Why Talented Artists
Stay Stuck
— and the 3 Shifts That Turn Your Art Practice into a Real Career
FREE LIVE TRAINING
with Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw
A free 60-minute live training for working visual artists who are done going it alone ~ and ready to build a career that actually moves.
📆 TUE 28TH FEBRUARY 2026
⏰ 6pm AEST (60 mins)
You're working hard. You're showing up. You're doing the things you're supposed to do…
And yet ~ your art career isn't quite building the way you hoped.
Sales feel inconsistent. Opportunities feel random. You post on Instagram and wonder if anyone is actually paying attention. You know you should be more visible but you're not sure where to start ~ or if it's even worth it.
And somewhere underneath all of it is a question you don't like asking yourself:
"Am I really cut out for this & how do I make this work?"
You are & you can. And in this free training, we're going to show you exactly why you're stuck ~ and the three shifts that change everything.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
✨ The real reason talented artists stay stuck ~ and why it has nothing to do with your art
✨Shift 1: The identity change that makes galleries, collectors and opportunities start taking you seriously
✨Shift 2: How to build a visibility practice that actually compounds ~ without living on Instagram
✨Shift 2: Why the artists who move fastest all have one thing in common ~ and how to get it
✨ A first look at the relaunched Momentum membership ~ and exclusive founding member access for masterclass attendees
You don’t want to miss this!
What people are saying
You're a working visual artist making some income from your art ~ but it’s not enough to sustain your lifestyle
You feel like you're working hard but not moving forward fast enough
You're done going it alone and ready for real guidance, real community and real momentum
You’re committed, action oriented and ready to get stuck in!
Not quite at this stage yet? Our program Going Pro is the perfect starting point. [LINK]
Who this training
is for:
Hear from our community…
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“It was an honour to learn alongside a supportive group of likeminded artists investing in themselves. Tom and Claire are your guides to the everyday and the extraordinary parts of a career in creativity”
Steve
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"Not only are Claire & Tom exceptional instructors they're 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
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“I feel more clarity and confidence stepping into the next chapter of my art journey and I'm excited to be taking the insights received into my practice"
Nathalia
Meet the Team
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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.
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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.
Learn more about our journey HERE
Join Us!
And let’s move things forward for you this year
WHEN : TUES 28th APRIL | 6PM AEST
WHERE : ONLINE ZOOM
INVESTMENT : FREE
ps. If you're unable to join us live, because we get it, life is full. A 48HR limited time recording will be sent out to those registered. But if you can make it LIVE, it will be well worth it!
Book your spot below
“Nothing is impossible.
The word itself says
‘I’m possible”
— Audrey Hepburn
Previous student feedback
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'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
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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
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'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
Visualise it
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Create it
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Grow it
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Visualise it • Create it • Grow it •
Got questions?
We’ve got answers…
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No problem! The training will be recorded and you'll receive a 48hr limited access to the replay. However, we highly encourage you to attend live for the full experience and to ask questions in real-time. It can be an absolute game-changer!
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This bootcamp is specifically designed for emerging artists who have made at least some income from their art work and are wanting to grow their professional career this year.
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Almost definitely. Art schools are great at teaching technique but rarely cover the business side of building an art career. Our Going Pro students who've been to art school consistently tell us they wish they'd learned this stuff in their degree.
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At the end of the training we'll be opening the doors to our relaunched Momentum Collective membership community. But there's absolutely no obligation to join. The training itself is packed with value and actionable strategies you can implement whether you join Momentum or not.
Let’s connect
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