Artist-Dealer Relationships Clinic
In 2012, New York passed an amendment to its Arts & Cultural Affairs Law, N.Y. Arts & Cult. Aff. Law §12.01 (2012), that affects the consignment relationship between artists and dealers and creates critical new duties—and liabilities, for the art dealer. Most importantly, it makes using any form of agreement drafted under the old law risky, particularly for the gallery or consignee.
The Artist-Dealer Relationships Clinic helps artists and gallerists negotiate effective and mutually-beneficial contracts. The Clinic connects artists, dealers, and attorneys to forge meaningful relations and provide a platform for artists and dealers to learn about consignment agreements and have their questions on the topic addressed by experts in the field.
In addition to one-on-one pro bono consultations, the Clinic offers primers, workshops and webinars on the law governing artist-dealer relations and facilitate conversations between artists, dealers and attorneys on drafting and negotiating contracts and consignment agreements.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering for the clinic as an artist, dealer, or attorney, please fill out the volunteer interest form below.
Upcoming Clinic Events
Past Programming
To view or gain more information about our previous programming, please visit our Event Archives.
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March 29
2024
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November 15
2023
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May 17
2023
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January 25
2023
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June 6
2022
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May 25
2022
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April 7
2022
Volunteer Attorneys and Professionals
Anne-Laure Alléhaut
Patterson Belknap, LLP (NY)
Caitlin Lee Dempsey
Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP (NY)
Catlan McCurdy
McCurdy, LLC (MN)
David J. Breyer
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP (NY)
Lauren Toccalino
Sidley Austin LLP (NY)
Michelle Baguiao
ProSearch (CA)
Mitchell Raab
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP (NY)
Wendy Dickieson
Withersworldwide (NY)
FAQs
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Who may register?
- The 1:1 consultations that occur at the Clinic are suitable to any artist or dealer interested in learning more contracts and consignment agreements to build artist-dealer relations. Additionally, all are welcome to attend and listen to the Keynote Address.
- The Clinic best serves those artists who have no attorneys and are seeking a first-time legal consultation.
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How do I register?
- Pre-registration is mandatory for a $10 fee.
- Registration takes place through Eventbrite, where you will need to fill out a confidential intake form. This form enables us to find you the assistance you need.
- Dial-in details and other instructions will be emailed once registration has been confirmed; be sure to check your emails in the days leading up to the Clinic.
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How do I prepare for the Clinic?
- While filling out the registration form, you can mention any specific questions or topics you would like to discuss during your 1:1 consultation.
- You can prepare a list of questions and concerns you have to discuss during the consultation.
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What happens after the Clinic?
- The Center for Art Law will provide an artist-dealer relations handout as a guide and the contact information of the Volunteer Attorneys and Professionals participating in each session.
- If you wish to pursue the conversation with the Volunteer Attorneys or Professionals participating in the session, you should reach out to them directly.
- The Center is not responsible for facilitating conversations between the participants and the volunteers after the session.
Attending the Center for Art Law’s legal clinics does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided during the individual consultation session does not constitute legal advice. All information shared during the clinic will be kept confidential.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at clinic@itsartlaw.org.
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