2023 Artist Takeovers:

Tatiana Bell Liz Iracki Wendy Fetzer Mazza Lili Dauphinee Kim Ferreira Christina Chang Synnove Seidman Tammy Tatum Glenyse Thompson Holly Jackson Caitlin Tibbs Hannah Austin Kara Patrowicz Amanda Black Theodora Miller Rachel Wold Rose McAdoo Shelby Thayne Heidy Urdiales Tina Noren Sarah Shotts

2022 Artist Takeovers:

Mati McDonough Danielle Nilsen Kelsey Overstreet Erin Duncan Cassandra Ott Melissa Helene Elise Morris Irenka Pareto Clint Maedgen Adina Margeurite Kimmy Noonen Erica Ando Phoebe Gander K. Dawn Sam Kelly Claire Oliver Gina McMillen Kristin Beck Brooke Petermann Annelies Danielle Schubert Anita Eralie Schley Brenda Gadow Georgia Elliott Ness McCormick Nathale Bonte Amy Marcy Lavanya Challa Piya Samanta Lorena Williams Kimberlee Rocca Yvonne Blacker Lea Ann Slotkin Laura Fox-Wallis Gill Douglas Kia Cannons Alicia Tormey Nancy Romanovsky Lisa Jensen Heather Harper Kim Smith Meghan Hendy Alisha McCurdy Holzman Erin Acker Julia Ulrich

2021 Artist Takeovers:

Denise Gasser Ilyse Mage Michelle Joost Marrin Lee Morgan Auten Smith Andrea England Jovanitha Lauren Scott Corwin Jill Richie Natalyn Bradshaw Amanda Lenz Maggie Ramirez Burns Debbie Mueller Alexandra Swistak Lea Ann Slotkin Ema Kubo Elizabeth Schwartz Emily Victory Gina McMillan Heather Bird Harris Andrea Myers Brit Hansen Lisa Jensen Lindsay Johnson Jocelyn Mathewes Amy L Frazer Nicole Havekost Jill Nahrstedt Erin Welch Maria Constanza Jean Gray Mohs Dara Weyna Annamarie Horvath Megan King Kaci Smith Helen Dean Liz Langley Molly Lam Inge Flint Kacie Landis Michelle Nyberg Leslie Lewis Sigler Erin Bolger Welsh Mel Middleton Sami Lange Annamieka Hopps

2020 Artist Takeovers:

Julie Hawkins Clare Haxby Laura Berman Nadia Nizamudin Nikkita Cohoon Rebecca Green Meredith Walker Mary Kamerer Asahi Nagata Dayle Bennett Annelise Pollard Amy Hazelwood Nils Hasche Corbrae Smith Misha Zadeh Graham Megan Carty Allie Dattilio Ana Sofía Castañón Megan Driving Hawk Liz Taylor Lea Ann Slotkin Beth Welch Jo Watson Molly Mansfield Aggie Armstrong Alice Stone-Collins Michelle Lee Rigell Heraa Khan Deeann Rieves Claudia Carina Elise Wehle Melanie Kambhampati Lisa Mansour e. Bond Sara Schroeder Mia Risberg Misa Gott Angeliki Coconi Brittany Greene Judy Woods Sandi Grady Carrie Schmitt Charmi Shah Alex Landers Rachel Hawkes Cameron Shelly Lawson Beth Stackhouse Stephanie Kirkland April Arotin Darby Guerechit Maria Coryell-Martin of ArtToolkit Scott McMonagle Brianna Showalter Tracie Cheng Sarah Coey Tammy Staub Benz Amataya of Dear Artists Bonnie Christine Jackie Diesing Kady Berry Chantal Stone Anini Designs Kia Cannons

2019 Artist Takeovers:

Laureen Marchand Joanne Shih Marta Musa Valeri Pearon Elisabeth Mackenzie Elena Skoreyko Wagner Martice Smith Anna Hultin Shilpa Agashe Samantha Dennison Anna Liversidge Ashley Glazier Barbara Blackwell Claire Caudwell Amanda Hawkins Niki Cotton Sharra Frank Erika B Hess of I Like Your Work Megan Woodward Johnson Alex Cole Nancy Gruskin Erin Spencer Kayla Arroy Laeudeimoniart Katie Smith Barbara de Ru Kaylan Buteyn of Artist /Mother Podcast Punam Patel Lori Siebert Salli Swindell of They Draw & Cook Crystal Walen Billie Rae Busby Katharine Watson Pooja Pittie Camille Van Neer Annie Morgan Preece Cherie Altea Mindy Sue Wittock Jennifer Funk Margaux Kent of Peg & Awl Susana McDonnell Kara Aina Audrey Takeshta Anne Butera Olivea Pearl Kelly Christin Ciaccio Briggs Margaret Jeane Polly Jones Isabel Araneda Julie Battista Britt Fabello Berry Aktuglu of Atelier Maeve Glendale Studio Nenas Art Taylor Lee Mindy Schumacher Andrea Soos Suzie Chaney Lindsay King

2018 Artist Takeovers:

Kandyce King Jamie Runnells Mary Aden Julie Battisti Rachelle Kearns Jessica Michaelson Lindsay Kolk Lucy Reiser Brooke Glaser Jenny Kastner Madison Holland Kirsten Sev Carly at Clementine Studio Adina Marguerite Bethany Wyn Williams Leah McCann Kelly Johnson Sharon Nullmeyer The Workroom Monica Lloyd Karen Appleton Hilda Carr Maria Rose Adams Lee Nowell-Wilson Tugboat Printshop Liat Noten Filiz Soyak Deonna Janone Amy Torgeson Jane Heinrich Jenna Michelle Pink Chelsea Villegas Johanna Rossi Celeste Cooning Rachel Schlothan Diuwertje Van De Moosdijk Diana Stelin Parul Arora Megan Gray Kelsie Grazier Lanecia Rouse Spencer Tinkham Brittny Flynn Yvonne Coomber Amy Crane Claudine Marcel Kaylan Buteyn Sarah Delaney Jess Franks Christy King Marta Spendowska

2017 Artist Takeovers:

Molly Ronin Pamela Bates The Sketchbook Project Sonal Nathwani Lauren Hooper Liz Itto Michelle Heslop Casey McBride Jessica Zoob Megan Woodard Johnson Michelle Lie Isadora Stowe Devon Walz Kim Smith Poppy Dodge Blayne Macauley Samantha Russo MJ Kocovski Tiffany Thomas Bari J Fin Lee Christa Davis Meredith Bullock Kia Cannons Chelsea at Sketchy Notions Lola Donoghue Case For Making Danielle Krysa of The Jealous Curator Elise Cripe Aimee Hoover Lindsay Black Grace Gulley

2016 Artist Takeovers:

Allison Ford Jordan Faye Maria Osorio Driscoll Sam Rueter Maria Zemtsova Juniper Briggs January Jewelry Cory McBee Bonnie Christine Jen Fontanella Nett Gonzales Jenny Brown Hillary Butler Amira Rahim Cassia Cogger Ingrid Knuti Priscilla George Annie Koelle Paige Poppe Brooke Smart Holly Young Brooklyn Lamb Maura Segal Art and Light Gallery Megan at ArtbyMegan Justin Pheap Little Cuddlebug Photography Emily Mann of Ink and Indigo Terri Fry Kasuba Corner Gallery Norfolk Sunny Mullarkey Kimi Pryor Heather Chontos Kellee Wynne Karina Bania Heather Garland Sarah Ferone Bianca Bello of Wildhumm Marissa Huber Heather Kirtland

FAQS - Hold up…what is a COTFA Artist Takeover?

It is a One Day Takeover of our Instagram Account @carveouttimeforart to learn about you, your art, life, and what is important to you.

We've hosted 200+ since 2016. Each takeover is as unique as the artist. Our community welcomes the perspectives of all backgrounds and cultures, and types of artwork, mediums, and styles. We are honored by what people choose to share, as long as it feels right to YOU. We also want you to have fun, promote cool things you're doing, and gain new fans / followers of your work.

Note: in a social media marketing sense, you have access to our 33K Instagram Community. At the average rate of marketing this would equate to ~$300 PER static media post (not mentioning stories, IG Reels, IG TV, etc. Each takeover is typically 4-6 Static posts to give you an idea of the value.

Our only rule is don't be a mean person - we respect our inclusive community from all over the world.

Want to see what others have posted during their takeover? Check out posts here: #ArtistTakeoverCOTFA.


Here's a few lovely friends from past Takeovers:

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(L to R) 1st Row: @larartstudio  |  @ateliermaeve  |  @amytorgeson  |  @amatayastudio 

2nd Row: Isabela Areneda |  @katharine_watson  |  @tthomasarts  |  @olandercoembroidery

3rd Row: @sallistyle  |  @martaspendowska  |  @chachilovesdesign  |  @finlee_exists



Here are some prompts to start thinking about your takeover. Again, you be YOU! These are ideas only.


Introduce yourself! Ask people to share about themselves in the comments too.

  • Do you have any routines or rituals throughout your day? Favorite breakfast, morning pages, exercise, hate routine? We're always interested in these things!

  • Tell us about your work. What are you working on now? Or past projects or future dream projects to put out into the world?

  • Studio Scenes or Art Space Areas. Whether it's an offsite studio or a bookshelf in the kitchen, we love seeing where you make your work.

  • Art Supplies! What do you love to use or recommend? 

  • Timelapse Videos. These are always fun. Share something from before or do an Instagram Live!

  • Process & Behind the Scenes. Share some of your process or behind the scenes. Working on admin work, shipping, research for a mural? 

  • Were you always creative? How did you come to make what you make now?

  • Instagram Stories & Live. Use the question box and ask people to ask questions. Answer throughout the day. Or hop on Instagram Live to talk and share.

  • Do you have a dayjob or professional career? Former career? Life change that led you to now? 

  • Hobbies, Volunteering, Special Interests? When you're not making art, what other things light you up or bring you purpose? 

  • Snacks. For some reason, we love seeing food. Ha!

  • Promote your work! Don’t feel shy about promoting yourself in a genuine way! Do you have a new show? New body of work? Recent goal? Tell us! We'd love to celebrate with you!

  • Share your favorite artists or role models. Who has inspired you? Who should we be following? 

  • What makes you unique? Share 5 - 10 random things for fun! Skydiving? Traveled abroad? Donated a kidney. Foster animals.

  • Life is not perfect, and please don't feel pressure to make it appear that way. Our community will love you 100X more from that to be perfectly honest.

  • Your life is Interesting because it's YOURS! We forget that because we're used to it. But someone out there is fascinated and curious because it's different from their daily life.

  • Goodbye! Where can we follow you? Wrap it up and tell others to come join you on your account!