Choosing the right business structure is a key step for artists building sustainable creative practices. This class provides a practical overview of common for-profit entities, with a primary focus on the corporate considerations that often influence entity selection, including operations, governance, and risk.

The session will also walk through the mechanics of forming an LLC and other common entities, highlighting key legal steps and considerations artists should be aware of when formalizing their business.

Tax considerations will be discussed at a high level, with an emphasis on how they may factor into decision-making, while noting that tax outcomes are highly individualized and may require separate professional advice.

This class is designed to help artists better understand their options and make informed decisions when choosing and forming a business entity.

Instructor: Caroline I. Keegan, Esq.

Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP

Caroline I. Keegan is a member of the Art Law, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups at Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP. In her Art Law practice, Caroline counsels dealers, collectors, galleries, museums, and artists on matters involving art transactions, intellectual property, licensing, consignment, and authenticity disputes. She regularly negotiates agreements with major auction houses and cultural institutions and is passionate about supporting artists and arts organizations in protecting their creative work.

Caroline also maintains a robust Corporate practice, advising clients across industries on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financings, and strategic joint ventures, representing companies, non-profits, and entrepreneurs through all stages of growth. Her work emphasizes practical, creative solutions that align with each client’s goals.

Before joining Kurzman Eisenberg, Caroline held positions at The Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, and the Calder Foundation.

Membership Discount Code: Are you a VLA Member trying to register for this class? E-mail to get your membership discount code: [email protected].

Fees:

• $25 Full-Time Student (student must present proof of full-time status with registration)
• $25 Artists Over Sixty
• $35 Arts Professional VLA Member
• $55 Arts Professional Non-Member
• $85 Legal Professional VLA Member
• $110 Legal Professional Non-Member
• $55 Young Associate Members (YAM’s) and Associate Board Members

Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor.

Webinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos, click here.