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
- March 30, 2024
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Art Law Clinic
March 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Make an appointment for our Art Law Clinic on March 30, 2024 from 1pm-4pm! 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.
Please note, there will be no in person component to this month's clinic.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-law-clinic-march-2024-tickets-844962815527?aff=oddtdtcreator.
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- April 2, 2024
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"Administrative Hygiene" for Artists
April 2, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a session on “administrative hygiene” for artists, who must comply with new and old state and federal regulations while running their small businesses.
Keep your arts business in compliance by learning about Maryland requirements to offer retirement savings plans to employees; and to register with MarylandSaves, a new state retirement savings program. Meanwhile, the Corporate Transparency Act requires businesses to begin reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the United States Department of the Treasury. These topics and more will be covered in this important session.
Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/administrative-hygiene-for-artists-with-mdvla-tickets-866620905457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
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- April 9, 2024
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Legal Office Hours with MSAC and MdVLA
April 9, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and MdVLA for legal office hours, a chance to ask an attorney any questions about your creative work.
Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-office-hours-with-mdvla-tickets-864064769987?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
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Call MdVLA at 410-752-1633.