Workshop
The AreitoTaino Group Copyright & Entertainment Legal Clinics Workshop for Artists
Fall 2026
Workshop Duration: 3 Hours
Format: Interactive Workshop + Q&A + Case Study Review
Target Audience: Emerging and mid-career artists, performers, writers, and creative entrepreneurs.
Workshop Overview
A free 3-hour (one day workshop) practical legal clinic designed for artists understand the practical fundamental elements of copyright & entertainment legal aspects to help artist protect their creative rights. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of copyright, contracts, and entertainment law essentials, with real-world examples and guided exercises tailored to the performing and visual arts industries.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of copyright and intellectual property law
- Identify ownership and usage rights in creative collaborations
- Learn how to read and negotiate artist contracts
- Explore fair use, licensing, and public domain concepts
- Gain tools for protecting original work and avoiding infringement
- Access free and low-cost legal resources for artists
Workshop Agenda
Hour 1: Foundations of Copyright & Creative Ownership
- What is copyright? Duration, scope, and automatic protection
- Copyright vs. trademark vs. patent
- Who owns the work? Individual vs. collaborative creation
- Case study: Copyright disputes in music, theatre, and visual arts
- Interactive exercise: Identifying copyrightable elements in participants’ work
Hour 2: Contracts, Licensing & Fair Use
- Key clauses in artist and performance contracts
- Understanding licensing agreements and royalties
- Fair use and transformative works
- Work-for-hire and joint authorship explained
- Group activity: Reviewing a sample artist contract
Hour 3: Legal Tools, Resources & Q&A Clinic
- Registering copyrights and trademarks
- Protecting work online and on social media
- Navigating permissions and releases
- Overview of pro bono and nonprofit legal aid for artists
- Open Q&A: Participants bring real-world questions for discussion
Materials Provided
- Workshop slides and legal glossary
- Sample contract templates
- Copyright registration checklist
- Resource list: NYC-based legal aid and artist advocacy organizations
Facilitators
- Entertainment Attorney (Guest Speaker): Specialist in performing arts and intellectual property law
- Moderator: AreitoTaino representative facilitating discussion and artist engagement
Outcomes
Participants leave with a clear understanding of their legal rights, practical tools to safeguard their creative work, and access to ongoing legal support networks within the NYC arts community.