May 2012 Newsletter
From Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
covering the following topics:
Nonprofit Orientation with Erin Rodgers 5/02/12
Legal Issues Panel at CentralTrak Dallas 5/15/12
Legal Clinic for Entertainment and Arts Professionals Presented in Partnership with Austin Music Foundation 5/16/12
Legal and Accounting Workshop Presented by FreshArts and TALA 5/19/12
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Nonprofit Orientation with Erin Rodgers Wednesday, May 2, 2012
These sessions are designed to provide information to those interested in forming a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation, covering the basic function and structure of exempt organizations, bookkeeping and tax issues related to exempt organizations, and other pertinent information. There will also be time for questions and answers during the session. Session will be presented by Erin Rodgers, TALA Staff Attorney. This program is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to [email protected] as space is limited.
Nonprofit Orientation with Erin Rodgers
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
TALA
1540 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
Legal Issues Panel at CentralTrak Dallas Tuesday, May 15, 2012
TALA and CentralTrak present an informative panel featuring three practicing attorneys’ overviews on legal and business issues affecting artists. Andrea Perez of Fears & Nachawati will provide an introduction to TALA and will discuss practical tips gleaned from her representation of artists. Jamie Baker of Thompson Coe will provide information about insurance issues relevant to artists. Lisa Congleton of Haynes Boone will provide an overview of intellectual property issues pertaining to art and artists. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session. The program is open to the public.There will be time for a Q&A. Please RSVP at [email protected] or just drop in.
Legal Issues Panel at CentralTrak Dallas
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
CentralTrak
800 Exposition Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226
Legal Clinic for Entertainment and Arts Professionals Presented in Partnership with Austin Music Foundation, Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Artists and representatives of arts nonprofit organizations will be given time to have a half-hour consultation with a legal professional at Austin Music Foundation’s Creative Media Center. The clinic will provide participants the opportunity to gain valuable legal advice on entertainment and arts related issues. All disciplines are welcome to participate; however, issues must be related to work in the creative fields. To reserve your appointment, please visit the Austin Music Foundation homepage, and complete the short request. For other questions regarding TALA you may contact Alissa McCain at [email protected].
Legal Clinic for Entertainment and Arts Professionals Presented in Partnership with Austin Music Foundation
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Creative Media Center
1901 E. 51st. Street (Building 4)
Austin, TX 78723
Legal and Accounting Workshop Presented by FreshArts and TALA, Saturday, May 19, 2012
Artists and representatives of arts nonprofits will be given time to have a short consultation with a legal or accounting professional at FreshArts (formerly Spacetaker). Preference is given to those who make appointments, but walk-ups are also welcome. Please contact [email protected] in order to make an appointment. TALA volunteers interested in providing consultations should contact [email protected].
Legal and Accounting Open House
Saturday, May 19, 2012
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FreshArts (formerly Spacetaker)
2101 Winter Street
Houston, TX 77007
REMINDER: TALA Offers Mediation Services to Members
Offered free of charge to TALA members and $25 to non-members, TALA’s meditation services provide the opportunity for both individuals and arts nonprofits to work towards resolving complex legal situations and avoid costly and time-consuming litigation. For more information, please email Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers at [email protected].
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Online Membership Payment Now Available
Please consider becoming a member, or renewing your membership today. We accept payment via PayPal through our website www.talarts.org
A portion of TALA’s programs and services are generously supported by The Brown Foundation, The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, The Houston Arts Alliance, The Houston Endowment, and The Texas Commission on the Arts.
