Book Club - Sharon Louden Talks Longevity, Resiliency, and Being a Catalyst for Change
In this episode of Beyond the Studio, host Amanda Adams and Nicole Muller sit down with artist, educator, and author Sharon Louden to discuss her new book, *Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50*. Louden explains how she identified a hidden demographic—women artists over 50—through workshops at Creative Capital and Chautauqua, and why their visibility and financial security matter. She shares stories from the book that highlight resilience, community‑building bridges, and alternative pathways to a sustainable practice, while also exposing the myth of the solitary, financially secure artist. Throughout, Louden emphasizes gratitude, the importance of storytelling, and her new Institute for Sustained Creativity, a 501(c)(3) aimed at providing resources for artists’ health and well‑being.
Amanda and Nicole Talk Financial Reflections: 2025
In this annual financial recap, Amanda Adams (fiber artist) and Nicole Muller (painter/muralist) break down their 2025 earnings, expenses, and seven income streams, highlighting a $44,000 gross revenue and $8,000 net profit after major home repairs funded by local Baltimore...