Who Owns Works Created by a Freelancer?
As a general rule, when an artistic or literary work is created, the author is the one that holds the copyright. Nobody can copy, distribute, or display the work without the author’s permission. When a painting is sold, the buyer owns the painting itself, but does...
SEO for Artists: A Primer for Drawing New Audiences
Every creative professional with an online presence should employ an SEO strategy to reach a broader audience. Here, we outline SEO for artists, and offer some tactical advice for getting your work discovered online.
Estate Planning for Artists and Collectors
Artists and collectors can minimize estate taxes on artworks by employing a planning strategy and understanding the complexities involved with assessing the work's fair market value.
Wait a Minute! Time Management for Artists
Practicing good time management for artists can challenging, but is a must-do for juggling all your professional and personal activities, so you can focus on making art.
Copyright for Architectural Designs
It is a common misperception that you cannot copyright a building design. That is probably because, before 1990, there wasn’t much protection for building designs. At that time, anyone could reproduce buildings that looked identical to those created by others, as...
Need a Trademark? Here are some tips.
Picking a name for a business or product is one of the first steps for any new venture. However, many companies don't register their trademarks during the start-up phase, usually waiting until a later time when sufficient cash is available if registered at all....
Can You Spot a Fake? The Trouble with Authenticating Art
What are the challenges for collectors in authenticating artworks? What are the legal remedies when a purchased artwork is discovered to be an art forgery?
A Guide to Eliminating Artist Debt and Sticking to a Budget
Financial experts share tips and insights to help manage artist debt while budgeting for a creative business and lifestyle.
Is My Copyright Internationally Protected?
In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced rights only available in the United States.
How to Handle Rejection as an Artist
Experiencing rejection as an artist is a part of the job. Here, we talk to five artists and creatives on how they power through rejection and self-doubt.
Artists and Creatives: Document Your Work and Career
If you're an artist or creative and don't document your work and career, learn why it's important and tips on how to get started. If you do, congratulations! Here are some best practices and reminders.
DMCA Safe Harbor: Why Artists Can’t Sue Instagram
DMCA safe harbor shields internet service providers from any copyright infringement liability. Here's what artists can do to protect their work.
Street Art or Vandalism?
Street art remains controversial and the rights artists have over their works continues to be a messy subject but is it illegal?
Tips to Curate Your Creative Portfolio with Confidence
Hiring managers pay more attention to the contents of your creative portfolio than your work experience. Artrepreneur reviews proven strategies for curating a creative portfolio that lands you that coveted gig.
Licensing Strategies for the Visual Artist
Don't be at a disadvantage when negotiating against an experienced opposing party. Here a few things to consider to even the playing field.
Crafting Your Artist Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
A successful art entrepreneur understands that an artist business plan is critical for success. Here's a step-by-step guide to create your own.
How can I Find Out if a Creative Work is Copyright Free?
Given the popularity of street art, video mash-ups, remixes, or pop art, it's important to know whether the works being used are copyright-free.
Taking Photos with People? Know These Photography Rights
In this article, we review a key example of publicity and privacy issues, and what you need to know to keep your photography rights in the clear.
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Javier Ameijeiras tells us his journey from any work that would pay him to draw right out of art school, to the red carpet at the where he was the associate designer for The 91st Oscars. His career has taken twists and turns, but through it all, Javier followed the light in front of him into paths previously unknown to successfully tackle the world of theater, tv and film.
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