Beyond Trends: Tatum Dooley on Writing, Community, and Making the Art World More Accessible
New Podcast Episode – Art & Cocktails
We’re excited to welcome writer and curator Tatum Dooley to the latest episode of Art & Cocktails. Tatum is the founder of Art Forecast, a platform and Substack newsletter that offers thoughtful, human-centered commentary on contemporary art, culture, and creativity.
With writing featured in Artforum, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Garage, Canadian Art, The Globe & Mail, and more, Tatum brings a rare blend of journalistic insight, warmth, and accessibility to everything she creates.
In this episode, we go beyond trends—diving into what really matters when building a sustainable and meaningful creative practice.
“I’m not trend forecasting,” Tatum shares. “I’m more interested in highlighting the artists who are doing meaningful work—before they’re everywhere.”
We talk about:
How Tatum went from a literature master’s program to a career in art writing
The grassroots beginnings of Art Forecast as a daily Instagram account
Why consistency and kindness matter more than going viral
How she discovers new artists through shows, research, and paying attention in unexpected places
Her take on the art world’s unspoken rules—and how to rewrite them
Tatum also shares valuable advice for emerging artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to start their own platform or grow their visibility.
“You don’t need permission to be part of the conversation. Just start. Post reliably. Be generous. People notice.”
Whether you’re building your creative voice, pitching your first press feature, or simply curious about the intersection of art and storytelling—this episode is for you.
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