California Lawyers for the Arts

The mission of California Lawyers for the Arts is to establish a bridge between the arts and the legal communities so that: artists and art groups may gain greater competence in handling legal and business aspects of their creative activities; the legal profession may become more aware of and involved in issues affecting artists and the arts community and, the law may become more responsive to the needs and interests of the arts community.

Creative Merger II: Justice and Peace:
California Lawyers for the Arts, Therapists for Social Responsibility and The Sacramento County Public Law Library invite you to our art show opening reception as we present an evening of original art, live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit California Lawyers for the Arts as well as local charities. Opening night reception: Wednesday, June 9th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Read details and buy tickets! Download details! Artists, download an entry form and a Call For Artists form!

Legal referral clients: To better facilitate the intake process for your matter please download and complete this LRS Intake Form (a .pdf file). Send the completed form to us by email at ncalegal@calawyersforthearts.org, or by FAX to (415) 775-1143, or by regular mail to the address noted below:

Legal Referral Service
California Lawyers for the Arts
Fort Mason Center
Building C, Room 265
San Francisco, CA 94123

Or, learn more about the legal referral process!

Don't miss our Relax With Tax annual seminar, coming soon to a location near you!

News Flash posted 01/15/10

California Arts Council Announces Arts License Plate Fees Are Now Charitable Deductions, Launches Goal of One Million New Arts License Plates On California Cars

Funds Will Take California to Top in Arts Programming Funding
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Arts Arbitration and Mediation Services and Sacramento Mediation Center, programs of California Lawyers for the Arts
Present: Basic Mediation Skills Training
March 11-13, 2010
Cost: $595, $500 if you register by February 1st
To register, call Bonnie at 916-441-7979 or email services@sacmediation.org.

Learn the art of mediation and conflict resolution. This training is open to those who are new to mediation, as well as to those who wish to refresh their skills. Topics include communication and listening skills, the mediation process, confidentiality, neutrality, and ethics. For those interested in applying to volunteer on our AAMS and SMC mediator panels, this training is essential. Whether you're interested in building your human resources, legal, management, or interpersonal skills, or starting out on a new career path, you will find this training indispensable.

C.L.A. is pleased to announce receipt of an economic stimulus grant of $50,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts. With these funds, we will be able to maintain staff positions in Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles Counties for the benefit of artists, arts organizations and communities throughout California. logo

Posted: Summary and Full Report of our Arts and Environmental Initiative Dialogue 1.

As a member of C.L.A., you are supporting and participating in a dynamic service organization, providing vital links to other community sectors and current issues affecting the arts as well as quality legal services and educational programs.

C.L.A. By the Numbers

In 2008:

1,267 individual artists and arts organizations received legal assistance from our attorney panel.
1,261 persons attended C.L.A. educational events, including mediation trainings.
628 artists, art businesses and arts organizations participated in Arts Arbitration and Mediation Services (A.A.M.S.)
125 artists used the ArtHouse hotline, and 28 artists and arts organizations occupied space managed by ArtHouse.
35 attended C.L.A.'s 3rd Symposium on California Arts and Healthy Communities in San Jose.
70 participated in our first Arts and Environmental Dialogue in San Francisco.
64 deserving youth were placed in internships with arts organizations and apprenticeships with artists in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The Arts Policy Committee of the C.L.A. Board of Directors asked Congress to stop further action on the proposed Orphan Works Amendment to the US Copyright Act, pending further review and input from all stakeholders. For more information, see our Advocacy page.

Our educational programs section has been updated with new workshops . Reserve your place now!

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