Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 1:00-2:30 PM
Zoom
Looking for straightforward guidance on taxes designed with artists in mind?
In this Artist Lab Webinar, instructor Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull, a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist, and accredited financial counselor, will review federal income tax basics for artists, including common deductions claimed and 2026 tax year updates.
Elaine will outline how the tax landscape changes based on the type of income an artist earns and highlight key aspects of tax law that impact financial wellness, including deducting interest for student loan payments and saving for retirement. She’ll touch briefly on some state and local income tax issues and conclude by reviewing some tips and best practices to keep excellent records.
Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull, CPA-PFS, AFC® (she/her) is the founder of Minerva Financial Arts, a company devoted to building financial literacy and empowerment in creative individuals and organizations. Her workshops and presentations have been featured nationally by groups that support the arts, including Creative Capital, the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Sundance, Firelight Media, the National YoungArts Foundation, and a variety of state arts councils and commissions.
Elaine spent 10 years in academia, teaching at the Columbus College of Art & Design and serving as the Department Head for Business & Entrepreneurship from 2014-2018. She regularly provides guest lectures for colleges, universities, and conservatories that serve the arts, including the Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, the School of Visual Arts, and the Cleveland Institute of Arts. Before that, Elaine served as the Director of Financial Analysis for The Juilliard School and in the Transaction Advisory Services practice of Ernst & Young in New York.