THE BUSINESS OF ART :: LEGAL & TAX ISSUES :: GENERAL RESOURCES

  Washington Lawyers for the Arts
A non-profit service organization offering private legal consultations to artists in the Puget Sound area.   Sponsors and organizes the Arts Legal Clinic in collaboration with Artist Trust and several other organizations. Offers special sessions on topics such as Tax Issues for Artists and workshops on Copyright and the Internet for Artists and Copyright and Contract for Writers.

  Artists' Assets Legal resources
This publication includes an extensive list of local and national legal resources including membership service organizations offering legal advice and services in the Literary Arts, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. The legal listings begin on page 27. From Artist Trust.

  National Endowment for the Arts - Legal Information
Includes a series of legal features and legal resources.

  Legal and Accounting Advisor Frequently Asked Questions
TheArtBiz.com's answers to frequently asked questions from artists as well as links to relevant Web sites. Select the Legal Advisor or Accounting Advisor graphic on the top of the home page.

  Starving ArtistsLaw.com
A launch pad for artists looking for self-help legal information. Includes information about copyright, trademark and First Amendment rights as well as a wide range of law resources specific to fine artists, writers, and musicians.