Events

What is copyright? What does it do? Why have I been told to “copyright” my work? Do I “own” copyright? Why does this matter? Copyright is a fundamental legal protection that gives creators the power to control access to their work. In this workshop, we’ll explain basic principles of copyright: what it is, what it…

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. This workshop is presented in…

INSURANCE 101 Chris Hawthorne of Cleary Insurance will review what artists should consider when setting up their insurance program both commercially and personally as well as where to purchase policies. He also will discuss what to consider when using independent contractors for installations.     This is an online event. Register here!

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. In this online classroom (using the…

  Serving on a nonprofit board offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, and organizations are seeking individuals like you to help them thrive. Learn to leverage your expertise to support the causes that matter most to you. Ideal for professionals seeking the right organization, administrators looking to strengthen board management, and those onboarding…

For some artists, their creative legacy includes continuing important community service, stewardship, or advancing some other charitable goal. In those cases, founding or aligning with a charitable nonprofit might be appealing. In this session, we’ll discuss how creative nonprofits can be part of your legacy plan. (And no, the nonprofit doesn’t die at the end.)   This workshop…

NATIONAL REACH - LOCAL IMPACT March 24-26, 2026 Energize Your Creative Practice at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit! Calling all artists, arts administrators, educators, and funders! Get ready to energize your creative practice and cultivate meaningful connections at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit, taking place from March 24-26, 2026. This unique event is designed for…

In this workshop, attorneys and staff from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will introduce some tools and best practices to protect your creative works against AI data mining. ________________________________________________________ This workshop is presented in partnership with the Boston Public Library, located at the Central Library in Copley Square. This event takes place in the…

Join us for an April Fool's 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, IP issues, gifts, and HR considerations. Through real-world…

While you may be skeptical of generative artificial intelligence (and justifiably so!), there are a variety of ways creative professionals use it in their practices. Ideation, visualization, prototyping, conceptualization, or even just staying organized are just some of the ways artists use AI to keep their creative practices going strong. In this workshop, local artists…