Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts - VLANY

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations. VLA strives to protect the artistic community’s livelihoods, businesses, and creative works through access to dedicated legal representation and focused education programs.

Overview

Added

March 18, 2026

Subject & domain

arts-music · arts-business-professional-practice

Grade range

Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)

Pricing

Free

Page kind

Service

Introduction

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) Overview

  • Mission: Dedicated to providing legal aid and education to New York artists and cultural organizations to protect their livelihoods, businesses, and creative works.
  • Legal Assistance: Provides access to volunteer attorneys to help artists manage the legal realities of their independent businesses, allowing them to focus on creative pursuits.
  • Educational Programs: Offers courses designed to help artists understand how to protect their intellectual property and business interests.
  • Economic Impact: Facilitates over $24 million in free legal services annually for artists across New York State.
  • Scope: Serves artists of all disciplines.

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