Utah Lawyers for the Arts

12/02/2021

In 1939, the German-Jewish owner of a Pissarro masterpiece “sold” the painting to a N**i art dealer for the equivalent of $360 in exchange for a visa to exit the country. After the war, the painting changed hands several times, and now resides in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. In 2005, the descendants of the original owner sued the Kingdom of Spain in federal court in California to recover the painting. At issue was which law the U.S. courts should apply to the case under the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act (FSIA). After numerous decisions and appeals, in 2021 the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari to resolve a circuit split regarding proper application of the FSIA. This panel brings together experts from the US and Europe to unravel the complex issues underlying the dispute over this significant work of art.

Date: Friday, December 3, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Webinar Description: In 1939, the German-Jewish owner of a Pissarro masterpiece “sold” the painting to a N**i art dealer for the equivalent of $360 in exchange for a visa to exit the country. After the war, the painting changed hands several t...

06/18/2014

Artists, time for our next Summer Lecture Series at UMOCA! THIS SATURDAY from 9-12! First Amendment, Media Literacy and Fair Use are all on the agenda. Come get your knowledge on for just $15! Go to our trusty partner's website (Dance Theatre Coalition) for more info and registration.

Career sessions give artists specific help and one-on-one attention. The focus of each session is indicated by the artist and can be used for editing written materials, career consultation, advice on proposals, advice on financial issues, or any other aspect of a creative life. Our consultants offe…

07/30/2013

Fantastic workshop being offered by Dance Theatre Coalition and UMOCA. Artists (of ALL KINDS!!), this is an excellent opportunity to receive constructive feedback from other artists on your works in progress over a four-week period. DO IT!!

The Field was founded in 1985 by Wendy Lasica, who established The Field as a performance space in SoHo and directed its development until 1987. Artists met at this space regularly to help each other improve their artwork and counter the isolation that often comes with the territory of an artistic c...

07/30/2013

Visual artists, take note!

Our friends at Macy's City Creek are looking for artist submissions to participate in their annual candy windows. Six artists will be selected and will each create a 42" holiday ornament covered entirely in candy. All necessary supplies will be provided by Macy's. Even better, Macy's is partnering with the Utah Arts Festival and will match donations made to us during the holiday season up to $5,000!

Interested in submitting your holiday ornament idea? Please send a rendering and a brief description as well as a short bio and artistic background to [email protected] by August 10, 2013.

Inquiries or additional information about deadlines and requirements can be sent to Chad at the previously mentioned email address or to [email protected].

07/23/2013

Actors, take note!

05/04/2013

Come see us at the City Library to get all of your estate planning questions answered! Here until 6pm. And check out the exciting HereAfterHere events!

04/30/2013

Have you put much thought into the hereafter? Are you ready? We're proud to assist non-profit Art Forms, Inc. with the incredible HereAfterHere events scheduled for this Saturday, May 4th, at the City Library! Check out the Leaning Into the Light community video booth, participate in the Life, Death and How to Prepare information symposium, watch the film Orpheus by Jean Cocteau, and visit the Utah Lawyers for the Arts table to receive practical advice on planning your future legacy from estate planning lawyer Nathan Garcia of Haymond Law!

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04/28/2013

Great write in the The Salt Lake Tribune! http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/56226800-223/utah-art-artists-lawyers.html.csp

In the late 1990s, aspiring Salt Lake City songwriters sent a demo tape to an Atlanta record label. The songwriters, Brian Ballard and Kim Jones, didn’t hear anything back. That is, until 2007, when they ...

02/04/2013

For you lawyers out there, Utah Lawyers for the Arts will be presenting on "IP Developments in Arts and Entertainment Law" at the IP Summit on February 15, 2013 at the Little America in Salt Lake City. Please join us and get your CLE! http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/ip_summit.html

08/28/2012

Check out the interview of our esteemed board member, Nicholas Wells, on Gavin's Underground in the City Weekly!

While a lot of creative individuals will create works on a whim and put them out in public view just as fast, many may not know the legality of their own creations or rights they have to their work. -

05/26/2012

Last chance! Come check out our FREE Documentaries Seminar, starting in 1 hour at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art! What better way to kick start your film-making career? It's raining anyway!!!

Get the inside scoop on legal issues you may encounter in producing documentary films, including relevant considerations in organizing a production entity, fundamental models of financing for independent films, copyrights and clearances, fair use, basic personnel contracts, and concepts of privacy, ...

05/24/2012

If the rambling musings of our executive director in City Weekly's Five Spot this week don't convince you that our upcoming documentaries seminar is worthwhile...well, that's probably not surprising. But rest assured that our presenter, Bill Evans, will be spectacular!