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Visual Arts and the Law
Center for Art Law Summer School: 2026 edition
Join us for an immersive five-day educational program designed for individuals interested in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of art law. Taking place in the heart of New York City, the program provides participants with a foundational understanding of art law, opportunities to explore key issues in the field, and access to a network of professionals and peers with shared interests.
Dates: May 18 – May 22, 2026
Location: New York City
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About the Center
Center for Art Law is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dedicated to providing educational resources and programming at the intersection of art and law. Founded in 2009 as an online resource, it has grown into a leading independent organization in the U.S., serving a global community of artists, lawyers, students, and scholars.
We rely on your support to expand our offerings and reach more individuals passionate about art and justice.
Upcoming Events
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‘No-Strike’: Protection of Cultural Heritage against War Crimes in Syria
Art Lawyering Bootcamp: Copyright Law
Art + Law Colloquium Case Study: Cranach Painting at the North Carolina Museum of Art
Artist Legacy and Estate Planning Clinic
Art and Copyright Law Clinic
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AML Regulations and the Art Market
The Center for Art Law’s Anti-Money Laundering Comparative Law Study explores regulations in the art market, highlighting compliance requirements, monitoring duties, and emerging challenges.
Nazi-Looted Art Restitution Project
This project features an interactive database documenting cases of art looted by the Nazis between 1933-1945. Designed as an educational and research tool, it highlights efforts to identify and return stolen artworks while raising public awareness and supporting restitution initiatives.
Art Law Blast - Monthly Newsletters
Published once a month, the Center for Art Law’s monthly newsletter features upcoming events, recent publications, job openings and headlines in all that is art law.
Case Law Database
Our comprehensive database covers a broad range of litigation topics from copyright infringement to looted art litigation, trademark disputes, the Visual Artists Rights Act, and more. While the majority of cases originate from U.S. courts, the database also features a significant number of cases from international sources.
Center for Art Law’s podcast, ART IN BRIEF!
Hosted by Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs, this podcast will explore a range of fascinating art law cases and dive deep into the big questions they raise. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or someone unfamiliar with the world of art law, ART IN BRIEFF offers an engaging and accessible way to understand this dynamic and evolving field.
Art Law Library
In our quest to identify and collect all art law resources in the world, we are maintaining a hybrid art law repository of books, journals, blogs, podcasts and other relevant publications.
Contact us for suggestions on what else should be included in the Library!
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