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In the News
SAVE THE DATE! Artistic License Awards 2018
Become a sponsor for this event!
Sponsor Levels (Sponsorships and VIP Tickets received 2 weeks before the event will be listed in the program) Galaxy: $20,000 and above (includes 20 tickets to event) Grand Vision: $10,000 to $19,000 (includes 12 tickets to event) New Horizon: $5,000 to $9,000 (includes 8 tickets to event) Benefactor: $2,500 to $4,900 (includes 6 tickets to event) Patron: $1,000 to $2,499 (includes 4 tickets to event) Supporter: $500 to $999 (includes 2 tickets to event) To sponsor this event download the SPONSOR FORM HERE. |
Saturday, May 5, 2018, 5:00 to 7:30 PM
University of San Francisco, Fromm Center, 660 Parker Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Purchase tickets today! HONORING:
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Artistic License implies so many ideas: freedom of expression, residual rights and royalties, the daring to be different, to make a difference through innovation and service. In 2008, we conceived of the Artistic License Awards to recognize persons and organizations who have mastered their arts (intended in the broadest possible sense) in extraordinary ways for the communities they serve. Honorees are leaders whose acts of generosity and examples of innovation have inspired so many others to stretch beyond their "comfort zones" and take on the challenges of our times. -Alma Robinson, Executive Director
In-Person Workshops, Seminars & Events
Help CLA Launch a Live Streaming YouTube Channel for Workshops!
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CLA would like to begin streaming its in-person statewide workshops and seminars online! This means in-person workshops and seminars could be attended live — wherever you are. Help CLA reach the 1,000 subscriber level which will open-up tools on YouTube to allow CLA to offer a full-service, live-streaming product. Visit CLA's YouTube Channel to subscribe, or click the YouTube button below so we can reach the 1,000 subscriber level ASAP (ask your friends and family to subscribe too). Thank you for your support of this initiative!
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New Pro Bono Clinic Pilot Program
California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) is developing a pro bono clinic program whereby creative artists and independent inventors can quickly meet with an attorney to answer pressing questions. The clinic will be located in Berkeley, CA for in-person attendees. Counseling sessions will be 20-30 minutes long and can take place either in person or by phone. Creative artists and independent inventors located in California are encouraged to apply, but will have to act fast as interview slots are limited and quickly fill up. All applicants must undergo a financial screening in order to qualify for the pilot program. If your case is accepted to the pilot program, you will be assigned an attorney and a meeting time. A small admin fee will be collected for the clinic — CLA members pay $10 for the counseling session, all other applicants pay $20. If interested, please apply via CLA's financial screening application form HERE. State your legal question(s) in the field indicated, and write that you are interested in the clinic. CLA will notify you if your matter has been accepted into the clinic. With your help, CLA will continue to improve the ways in which it can help the arts and entertainment community!
Arts for Justice Fund Grant Awarded to CLA
California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) was recently awarded a grant from the new Art for Justice Fund to support a series of public policy convenings on arts and justice issues in six states during 2018. The goal of the Fund is to reduce mass incarceration by 20% in selected states over the next five years.
CLA will work in collaboration with arts and justice reform leaders to produce Art for Justice Forums, which will include videotaped symposia, facilitated networking dialogues and art exhibitions in Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, New York and California. These states were selected because they have large numbers of incarcerated persons or high per capita rates of incarceration according to statistics provided by the federal Department of Justice.
CLA Executive Director Alma Robinson described the goal of these forums: "We will facilitate dialogues between arts leaders, justice reform advocates, corrections departments and legislators that will result in an enhanced role for the arts in increasing measurable rehabilitation outcomes for incarcerated persons while raising awareness of their humanity and supporting the reentry of returning citizens." In addition, she said, "the process of collaborating to organize these forums in different states will provide opportunities for arts organizations to work with each other and to align with organizations committed to justice reform that will result in heightened awareness of the value of the arts for community and economic development."
CLA was awarded one of 30 grants as part of the Art for Justice Fund's first distribution, which was administered by the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors in New York.
CLA's Arts in Corrections Initiative, which was started in 2011 in collaboration with the William James Association, resulted in the successful restoration of state funding for arts programs in California prisons starting with a $2.5 million pilot project for two years in 2014. An $8 million/year contract from the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to the California Arts Council now provides arts programs in all 35 state prisons.
CLA will work in collaboration with arts and justice reform leaders to produce Art for Justice Forums, which will include videotaped symposia, facilitated networking dialogues and art exhibitions in Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, New York and California. These states were selected because they have large numbers of incarcerated persons or high per capita rates of incarceration according to statistics provided by the federal Department of Justice.
CLA Executive Director Alma Robinson described the goal of these forums: "We will facilitate dialogues between arts leaders, justice reform advocates, corrections departments and legislators that will result in an enhanced role for the arts in increasing measurable rehabilitation outcomes for incarcerated persons while raising awareness of their humanity and supporting the reentry of returning citizens." In addition, she said, "the process of collaborating to organize these forums in different states will provide opportunities for arts organizations to work with each other and to align with organizations committed to justice reform that will result in heightened awareness of the value of the arts for community and economic development."
CLA was awarded one of 30 grants as part of the Art for Justice Fund's first distribution, which was administered by the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors in New York.
CLA's Arts in Corrections Initiative, which was started in 2011 in collaboration with the William James Association, resulted in the successful restoration of state funding for arts programs in California prisons starting with a $2.5 million pilot project for two years in 2014. An $8 million/year contract from the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to the California Arts Council now provides arts programs in all 35 state prisons.
Tenth Annual Artistic License Awards a Success!
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Thank you to everyone who supported our 10th annual Artistic License Awards on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica, California. Celebrating 30 years of services for the Los Angeles arts community, CLA recognizes individuals and organizations who have had an extraordinary impact on our communities by inspiring participation and increasing support for California arts. This year, CLA was honored to present Artistic License Awards to Annette Bening for her dedicated arts education advocacy, to US Congressman Ted Lieu for his arts advocacy from the California legislature to his current service in the United States Congress; to Self-Help Graphics & Art for its commitment to Chicano and Latino artists since 1973, and to E. Randol Schoenberg for his strong support of the arts community and dedication to artwork recovery. Please see photos from the event on our Facebook page at: ALA 2017.
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CLA would also like to extend a special thank you to our 2017 Artistic License Awards major sponsors: Browne George Ross LLP; Do a Little Fund; Fish & Richardson P.C.; The Quentin Hancock Fund; The Tom Hancock Fund; Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP; Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; and Recology.
NORTH BAY FIRES:
National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Response
If you're an artist affected by the North Bay fires--and need pro bono legal assistance with insurance claims, FEMA claims, or other legal matters--please contact CLA now at 888-775-8995 or use our online pro bono application form HERE. We look forward to assisting you as part of the National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness & Emergency Preparedness Response.
Resale Royalties for Visual Artists
In a law review article published in the Cybaris Intellectual Property Law Review, CLA Executive Director Alma Robinson makes the case for federal legislation, which would allow US artists to receive resale royalties in more than 70 countries around the world.
Join CLA and Save!
CLA members save up to 50% on in-person workshops and in CLA's NEW online Education Portal. CLA members save 43% on lawyer referral administrative fees, and also receive coupons for up to 25% off on books in CLA's online bookstore. Becoming a member also supports CLA's local, state and federal advocacy efforts on behalf the creative arts and innovation community. Join CLA today and save!
Support CLA with a Donation
Support California Lawyers for the Arts and its many programs with a tax-deductible donation today! California Lawyers for the Arts is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the fullest extent of the law.
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CLA by the Numbers
July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 In our 42nd fiscal year:
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