Breaking the Starving Artist Myth: What Michelangelo Knew About Business

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🎨 The "starving artist" was never the whole story. For centuries, we've been told that great artists succeed through suffering, sacrifice, and a lucky break. But many of the creatives we admire most weren't just talented. They were savvy businesspeople who knew how to negotiate, market themselves, and build careers around their work. In this lecture, bestselling author and former Hollywood TV writer Amy Suto explores the origins of the starving artist myth and why it has persisted for so long. Drawing from history, publishing, Hollywood, and her own experience building a creative career outside traditional gatekeepers, she challenges the idea that art and business are somehow at odds with one another. From Michelangelo's contract negotiations to the realities of modern creative work, this talk examines what happens when artists stop waiting to be discovered and start treating their creativity like the valuable business it actually is. ✍️ 🕰 Event Details What should I expect? 7:00-7:35 --> arrival & chats 7:35-8:20 --> lecture 8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting Who's invited? Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet some awesome people! What about parking? There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation. Do I have to be 21+? Yes! This lecture is hosted at a bar that requires all…