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
- April 8, 2025
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Save the Date: Estate Planning for Artists and Creatives
April 8, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Are you interested in shaping the future of your creative works? Join MdVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for a lecture on the basics of estate planning for artists and creatives. Estate planning in the arts focuses on the present and future plan for physical works (e.g., paintings, plays, compositions, etc.) as well as the physical works’ intellectual property rights. By understanding the power of estate planning, you can influence how your work exists now and beyond your lifetime. Join if you’ve wondered how to draft a will, whether you should establish a trust, who should be involved when planning for the future, or if you have any other questions specific to your work.
Registration link will be available soon.
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- April 22, 2025
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Save the Date: Planned Giving for Artists and Creatives
April 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join MdVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for a deep dive into opportunities and strategies for artists to incorporate planned giving into their financial and philanthropic strategies. We will consider various giving options, including bequests, charitable trusts, and donor-advised funds, as well as the tax benefits and long-term impacts of these contributions. We’ll also review legal implications for an arts organization that is accepting planned gifts. Join if you are interested in creating a legacy that supports your artistic vision.
Registration link will be available soon.
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- April 26, 2025
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Art Law Clinic
April 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209, USAAre 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 April 26, 2025 from 1pm-4pm at Baltimore Clayworks (5707 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209)! You can snag a 30-minute consult with one of our volunteer attorneys to sort out any general issues or questions you might have!
Please note, there will be no virtual component to this clinic.
*One appointment booking time per client(s). Double booking will result in a cancellation of one of your appointment times, no exceptions. Thank you!
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Call MdVLA at 410-752-1633.