What is Copy, Right?
May 27, 2026
Join us on May 27 for the highly anticipated Art Law Conference 2026, held at Brooklyn Law School and Online (Hybrid). Entitled “What is Copy, Right? Visual Art, AI, and the Law in the 21st Century,” this year’s conference explores the evolving relationship between visual art, copyright law, and artificial intelligence.
Our event will feature a series of dynamic panels, each offering invaluable insights into the rapidly shifting landscape of art and copyright law. Together, let’s trace the impact of copyright law on visual arts, examine the U.S. Copyright Office’s landmark reports on AI, and contemplate the future of licensing in a world where registration is no longer enough.
In addition to substantive portion of the day, our conference with feature exhibitors and a silent auction aimed at raising funds to support Center’s Summer Internship program and bolster our efforts to provide accessible and affordable legal resources to the artistic community.
The conference will feature a keynote presentation on copyright, creativity, and artificial intelligence, followed by panels focused on:
- Panel 1: So Inappropriate — Lessons About Copyright Law and Art: First There Was Art, Then Copyright, Then Fair Use… and Now AI?
- Panel 2: The Copyright Office Weighs In — Three Reports on AI and the Law
- Panel 3: Registration Is Dead? Long Live Licensing?
The day will conclude with a networking reception and silent auction results.
