Alternative Fundraising: Legal Implications of Online Crowdfunding

Location: Online

You have a great idea, you have an eager team, and you have artistic drive. Are financial barriers the only issues keeping you from realizing your dream? Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Patreon are popular tools for raising the resources you need to get your ideas off the ground. This class will provide an overview of the legal implications and challenges that an artist or organization might face when turning to crowdfunding. Areas covered will include how to protect your idea, how to protect the funds that you raise, and the pros and cons of different crowdfunding sites.

Instructors: VLA Legal Externs

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket.

Fees:
$5 Students and Artists Over Sixty
$10 VLA Members (Artists and Attorneys)
$15 General Admission

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received.

Webinar Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. For more information on this program, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.