There is a lot of confusion about copyright in the arts world. Despite common belief, you do not have to register your works in order to be protected by copyright law. Your work is protected from the moment it is created. You also do not need to formerly put it up for sale or publish it in any way. Part of the reason that copyright law for visual arts is so confusing is because the bulk of the law revolves [...]
Archive for July, 2011
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When applying as an undergraduate to an art university, you are expected to present a portfolio of your artwork. For most potential students, portfolio preparation is a nerve-wracking task because they are plagued by the question of whether they are talented enough. What is important to realize when preparing your art portfolio is that you are not showing off your talent. Rather, you must convey your potential. An undergraduate art portfolio must consist of a variety of media and styles [...]
Many artists think that they do not need a contract with a gallery and that an informal agreement is enough. These informal agreements are not going to protect your rights as a professional artist. While most artists and galleries with positive relationships do not refer to the terms of the contract, the contract must still be there in order to protect the rights of both parties. At the very least, you will need a consignment agreement with the gallery selling [...]
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