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 10, 2026
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Art Law Clinic
January 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Peale, 225 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USAArt Law Clinics are your first step for getting legal support for your creative practice. In these monthly 1:1 sessions, we connect artists with attorneys who understand the unique challenges of creative work.
These consultations are perfect for artists who:
🎯 Are ready to take their creative practice seriously
💫 Want clear, actionable legal guidance
📝 Have specific questions about contracts, copyright, or creative business
🌱 Are building something meaningful and want to protect itEach 30-minute session gives you direct access to an attorney who understands both legal complexities and creative realities. Bring your questions, concerns, and goals—leave with clear next steps and greater confidence in your practice.
Whether you're finalizing a collaboration, protecting your work, or planning your creative business, we're here to help you build a stronger foundation.
Please note, there will be no virtual component to this clinic.
Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/251876907289071
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Call MdVLA at 410-752-1633.