Center for Art Law Summer School 2026
May 18, 2026
Overview
Taking place in the center of the art world, New York City, the Center for Art Law Summer School 2026 provided 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. Participants had the opportunity to see how things work from a hands-on and practical perspective by visiting galleries, artist studios, auction houses, and law firms and speaking with professionals dedicated to and passionate about the field.
The Center for Art Law Summer School is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, pre-law and law students, young attorneys, and professionals in the legal and art world who want first hand knowledge of art law while networking with peers. Whether you are pursuing a career in law, art, or a related field, this school offers an unparalleled opportunity to expand your understanding and connections.
Schedule
Day 1 – Survey of Art Law & Introduction to the U.S Legal System
- Introduction to Art Law Summer School
- What is Art Law?
- Introduction to U.S Law
- How the Market Works and Understanding its Players
- A Primer on Art Advising
- Understanding the Art of Appraisal
- Visit to Art Fair + Evening Reception
Day 2: Contracts, Business Relations & the Art Market
- Primary Market: The Artist Gallery Relationship
- Secondary Market: UCC Title and Possession & Collectors
- Understanding Duties of Art Market Participants
- Auction House Guided Tour
Day 3: Intellectual Property, Moral Rights, and Digital Art
- Fundamentals of Copyright Law
- The Visual Artists Rights Act and Its Impact on the Art Market
- Introduction to Trademarks and Infringement in Art
- Artificial Intelligence, Creativity & Copyright Law
- Fakes and Forgeries
- Artist Studio Visit
Day 4: Provenance Research, Sanctions and AML Compliance Sanctions
- Introduction to Legal Issues in Museum Administration
- Provenance Research and Art Restitution
- Afternoon at Law Firm: CLE event on Due Diligence and Compliance for Art Market Participants
- Gallery Crawl
Day 5: Litigation & ADR, Art Collecting & Succession
- Litigation in Consignments, Authenticity, Auction Houses
- Alternative Dispute Resolution of Art Matters
- Cultural Heritage Litigation
- Networking event with Art Attorneys
- Succession: Estate planning for Artists and Collectors
- Debriefing and Closing Ceremonies
- Art + Law Reception
More here: https://itsartlaw.org/center-for-art-law-summer-school-2026/.
