Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2020

What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing or gallery contracts? Steve Schlackman. We take a look at some of the most important along with a review of several standard provisions.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 25, 2021

A photography contract that doesn't consider licensing and made-for-hire agreements can have an impact on business. Chris Reed. Here are common pitfalls you need to avoid.

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 29, 2021

Art licensing today is a lucrative industry and a great way to supplement your art income. Find out how to approach buyers that may want to license your art or whether it is better for you to just hire a licensing agent to do it for you. The post How to License Your Art Successfully appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 29, 2021

Art licensing today is a lucrative industry and a great way to supplement your art income. Find out how to approach buyers that may want to license your art or whether it is better for you to just hire a licensing agent to do it for you. Steve Schlackman.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 28, 2018

Buying visual art, such as an oil painting, and we may have joint ownership along with its creator. Steve Schlackman. So what did we really buy?

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2017

While the end result of an art consignment relationship is mutually beneficial to both parties, it is imperative that an artist and gallery each formalize their art consignment agreement in writing. Louis Smoller.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The contract provided that the buyer would own the “Work” once it was paid for and that “Purchaser and/or building owner may not copyright, reproduce, or merchandise images of the Work without the Artist’s written consent in advance.” Hy-Vee, Inc., 3d -, 2023 WL 3602813, No. 4:22-cv-00025-RGE-HCA (S.D.

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The Art Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

It sold very little of their art, they say, made only two rounds of small payouts several years ago and sought to change the contract to make them responsible for storage costs. One artist has sued, "citing breach of contract. I was an early skeptic.

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Art Law Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Steve Schlackman. Many people think if they pay for creative work, they own the copyright but as you'll see in this article, that isn't always the case.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 18, 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions intellectual property lawyers hear from members of the art community is, “When should I use a model release form, and what should it say?” For example, California has special laws designed to limit paparazzi photographs, thanks to its high number of celebrity residents.

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Clancco

JANUARY 4, 2022

If you’re confused as to what the hell NFTs are, particularly art NFTs, here’s a new article by Alfred Steiner that pretty much walks you through and safely out of the NFT hell. Steiner concludes with some observations about how NFTs may be good and bad for the art industry.

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The Art Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

Grossman LLP (which represented the gallery) has a post about it here , concluding: "The case stands as a reminder that, while the law protects against fraud, breach of contract, and other wrongs, it may not protect a party—especially a sophisticated and experienced one—from buyer’s or seller’s remorse."

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Art Law Journal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Deciding on your pricing is one of the hardest moves to make in the art industry. The post Pricing for Illustrators appeared first on Art Business Journal. Read what it's like to calculate rates from illustrator, Molly Magnell.

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Art Law Journal

MAY 18, 2021

Artists: Learn how to manage your art business in a financially responsible way aimed toward sustainable growth! The post Financial Planning for Artists to Grow Your Business appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Art Law Journal

MAY 6, 2021

Maybe, instead, you should be asking yourself if you still want to maintain the exclusive rights to your art? appeared first on Art Business Journal. That may sound severe but it is something people need to consider, especially for sites like Flickr, […]. The post How Important Is Reading the Terms of Service?

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Art Law Journal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The post Pricing for Illustrators Part 2 appeared first on Art Business Journal. In part 2 of this conversation about pricing, you as an illustrator can get more detail on rates, licensing, and even how to alter these for family and friends.

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Art Law Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2020

But the perfect opportunity arises when you want to take an art business to the next level. Nicole Martinez. Artists and lawyers don’t usually get to work together.

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Art Law Journal

JANUARY 28, 2021

The post Estate Planning for Artists and Collectors appeared first on Art Business Journal. Artists and collectors can minimize estate taxes on artworks by employing a planning strategy and understanding the complexities involved with assessing the work's fair market value.

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Art Law Journal

MAY 6, 2021

Maybe, instead, you should be asking yourself if you still want to maintain the exclusive rights to your art? Terms of Service lay out the rules for using a website and those rules aren’t always in your favor. That may sound severe but it is something people need to consider, especially for sites like Flickr, […].

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

One place to start is to ask ourselves why there has been so little change from the basic terms and conditions of Melba’s early 1900 contracts to those of the present day.”

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The Art Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

But the Wall Street firm that commissioned it has sued, "accusing her of breach of contract, and of causing 'substantial and irreparable harm' to Fearless Girl and to [the firm] by selling copies." Visbal also sold more than a hundred miniature versions for about six thousand dollars each." For background, start here.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 14, 2023

In a policy paper , copyright and art-law experts led by the author clarified the general copyright law principles applicable to stakeholders dealing with digital cultural heritage worldwide and formulated recommendations, addressed to policy-makers, to facilitate their digital activities.

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Art Law Journal

JANUARY 28, 2021

Nicole Martinez. Artists and collectors can minimize estate taxes on artworks by employing a planning strategy and understanding the complexities involved with assessing the work's fair market value.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 17, 2023

For today’s freelance artists setting rates for their creative or commissioned work is challenging. Many freelance artists lack the business experience to value their worth or adequately understand the dynamic marketplace that desires their services.

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Art Law Journal

MAY 20, 2018

Chris Reed. On February 20, The U.S. Copyright Office will alter the way it accepts applications for copyright registration of photographs. Here's what you'll need to know moving forward.

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Art Law Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Steve Schlackman. Don't be at a disadvantage when negotiating against an experienced opposing party. Here a few things to consider to even the playing field.

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