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Artquest’s free online information on any aspect of an artist’s career. Check over 400 searchable arts-related legal articles. Ask questions on copyright, contracts, studios, galleries, and check the Frequently Asked Questions.

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    Independent professional consultancy. Sean Egan is a lawyer and business affairs consultant with over 25 years of experience advising clients […]

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    Developed by Counterculture LLP for the Mayor of London’s Space for Culture team, this step-by-step guide covers legal, financial, and […]

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    A starting point for co-creating a formal agreement for an organisation and artist working together. Aiming to complement the organisation’s […]

  • Don’t Delete Art

    Campaign to draw attention to social media company censorship of art, working toward better protection of artistic expression online. Includes:

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    Online information on employment rights, including for self-employed people, provided by the Greater London Authority / Mayor of London

  • Art Law Studio

    Specialist UK law firm for creating, owning and dealing art. From contracts and copyright to compliance and disputes.

  • The Institute for Artists’ Estates

    The Institute for Artists’ Estates is an international management body for artist estates. A central reference point for all matters […]

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