A Guide to Hiring Employees for Your Creative Business
Are you ready to expand your creative business? Here's what you need to know about hiring and terminating employees, employee retirement plans and vacation and sick leave.
Why Graphic Designers Should Avoid Work for Hire Agreements
Want to keep your graphic design portfolio fresh? Avoid work for hire agreements, which could prevent you from retaining the right to display your work.
Percent-for-Art Programs are Creating Opportunities for Artists Across the Country.
For the majority of U.S citizens, the latest and greatest art pieces are not easily accessible. Many of the latest and greatest works are lying in storage areas at galleries or museums, rarely shown without an appointment or as part of someone's private...
What Happens to Art in a Divorce? [Hint: Get an Art Appraiser]
What happens to artwork when artists or art collectors divorce? We discuss the various obstacles to overcome, including equitable distribution, copyright and Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) considerations and getting an art appraiser.
The Law of Fan Fiction
Filmmakers can use characters from their favorite novels in their films, but under copyright law, they must obtain express permission from the author.
5 Companies Putting the Art in Startup
Today's creative entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the way art is viewed and consumed around the world. We look at what makes 5 of them noteworthy and how they're putting the art in startup.
Should Art Fairs Allow Visitors to Instagram Their Favorite Artworks?
It's common to see art fair visitors snapping photos of artworks for Instagram, but does the practice constitute copyright infringement, or is it fair use?
Get Your Attorney Fees Paid for in a Copyright Infringement Case.
Copyright infringement lawsuits can be time-consuming, which not surprisingly, means they can also become very expensive. Find out how you can win attorney's fee's to make initiating a copyright lawsuit easier.
How Art Dealers Can Avoid Tax Fraud Allegations
The capital of the global art market, artwork sales in New York often impose hefty taxes on the purchaser – unless one of the several clever loopholes are employed. Amid allegations that several prominent galleries and collectors were employing tax evasion schemes...
Stealing Instagram Photos is Easier Than You Think
In his new exhibition, Richard Prince has taken other people's Instagram photos and is telling them for around $100,000 each. Prince claims the works are legal under the fair use doctrine. Is he right? And if not, does it even matter?
Who Owns the Copyright in Public Art?
How would U.S. copyright laws govern online distribution of photos of public art? Does the artist own the copyright in the work?
Copyright Registration Certificates Don’t include Images, really?
Assuming you did everything right when registering your works, you'll receive a paper copyright certificate. What good are the certificates? We'll show you why you need them and what to do with them.
Does Copyright and Trademark Law Protect 3D Printing?
3D printing is a relatively new art form is sweeping the internet and worrying designers and Hollywood executives alike. Along with the advent of 3D printing, a steady stream of piracy and copyright infringement cases have been reported by industry honchos. Whether...
Should I Open a Corporation for My Art Business?
About 375,000 visual artists claim to be self-employed yet many don't realize that their personal assets can be at risk. Find out how opening a corporation can help protect you.
Six Steps to Safer Image Sharing
Despite the unfortunate reality that image sharing on the Internet can lead to misappropriation of your work, there are some steps that can minimize the risks.
Lessons from the Knoedler Gallery Lawsuit
Art galleries should understand the legal issues surrounding the Knoedler lawsuit such as breach of warranty, RICO conspiracy, and fraudulent concealment.
Losing Copyrights through Social Media
Are companies, like Olapic and Candid.io, taking control of images that you upload to social media?
Can a School District Claim Copyright in its Student Art?
A Maryland school district recently implemented a very controversial policy claiming that the creative work of its student is School property, not owned by the student creator. Is such a policy legal? Generally, copyrights are held by the creator or creators. With...
Latest Podcasts
Creative Circle Recruiter Brian Young’s Advice on Getting Jobs
When it comes to interviewing or talking through your portfolio and experience, Brian Young, a recruiter at Creative Circle is an expert. Whether you’re just graduating from school or a current design professional Brian’s tips and insights will prepare you for your next gig.
Heather Pontonio on Artists in the Creative Economy
The gig economy has created more opportunities for artists than ever, despite the fact that artists have been working as solopreneurs and freelancers for decades. Heather Pontonio Artists Thrive, a tool she hopes will shift the landscape for artists to thrive in the creative economy. It presents an opportunity for artists to evaluate their careers from a holistic perspective, determine their strengths and weaknesses, and identify opportunities for entering the job market.
CPA Elaine Luttrull Explains Taxes for Creatives
CPA Elaine Luttrull provides an overview of the tax landscape in 2018. The webinar introduces tax deductible topics in the creative industry for businesses and independent contractors.
