Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

This is what 10 years of testing what actually works for artists looks like.

Swipe through. I think this will surprise you.

@artnxtlevel is not a distraction from your art career. It is a companion to it.

Every month I host an art critique inside our community. 🎨

You drop your work. I look at it as a gallery director and curator. The community responds. You get real feedback from real eyes.

This month alone that post received over 500 comments.

❤️ Members feel the difference right away.

One artist said this is by far the most engaging, supportive, and helpful community she has ever been part of. She has been in others. She knows.

📚 Inside the classroom you will find courses that cover what artists actually need.

Wellness. Business. Art sales. Gallery strategy. Marketing. Collector relationships. And more.

🧠 Twice a month @dryaninagomez leads Today's Working Artist.

Emotional support. Confidence. Mindset. The inner work that most art programs skip entirely. Dr. Yanina makes sure we never skip it.

🏛️ The gallery and business information is the real deal.

One member said she has never seen anyone cover how to get into galleries with this much useful information.

🌍 When we say international community we can prove it.

Artists on every continent. Every background. One shared goal.

💬 Drew Harris with his international experience in the art world leads Artists Thinking Aloud.

Deep conversations. Real growth. The kind of thinking that challenges you to show up at a higher level.

💛 One member said every penny she has spent on Art NXT Level is truly worth it.

🎙️ Every Thursday I host a live video Q&A to personally brainstorm with you right there in the moment.

You bring the questions. We bring the strategy. Recorded every time.

🖼️ And as a member you have exclusive access to submit your work for opportunities to my gallery @33contemporary

You used to wonder if you had a chance in the art world. Inside this community you start asking better questions. Not am I good enough. But what is my next step.

Let's work together!!
Visit www.theartistnextlevel.com/artcommunity to join us.

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

✨ ANNOUNCING OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS ✨
Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception
Online Exhibition on Artsy.net + Publication
Curated by Sergio Gomez for @33contemporary

33 Contemporary Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit work for Encounters with Light in the Age of Perception—a curated online exhibition exploring light as subject, symbol, atmosphere, and storyteller.

Light reveals, conceals, directs, and transforms. We are looking for works that engage with light through contrast, shadow, reflection, radiance, memory, clarity, transformation, and perception.

Selected works will be featured on Artsy.net and included in a print-on-demand exhibition catalog.

📅 Exhibition Dates: June 1–30, 2026
⏰ Deadline: May 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM EST
💻 Online Reception: June 5 at 11:00 AM ET via Zoom
🌎 Eligibility: Artists 18+ worldwide
🎨 Media: 2D and 3D work welcome
🖼️ Submit up to 3 artworks

Artwork must be original, available for sale, and relevant to the theme.

👉 Apply at mylight.artcall.org

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

Spring is here 🌿 and it’s the perfect time to get your Instagram positioned to attract the right audience—without overwhelm.

Here are a few messages I’ve received from artists inside Instagram Made Simple (Artists 50+):

“From nearly zero website visits to 1,270 in 12 days… I believe it was the pinned posts lesson.” —Leonard

“I’m not as shy to make a post…” —Lana

“I finally understand Stories and I’m posting most days now.” —Theresa

“My reveal reel hit almost 19,000 views and I got a commission inquiry.” —Glenn

That’s the goal:visibility → trust → inquiries → sales → opportunities.

Instagram Made Simple (Artists 50+) includes short step-by-step lessons, Reels made simple, Stories + DMs that convert, plus monthly live Zoom Q&A + replays.

Learn more: www.theartistnextlevel.com/insta50

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the tension of the times we’re living in—uncertainty, instability, and that feeling of standing between what is and what’s next.

This Saturday is both an art release and studio moving event, marking the end of a season in my current space and the beginning of a new chapter.
For several years, I’ve wanted to create a painting inspired by the story of Jesus walking on water. I feel that now is the moment.
I’m unveiling Between Fear and Faith, a 7 x 10 ft work that places you inside the boat—inviting you to feel the weight of the waves, the unknown ahead, and the pull between fear and trust.

But at its core, this painting is about hope.
Not a distant idea, but something within reach—even in the middle of uncertainty. Something steady that calls us forward.

This is a painting that must be experienced in person to fully take in its scale and presence.

Saturday, March 28Open all dayClosing Event: 7–9 PMArtist Talk: 8 PM
Hope to see you here at @33contemporary in the @promenadecc at Coconut Creek

2 months ago | [YT] | 56

Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

Watch the video everyone is talking about and make 2026 your best year ever!

📌Link: https://youtu.be/x1VkrAnkiG8?si=xj369...

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5 months ago | [YT] | 22

Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

📌 As we approach the end of 2025 and step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on the word I want to bring with me into the new year: sustainability.

In 2025, I faced a heavy schedule: two curatorial projects in Chicago, projects in my Florida gallery, expanding to a second location, working longer hours, taking on large commissions, and health family issues. All of this created a pressure cooker environment that brought me close to burnout.

Thankfully, I recognized the warning signs and made necessary changes to keep myself balanced.

This experience reminded me the importance of sustainability—not just in avoiding burnout, but in building a sustainable career that thrives over time. It’s about creating a steady, intentional path that balances creativity and business increasing demands of our art career.

As we move into 2026, let’s prioritize sustainability in every aspect of our art journey: from financial stability to creative focus and mental well-being. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what’s meaningful and sustainable.

If you’re passionate about planning ahead and making lasting impact like me, let’s make sustainability our guiding principle in 2026. Together, we can build a thriving, balanced art career.

I’d love to hear from you! What steps are you taking in 2026 to make your art practice more sustainable? Share in the comments one habit or approach you’re planning to embrace for a more balanced, thriving year.

Let’s make 2026 our best and most sustainable year yet!

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

As the year comes to an end, it’s a good moment to pause and ask an important question: What do artists really want?

About eight years ago, I helped run a global survey asking artists this exact question. Artists from different countries, ages, and career stages responded—and the answers were surprisingly consistent.

Artists want freedom to create without being boxed in by trends or expectations.

They want respect from their peers, to be seen and valued within the community.

They want real opportunities to share and show their work.

And they want a sustainable career, not fame or fortune, but stability and continuity.

Here’s where I want to challenge something many of us believe.

We often think the answer is more: more art, more marketing, more posting, more hustle. But more doesn’t automatically mean better. And it definitely doesn’t guarantee success.

What actually moves the needle is strategy.

Strategy means clarity. Intention. Knowing why you’re doing something—not just copying what others are doing. Strategy always beats doing more without direction.

As we step into a new year, my encouragement is this: don’t just do more. Do what’s aligned.

I’d love to hear from you—does this resonate? Do you agree that strategy matters more than “more”? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

Today marks the beginning of a long-term, legacy body of work I have been holding and shaping for years.

Wings of Becoming: 1000 Studies in Transformation is a multi-year project exploring transformation as a lived, ongoing process. Rooted in the symbolism of the monarch butterfly and its migration from Canada through the United States to Mexico, the work reflects themes of movement, endurance, memory, and return—cycles that have deeply informed my practice.

Over time, this project will unfold as one thousand hand-painted butterflies, each created on wood and cut to the silhouette of a monarch. While unified in form, every piece is unique. Some are vibrant and resilient; others bear signs of stress, fragility, or erosion. Together, they speak to becoming not as a destination, but as a continuous state shaped by experience.

Each butterfly is signed, numbered in the order it is created, and dated on the back. There are no titles—only a quiet record of time as the work progresses.

The first set of twelve establishes the foundation of this project. These works mark the beginning of a journey that will continue to evolve over the coming years.

🔗 View the first release at www.sergiogomezonline.com/store

📍 Also available in person at 33 Contemporary Gallery, Coconut Creek

Thank you for witnessing the first flight.

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

📌 Some years leave you with trophies… and some leave you with bruises. This year gave me a bit of both.

As we move toward the new year, I’ve been taking a quiet moment to look back—really look back—at what 2025 held for me as an artist, curator, and gallery owner.

Before I start planning for 2026, I’m asking myself three grounding questions. They’re simple, but they keep me honest:

1. What did I win this year?
For me, that includes opening @33contemporary at the Promenade in Coconut Creek, launching new projects, and painting pieces that pushed my own boundaries. These were the moments that reminded me why I do what I do.

2. What did I lose?
Not everything went the way I hoped. Some ideas didn’t get the traction I wanted, lost time moving around, and there were doors I expected to open that stayed shut. These losses sting, but they’re teachers too.

3. What am I taking with me into the new year?
For me: clarity, resilience, and a renewed commitment to creating work rooted in purpose, and community.

Reflection isn’t about dwelling on the past—it’s about entering the new season aligned to what matters most to you and nobody else.

If you’re planning your new year already, take a moment to look back. Your wins and losses both speak.

Please take a moment to share your thought and comments below. Would love to read them. Cheers to a great 2026!

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Sergio Gomez - Art, Business & Marketing

📌 Let’s talk about opportunities. Over the years, I’ve noticed that artists fall into three categories when it comes to finding them.

First, there are artists who feel like opportunities just don’t exist for them. They might be dealing with past disappointments or feel like the art world is against them. This mindset of scarcity can really hold them back.

Second, there are artists who refuse to wait for opportunities. Instead of sitting back and complaining, they go out and create their own chances. They might organize their own shows, host pop-ups, or sell their work directly. These are the go-getters who take control of their destiny.

And then there’s the third type of artist—what I like to call the Opportunity Maker. These artists not only create opportunities for themselves but also for others. They bring fellow artists into the fold, collaborate, and build a community of support. It’s about moving from “me” to “we,” and creating a bigger impact together.

I’ve been through all these stages myself. At first, I felt like opportunities were scarce. Then I started creating them for myself. And eventually, I began to foster opportunities for others as well.

So, my question for you is: which kind of artist are you? Are you waiting for the world to hand you opportunities, are you creating them yourself, or are you making them for everyone around you?

Let’s keep this conversation going and inspired.

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