VLA offers a variety of programs and workshops, which are listed below. We also offer a selection of on-demand, online recordings of previously held education programs for those unable to attend or want a refresher. Click here to access and view these presentations.
March 2023
Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence – The Good, the Bad and The Unknown
Location: Zoom Webinar Have you ever wondered about the intellectual property implications for Artificial Intelligence? Learn the fundamentals of how this emerging technology interacts with art copyright, patent, and trade secret. We will examine issues of fair use of training data, ownership of model outputs, questions around Open-Source licenses, patentability of AI/ML models and more! Instructor: Jordan Romanoff, Esq. Jordan is Director & Managing Counsel at BNY Mellon where he is responsible for the bank’s global trademark portfolio, brand protection initiatives,
Find out more »April 2023
Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and Moral Rights
Location: Zoom Did you know that as an artist you may have rights in your work that continue even after the work is sold? With a review of the legislation and an examination of key case studies, this class will provide an overview of what rights are granted to artists under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA). Join us on April 12 as we discuss what kinds of works are protected by VARA, which personal rights artists have in their
Find out more »Legal Issues in Street Photography
Location: Zoom We invite you to join us for an informative discussion on legal issues related to street photography in New York. Key topics to be covered include the legal differences between photographing public and private property, when release forms may be required for photographing people in public, and what to be mindful of when photographing police and other government personnel. We will also cover some best practices to ensure that photographers are confident in how best to protect themselves.
Find out more »Personal Managers and Talent Agents
Location: Zoom As conversations on diversity and inclusion become more common, talent agents and personal managers have to adapt to modernize their services in response to the industry's demands, especially in 2023. While these positive changes are necessary, some agents and managers cultivate toxic relationships with their clients based on exploitation, discrimination, and deception. This class will provide an overview of the steps talent agents and managers take —or should take— to create an equitable environment for their clients. This
Find out more »Legal Issues in Social Media
Location: Zoom What happens to your creative work when you post it on social media? This workshop will give an overview of relevant law for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter, so that you can understand your rights when you post online, or when you use material uploaded by someone else. In particular, we will review the applicable copyright law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the terms and conditions applicable to social media platforms, and relevant
Find out more »Forming a Non-Profit Workshop (CLE)
Location: Zoom Webinar This workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! In addition to learning about what a non-profit is, learn how and why to form one, as well as the legal, ethical, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists, attorneys, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type
Find out more »Legal Issues in Fashion
Location: Zoom “Fashion sounds cool, but what about fashion law?” This workshop will introduce you to key legal issues affecting the fashion industry. Primarily, fashion design intellectual property protection (copyright and trademark), contracts and commercial transactions, consumer cultures, as well as new legal issues in the emerging digital world. If you are a fashion designer or thinking about starting your own brand, join us! You will learn more about the scope of your rights and the special issues you need
Find out more »Alternative Fundraising: Online Crowdfunding
Location: Zoom This webinar provides valuable information about using online crowdfunding to finance a project! This program is helpful for learning what online crowdfunding is, how to evaluate the differences between the several types of crowdfunding, and identifying the online platforms available for alternative fundraising. Additionally, this webinar is helpful for artists, attorneys, arts professionals, and whoever would like to explore and learn about the legal implications of online crowdfunding. Topics Covered: Topics to be covered include an overview of
Find out more »2023 Awards and Gala
Event Details: 2023 AWARDS AND GALA April 27, 2023, 6 PM Capitale, 130 Bowery, NYC LEGAL CHAMPIONS of the ARTS Pilar Ramos Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary TelevisaUnivision, Inc. Jay Dubiner Chief Legal Officer Authentic Brands Group Featuring a special live performance by Yentema Prothro of Humble Background Music. For inquiries, please contact VLA Development Director Ariel Phillips at aphillips@vlany.org. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation HERE. Your support will ensure that VLA can
Find out more »May 2023
Forming a Non-Profit Workshop (CLE)
Location: Zoom Webinar This workshop provides valuable information about forming an arts-related non-profit organization! In addition to learning about what a non-profit is, learn how and why to form one, as well as the legal, ethical, and financial obligations associated with this type of organization. This program is for artists, attorneys, arts professionals and whoever would like to start or learn more about running a non-profit organization. This workshop is also helpful for those trying to figure out whether this type
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