Why Every Artist Needs This Workshop
You poured your heart into that play, that song, that performance piece. But do you own it? Can you protect it? And what happens when someone wants to use it—or worse, takes it without asking?
For most artists, legal questions feel intimidating, expensive, or simply out of reach. That’s exactly why The AreitoTaino Group created the Copyright & Entertainment Legal Clinics for Artists—a practical, accessible, and artist-friendly workshop designed for emerging and mid-career creatives who want to understand their rights without a law degree.
What Makes This Clinic Different
This isn’t a dry lecture filled with legal jargon. It’s a three-hour interactive workshop that meets artists exactly where they are. Whether you’re a performer, writer, visual artist, or creative entrepreneur, you’ll leave with real tools, real templates, and real answers.
The clinic is divided into three focused hours:
Hour 1 – Foundations of Copyright & Creative Ownership
You’ll learn what copyright actually protects, how long it lasts, and who owns collaborative work. Through a real-world case study and an interactive exercise, you’ll identify copyrightable elements in your own projects.
Hour 2 – Contracts, Licensing & Fair Use
Contracts don’t have to be scary. This session breaks down key clauses in artist agreements, explains licensing and royalties, and demystifies terms like “work-for-hire” and “joint authorship.” Then, the group reviews a sample artist contract together.
Hour 3 – Legal Tools, Resources & Q&A Clinic
How do you register a copyright? What about protecting work posted on social media? This final hour covers practical next steps, including free and low-cost legal resources in NYC. Then the floor opens for your questions—real questions about real situations you’re facing right now.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Every participant receives a take-home packet that includes:
- Workshop slides and a legal glossary
- Sample contract templates
- A step-by-step copyright registration checklist
- A curated resource list of NYC-based legal aid and artist advocacy organizations
More importantly, you’ll leave with confidence. Confidence to read a contract before signing it. Confidence to ask the right questions. Confidence to protect the work you’ve worked so hard to create.
Led by Experts Who Understand Artists
The clinic is facilitated by a guest entertainment attorney specializing in performing arts and intellectual property law, alongside a moderator from AreitoTaino who ensures the conversation stays accessible, relevant, and grounded in the real experiences of working artists.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for emerging and mid-career artists of all disciplines:
- Playwrights and screenwriters
- Actors and performers
- Musicians and composers
- Visual artists and designers
- Creative entrepreneurs and independent producers
No prior legal knowledge is required. Just bring your questions—and your work.
Upcoming Clinic Dates
Our legal clinics run bi-weekly on Saturdays. Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention, so early registration is encouraged.
👉 View upcoming clinic dates and register here
Final Thought
Your art has value. Not just emotional or cultural value—legal value. Protecting it isn’t about being paranoid. It’s about being professional. And at AreitoTaino, we believe every artist deserves the tools to build a sustainable creative career.
Don’t wait until someone uses your work without permission. Learn your rights now.