Course Description



Summit Masters & Mentors Seen In:

Join our thousands of artists from over 90 countries and learn for yourself how to:

  • Make Your Creative Biz a Real Success
  • Build Your Brand for Your Ideal Buyers
  • Price for Real Profit and Growth
  • Increase Your Sales with Marketing, PR, and Social Media
  • Diversify into Licensing, Wholesale, and Direct-to-Consumer
  • Get into Galleries, Shows, and Raise Project Funds
  • Develop Your Creative Practice


Do not to miss this exclusive gathering of experts that I have curated especially for artists like you. All of these experts are highly sought after and I’ve asked all the key questions for you that will propel your art business to greater success. It is like you are having your own personal consultation with each of these experts (and they charge $100’s per hour normally)! 

For less than $1 per expert, you will have anytime access to be inspired, educated, and motivated to build the art career you really want.

You will save thousands of dollars and years of your valuable, not-to-be-replenished time with this masterclass collection at your finger tips throughout your career. 




Frequently Asked Questions…

How long are the interviews? Most interviews are 60 minutes with exceptions being Brian Meece (45 minutes), Barney Davey (90 minutes), and Owen Garratt (2 hours).


What topics are included in these interviews? All of the Summit Interviews have evergreen and timeless topics including: Branding, Marketing, Social Media, Creative Practice, Sales, Finances, Legal, Licensing, Galleries, Leadership, Public Relations, Pricing, Fundraising, Retail, Wholesale, Mindset, Success Tactics, and more.

Are the interviews relevant and current for me? Yes! Each of the in-depth interviews are intended to be informative, educational, and inspiring. I purposely produced the interviews to be relevant for years to come and used a go-to tool for you at any point in your career. I often hear from artists how they learn something new each time they listen.

How do I figure out which to listen to first? I’ve got your back on this. I have developed a mentor/topic guide and a workbook to help you create your own plan and schedule. These are included for free with your purchase.


Why did you create the Thriving Artist Summit Masters & Mentors? I started on a path — you could even call it a quest — to help artists like you thrive in their art career. I had experienced my own detours on my path to being an artist and understood the frustrations first hand. I decided to find the most sought after mentors, experts, and artists to learn the how’s and why’s of their success and produced The Thriving Artist Summit. I really didn’t know where this quest would take me. So far it has inspired and educated thousands of artists (140,000+ downloads) around the world (over 90 countries).



Anytime access to 50+ Artist Masters and Mentors to accelerate your success as an artist. True market value of at least $1600+.

Founder, Mentor, Instructor

Bonnie Glendinning

Bonnie Glendinning, founder of The Artists’ Mentor, provides inspiration, and mentorship for artists. As an artist, designer and entrepreneur herself, her mission is to empower artists to live a fulfilling life as an artist.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome & Overview

    • How To Navigate Through Your Summit Interviews

    • Welcome Message

    • Thriving Artist Summit Mentor & Topic Guide

    • Support & Additional Resources

    • Course Feedback

    • EULA
  • 2

    Andreea Ayers | Entrepreneur, Publicity Expert

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Andreea Ayers

    • Interview with Andreea Ayers | Entrepreneur, Publicity Expert
  • 3

    April Bowles-Olin | Business Strategist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook April Bowles-Olin

    • Interview with April Bowles-Olin | Business Strategist
  • 4

    Barney Davey | Art Marketing Adviser

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Barney Davey

    • Interview with Barney Davey | Art Marketing Adviser
  • 5

    Brainard Carey | Artist, Author, Mentor

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Brainard Carey

    • Interview with Brainard Carey | Artist, Author, Mentor
  • 6

    Brian Meece | CEO/Co-Founder of Rockethub.com

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Brian Meece

    • Interview with Brian Meece | CEO/Co-Founder of Rockethub.com
  • 7

    Clare Yuille | Indie Retail Expert

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Clare Yuille

    • Interview with Clare Yuille | Indie Retail Expert
  • 8

    Claudine Hellmuth | Artist/Illustrator, Author

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Claudine Hellmuth

    • Interview with Claudine Hellmuth | Artist/Illustrator, Author
  • 9

    Cory Huff | Artist Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Cory Huff #1

    • Interview #1 with Cory Huff | Artist Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Cory Huff #2

    • Interview #2 with Cory Huff | Artist Coach
  • 10

    Dave Conrey | Artist, Blogger, Podcaster

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Dave Conrey

    • Interview with Dave Conrey | Artist, Blogger, Podcaster
  • 11

    Emilie Wapnick | Multipotentialite

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Emilie Wapnick

    • Interview with Emilie Wapnick | Multipotentialite
  • 12

    Flora Bowley | Artist, Author, Educator

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Flora Bowley

    • Interview with Flora Bowley | Artist, Author, Educator
  • 13

    Gina Morris | Choreographer & Teacher

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Gina Johnson-Morris

    • Interview with Gina Morris | Choreographer & Teacher
  • 14

    Greg Davis | Photographer, Filmmaker

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Greg Davis

    • Interview with Greg Davis | Photographer, Filmmaker
  • 15

    Gwenda Joyce | Artist Coach & Agent

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Gwenda Joyce

    • Interview with Gwenda Joyce | Artist Coach & Agent
  • 16

    Ilise Benun | Marketing Mentor

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Ilise Benun

    • Interview with Ilise Benun | Marketing Mentor
  • 17

    Jamie DuBose | Virtual Assistant

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jamie DuBose

    • Interview with Jamie DuBose | Virtual Assistant
  • 18

    Jason Horejs | Gallery Owner

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jason Horejs

    • Interview with Jason Horejs | Gallery Owner
  • 19

    Jennifer Lee | Artist Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jennifer Lee

    • Interview with Jennifer Lee | Artist Coach
  • 20

    Jennifer Schwartz | Gallerist, Art Consultant

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jennifer Schwartz

    • Interview with Jennifer Schwartz | Gallerist, Art Consultant
  • 21

    Jess Van Den | Jewelry Designer & Editor

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jess Van Den

    • Interview with Jess Van Den | Jewelry Designer & Editor
  • 22

    Jessica Kupferman | Marketing/Branding Expert

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jessica Kupferman

    • Interview with Jessica Kupferman | Marketing/Branding Expert
  • 23

    Jessica Swift | Artist & Surface Pattern Designer

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Jessica Swift

    • Interview with Jessica Swift | Artist & Surface Pattern Designer
  • 24

    Karen Gunton | Teacher & Unstucktor

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Karen Gunton

    • Interview with Karen Gunton | Teacher & Unstucktor
  • 25

    Kiffanie Stahle | Artist, Lawyer

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Kiffanie Stahle

    • Interview with Kiffanie Stahle | Artist, Lawyer
  • 26

    Kim Bruce | Artist, Websites for Artists

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Kim Bruce

    • Interview with Kim Bruce | Artist, Websites for Artists
  • 27

    Kristen Fischer | Writer, Author

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Kristen Fischer

    • Interview with Kristen Fischer | Writer, Author
  • 28

    Laura C. George | Artist Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Laura C George

    • Interview with Laura C. George | Artist Coach
  • 29

    Lesley Frenz | Art Blogger, Curator, Consultant

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Lesley Frenz

    • Interview with Lesley Frenz | Art Blogger, Curator, Consultant
  • 30

    Lilla Rogers | Agent, Author, Artist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Lilla Rogers

    • Interview with Lilla Rogers | Agent, Author, Artist
  • 31

    Lisa Congdon | Fine Artist, Illustrator, Author

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Lisa Congdon

    • Interview with Lisa Congdon | Fine Artist, Illustrator, Author
  • 32

    Lisa Jacobs | Creative Business Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Lisa Jacobs

    • Interview with Lisa Jacobs | Creative Business Coach
  • 33

    Lisa Sonora Beam | Artist, Author, Educator

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Lisa Sonora Beam

    • Interview with Lisa Sonora Beam | Artist, Author, Educator
  • 34

    Luna Jaffe | Artist, Author, Financial Planner

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Luna Jaffe

    • Interview with Luna Jaffe | Artist, Author, Financial Planner
  • 35

    Maria Brophy | Licensing Agent, Author, Consultant

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Maria Brophy

    • Interview with Maria Brophy | Licensing Agent, Author, Consultant
  • 36

    Matt LeBlanc | Artist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Matt LeBlanc

    • Interview with Matt LeBlanc | Artist
  • 37

    Megan Auman | Designer, Educator, Entrepreneur

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Megan Auman

    • Interview with Megan Auman | Designer, Educator, Entrepreneur
  • 38

    Melissa Dinwiddie | Artist, Creativity Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Melissa Dinwiddie

    • Interview with Melissa Dinwiddie | Artist, Creativity Coach
  • 39

    Natasha Wescoat | Artist/Illustrator

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Natasha Wescoat

    • Interview with Natasha Wescoat | Artist/Illustrator
  • 40

    Nikolas Allen | Artist, Marketer, Author

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Nikolas Allen

    • Interview with Nikolas Allen | Artist, Marketer, Author
  • 41

    Owen Garratt | Artist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Owen Garratt

    • Interview with Owen Garratt | Artist
  • 42

    Peleg Top | Designer, Leadership Coach

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Peleg Top

    • A Message From Peleg Top
  • 43

    Samantha Bennett | Author & Teacher

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Samantha Bennett

    • Interview with Samantha Bennett | Author & Teacher
  • 44

    Shenee Howard | Brand Strategist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Shenee Howard

    • Interview with Shenee Howard | Brand Strategist
  • 45

    Sue B. Zimmerman | Entrepreneur, InstagramGal

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Sue B Zimmerman

    • Interview with Sue B. Zimmerman | Entrepreneur, InstagramGal
  • 46

    Tamara Laporte | Mixed Media Artist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Tamara Laporte

    • Interview with Tamara Laporte | Mixed Media Artist
  • 47

    Tara Gentile | Business Strategist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Tara Gentile

    • Interview with Tara Gentile | Business Strategist
  • 48

    Tara Reed | Artist/Illustrator

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Tara Reed

    • Interview with Tara Reed | Artist/Illustrator
  • 49

    Tom Morkes | Publisher

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Tom Morkes

    • Interview with Tom Morkes | Publisher
  • 50

    Tracy Matthews | Jewelry Designer & Mentor

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Tracy Matthews

    • Interview with Tracy Matthews | Jewelry Designer & Mentor
  • 51

    Tze Chun | Artist, Gallerist

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Tze Chun

    • Interview with Tze Chun | Artist, Gallerist
  • 52

    Vivienne McMaster | Photographer, Selfie Expert

    • Thriving Artist Summit Workbook Vivienne McMaster

    • Interview with Vivienne McMaster | Photographer, Selfie Expert