Friday, January 22, 2010

Arts StartUP 101

Join Maryland Lawyers for the Arts at School 33 (1427 Light St., Baltimore 21230) on Feb. 6 and 13 for Arts StartUP 101, covering the legal, financial, and regulatory basics of selling your art.

On Feb. 6, artist/attorney Tim Faith will cover business licenses, business forms, (LLC, partnership, or other), leases, zoning, and copyright and contract basics while Bill Richardson of Fidelity Financial covers business basics like financing and business plans.

On Feb. 13, MLA treasurer Stephen Oliner of Hertzbach & Co. will cover basic accounting for artists, including recordkeeping, spreadsheets, accounting software and taxes.

Sessions run from 1:30 to 3:30. They're free, but reservations are required, and can be made by emailing william.pace@promotionandarts.com or calling 410.396.4641.

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