597 Value)
No more wondering what to post. You’ll get two high-converting prompts per week for 10 weeks so you can stay consistent, clear, and confident on IG—with ease.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.
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
about your guide, Marina Granger
a note from Marina:
WHAT I’M ALL ABOUT
I've always believed the art world could be more transparent, more empowering, and more human.
After nearly 15 years working inside New York City galleries—including as a Gallery Director—I saw firsthand that artists weren't usually held back by a lack of talent.
They were held back because they were never taught how to communicate the significance of their work, navigate the art world with confidence, or trust themselves enough to keep showing up.
That's why I created The Artist Academy™.
I combine nearly two decades of gallery experience with neuroscience-backed mindset tools—including EFT, NLP, Reiki, and Classical Chinese Feng Shui—because I've learned that strategy alone isn't enough.
Real transformation happens when you bring together practical action and inner alignment.
That's the integrated approach we take inside The Artist Academy.
My hope is that when you leave, you won't just know more about the art world—you'll have built an art career that's worthy of your work.
I'd be honored to help you get there.
IMAGINE LESS THAN 6 MONTHS FROM NOW…
You're no longer wondering whether you're "ready."
You know exactly how to talk about your work—and galleries, collectors, and curators immediately understand why it matters.
Your website and Instagram reflect the caliber of your artwork, opening doors instead of creating confusion.
You're pricing your work with confidence because you understand its value—and your collectors do too.
You're no longer waiting for opportunities to appear.
You're building relationships, creating momentum, and becoming known for your work in all the right places.
Most importantly...
You're making decisions from clarity instead of fear.
Because you're no longer trying to become the artist you dream of being.
You are that artist.
Now your career finally reflects it.
☾ your presentation is your superpower
☾ your presentation is your superpower
The Investment
PAY IN FULL
💻 Format: 8 Video modules & 8 Live Group Q+a’s (private portal + zoom) + GALLERIST NETWORKING SESSIONS
📅 Duration: 18 weeks
🎧 Replays + Lifetime Access
⚠️ Limited spots available
💌 ENROLLMENT PRICE: $3000
*Payment plans available – because building the art career of your dreams shouldn’t require a trust fund. Click here and select Klarna or Afterpay.
PAYMENT PLAN
💻 Format: 8 Video modules & 8 Live Group Q+A’s (private portal + zoom) + GALLERIST NETWORKING SESSIONS
📅 Duration: 18 weeks
🎧 Replays + Lifetime Access
⚠️ Limited spots available
💌 PAYMENT PLAN OPTION:
6 PAYMENTS OF $555
☾ how you present your work is your superpower
☾ how you present your work is your superpower
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're waiting for someone else to discover you before you're willing to fully believe in yourself.
✘ You'd rather stay in your comfort zone than become the artist your work is asking you to be.
✘ You're looking for quick fixes instead of lasting transformation.
✘ You're unwilling to explore both strategy and mindset as equal parts of building a remarkable career.
✘ You're not ready to make your art career as intentional as your studio practice.