Art Stories: The Official Podcast
Behind the scenes of the global art world — from studios to showrooms.
Hosted by Sky Lilah, Art Stories: The Official Podcast takes you inside the global art world through candid conversations with artists, gallerists, and collectors shaping it. From in-studio interviews to market insights, each episode reveals the stories, ideas, and relationships that drive contemporary visual culture.
Discover emerging voices, explore the inspirations behind the work, and hear firsthand how artists build sustainable practices and connect with audiences.
Whether you're a collector seeking new talent, a gallerist watching the next wave, or an artist navigating your own journey, this podcast brings you closer to the people moving art forward.
Subscribe now to explore new perspectives, discover original work, and go behind the scenes of the art world.
For more from the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, follow @vanvafofficial and @artvancouver for updates on our art fairs, events, and exhibitions — or visit artvancouver.net and vanvaf.com.
Art Stories: The Official Podcast
Enjoying the Process, Building the Brand — How Elizabeth Cross Turned Her Art into a Sustainable Business
Join host Sky Lilah in conversation with Vancouver-based artist Elizabeth Cross, whose fascination with nature, love, and human connection fuels her vibrant, textured botanicals and expressive abstract works. With a background in Bio-Resource Engineering, Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to her art — blending science, emotion, and unconventional materials (plus a touch of sparkle).
In this episode, Elizabeth shares how she’s built a sustainable art practice from her Kerrisdale studio, what it takes to grow an authentic brand, and how she balances creativity with business. From process to pricing to personal evolution, this is a candid look at what it means to live and work as a professional artist today.
Whether you're a fellow artist, collector, gallerist, or simply art-curious, this episode offers inspiration and insight into the modern art world — one story at a time.
For more from the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, follow @vanvafofficial and @artvancouver for updates on our art fairs, events, and exhibitions — or visit artvancouver.net and vanvaf.com.
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