Legal Primer for Visual Artists: Copyright, Fair Use, and Gallery Agreements
Join us for a Q&A with experienced art lawyers about legal and business pointers for visual artists.
Register now to learn about:
- What copyright is and the scope of your copyright rights as an artist;
- What “fair use” is and how it affects your ability to use other people’s content in your work;
- How to navigate agreements with galleries.
Speakers:
Judith L. Church, Esq., Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton
Irina Tarsis, Esq., Founder and Director, Center for Art Law
Betsy Dale, Esq., Staff Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Co-Moderators:
Carol Steinberg, Esq., Law Firm of Carol J. Steinberg, Professor, School of Visual Arts
Adam Yokell, Esq. Owner and Director, Hometown Gallery
Title: Legal Primer for Visual Artists: Copyright, Fair Use, and Gallery Agreements
When: Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Hometown Gallery, 1002 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Cost: Free; RSVP here.
This event is sponsored by the New York City Bar Association’s Art Law Committee and the New York Foundation for the Arts.
This event is part of NYFA Learning, which includes professional development for artists and arts administrators. Sign up for NYFA’s free bi-weekly newsletter to receive updates on future programs.
Image: Ming Yi Lai, 2017
