Maine VLA Ties into Portland’s ArtWalk with a Walk-in Clinic for Artists
Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is excited to announce a new opportunity for artists and arts organizations seeking help with law-related questions and issues. Join us for our monthly First Friday Drop-In Clinic during Portland's First Friday Art Walk. The clinic is held at our office located in the Constellation Gallery at 511 Congress Street from 5:30-7 PM.
Interested artists and arts organizations will be able to spend 15 minutes speaking with a Maine VLA volunteer about a law-related issue of concern to them. Depending on the issue, the Maine VLA volunteer may point the artist or arts organization in the right direction to find an answer on their own, or assist in arranging for a volunteer lawyer to get involved. Appointments will be made on a first come, first serve basis, starting at 5 PM.
Maine VLA does not provide legal advice, and is not a law firm. We help connect artists and arts organizations with information and resources, which in some cases includes assisting in arranging for the artists or arts organizations to obtain legal advice, at a later date, from a volunteer lawyer.
We look forward to seeing you at the drop-in clinic! Don’t forget to stay for the great art and entertainment of the Art Walk!
maine vla is supporting Maine's artists in 2010
In 2009, Maine VLA enabled over 35 Maine artists to receive over $200,000 worth of legal services. We participated in 7 events, 5 of which were highly educational for creative entrepreneurs. We hope to continually have your support as we provide for Maine's arts communities.
As you walk or ride around, look at all the beauty Maine's artists have brought our State. Making a donation of ANY SIZE is a great way to give back to Maine's arts community, because we are provide foundational support through education and professional development.
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in the Media
"Lawyers help artists with the fine print" by Justin Ellis, Portland press Herald, December 14, 2009
VLA Director receives Volunteer of the Year Award 2009
"The case for art: A new group directs pro bono legal services to artists in need" by Whit Richardson, MaineBiz, July 27, 2009
One-page feature in the Spring 2009 edition of "Maine Arts Magazine," produced by the Maine Arts Commission (available at Constellation Gallery, among many other fine establishments).
"Filling a legal void" by Deidre Fulton, The Portland Phoenix, July 17-23, 2009 edition.
"Pro Bono program growing for Maine artists," Maine Bar Journal, Summer 2009 edition.
Keep your eye out for more appearances of Maine VLA in the media.
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