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
- January 27, 2026
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Contract Basics for Artists and Creatives
January 27, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Have you ever agreed to collaborate with someone, sell your work, or license your intellectual property? Creating a contract is the best way to clarify how these things should happen!
Join MDVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for a session on contracting. This workshop will cover contract terms, rights granted, advances, and more. Whether you are a visual artist, performer, musician, or engaged in another creative practice that necessitates contracts, come and learn how to protect yourself and your work!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contract-basics-for-artists-creatives-tickets-1979748350610?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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- February 12, 2026
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Maryland Arts Day
February 12, 2026 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. John's College, 60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401, USAMaryland Arts Day is the largest annual gathering of arts professionals in Maryland. With more than 500 participants, representing every county in the state and Baltimore City, this statewide arts advocacy event connects artists, educators, administrators, volunteers and trustees with lawmakers from every legislative district in Maryland. Maryland Arts Day needs your participation to show strong support for the arts in Maryland and its impact on the economic and cultural vitality of the state.
Registration open through February 6th here: https://mdarts.org/maryland-arts-day/
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Call MdVLA at 410-752-1633.