Fundamentals of NFTs for the Arts

Founded in 1969, VLA is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations (ACOs). VLA strives to protect the artistic community's livelihoods, businesses, and creative works through access to dedicated legal representation and focused innovative education programs. To achieve this mission, VLA:facilitates pro bono legal representation for low-income artists and ACOs;offers legal counseling, education programs, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution services to the entire arts community;trains lawyers to better serve the arts community; andadvocates on behalf of artists to ensure their voices are heard.VLA helps artists navigate legal challenges that can arise out of their work, providing crucial legal guidance that allows artists to focus on their creative practices. In doing so, VLA has fostered the careers of talented artists such as Twyla Tharp, Chapman Roberts, and Tony Kushner and advanced impactful New York organizations including BalletNext, the Caribbean Cultural Center, and Nuyorican Poets Café. Each year, VLA offers legal representation, education, and information to more than 10,000 low-income artists and ACOs and facilitates the contribution of more than $20 million in free legal services. The breadth and depth of high-quality services offered by VLA have made it the model for similar organizations across the country and around the world.

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In this presentation for artists and attorneys, learn about the legal fundamentals of NFTs for the arts!

In this session, the instructor will provide you with a primer on NFTs; topics to be covered include:<ul><li>What are NFTs and how are they created (we’ll even show how one is minted!)</li><li>How NFTs may transform the Arts industry</li><li>An overview of the current NFT eco-system</li><li>Key legal and regulatory issues surrounding NFTs</li><li>Intellectual property considerations raised by NFTs</li></ul>Daniel StabilePartner | Chair, Digital Assets at Winston &amp; Strawn LLPDaniel is one of the pioneering attorneys in the blockchain and digital assets sector, advising many of the leading digital asset businesses regarding a broad spectrum of controversy and regulatory matters. Clients have described Daniel as a “top attorney in the field” and “on the cutting edge.” He is a founder and chair of the firm’s Chambers-rated Digital Assets Group.

<h3>Fees:</h3>For members, please email registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket. <ul><li>$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration)</li><li>$25 Artists Over Sixty</li><li>$35 Arts Professional VLA Member</li><li>$55 Arts Professional Non-Member</li><li>$150 Legal Professional VLA Member</li><li>$200 Legal Professional Non-Member</li><li>$120 Young Associate Members (YAM’s)</li></ul>Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).For attorneys, there are various scholarships available. To view our Financial Aid Policy Guidelines and for more information on how to apply, click <a href="https://vlany.org/education/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Refund Policy: All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor. Zoom Access: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access the webinar. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation.

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