Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that provides legal aid and education to artists and arts organizations. With a mission to protect the livelihoods, businesses, and creative works of the artistic community, VLA offers free or low fee legal services to qualifying artists, covering a wide range of arts-related legal matters. Additionally, VLA plays a crucial role in educating artists, professionals, attorneys, students, and the general public about legal and business issues that impact artistic and creative endeavors through industry-specific classes and workshops, as well as core legal classes on copyright, contracts, and non-profit formation.
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