How can an artist profit financially from their creative work? The myth of the starving artist is debunked by this panel, hosted by Joyce Raimondo in conversation with two experts, Renee Vara and Carol Steinberg.

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Renée Vara is a court expert and artist advocate for creative rights with 30 years as a certified appraiser advisor, and educator to manage collections for foundations, studios, and private collectors. Her firm provides advice and expertise to top 200 collectors and artists' studios. Renée will present ways artists can manage their studios, art, and consignments along with tips for pricing, insurance, and other business know-how.

Carol Steinberg is an intellectual property attorney and professor at School of Visual Arts. Carol will describe a law that protects artists' work and proceeds when their work is in galleries Learn why registration is important in enforcing copyrights. She will also explain important provisions that should be included in an artist’s contract with a gallery.