MediateArt
Since 1998, VLA’s MediateArt program has offered mediation services for the resolution of disputes, contract negotiation, and relationship management in a neutral, confidential forum at a nominal cost. Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution process in which unbiased professionals assist parties in resolving legal and business disputes, negotiating contracts or managing an ongoing relationship. The process may be completed within one 3-hour session. If necessary, additional sessions may be arranged.
Mediating a Dispute
We offer a forum for parties to resolve their differences with the assistance of neutral mediators who work with the parties to settle an ongoing dispute or litigation by working to help the parties understand the underlying needs of the other side and come to an agreement.
Negotiating Contracts
Mediators assist the parties in working through the terms of a proposed or existing contract, with the goal of resolving any disputed issues and coming to an agreement on all material terms.
Relationship Management
Mediators help the parties to open up lines of communication, analyze ongoing relationships and assist in communicating between or among themselves, when they have come to an impasse on a particular problem or the relationship has otherwise broken down.
Fees
Individual
(VLA Member):
$150/day
Individual
(Non-Member):
$250/day
Organization
(VLA Member):
$250/day
Organization
(Non-Member):
$350/day
To request information about arranging a mediation please call the Art Law Line at (212) 319-2787 ext 1 or click here to submit your request.
MediateArt Training Program
VLA also provides training twice a year for anyone interested in becoming a mediator and working with artists using the MediateArt program. Click here for information on the upcoming MediateArt training programs.
VLA is grateful to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP for hosting its MediateArt Training Workshops.