Table of Contents
1 The Business of Art 1
2 Copyright: Gaining and Keeping Protection 3
3 Copyright: Registration 19
4 Works-Made-for-Hire, Employees, and Independent Contractors 29
5 Copyright: Infringement, Fair Use, Compulsory Licensing, Permissions, Orphan Works, and Copyleft 35
6 Copyright and the Digital Revolution 53
7 Moral Rights 65
8 Other Protections for Artists 75
9 Risks in the Content and Creation of Art 85
10 Contracts: An Introduction 97
11 Original Art: Sales and Rentals 105
12 Private and Public Art Commissions 117
13 Unique Art and Limited Editions 125
14 Gallery and Agent Representation and Agreements 137
15 Photo and Design Services and Sales of Reproduction Rights 151
16 Merchandise Licensing 171
17 Publishing Contracts 179
18 Artists' Business Formalities and Services 193
19 Video Artworks 207
20 Multimedia Contracts 215
21 Studios and Leases 219
22 Taxes: Income and Expenses 225
23 Taxes: Beyond Schedule C 235
24 Taxes: The Hobby Loss Challenge 243
25 Taxes: Who Is an Employee? 249
26 The Artist's Estate 255
27 Artists and Museums 265
28 The Artist as a Collector 271
29 Grants and Public Support for the Arts 277
30 How to Avoid or Resolve Disputes with Clients 287
Appendix: Artists Groups and Organizations for the Arts 293
Selected Bibliography 299
Index 301