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 25, 2025
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Virtual Art Law Clinic
January 25, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Virtual on ZoomAre you a painter, musician or any kind of creative entrepreneur that lives in Maryland? Do you have legal questions or concerns?
Make an appointment for our virtual Art Law Clinic on January 25, 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 is $5 & nonrefundable. Register here.
Please note, there will be no in-person 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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- January 28, 2025
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Contract Basics for Artists and Creatives
January 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Have you ever agreed to collaborate with someone, sell your work to a patron, or license your intellectual property? Creating a contract is the best way to clarify how these things should work! Join MdVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for this workshop, which will cover contract terms, rights granted, advances, and more. Whether you are a visual artist, performer, or musician, come and learn how to protect yourself and your art!
Register for the free webinar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contract-basics-for-artists-creatives-tickets-1128015236939?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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- February 11, 2025
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Licensing Contracts for Musicians and Sound Artists
February 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join MdVLA and the Maryland State Arts Council for a discussion on licensing contracts for musicians and sound artists. Music licensing is the licensed use of copyrighted music in exchange for payment. This session will cover different types of music licenses, strategies to employ when licensing music, and more. Anyone interested in licensing their musical work is encouraged to attend.
Register for the free webinar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/licensing-for-musicians-sound-artists-tickets-1141611142659?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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Call MdVLA at 410-752-1633.