Many self-employed artists fail to set up a legal corporate structure leaving their personal assets at risk from creditors. See which types of corporations are...
Author - Steve Schlackman
As a photographer and Patent Attorney with a background in marketing, Steve has a unique perspective on art, law, and business. He is currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at Artrepreneur. You can find his photography at artrepreneur.com or through Fremin Gallery in NYC.
Wait, stop! Don't sign that artist contract before you read this article. Familiarizing yourself with contracts is an essential part of protecting yourself...
Opportunities abound to sell your art online. We discuss the pros and cons of selling on your own personal store vs. online art marketplaces.
Transitioning to an art career blends passion with strategy. Dive into insights on portfolio diversification, skill enhancement, and financial acumen, ensuring...
Marketing for artists must be measurable to be effective. See what a data-driven marketing strategy can do to increase sales of your artwork.
Facebook censorship policy is becoming more prevalent as it attempts to clean up fake news posted to the platform. But how does that affect Facebook users'...
While forgeries in the online art market are prevalent, art forgeries in the general art market are hardly rare. Art Law Journal reviews what collectors should...
Buying visual art, such as an oil painting, and we may have joint ownership along with its creator. So what did we really buy?
Artists know how to create art, but not all know how make a living at it. Thanks to the digital age - online marketplaces, global access to an audience, social...
Detecting art forgeries is extremely difficult and so remains a rampant issue within the art market. These highly technological tools to combat the practice...
Share this!For years, videographers have used music as a backdrop in their films, short videos, and documentaries. The law around music licensing is pretty...
While the end result of an art consignment relationship is mutually beneficial to both parties, it is imperative that an artist and gallery each formalize...
Be prepared to answer these common artist interview questions when meeting with a potential collector, arts journalist, gallerist, or hiring manager.
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...
In some cases, copyright duration can last more than a hundred years. Some say that stifles creativity for other creators. Should copyright protection last so...
Maria Altmann won her eight-year battle to restore the Gustav Klimt painting plundered by the Nazis when they invaded Austria. Be she did more than just that...
Taking a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night is Illegal, yet millions of night photos of the iconic structure are found on websites and social media worldwide...
Share this!Just like any other startup, opening a successful art business benefits greatly from knowing the right people. For those creative people starting...