Artist-Dealer Relationships Clinic (Nov. 2023)
November 15, 2023
About this event
In 2012, New York passed an amendment to its Arts & Cultural Affairs Law, N.Y. Arts & Cult. Aff. Law §12.01 (2012), 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. In 2022, Center for Art Law is launching its third clinic, the Artist-Dealer Relationships Clinic.
The Clinic connects artists, dealers, and attorneys to forge meaningful relations and provide a platform for artists and dealers to learn about art contracts, consignment agreements and have their questions on the topic addressed by experts in the field.
Please be sure to read the following information and to refer to our FAQ below to ensure that you come fully prepared for the Clinic.
Schedule:
- 5:30–6:00 PM EST: Keynote Presentation by Caitlin Dempsey
- 6:00–8:00 PM EST: Individual Consultation (participating artists will be paired with a volunteer attorney for a confidential 15 – 20 minute consultation)
Clinic sessions are hosted on Zoom. The consultations take place in breakout rooms to ensure confidentiality.
Volunteer Attorneys:
- Caitlin Dempsey, Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP
- Wendy Dickieson, Withers Worldwide
- David J. Breyer, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
- Mitch Raab, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
Are you interested in becoming a participating attorney? Please contact us at clinic@itsartlaw.org.
About the Speaker:
Caitlin Dempsey | Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP
Caitlin Dempsey is an associate in Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP’s corporate practice and art law practice. As part of her role in the firm’s corporate practice, she has represented both buyers and sellers in asset and equity transactions, including public company acquisitions and private matters. She has also represented borrowers in term and revolving loans secured by real estate and fine art. Ms. Dempsey has represented clients in international supply agreements and is experienced in corporate governance, including formation and operating and shareholder agreements. In addition, Ms. Dempsey regularly drafts and negotiates commercial agreements for various business needs.
Ms. Dempsey has significant experience in art law, including negotiating purchase and sale agreements, guaranteed bids and consignment agreements. She has also drafted and negotiated settlement agreements in connection with title and the authenticity disputes and trademark and copyright infringement. Ms. Dempsey counsels dealers and collectors of fine art and antiquities in matters of sales and use tax, insurance, secured financing, lending and consigning.
About the Center for Art Law:
The Center for Art Law is a Brooklyn-based research and education nonprofit that offers resources and programming for the advancement of a vibrant arts and law community. Through its website and monthly Art Law Blast newsletter, the Center disseminates information and keeps readers updated on art- and law-related news, events, cases, and publications. The Center facilitates conversations by hosting and participating in programs including conferences, workshops and clinics for visual artists, film screenings, and more. Today a world-renowned asset to the art law field, the Center serves artists, attorneys, students and scholars of both disciplines, art market professionals, and members of the general public.
FAQs
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.
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 which will enable us to find you the assistance that 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.
How do I prepare for the Clinic?
- While filling out the registration form you can mention any specific questions or areas you need a consultation in.
- You can prepare a list of questions and concerns you have to discuss during the consultation.
What happens after the Clinic?
- The Center for Art Law will be providing a handout on Artist-Dealer relations 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.
VERY IMPORTANT:
- Attending this legal clinic does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- The information provided during the individual strategy session does not constitute legal advice.
- All the information shared during the Clinic will be kept confidential.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at clinic@itsartlaw.org.