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Fund Those Brushes

Find Ways to Monetize Your Art
2025-02-25 13:00:00 2025-02-25 14:30:00 America/Chicago Fund Those Brushes Business assistance for creatives: You've tried selling your work, but business isn't your specialty. You make a product people like and want to make more of it, but it's time to think bigger. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Tuesday, February 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 13:00:00 2025-02-25 14:30:00 America/Chicago Fund Those Brushes Business assistance for creatives: You've tried selling your work, but business isn't your specialty. You make a product people like and want to make more of it, but it's time to think bigger. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Business assistance for creatives: You've tried selling your work, but business isn't your specialty. You make a product people like and want to make more of it, but it's time to think bigger.

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Please join Ute Westphal, emerging artist and seasoned business advisor, who will share helpful information for fine artists, creative designers, creatives, emerging and seasoned artists. Topics covered will include:

  • Current state of creative process
  • Pricing your artwork is business and so is paying sales tax
  • Marketplace
  • Risk reduction (what is your responsibility for the sale)
  • 10 C's of selling artists
  • Funding options
  • Solitude -Social Interaction Balance
  • Resources

This workshop is interactive with time for the audience to write an artist statement, determine the difference between hobby and business, financial goals to cover cost and beyond. Trust the process, enjoy the ride to success, fail as you go and learn. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Entrepreneurs | Creatives | Business | Artists |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Live in the Library: Michal Lupa
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
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Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Bear by Julia Phillips
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Bear by Julia Phillips
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
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1:17 at The Loft (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Feb 12, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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BookTalk: Amari and the Night Brothers (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Historic Downtown St. Charles - A Virtual Walking Tour
Thu, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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No Body, No Crime - YA Book Club (Grades 9-12) - The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed
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Friendship Fun (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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This event is full
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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St. Charles Canoe Club
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Sweet Treats with Chef Maddox (Gr. 3-8)
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Great Decisions - America at a Global Crossroads
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Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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This event is full
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
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This event is full
Favorite Character's Club (K-5) - Bad Kitty
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Feb 22, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Huntley Community Room
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Loose Parts Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sat, Feb 22, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, February 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Puzzle Exchange (All Ages)
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Pick a puzzle at our Puzzle Exchange! Early entry tickets start at 2:00. All others may select from 2:45-4:00. *See details on how to gain an early entry ticket at the link below.
Loose Parts Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Feb 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Tall Tales and Silly Songs (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Fund Those Brushes - Find Ways to Monetize Your Art
Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Business assistance for creatives: You've tried selling your work, but business isn't your specialty. You make a product people like and want to make more of it, but it's time to think bigger.
Art Club: Craft Foam Masquerade Masks (Grades K-5)
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop by and learn about different masks created by artists. Create and decorate your own masquerade mask using craft foam. All abilities and interest levels welcome. Let's create beautiful art!
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Bite-Sized Desserts (NO BOOK)
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks. NOTE: There is no book for this month. Instead, participants are encouraged to make their own bite-sized desserts.
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