VLAA Business Edge workshops

Business Edge workshops for individual artists Essential Tax Knowledge for Artists and Freelancers Monday, February 5 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Rus Garofalo, owner of Brass Taxes, will guide you through the tax maze and offer suggestions that could save you money and a lot of aggravation. Plus we'll discuss the tax reform changes that may apply to you. MO Sales Tax 101 Monday, February 12 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Does sales tax make you cringe? Accountant Jessica Seiffert, Rubin Brown, make it less daunting by covering all the basics, including what’s required if you participate in art shows or craft fairs. Co-sponsored by the Saint Louis Arts Fair. Anatomy of a Contract Monday, March 5 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Although many of us still prefer to conduct our business on a handshake, vague verbal agreements can result in ugly mis­understandings. In addition to covering contract basics, this interactive session will help you sharpen your negotiation skills. Instructor: Attorney Mark Mueller  Purple Pain: Legal Lessons We Can Learn from Prince Monday, March 12 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Prince, the prolific and iconic superstar who passed away unexpectedly in 2016, can teach us sound legal lessons about creative entrepreneurship, intellectual property and estate planning. Our team of presenters will highlight the key takeaways. Copyright Clinic Monday, April 2 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) Do you have pressing questions about copyright? Here’s your chance to learn the fundamentals from Attorney David E. Crawford. Then you’ll have an opportunity to spend 15 minutes talking to a volunteer lawyer. Consultations will be scheduled in person that evening and may not be available if you do not register in advance. Licensing Copyrighted Works Monday, April 23 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) We’ll cover common terms and conditions found in copyright licenses, the difference between a license and an assignment and exclusive v. non-exclusive licenses, splitting of rights, recording and maintaining your rights with the Copyright Office, works made for hire, termination rights and different types of payment terms. This discussion will also address open source and creative commons licenses. Presented in collaboration with the Copyright Alliance and World IP Week. Workshops are held at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar. Free parking is available behind the Pageant or in the MetroLink lot. Tuition is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Can’t afford to pay? Please contact us to request a scholarship.  Register Now