Public Art Commission Agreements: Legal and Practical Issues for Sculptors
This webinar will cover the full range of issues that are raised in Public Art Commission agreements. While the Commission Agreements offered by government entities and private developers can vary significantly, the issues that are important to sculptors are the same in both: Design approval, scheduling, the use of sub-contractors like fabricators, payment, copyright, risk of loss and insurance, indemnification, artists moral rights, and dispute resolution. All of these are important terms that should be included in Commission Agreements and will be discussed in detail
Webinar host: MJ Bogatin - founding partner of Bogatin, Corman & Gold
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2024 | 12pm-1:30pm
Webinar is a 1-hr presentation followed by a 30min Q & A.
**Registration required in order to attend. Link to the webinar will be sent the week before the scheduled date.*
About MJ Bogatin:
M.J. Bogatin (“Bo”) is a founding member of the San Francisco Law Firm of Bogatin, Corman & Gold.
Bo was admitted to the California Bar in 1981. He is a graduate of Duke University (B.A. 1975, cum laude); University of Essex, U. K. (M.A. in Comparative Literature, 1977); and University of Denver (J.D. 1980).
Since the founding of Bogatin, Corman & Gold in 1994 in San Francisco, Bo’s own practice emphasis has been Arts and Entertainment, including literary, performing, visual, and film arts transactions. He regularly handles large-scale Public Art Commissions as well as Visual Artist Moral Rights claims. He has training and experience as a mediator, has served on the boards of directors of several Bay Area theatres, and is an officer and was a long-time President of California Lawyers for the Arts. He speaks often at legal workshops on copyright, trademark and contract issues for artists. Last year his revision of the LEGAL GUIDE FOR THE VISUAL ARTIST was published by Allworth Press.
About Bogatin, Corman & Gold:
Bogatin, Corman & Gold is a boutique law firm known for its diverse practice areas and deep expertise. Specializing in entertainment and intellectual property law, labor and employment law, as well as commercial litigation and personal injury, the firm serves a wide range of clients, including creative artists, entrepreneurs, and individuals in employment disputes. Founded in 1995 by M.J. Bogatin, William Corman, and Andrew Gold, each partner brought years of experience in different legal fields. In 2016, Andrew Gold withdrew from the partnership but remains "of counsel" to the firm.
M.J. Bogatin is renowned for representing prominent artists and performers, while William Corman is a nationally recognized advocate in labor and employment law. The firm’s wide-ranging expertise allows it to address multiple legal needs for clients, whether it's intellectual property, employment, or personal injury matters. With a focus on personalized service, Bogatin, Corman & Gold prides itself on being accessible and attentive to both legal and economic needs.
To see more about Bogatin, Corman & Gold and services they've offer visit their website http://bcgattorneys.com/
If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to email us at events@pacificrimsculptors.org