From the category archives:

Law, Taxes, Licensing, and Copyright

Artist Contracts: She Broke the Rules

by Guest Blogger on February 24, 2010

Next time you run into a difficult situation, don’t be afraid to take action and be the “maverick.” Use your best judgment along with carefully justified reasoning to determine your course. And always live up to your agreements while continuing to communicate all the way.

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Deep Thought Thursday: Stealing your ideas

by Alyson Stanfield on December 24, 2009

Deep thoughts happen even on Christmas Eve!
How do you handle it when you think another artist is “stealing” your ideas?

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John T. Unger is my guest on this 30-minute recording. He shares insight into an art copyright lawsuit that has been brought against him and how it might affect other artists.

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Artist John T. Unger is getting an unwanted education in copyright law. His court case could have far-reaching intellectual property implications for the original work created by other artists and creative entrepreneurs.

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Using other artists’ images on your blog

by Alyson Stanfield on July 29, 2009

When it’s okay to use someone else’s artwork on your site, how to do it, and when it’s probably best to ask ahead of time. Also, how to deal with someone who has swiped one of your images without crediting you AND how to credit images on your blog.

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Don’t leave your artwork without a piece of paper

by Alyson Stanfield on July 8, 2009

Let’s say you take your work to a venue (gallery, home, business, etc.) because someone has asked to see it in person. After you arrive, you’re asked to leave your art at the venue so that other people can see it. It’s fine to do this as long as you have something in writing.
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If you’re interested in licensing your art, read on

by Alyson Stanfield on February 27, 2009

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Ethics and using other people’s photographs

by Alyson Stanfield on October 24, 2008

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The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008

by Alyson Stanfield on October 1, 2008

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