In this episode we cover: 1:40- Rex explains his philosophy of "grow where you're planted". 6:14- Rex talks about the Hausmann Millworks Creative Community 16:25- The kind of shows you should be trying to get into depends heavily on your age, where you are in your career, and which of many art worlds you're a part of. 18:53- How artists should view and manage their upward career trajectory 23:50- Know the difference between the different art shows and art publications and don't waste your energy submitting to shows that don't represent your style 24:40- Rex talks about the different ways he sells his work, and the value of cultivating long-term relationships with collectors, curators, gallerists, etc. 28:11- What it looks like to be involved in the larger art conversation 33:17- Rex talks Francis Mallmann's work as a kind of performance art 36:26- Why most of Rex's work is autobiographical and his unique process of creating work 44:44- Alexander Calder and being a kid at heart 50:05- Good advice about living life and managing your art career