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Building a Creative Career Shouldn't Feel This Lonely. You're making it work, but it feels scattered. You're navigating:
→ Critical career decisions with no one to talk them through
→ Gallery relationships, pricing questions, and legal concerns—alone
→ Isolation—working without peers who truly understand this path
The Create! Collective is your creative business headquarters—a members-only community with the resources and relationships to help you make better decisions, move faster, and build sustainably.
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THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
Private Member Community
Connect with fellow creatives building real careers. Get feedback on pricing decisions, troubleshoot gallery situations, share opportunities, and build genuine relationships with people who understand exactly what you're navigating.
Career Resource Library
Stop starting from scratch. Access ready-to-watch lessons, expert interviews, and strategic frameworks covering every aspect of running your creative business and art career:
Live Monthly Calls on Zoom
Two monthly gatherings for those who want live connection:
Monthly workshop with Ekaterina Popova (founder, nearly 10 years as professional artist, international exhibitions) and Monthly community Q&A circle with Sarah Gulpker.
Exclusive Member Benefits
Member discounts on Create! Magazine products, courses and events, first look at partnership opportunities and collaboration, resource updates as the creative industry evolves.
Built By Artists, For Artists
"Created by artists who understand what it's like to make critical career decisions alone and wonder if anyone else gets it. We built the space to offer support, community, strategy as the art world evolves.
Member Social Media Support
Share your work on our Instagram @createcollectivehq to promote your exhibitions, studio sales, events, and more. As a member you can always tag us as a collaborator on your posts and reels.
The Difference Membership Makes
Members of the Create! Collective:
Make career decisions with confidence (and a sounding board)
Navigate gallery relationships with clarity and professional boundaries
Feel less isolated in the creative business journey
Access opportunities they wouldn't find on their own
Build genuine relationships with fellow working artists, curators and more
Get unstuck faster when challenges arise
Kind words from our community:
MEET YOUR COACH and founder
Hi, I'm Kat I'm an artist and founder of Create! Magazine and this community.
Six years ago I decided that I wanted to be around like-minded ambitious people to share wins, resources, strategies and cheer each other on. I wanted a space where we could talk openly about the realities of building creative careers—the challenges, the wins, the questions no one else seemed to be asking.
What started as a small group in 2020 has grown into a thriving community of working artists who genuinely support each other. We've built something real here.
I've spent nearly a decade as a professional contemporary painter with international exhibitions, and most importantly experience navigating every aspect of building a sustainable art career.
Create! Magazine has grown into a thriving independent platform with a print magazine, podcast (1M+ downloads), and two books on creative entrepreneurship (co-written with Alicia Puig). The business generates multi-six figures in revenue through multiple streams.
This isn't theory. It's lived experience from artists who are building sustainable creative careers every single day.
LET’S TALK INVESTMENT
QUARTERLY PAYMENTS
$105/quarter
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ANNUAL PAYMENT
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$390 + bonus welcome gift
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MONTHLY PAYMENTS
$39 / month
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I'm a late bloomer—I've been creating art for a long time, but only recently started building a serious career out of it. I was trained when artists distanced themselves from anything commercial, so I never truly got to know the art world. Now I have a lot of catching up to do. The Create! Collective introduced me to a community that is so refreshing. I feel supported and seen, and the way fellow artists support each other with advice and encouragement is truly invaluable. It's an incredible sensation to be connected with all these wonderful artists across the world!
- Ellen Holleman
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Kat is an incredible coach, and the calls are so helpful—even when I didn't have something specific to ask, I'd come away feeling inspired and learn from my fellow members. Being part of a community where others are focused on creative projects and dreams has been the most life-changing thing for me. I feel supported and so grateful for everyone I've met. It is truly the best community!
- Kim Tateo
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I joined the day it launched and have been a member ever since. It's been genuinely life-changing. The artist friends I've made, the confidence I've built—I'm selling work, building a collage community, and launching my first publication. This community is it!
- Elyse Jokinen
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I joined as a birthday present to myself and it was the best gift I could have ever received. The artists in this group are not only talented, they are the most supportive and inspiring humans I have ever encountered. I have learned so much from Kat and from being part of this community—I've leveled up in my career and made friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Sara Glupker
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I first connected with Kat through the Create! Collective, where I found support, friendship, and the encouragement I needed to rebuild my confidence as an artist. After taking a long break from exhibiting and creating seriously, I felt lost and unsure of my next steps. This community became the guide I needed to navigate my career again—helping me clarify my vision, strengthen my mindset, and take meaningful steps to build my practice and exposure. Looking back three years later, the dreams I set have truly come to life. I've grown my body of work, shared it with the world, and stepped fully into my voice as an artist. I'm deeply grateful for this ongoing support and proud to call these artists not only mentors but also friends.
- Camille Myles
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The Create! Collective changed my life during the pandemic. In March 2021 I lost my day job, applied to over 50 jobs, and received one interview. This community gave me the support, encouragement, and resources I needed to transition into being a full-time artist and artrepreneur. So grateful!
Jen Dwyer
Got Some Questions?
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No problem! Everything is recorded and added to the member library. We rotate call times to accommodate members across different time zones, but you never have to attend live to get full value.
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The live calls are a bonus. The core value is in the community and our comprehensive on-demand archive of 100+ videos organized by topic. Many members never attend live and still see tremendous results.
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We have a private community platform (similar to Facebook but hosted in the Kajabi app) where members connect, share opportunities, ask questions, and support each other.
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Private member community platform
2 live Zoom calls per month with Kat, Sarah Gulpker, and occasional guest speakers
Comprehensive on-demand archive of 100+ videos searchable by topic
All live sessions recorded and added to the library
Member-exclusive Instagram promotion via @createcollectivehq
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Yes, monthly members can cancel anytime. Annual and quarterly members have access for their full subscription period.
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Email us at info@createmagazine.com for support. Whether you have questions about joining, need billing support, or anything else—we're here to help!
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We don't offer refunds. Monthly members can cancel anytime, no questions asked. We encourage you to email us at info@createmagazine.com before joining if you have questions, and to explore the community and resources during your first month to ensure it's the right fit for you.
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The Create! Collective isn't a quick-fix program—it's a long-term resource for building a sustainable creative career. Members use the community and tools in different ways depending on where they are in their journey.
What members have achieved:
Transitioned to full-time artist careers after job loss or career pivots
Successfully navigated their first (or next) gallery relationships with confidence
Built multiple revenue streams beyond gallery sales
Launched their own exhibitions, publications, and creative projects
Made lasting friendships with fellow artists across the world
Gained clarity on pricing, contracts, and professional boundaries
Attracted more clients and collectors through better marketing strategies
Your results depend on how you engage with the community and apply what you learn. This is a space for artists who are ready to take action, ask questions, and build alongside supportive peers. Some members see shifts in their first month; for others, the impact compounds over time as they implement strategies and deepen connections.