FYI: MLA offers some excellent workshops this fall!

	Maryland Lawyers for the Arts and Maryland Art Place present ESTATE PLANNING FOR ARTISTS Sept. 24: 2:00 to 4:00, at MAP, 8 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21201 A good estate plan can ensure that an artist's legacy is honored, but creating one can be tough. Artists and collectors face unique estate planning issues due to the unique nature of their creative assets, which may be illiquid and difficult to value. Get tips from MLA Board Member and PNC Bank Vice President Colleen McCloskey and MLA volunteer Meredith Martin Esq. of Meredith Blake Martin PA. Free, but reservations required. RSVP to Emily@mdartplace.org. MLA and Creative Alliance present DOC SHOP/COPYRIGHT CLEARANCE FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS Oct. 1: 2:00 to 4:00 at CA, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 MLA shows filmmakers how to deal with copyright issues play by play, starting with an overview of copyright and fair use, then applying those concepts in a stop-action viewing of the short work-in-progress documentary "Directing Dissent" by Sophie Hamacher. Taught by Maryland Lawyers for the Arts' volunteer Walt Lehmann of Lehmann Strobel PC. Advance registration $15, $10 CA members. Walk-in $20, $15 members. Tickets at https://www.choicesecure03.net/MainApp/avdsale slogin.aspx?ClientID=CreativeAlliance&Module=MEMB. MLA and Maryland Art Place Present ACCOUNTING FOR ARTISTS Oct. 29: 2:00 to 4:00 at MAP, 8 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21201 CPA Jonathan Mayo, City Paper's Best Accountant for Starving Artists, covers basic accounting for artists, including recordkeeping, spreadsheets, accounting software, and taxes. Artists have to spend money on materials, studio space and research trips. Come to this session to learn how and why you should keep great records and which of those expenses are deductible. Free, but reservations required. RSVP to Emily@mdartplace.org. MLA and Creative Alliance present LEGAL GUIDE TO THE GALLERY Nov. 19: 10:00 to noon at CA, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 How do you protect yourself, and your work, when you hand it over to a gallery for sale? Find out from MLA volunteer attorney Walt Lehmann of Lehmann Strobel PLC, and MLA Board Member Ann Clark Priftis, a gallerist, appraiser, and corporate art consultant. Advance registration $15, $10 CA members. Walk-in $20, $15 members. Tickets at https://www.choicesecure03.net/MainApp/avdsale slogin.aspx?ClientID=CreativeAlliance&Module=MEMB. Maryland Lawyers for the Arts 410-752-1633 www.mdartslaw.org info@mdartslaw.org Copyright© 2011, Maryland Lawyers for the Arts