In this episode of Creative Money ATX, we talk with Austin-based figure painter Marcella Colavecchio. Marcella shares how her first job out of college—working at a bank—shaped her thoughtful financial mindset. She also reflects on her experience growing up with Italian immigrant parents and the journey that led her to Austin. Tune in for a compelling conversation about art, money, and finding your place in a creative city.

This episode with Marcella was recorded in the summer of 2024 and some of the events might have already passed, but please check out the galleries mentioned.

• Highland Collective
• Good Dad
• Get your shit together online
• Dazed and Confucius Pennylane and David
• Jenny Saville british based figurative painter
• Robin Frenchesca Williams
• Little Deli
• 1301 Gallery Audio Summer
• Mothership Studios
• Anya Tish Gallery Houston
• Commerce Gallery Lockheart

Where to find Marcella

https://marcellacolavecchio.com/

Instagram @marcellaispainting

Find me, Bri Landry

Instagram @creative_moneyatx

https://www.creativemoneyatx.com/

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In this episode of Creative Money ATX, I sit down with abstract painter Ashley Marie Richiez. Ashley shares insights into the financial realities of her painting practice, including the costs of her studio and the challenges of shipping large-scale art pieces. Whether you're an artist navigating similar logistics or an admirer curious about the behind-the-scenes of an art career, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.


The Artist Way - Book

The Cathedral - location

American Frame

Agave Print

Print Space - Drop Shipping Printing

$2,000 Shipping the art

$20,000 worth of art

Popular canvas sizes
30 in X 40

36 X 48

Year of art

$49,000 before expenses

$20,000 profit

Studio rent
$500 a month

Tools
Quickbooks
Turbo Tax
Square Space
Stripe
Paypal
Square for an invoice
Zelle

Esco Bros Transportation - shipping art
Sugarlift - Gallery
Megan Parker - @movingaltars
Maja dlugolecka - @maijkah
Fabrik - vegan restaurant

Where to Find Ashley Marie

https://ashleymarierichiez.com/

Instagram @ashleymarierichiez

Find me, Bri Landry

Instagram @creative_moneyatx

https://www.creativemoneyatx.com/

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In this episode, I sit down with Coka Treviño to explore the work of Big Medium, a cornerstone organization in Austin's creative community. We delve into the challenges they faced in 2024, including a fire in their new building, the loss of significant grant funding from the city, and a major change in leadership. Despite these hurdles, Big Medium continues to empower local artists through, events like the EAST and WEST studio tours. Coka shares how the organization is adapting and how artists can still benefit from its support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the ups and downs of Austin’s art scene!

• Texas Biennial art show - this year in Huston 86 artists
• East Austin Studio Tours
• The history of redlining in Austin
• Tito's Prize
• Losing a lot of support like from Austin city grants
• Harry Ransom Center

Find Coca and Big Medium

• Bigmedium.org
• theprojecto.org
• Instagram bigmediumaustin
• Instagram theprojectoatx

Find me, Bri Landry

Instagram @creative_moneyatx

https://www.creativemoneyatx.com/

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