Mediation
Where can members of the arts community turn for help when they find themselves embroiled in a dispute or want to avoid misunderstandings? VLAA's mediation program offers a non-litigious way to resolve (or better yet, prevent) conflicts.
Mediation is an innovative and informal process in which trained neutral mediators guide discussion between the disputing parties. The process allow the parties to control the outcome, rather than accept the decision made by an outsider (such as a judge or arbitrator).
Mediation is voluntary, confidential,
fast and affordable. It particularly well suited for the arts because
it addresses relationship issues (like trust, respect, fairness and
friendship), procedural issues (like how decisions are made) and substantive
issues (like money).
To learn more, call 314/863-6930.
VLAA's Arts Resolution Services is part of a national collaboration
among VLAs in California,
Chicago, Denver,
New York, Texas,
and Washington, D.C.
