Other VLAs

There are more than 30 volunteer lawyers for the arts (VLA) programs throughout the United States. Not a single organization, but rather a network united by similar missions, the organizations provide a broad range of free and low-cost legal services and educational programs addressing the needs of artists and arts organizations of all artistic disciplines. Each VLA organization operates independently. Most are nonprofit organizations, while others are housed with arts councils, arts services organizations, bar associations or business for the arts programs. For states not listed below, try contacting your state arts council.

ARIZONA
Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists (Phoenix)

CALIFORNIA
California Lawyers for the Arts (Sacramento)
(916) 442-6210
California Lawyers for the Arts (San Francisco)
(415) 775-7200
California Lawyers for the Arts (Santa Monica)
(310) 998-5590

COLORADO
Colorado Lawyers for the Arts
(303) 722-7994

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts
(202) 289-4440

FLORIDA
Legal Art
(305) 674-8278

GEORGIA
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts
(404) 873-3911

ILLINOIS
Lawyers for the Creative Arts
(312) 649-4111

INDIANA
Creative Arts Legal League
(317) 464.5313

IOWA
Iowa Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

LOUISIANA
Louisiana Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
(504) 523-2430

MAINE
Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
(207) 699-4600

MARYLAND
Maryland Lawyers for the Arts
(410) 752-1633

MASSACHUSETTS
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts
Arts and Business Council
(617) 350-7600

MICHIGAN
ArtServe Michigan
(248) 557-8288

MINNESOTA
Springboard for the Arts
(651) 292-4381

MISSOURI
KC Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
(816) 974-8522
St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
(314) 863-6930

NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts
(603) 224-8300

NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
(856) 963-6300

NEW YORK
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
(212) 319-2787

NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
(919) 699-6285

OKLAHOMA
Tulsa Lawyers for the Arts
Tulsa County Bar Association
(918) 584-5243

OHIO
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Program
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
(216) 696-3525

OREGON
Northwest Lawyers and Artists
(503) 295-2787

PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Arts and Business Council
(215) 790-3620
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
(412) 391-2060

RHODE ISLAND
Ocean State Lawyers for the Arts
(401) 789-5686

TENNESSEE
Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts
Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville
(615) 743-3055

TEXAS
Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
(713) 526-4876

WASHINGTON
Washington Lawyers for the Arts
(206) 328-7053

WISCONSIN
Arts Wisconsin
(608) 255-8316

VANCOUVER
Artists' Legal Outreach
Alliance for Arts and Culture
(604) 681-3535 x213
 

Welcome Maine

The newest member of our national network is Maine Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, founded in 2007. The fledgling organization provides the state's underserved artists with a clearing house where they can get education and assistance that pertains to their artwork and their rights.

“"From coast to coast, our organizations are helping arts communities to thrive and legal communities to serve."
Casey Gill Summar
, director, Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts, Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville

 

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