Washington Lawyers for the Arts will be in PT

I've been wanting to see these great folks make an appearance on the Olympic Peninsula and here they are! This is a great service.

NEW LEGAL CLINIC FOR ARTISTS IN PORT TOWNSEND – MARCH 25 2009

Arts Legal Clinic

What is it? The WLA Arts Legal Clinic offers low-cost, private legal consultations to artists and arts organizations in the state of Washington. In Seattle, the clinic takes place twice monthly, and appointments may be made for 30 minute, confidential consultations with an attorney who specializes in arts and entertainment law. Topics of concern include copyright, trademark, licensing, fair use and contract issues. The clinic is now starting in Port Townsend.

Who is it for? The clinic is open for artists and arts organizations to discuss art, entertainment, business and intellectual property law issues. All issues discussed must be related to your artistic discipline. Some business issues (like reviewing contracts and whether it is appropriate to incorporate) are fair game. Patent law, employment law and tax law issues are not appropriate for the clinic.

When is it? Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – Port Townsend, Pope Marine Building,
100 Madison Street, Port Townsend, WA, 98368– 6:30-8:30 pm

For more information please visit the WLA website: http://www.theWLA.org/.

How much does it cost? We ask for a $20 dollar donation to the organization for your 30 minute appointment to be paid during the clinic. The donation is not tax deductible.

What can I expect from the consultations? Each consultation with an attorney lasts for thirty minutes. While you are welcome to provide materials in advance (such as contracts), please do not expect that the attorney has reviewed these materials.

How do I schedule an appointment? Who can I contact with questions about Washington Lawyers for the Arts? Appointments are required. Cal Kinnear, Administrative Director, is the main contact for the clinic. Cal works Monday through Thursday and can be reached at: 206-328-7053 or info@theWLA.org (mailing address is on the website www.theWLA.org).
Please look for our website for the clinic coming soon: www.SeattleArtLawClinic.

Washington Lawyers for the Arts (“WLA”) makes legal resources accessible to artists and arts organizations of all disciplines. WLA is Washington’s only non-profit, arts legal service organization. For more than 30 years, WLA has helped thousands of musicians, filmmakers, writers, painters, designers and many others. Artists call on WLA when they need specialized legal expertise, and when the services of an attorney are cost-prohibitive. WLA’s invaluable offerings include the Arts Legal Clinic, Brown Bag Seminars, Speakers Bureau and Legal Referral Service.

Local Attorneys participating in the clinic include Paul Richmond and John Wood. Paul Richmond has degrees from California Institute of the Arts and the American Film Institute. He has worked as a lawyer for many artists and has had art work shown at museums and festivals around the world, and taught art on a college level and is organizing this clinic. John Wood's practice focuses on business, contracts, real estate and probate; he's done work for many non-profit organizations."

This event has been endorsed by the Port Townsend Arts Commission.