by Administrator | Feb 5, 2015 | Art Galleries
The Uniform Commercial Code, also known as the UCC, governs all sales of goods in the United States. Under the UCC, whenever an artist brings a work to a gallery for sale, that work is considered to be a consignment. What this means is whatever rights the artist...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
Starting as of January 1 of this year, OSHA has new reporting requirements in place regarding who is responsible for keeping records of workplace related accidents and injuries. Previously, museums, historical societies and other cultural institutions were partially...
by Administrator | Feb 2, 2015 | Taxes
Last October, artists everywhere won a victory against the IRS. The United States Tax Court held that the IRS had incorrectly ruled that an artist’s profession was merely a hobby and that any assessment of back taxes and penalties was improper. A brief background on...
by Administrator | Jan 29, 2015 | Cultural Heritage
The US Army is looking to re-establish the Monuments Men (and Women) and is seeking professionals in archaeology, museum directors, and other cultural heritage professionals to enlist. While there has always been some form of the Monuments Men in the army since World...
by Administrator | Jan 29, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
When I was an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to do a study abroad in Paris. It was an amazing opportunity, and I had the chance to experience some of the world’s greatest museums and works of art. Before I left the States, I purchased eight rolls of...
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