Choosing art as a career has become synonymous with choosing financial insecurity…
It’s time to change that.
Welcome to
This is your ultimate guide to achieving financial success for creatives, by creatives.
Our mission is to empower artists with financial knowledge that truly aligns with the realities of a creative life. We translate complex financial concepts into clear, practical strategies—so you can focus on making your art, while confidently building a stable and sustainable future.
Hi! My name is Jaden!
I'm the Founder and Creative Director of The Financial Palette. I’m an art school graduate and practicing artist who somehow ended up a financial educator.
I started my journey with big creative dreams, but early on, I realized that to sustain a lifelong art practice, I needed to understand how to manage money. That uncertainty around my financial future led me to pursue a career in finance.
Since then, I’ve co-designed and co-taught a personal finance course specifically for artists at my college. I’ve also had the opportunity to speak to students of all ages about taking control of their financial futures.
As an artist, I’ve been fortunate to receive recognition through awards like the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, the Albert K. Murray Fine Arts Educational Grant, and the Anna Orbeton Endowed Scholarship.
Today, I bring both parts of my practice, art and finance, together to help fellow creatives find financial clarity, build sustainable careers, and achieve their goals with confidence.
As a financial professional, I’ve had the privilege of working with an incredible group of artists, designers, musicians, and makers. They are thoughtful, curious, and committed, not only to their craft, but also to taking control of their financial futures. I’m honored they trust me to walk alongside them as they move toward financial health and long-term creative freedom.
You’re in the right place if…
You feel overwhelmed by money
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Every financial decision feels heavy. You avoid looking at your accounts, don’t know what to prioritize, and feel behind no matter what you do.
You’re afraid the “starving artist” narrative might be your reality.
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You love your craft, but you’re scared that choosing art means choosing instability. You want proof, and a strategy, that abundance is possible.
You’re tired of financial jargon and don’t know what actually applies to you.
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IRAs, index funds, LLCs, taxes, investing, it all sounds important, but no one explains it in plain language or in a way that makes sense for creatives.
You want to build a financial life that aligns with your goals and your values.
You want a plan. Not just random tips, but a clear first step, second step, third step tailored to where you are right now.
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You’re a college or art institution and you want to equip creatives with tools for long-term sustainability
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Your goal isn’t to commercialize their practice, but to empower them with financial confidence so they can sustain their work, expand their impact, and build lasting careers.
Get in Touch
Whether you're organizing a conference, workshop, class, or artist talk, I’d love to collaborate! My presentations are always tailored to your audience and delivered with clarity, empathy, relatable stories, and zero jargon.
How we can help you!
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Browse Guides
Not sure where to start with paying off art school loans? Looking for a quick reference on IRAs? Check out our library of free printable guides!
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Starting from Scratch
When you first start learning about money, it can feel like… where do you even start? Our series Starting from Scratch breaks it down step-by-step covering the basic basics of building a strong financial foundation.
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Bite-sized easily digestible, personal finance tips!
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Speaking Events
Whether you're organizing a conference, workshop, class, or artist talk, I’d love to collaborate! My presentations are always tailored to your audience and delivered with clarity, empathy, relatable stories, and zero jargon.
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Disclaimers
The Financial Palette is an educational resource and media development company dedicated to creating content and teaching creatives about personal finance.
All information provided through The Financial Palette, including but not limited to social media content, courses, workshops, downloads, written materials, and speaking engagements, is for educational and informational purposes only. All guidance is general in nature. Users are encouraged to consult a licensed financial professional, tax professional, or attorney regarding their specific situation before implementing any financial strategies.
The Financial Palette does not provide individualized financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. The Financial Palette is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, insurance agency, or tax preparation service.
The Financial Palette assumes no liability for decisions made based on information provided. Users are solely responsible for how they apply any information shared.
Jaden Kyung-Moon Bauch serves as a creative director and financial educator in connection with The Financial Palette.
The Financial Palette is a separate entity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any other firm which Jaden Kyung-Moon Bauch has affiliation. Any opinions or educational content shared through The Financial Palette are her own and do not represent the views of any other firm which Jaden Kyung-Moon Bauch has affiliation.