Who We Are
MdVLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Maryland artists’ legal rights. We believe it’s our responsibility to stand up for artists who need legal representation. Your work is precious. We can help protect it.
How We Do What We Do
Through the help of our professionally trained network of lawyers, we proudly provide pro bono legal referrals and services to artists in the state of Maryland. We hold lectures and seminars as well as Art Law Clinics for consultations, and we generate educational materials to keep you in the know.
Here’s How It Works
Step 2: We Determine Your Eligibility
Step 3: We Attempt to Match You with a Lawyer
Other Services We Offer
Lectures and Seminars
Art Law Clinic
We regularly hold lectures and seminars to educate you on your rights and the services available to you through our programs.
Through this program, our volunteer attorneys meet with artists for a 30-minute consultation to go over their short-form legal issues related to their creative endeavors.
Educational Materials
- February 25, 2025
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Legal Office Hours with MdVLA
February 25, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join MdVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for Legal Office Hours. This is a chance to ask an attorney any questions about your creative work, from how copyright law applies in certain situations, to whether a particular type of collaboration requires a contract, and more.
Register for the free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-office-hours-tickets-1141613640129?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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- March 11, 2025
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Save the Date: Business Entities for Artists and Creatives
March 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Are you looking to protect yourself and your art? Join MdVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for a session on the different business structures available to creatives and the advantages and disadvantages of each. We will cover sole proprietorships, partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), C- and S- Corporations, non-profit organizations, fiscal sponsorship, and more! Join if you are at the beginning of your journey as a creative entrepreneur, already have a business entity and are considering restructuring, or have any other questions specific to your business structure.
Registration link will be available soon.
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- March 22, 2025
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Save the Date: Art Law Clinic
March 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Are you an artist or creative in Maryland? Do you have legal questions or concerns?
Make an appointment for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts' Art Law Clinic on February 15, 2025 from 1pm-4pm on Zoom! You can snag a 30-minute consult with one of our volunteer attorneys to sort out any general issues or questions you might have!
Registration link will be available soon.
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Call MdVLA at 410-752-1633.