Let’s come together as artists to understand how AI affects our work and rights, and critically discuss how we move with AI pushed by monopoly capitalists.

What is copyright, and what does it do? Why have I been told to “copyright” my work? Copyright is a fundamental legal protection that gives creators the power to control access to their work. We’ll explain basic principles and how to be proactive in securing copyright protection for your own creative work.

Join Paige Roehrig, Executive Director, and Nina Mollo, Associate Director of the Copley Society of Art, as they share their experience working with both Boston artists and galleries. In this live workshop, explore the principles, best practices, and mindsets that enable artists to thrive in their partnerships with galleries.

Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or interested in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups, or those considering whether a nonprofit is right for them, are invited to attend this legal seminar led by experienced attorneys.

An artist statement is a piece of writing by you, that in collaboration and application materials, helps the audience access or understand your artistic work and potential. Learn how to gain a greater sense of confidence in representing your own ideas, understand how to reach your audience, and find the right words.

If you’re a for-profit business owner and you’re considering establishing a charitable “arm,” then this workshop is for you. This session will introduce the numerous regulatory considerations of building related for-profits and nonprofits, including handling conflicts of interest.

Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or interested in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced attorneys specializing in nonprofit law.

Fiscal sponsorship helps artists access funding and resources they might otherwise struggle to obtain by leveraging a partner organization’s tax-exempt status. Join Ellie Egan and Lennon Hernandez Wolcott of A&BC Fiscal Sponsorship, as they discuss how it can benefit artists, groups of artists, or artist organizations by raising money for projects, events, and more.

Artists of all ages and career stages can lay the groundwork for their future legacies by crafting a long-term plan for it. Join a conversation with the Arts & Business Council Executive Director Jim Grace, for a workshop designed to align your strategy for legacy planning and what comes next.

Join us for an interactive ‘Lunch and Learn’ workshop designed to help current and aspiring board members navigate the legal essentials of good governance and compliance. You’ll learn about the most common legal issues board members face, including legal entity formation, liability, fiduciary duties, and more.

In this session covering generative AI in the arts, attorneys and staff from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will present an overview of the current generative AI law landscape. Presenters will summarize the law on AI as interpreted by the U.S. Copyright Office and the federal courts today.

Serving on a nonprofit board offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, and organizations are seeking individuals like you to help them thrive. Ideal for professionals seeking the right organization, administrators looking to strengthen board management, and those onboarding new or prospective board members.

Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or interested in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced attorneys specializing in nonprofit law.

The internet is replete with legal information. Legal blogs, contract templates, statutes, cases and commentary, AI agents, etc. Why hire a lawyer when so many answers rest at your fingertips? Online resources can be helpful, but only if you can trust they’re legitimate. We’ll discuss the challenges with online and automated resources.

Writing about your creative practice is necessary for everything from artist residencies and applications, exhibitions, websites, and LinkedIn profiles. Join Lennon Hernandez Wolcott, Artist and Arts Administrator, for a conversation that will support a greater sense of confidence to explore and represent your own ideas.

Join Michèle Barnett Berg to learn best practices for onboarding to a board. This lunch-and-learn session will help you understand what you are committing to, rule out assumptions, and learn what questions to ask. Great for both executive directors and new board members, this session makes Board Membership crystal clear.

A trademark is a consumer protection tool that helps buyers distinguish between competing products and services. It can be a helpful tool for artists to strengthen their creative brands and protect the quality of their works. We’ll discuss what a trademark is, rights and protections under trademark law, U.S. trademark registration, and maintenance.

What is a contract? Are there things it must include? Do I need a lawyer to write or negotiate it for me? A contract exists when participants come together to exchange goods and services for compensation. The best contract is one that is understandable and that meets all parties’ business needs.

Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or interested in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced attorneys specializing in nonprofit law.

Copyright lasts a long time. For many creatives, the copyright on their works might last multiple lifetimes before it enters the public domain. This is why it’s so important for artists and creative workers to include copyright as part of their legacy plan. Who can use, enjoy, publicize, and distribute your creative works?