Legal Guide for the Visual Artist, Fifth Edition

This classic guide for artists is completely revised and updated to provide an in-depth view of the legal issues facing the visual artist today and provides practical legal guidance for any visual artist involved with creative work. Among the many new topics covered in this comprehensive guide are: detailed coverage of the myriad developments in copyright (including online copyright registration procedures and use of art on the Internet); changes in laws protecting artists in artist-gallery relationships are explained in depth; scope of First Amendment protections for graffiti art and the sale of art in public spaces; detailed as well as new cases dealing with art and privacy; and a model contract for Web site design and much more.

The book also covers copyrights, moral rights, contracts, licensing, sales, special risks and protections for art and artists, book publishing, video and multimedia works, leases, taxation, estate planning, museums, collecting, grants, and how to find the best professional advisers and attorneys. In addition, the book suggests basic strategies for negotiation, gives information to help with further action, contains many sample legal forms and contracts, and shows how to locate artists' groups and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts organizations.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Easel Companion

By Bonnie Neely - December 3, 2010

Legal Guide for the visual Artist by Tad Crawford is the newly revised version of his book which has been a trusted help for artists for decades. He gives great legal tips for the artist about rights, copyright, avoiding disputes, privacy releases, fair use, work for hire,and leases and much more. He has excellent guidance in how to keep track of business expenses for deductions to save taxes. He also tells how to access Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts if you can't afford to hire a lawyer. This is a MUST for all types of visual artists, for print , galleries, or online

A must-have reference and resource for all types of professional visual artists

By Midwest Book Review - September 18, 2010

Attorney Tad Crawford presents Legal Guide for the Visual Artist, a must-have reference and resource for all types of professional visual artists, including photographers, painters, printmakers, designers, sculptors, illustrators, cartoonists, web designers, and more. Now in its fifth updated edition, Legal Guide for the Visual Artist covers what American law has to say about copyright, sales/commissions/rentals of original art, taxes, grants and public support available for the arts, and much more. Written in plain terms to be accessible to artists of all backgrounds, Legal Guide for the Visual Artist is invaluable as a preventative measure for staying on the right side of the law, and also as an excellent brush-up resource to consult prior to visiting an attorney who charges tremendous fees per hour. Highly recommended.

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