The Art Business
The Success System Program
Clarity, structure, and support for a sustainable art career
You do not need to figure this out alone
Most artists work incredibly hard, yet still feel unsure about what matters most, where to focus next, or how to build a career that feels both meaningful and sustainable.
This is rarely about talent, effort, or commitment. It is about navigating two very different modes of thinking at once: the creative work itself, and the systems, decisions, and structures that support it.
The Success System Program exists to bridge that gap. It's not another course.
A program that adapts to you, not the other way around
Artists can be at very different points when they join SSP.
Some are rebuilding foundations. Some want more visibility. Some are preparing for exhibitions, residencies, or prizes. Others are ready to strengthen sales pathways or gallery relationships.
SSP meets you where you are.
At the core of the program is a personalised framework that brings together:
• Your Personalised Artist Business Plan
• A flexible 12 Month Pathway
• Weekly live support and connection
• A comprehensive library of artist-specific courses and resources
• A grounded, artist-aware community
This is what allows progress without pressure.
Not a high-pressure pace you cannot maintain.
But a grounded system that strengthens your mindset, skillset, and toolset, so your art career can grow in a way that actually works for you.
The image above is an installation view of the Net Work exhibition at The Art Gallery of Ballarat curated by Amanda van Gils. The artworks shown are – Painting left: Irene Wellm, Sculpture right: Ailey Ball, Painting right: Dagmar Cyrulla
What SSP actually looks like in practice. Watch this video...
Join the art business program that professional artists love.
You’ve already done the hard work of building your practice. SSP helps you build the systems, clarity, and confidence to support it.
HERE’S EXACTLY WHAT YOU GET IN THE
Success System Program
Coaching Call
Bi-weekly Deep Dive Group Coaching calls led by Amanda on a range of topics aimed to improve and transform your relationship with yourself and your art business. Focusing on beliefs, practical skills, strategies and application of learning to individual experience. Come live or watch replays.
Click here for example topics.
VALUE $4000
20+ Self Study Online Courses
20 different Art Business online courses. All written by an artist with over 20 years of experience as a professional exhibiting artist. Courses include videos, worksheets and other resources so you can learn and implement while you continue to make your art
Click here for the current course listing.
VALUE $3000
20+ Self Study Online Courses
20 different Art Business online courses. All written by an artist with over 20 years experience as a professional exhibiting artist. Videos & worksheets so you can learn and implement.
Click here for the current course listing.
VALUE $3000
Community Q&A Calls
Alternate weeks to the coaching calls, we connect as a community to share experiences, updates, celebrations, and Q&A. Artists are welcome to practice presenting and talking about their work and get feedback if they wish.
VALUE $3600
Your Personalised Learning & Action Plan
A tailored learning and action plan created from your goals, experience, working style, and capacity.
It clarifies what to focus on, what to ignore for now, and how to move forward in a way that actually fits you.
VALUE $500
Your Personalised Learning & Action Plan
A tailored learning and action plan created from your goals, experience, working style, and capacity.
It clarifies what to focus on, what to ignore for now, and how to move forward in a way that actually fits you.
VALUE $500
Progress Planning Handbook
A downloadable progress planning handbook with information about the courses, and space for you to create your own schedule and capture learnings and actions from all 20 online courses.
VALUE $50
Quarterly Doing Days
Accountability and implementation are the focus of the Quarterly doing days. Artists get to be in the ‘Hot Seat’ sharing progress, requesting insights and celebrating. A coming together to stay on track. We support participants to put their plans in place, get clarity on their next steps and take action.
VALUE $1800
Progress Planning Handbook
A downloadable progress planning handbook with information about the courses, and space for you to create your own schedule and capture learnings and actions from all 20 online courses.
VALUE $50
Resources & Templates
Save time preparing crucial documents. You need never start from scratch again! Worksheets, checklists and templates. Includes all 19 documents inside our new Art Vault Essentials pack plus many more
VALUE $2000
Guest Expert Sessions
Live Guest Expert Sessions + Library of past sessions with Art Industry Insiders and other specialists. Learn and connect.
Topics include Artists and Tax, Getting Press, The Art & Science of SEO A Day in the Life of a Curator and more
VALUE $3000
Guest Expert Sessions
Live Guest Expert Sessions + Library of past sessions with Art Industry Insiders and other specialists. Learn and connect.
Topics include Artists and Tax, Getting Press, The Art & Science of SEO A Day in the Life of a Curator and more
VALUE $3000
Lounge Artist Community
Regular accountability check-ins, direct access to your coach, and an active community of artists. Share progress, ask questions, and access additional resources, articles, and videos to support your practice and business.
VALUE $2400
Articles & Downloads
Useful articles and topics added in the community such as Decoding Buyer Psychology: How Artists Can Boost Art Sales, Positioning Your Art as a Luxury Brand, and many more. Plus a variety of Downloads
VALUE $500
Freedom with 24/7 Access
Access your content anytime you choose, from your phone, tablet or computer. Unlike a Facebook group there are no ads or intrusions..
VALUE $500
Articles & Downloads
Useful articles and topics added in the community such as Decoding Buyer Psychology: How Artists Can Boost Art Sales, Positioning Your Art as a Luxury Brand, and many more. Plus a variety of Downloads
VALUE $500
NEW in 2025
Your Personalised Learning & Actions Plan
A clear starting point, shaped around how you work
Before you begin, you complete a guided intake that explores your current practice, goals, capacity, season of life, and how you naturally operate and make decisions.
Using these inputs, I create your Personalised Learning and Action Plan. It is AI-assisted, then carefully reviewed and refined by me, so it reflects your real priorities rather than a generic pathway.
This plan brings the entire Success System Program together for you. It shows you where to begin, what to focus on first, and how to move forward in a way that fits your life, energy, and working style.
Every plan includes a strong foundation phase, because these elements consistently create clarity and momentum for artists at every stage: clarifying direction, setting meaningful short-term goals, and understanding who your work is for.
From there, your plan highlights the SSP courses, resources, and actions that are most relevant right now, helping you focus your energy where it will make the greatest difference and avoid unnecessary overwhelm.
It is not a rigid timeline or prescription. It is a considered, flexible framework you can follow, adapt, or revisit as your work evolves.
Every 2nd week we delve deep into topics you need in Coaching Calls.
Here Are Just Some of the Topics We Cover in Coaching Calls...
Every other week we come together for Community Connection and Q&A
Artist As Business Owner - Your Identity
Overcoming Resistance and Overwhelm
Who Are You? Branding
Decluttering: The Value in Letting Go
Selling Conversations
Find the Gaps: Making a living from your art
The Power of Language
Are Reproductions Right For Your Art Business?
Business Plans for Artists
Not all Galleries are Alike
Hear what some of our Artists have to say
Tania Small
Artist (Painting & Drawing)
Luiza Milewicz
Contemporary Light Artist
Shaun Weston
Artist (Mixed Media)
Lisa Ray
Artist (Photography)
I like that there is such a diverse range of topics covered here, including many things I didn't realise I needed to know. Most programs I have seen seem to help with one thing only "how to sell online" or "how to make reels" etc so the fact we have so much covered here is amazing. - Laura
Here's Exactly What You Get In the Online Course Library
Self Study - Set your personal study timing using the Roadmap guide. Use the community and calls to ask questions and get further guidance. Access, learn, implement and thrive.
Your Foundations
Your Artist Life
Artists Basics Kit
Planning and Building a Professional Artist Website
Marketing for Artists
Showing Up Online: Socials
Making things happen
Business Basics
Goal Setting for Artists
Own Your Time - Setting Up an Effective Art Routine
Managing Your Inventory
Money and Sales
Selling for Artists
Know Your Numbers
Pricing Your Artwork
Your Revenue Plan
Automating Art Sales Online
Growth through relationships
Your Target Audience
The Art of Profitable Email (Grow Your Mailing List)
Gaining Gallery Representation
Cultivating Collectors
Getting out in the world
The A-Z of Exhibitions
Grants for Artists - Art and Business
Artist Residencies
Art Prizes
Hey, if we haven’t met yet, I’m Amanda van Gils...
I am a practising, exhibiting artist, an experienced business professional, and a trained coach.
I am a practising, exhibiting artist, an experienced business professional, and a trained coach.
I help artists streamline the business of art by interpreting what matters, translating complexity into clarity, and supporting sustainable progress.
With over 20 years of experience across exhibitions, galleries, prizes, grants, online platforms and digital marketing, I bring both real-world art industry knowledge and practical business insight.
SSP is shaped by lived experience and applied understanding, translating ideas into clear, workable action for artists. My role is not to impose a formula, but to help you see clearly, decide confidently, and build a career that supports your real work.
What Clients Say
The Lounge has illuminated things I've been trying to learn for a decade - and has done so in a way that makes sense for an artist's mind. I haven't found that many places can do that. The links between an artist's brain and a business brain are clearly articulated to me in a way that brings light to knowledge I thought were secrets, or for people smarter than me. Turns out, the knowledge I was seeking wasn't spoken to me in a language I understood. Now I have found it. All in one place.
Whatever direction you choose, The Artist Business Lounge will support your artistic dreams. I've found purposeful resources to help build my business knowledge, motivate and lead change in a sustainable way, and most importantly, practical, empathetic and reasonable mindset shifts every artist needs to know to step into their power.
Caitlin Kozman
Amanda's support has helped me go from feeling like a ‘deer in the headlights’ to achieving targeted goals including exhibiting, an improved website, creating a mailing list and marketing plan, Instagram, confidence and a disciplined studio practice. When I think about the change, I’m more grounded, disciplined, plan-driven...
Gillian Richards
I'd like to thank Amanda van Gils from The Artists Business Lounge for all her help with anything art and business-related. It's a technologically changing world and artists sometimes have to get away from the studio to do all those things that we don't want to do. Amanda has helped me get my head around all THAT stuff. Being selected for the Top 100 Artists in 2022 was a highlight. Thanks, Amanda.
Steven Warburton
Doing The Artists Business Lounge Success System program has given me more confidence in the decisions I make. Before I was constantly second-guessing myself and wondering if I was doing things the “right” way. Now I have clear information to guide me. I now spend the time I used to spend worrying and doing research, just getting on with the job of being an artist. Amanda is a wonderful person with a unique skill set that sets her way beyond any competition. She chooses great special guest speakers too. These have expanded my horizons more than I could have imagined. I highly recommend The Artists Business Lounge to any artist who is finding the business side of being an artist a struggle or confusing.
Jan Allsopp
Image above, installation view Complex Simplicity, Jan’s exhibition at Coffs Harbor Regional Gallery
PETER BROOK
ARTIST, MELBOURNE (SUCCESS SYSTEM PARTICIPANT)
"The Artist Business Lounge is an information packed, hands on place of learning that will give you the valuable tools and insights for taking your arts business to the next level. Invaluable course content, together with Zoom sessions with guest presenters, Q&As, Amanda's warm hospitality and her industry experience in the corporate and arts worlds make for a great place for learning and integrating the business side of being an artist - not something you find in many places. A totally worthwhile investment."
Image above, installation view Counterpoint, Peter’s exhibition at Tacit Gallery
Went from getting his career restarted to press features, multiple sales – including the highest price so far, international buyers – working with galleries and booked up with exhibitions
I joined because I needed help and accountability to move forward. The program is very well structured Having experienced other programs and watching you grow this one, I knew it would deliver what I need. I have made more progress in the last month than in the whole year before. - Julie
Plus These Awesome Bonuses When You Join
Bonus #1
Plan and Build Your Artist Website Trello Board
A complete hand-holding guide to building (or updating) your Artist Website.
Bonus #2
Bonus Marketing Course
Access to 30 Days of Marketing Content Course and all the bonuses
Bonus #3
Sales Challenge Course
9 Days of Action to bring in the sales. Includes videos, worksheets and bonuses.
Bonus #4
The Artists Guide to Managing Commissions
Exclusive to SSP Members, this step-by-step guide is the complete solution with pre written content and guidance.
Who is SSP for?
SSP is for artists who:
are committed to their practice
want clarity and direction
are tired
of trying to figure everything out alone
value structure without rigidity
want to strengthen foundations and build momentum
SSP is not for those seeking overnight results or unwilling to engage with the process.
More Testimonials
Hear what more students have to say
Samantha Tipler
Artist - painting
I wish I had found The Success System Program years ago - it's a life-changer! Since joining the program, I have become clear on my goals and direction, and most importantly, have the tools and support to achieve them. The course materials are so comprehensive and relevant. No other business course I've come across is so specific to artists' needs, so in-depth and so informative. It's brilliant!
Samantha TIpler
Artist -painting
Julie Cane
Still Life Artist
I joined while also studying for my Masters. I'm now in my second year of the Success System Program. I really value the flexibility as it has allowed me to work at my own pace,
The information, help and accountability are professionally delivered, accurate and to the point. Any questions that arise in my business can be asked in the lounge and are answered efficiently with helpful advice and links to further information where relevant.
Janet Evans
Artist - mixed media and Creative Workshop Facilitator
If you are a creative person with an art practice and are dying to invest more stop before heading to the supply store, and check out this program instead. The Artist Business Lounge took me from hobbyist to artist by giving me all the practical business guidance I needed to start from scratch. I've now had work sold through home decor stores, been selected for an art prize, and had work in a number of exhibitions. Two years ago I would never have dreamed that I would have had a solo exhibition and coordinated and participated in a group exhibition.
Janet Evans
Artist - mixed media and Creative Workshop Facilitator
Nicholas Pelekis
Artist - Painting
I sold my artwork in one of the galleries. understanding how to properly price my work, another gallery wants to chat about possible representation. I want to thank you because all this has happened because of SSP. the course is making me see things more clearly and even though I'm still at the start of the program I feel that I'm building solid foundations.
Laura Stratton
Artist - Colour Pencil
I was walking around in the dark when it came to running my business (in fact I don’t think I could call it a business before I started) and wanted to gain direction and the knowledge to get the wheels in motion. The amazing amount of information available, you are a wealth of knowledge Amanda. I love that the program is Australian-based and covers so many topics. I now have professionally documented images as prints on my updated website as an extra revenue stream.
Laura Stratton
Artist - Colour Pencil
Yvonne Maclean
Fine Artist, Surface Pattern Designer and Arts Therepist
The Artists Business Lounge has been a rewarding strengthener for me, one that I recommend to all artists whether they are early, mid or established in their careers. The Success Systems Program consistently provides me with arts-specific business learning opportunities, allowing me to focus on my fine arts practice and career. Amanda has the natural talent of seeing through mindset fog or practice limits, to respond to problems, in a tailored way, with a precise range of useful arts-business tools, ones that nurture good work habits with regards to studio time, showing and selling work, professional identity care and the care of your clients/ patrons/ gallery partnerships and professional income.
An Entire Year Of Access To
Value Packed Support and Resources
Choose Your Option
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SUCCESS SYSTEM PROGRAM
TOTAL VALUE OVER $20,000 AUD
SUCCESS SYSTEM PROGRAM - VIP
TOTAL VALUE OVER $28,000 AUD
VIP - 4 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions (Value $1500)
VIP - Your Exclusive Private coaching room for personalised support in-between your private coaching sessions to help you stay on track (Value $4000)
VIP - Personal Review and Feedback on your Website and up to 4 proposals (Value $2000)
NEW VIP BONUS: Your interview. A video interview will be recorded on Zoom and shared with you - subtitles, transcript, video and audio files. It will be published on our blog, LinkedIn page, and social media pages, with links back to you to help you grow your visibility. You can use the interview for your marketing too. (Value: $750+)
12 months of access and support
NEW: Your Personalised Learning & Action Plan (Value $500)
Accountability and Community - accountability check-in posts to keep you on track, regular contact and support with your coach and connect with other artists (Value $2400)
Kick Off Call to get you started (Value $300)
Live weekly group calls (coaching, community and Guest Experts), with replay recordings so you can watch when you like if you can't attend live (Value $10,300)
Access to 20+ online courses (Value $3200)
NEW: Artists Website Copy GPT: Your custom AI writing assistant (Value $57)
Downloadable templates, guides, resources, worksheets, calculators and online articles! (Value $2500)
4 x Quarterly Doing Days with a Hot Seat session focused on your particular goals (Value $1800)
Flexible easy access to content 24/7 on web or your mobile device (Value $500)
BONUS: Plan and Build Your Artist Website Trello Board (Value $197)
BONUS: 30 Days of Marketing Content workshop and workbook (Value $67)
BONUS: Sales Challenge course to activate your sales ASAP (Value $55)
BONUS: Artists's Guide to Managing Commissions: a Step-by-Step Guide (Value $45)
BONUS: Guest Expert Replays (Value $500)
BONUS: Special Insider Discounts, Offers and Social Shout Outs to promote you and help grow your audience (Value: Priceless)
SUCCESS SYSTEM PROGRAM
TOTAL VALUE OVER $20,000 AUD
12 months of access and support
Community space to connect with other artists (Value $1200)
Kick Off Call to get you started (Value $300)
Live weekly group calls (coaching, community and Guest Experts), with replay recordings so you can watch when you like if you can't attend live (Value $10,300)
Access to 20+ online courses (Value $3000)
Downloadable templates, guides, resources, worksheets, calculators and online articles! (Value $2500)
4 x Quarterly Doing Days with a Hot Seat session focused on your particular goals (Value $1800)
Flexible easy access to content 24/7 on web or your mobile device (Value $500)
BONUS: Plan and Build Your Artist Website Trello Board (Value $197)
BONUS: 30 Days of Marketing Content workshop and workbook (Value $67)
BONUS: Sales Challenge course to activate your sales ASAP (Value $55)
BONUS: Artist's Guide to Managing Commissions: a Step-By-Step Guide Exclusively available to SSP Members (Value $45)
SUCCESS SYSTEM PROGRAM
VIP
TOTAL VALUE OVER $28,000 AUD
Includes everything in the Success System Program, plus:
VIP - 4 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions (Value $1400)
VIP - Your Exclusive Private coaching room with in between session support and exclusive content (Value $3000)
VIP - Personal Review and Feedback on Website and up to 4 proposals (Value $2000)
NEW VIP BONUS: Your interview. A video interview will be recorded and shared with you - subtitles, transcript, video and audio files. It will be published on our blog, LinkedIn page and socials with links back to you to help you grow your visibility. You can use the interview for your marketing too. (Value: $750+)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SUCCESS SYSTEM PROGRAM - VIP
TOTAL VALUE OVER $28,000 AUD
VIP - 4 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions (Value $1400)
VIP - Your Exclusive Private coaching room with in between session support and exclusive content (Value $3000)
VIP - Personal Review and Feedback on Website and up to 4 proposals (Value $2000)
NEW VIP BONUS: Your interview. A video interview will be recorded and shared with you - subtitles, transcript, video and audio files. It will be published on our blog, LinkedIn page and socials with links back to you to help you grow your visibility. You can use the interview for your marketing too. (Value: $750+)
BONUS: Guest Expert Replays (Value $500)
BONUS: Special Insider Discounts, Offers and Social Shout Outs to promote you and help grow your audience (Value: Priceless)
Book a complimentary 'Let's Chat' Call
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Zero Risk 14 Day Money-Back Guarantee
Attend your first call and get started on the content. If you aren’t satisfied after participating, email amanda@theartistsbusinesslounge.com within 14 days of starting for a full refund. There is zero risk in signing up and investing in your career.
You are never on your own in The Success System Program.
Some shares from artists in our community...
I had an artist book in my exhibition acquired by the [Regional] gallery. I've also been invited to deliver workshops at the gallery. I can't quite believe it!
I just made a $1200 framed print sale today! To someone I don’t know. That’s 6 pieces sold already Pinch me :)
More exhibition bookings in two States and an overseas gallery showing interest too!
WOOWWWWW, the entire image documentation unit was super useful. I always wanted to shoot my own work. Now I'll dive deeper. this has been a great unit.
This is the first time I’ve ever applied for a residency, so thank you Amanda for all of your useful information in the Residency course in the Success System program, it clearly works!
Oh! Forgot to say your advice on my sales email seems to have worked. I have one lady who wants to buy three small paintings. I used your advice and a post you made with suggested words for closing a sale (I used a lot of them!). Thanks again!
Just sold a painting for $3500. It’s been a good week.
I’m so thankful for your course on selling for artists – so helpful to put into practice much of it as | have taken this potential purchaser on the journey and it ended up in a sale of multiple pieces!.
Not only did I sell a painting in a gallery at a higher price than usual (thanks to your pricing advice) I also received an invitation from another gallery to discuss them representing me. This was really unexpected.
More regular sales at higher prices than I've ever achieved in over 20 years. Thank you for pushing me past my mindset blocks!
Connecting with galleries- going there, sending emails. So far, I have received one invitation for a solo show next year from a small gallery. I’m feeling very excited and motivated by it.
Making BIG decisions about the second half of this year and my future that changes my whole business/life trajectory….and feeling very relieved and excited.
A big week… two solo shows, Artist Talk with Q&A, more social media posts in two weeks than ever before. Good feedback and sales
I have 5 artworks listed in an artist collective online show that is currently running. All of my 5 works sold in the first half hour of the Preview period. This is a first for me!
Justfinalised the sale of 4 paintings to a US buyer
I loved this exercise. It has been in the back of my mind and something I know I needed to do... to really think about. I surprised myself with some of my own revelations.
I sold out the first launch of a collection in the first 24 hours. That's NINE paintings.
I ended up getting a magazine feature - not a paid one -from the Press Release guidance. I feel so blessed.
I have a branding photo shoot organised and work in a group show in a gallery in the Netherlands.
This week I sold one medium size painting and confirmed two commissions
My big win for the week feels massive… I’ve been offered an international residency placement next April/May in France
Thanks for having this space to share our wins Amanda – so exciting and encouraging to read of everyone’s wins, and good for our mindset as we see our wins big and small.
Not only have I had work selected for three art prizes in the same month, but I also got invited by a gallery to be part of their Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne.
Iwas approached by a US magazine to showcase some of my works on paper – and be paid for it! It was published late last year and since I have had positive responses, including from two international buyers I am in conversation with
SEE Amanda what you do Is amazing! Every day I think about stuff we talked about in the course…
Choose The Payment Option That Suits You Best For 12 Months Access To The
Success System Program
Best Value
One-time payment of
$2497 AUD
Payment Plan
6 monthly payments of
$435 AUD
SUCCESS SYSTEM PROGRAM - VIP VERSION
(includes individual coaching and support)
Additional Personal Support
One-time payment of
$3997 AUD
Additional Personal Support
6 monthly payments of
$690 AUD
You've Got Questions? We Have Answers!
All kinds of visual artists. Artists who work online, offline or a hybrid. We have artists who have been making work for a couple of years and artists who have been exhibiting for over 30 years and anywhere in between. This program is broad so you get to dive deeper into the areas that you need the most.
You get access for 12 months starting from when you join. We open the doors a few times a year – After the initial 12 months you can opt to continue with an annual renewal or on a month by month basis for a monthly fee.
No, not at all. Did you know some successful artists never went to, or finished art school? In the program we have a mix of ‘self-taught’, started art school but never finished, and art school graduates from BA to Masters degree level.
The only thing to note is we don’t teach you how to make the art, though the community is always happy to chat about art making.
Investing in your growth as an artist and getting a short cut to 20+ years of knowledge and insights will help you to sell more and you totally deserve it. Plus, you might just find the cost is a tax deduction (if you are an artist for tax purposes). For a full year of online courses, resources, personal guidance and coaching, the cost works out to be about the cost of a cup of coffee a day. Jump in and let’s find you sales to cover the cost.
Sound good?
You can continue on past the initial 12 months. Renewals are at a reduced rate. Before the end of the 12 months you will receive an email outlining options and to stay for another year, or on a month-by-month basis along with the costs and any special bonuses that might apply. In very rare circumstances – if you haven’t been engaging with the content in the first 12 months and I don’t think it’s the best investment for you to continue, I may not offer a renewal. But that would be rare and I would discuss it with you. Sound fair?
As unlikely as that is, don’t worry we do have a Zero Risk 14 day guarantee. Just email us within 14 days and we will refund you.
There are no refunds beyond the first 14 days.
We have a Zero Risk 14 day Guarantee You deserve to have the art career you’ve always wanted with the information and support to back you up.
Attend your first call and get started on the content. If you aren’t satisfied after participating, email amanda@theartistsbusinesslounge.com within 14 days of starting for a full refund. There is zero risk in signing up and investing in your career.
You have access to everything for as long as you remain an active member. There are a range of resources for you to download including course notes, transcripts, templates, calculators and other handy tools as well as worksheets – that you can keep, as long as you download them while you are still an active member
No. The program is content rich and designed to give you information and attention for a full year so you can experience significant shifts without having to abandon your art making to study.
And because you won’t just be learning, you will be doing, 12 months of access makes it easier for you to take some downtime when you need it.
If a year is too long for you, we have other options, including individual coaching, short topic specific programs and standalone courses.
No. Our course are designed to help you make changes and so we drip feed content to allow you to learn, implement. and reflect. You’ll have access to the first course from day 1 and then other courses will be released to you as you complete them.
There are a lot of articles, downloads and other material for you to consume too.
It is a content-rich program. You have a full 12 months so you can dip in and out. Even so you don’t have to do everything – because it all depends where you already are and your goals as to what you need. And if you need help to direct you to the most important content to achieve your particular goals, you’ve got it!
All our material is stepped out so to cover foundations and to build on the foundations. It’s designed for artists who are already making art. Our regular calls and community space allow you to ask all the questions you need. And yes we have had early career artists join us and do well (some who were even hesitant to use the term artist), but if you aren’t yet making any art, then this wouldn’t be right for you. So get in touch and we can discuss the best options for you.
The weekly calls happen on Mondays, and Thursdays (alternate weeks). Call schedules may vary depending on the geographic make up of the majority of participants. Currently the timezones work best for artists in Australia, New Zealand, the US and similar timezones. All calls are recorded and posted to the group for anyone who can’t attend live. Quarterly Doing Days are held 4 times a year and are not recorded
It appears that everyone worries about how much time they have. But if being an artist is important to you, how will you ever have enough time? Simple, in this program, I will teach you to find more time. Finding more time for your creativity is something we help you with – and you even get the Çreating my Own Time eBook as a bonus. Plus we look at mindset issues impacting your time.
But we know that life happens and the pace you go at is entirely up to you
It’s one of the reasons you have 12 month’s of access (See also the answer to What if there is too much content) and why extensions are possible. Some of our most successful participants have been those with the least amount of time.
No it isn’t. We have a private platform hosted on Mighty Networks which minimises distractions and allows you to be completely in the zone. When you are in the lounge, you are in the lounge.
Our platform is accessible on web and app, so you can join in, catch up and do the courses on computer, tablet or even smartphone if you like
No! I am Australian and most of the artists in the program are too, but the information taught crosses borders. All the information and calls are in English. As long as English and the time zones work for you, we welcome you. I have worked with artists in the US, the UK and Europe as well as throughout Australia
Here’s What Happens When You Join
ENROLL NOW
Choose your option – take theSuccess System Program VIP option for additional 1:1 support, or join the Success System Program.
Pay in full or use the payment plan..
CONFIRMATION PAGE
After payment you’ll be taken to a special page on our website with links to access the program inside the lounge and a link to a starting survey to capture your priorities at the beginning of the 12 months (We revisit this survey during the year).
GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS
You’ll get access into our platform and be able to download an app so you can access the program from any device 24/7
You’ll have the first course opened up to begin.
Your personalised plan will be created ready for you.
More Testimonials
Hear what more students have to say
Iain Burley
Timber & Resin Artist
From no art background, knowledge or experience, to inclusion in his first exhibition within a few months!
Amanda covers it all and makes the lessons easy to digest and to action. But the program provides more than that, there's regular time to connect with other artists as well as meet and talk with experts and art veterans who are already living a successful art business life. I'm only part way into Amanda's program and already I'm thinking of myself more as a 'real' artist, and I'm doing more of the things successful artists do.
Michelle Mann
Artist, Illustrator, Healer & Retreat Leader
Multi-faceted artist pulled in many directions went from foggy overwhelm to clarity and success
The Artists Business Lounge has been amazing for me. In a few short months, my art headspace went from foggy to very focused. I used to suffer from shiny object syndrome where I had many projects but not really doing any of them well. Amanda has been an inspiration in guiding me in the Success System program and with one one-on-one coaching. I now have a focused business plan and my art career is flourishing with commissions and sales.
Michelle Mann
Artist, Illustrator, Healer & Retreat Leader
Siobhan Kelley
Artist - painter
From anonymity to confident, with residencies, and curator and gallery director studio visits
Being in the program has really helped me solidify a long-term vision of myself as an artist, to break down the steps required to achieve those long-term goals. I increased my prices and sold work at the new prices within a matter of weeks. For the first time ever I had more money in my business bank account than my personal account.
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Sold some prints, & an old work too! Making money from the art feels VERY very good!
Then submitted 4 other paintings instead. Sold x 2 on opening night. My Solo show is set to be my biggest yet.
Yay Just finished another commission and followed up with a client for another one!
My first ever exhibition! I am so nervous and excited.
A little win… I am very happy I sold a “last minute” painting in the little country town show I was in last weekend… Last minute ( day ) painted, but I had wanted to paint the church across the road from my cottage for … about 12 years..;) Very happy they let me hang without prior entry.
I just DOUBLED my prices!
I’ve been thinking about myself differently over the past few months, in a positive way and feeling ready and eager to move on – to move forward to the next level with my art. Yay! I’ve been mud stuck for a while, and it sucks. Now I’m flowing. Thanks Amanda.
My week has been full-on. Meeting with a client for illustration for a poetry book. It will be a six-month window. I have another illustration job for teacups and I am finishing off the children’s book commission.
What an amazing quarterly doing day @theartistsbusinesslounge with our inspirational coach @amandavangils. So many remarkable stories from some truly exceptional people, all of whom are deeply passionate about their art practice, whatever form that may take. Don’t ever underestimate the power of goal setting.
Sold one of the larger pieces which is the most I have ever sold a single piece for.
This week I had a good meeting with staff at a Melbourne gallerywho are very interested in showing my work and we are planning a smaller show in August. The curator of another gallery I am booked to show in October / November came to see my show yesterday
A nice win recently is that my local framer purchased one of my prints to have in his store to show the non-reflective glass in a dark subject.
It’s almost time to press go on the website. I will have an initial suite of fine art photography works available.
My heartfelt gratitude to @theartistsbusinesslounge and @hamptonframersandart for the support and encouragement along the journey for this new beginning.
Some wins…In a group exhibition – Sold my main piece before it left the studio to a collector.