The Arts Law Centre of Australia (Arts Law) is the national community legal centre for the arts. We provide practical, specialist legal services and resources to artists across all art forms, and the cultural sector.
Arts Law is a not for profit company limited by guarantee, and is staffed by 7 full-time and 3 part-time staff, of which 5 are qualified lawyers. The Executive Director, Robyn Ayres, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the centre. Volunteer lawyers and students play a crucial role in delivering our services.
The volunteer Board of Directors is led by the Hon. Justice David Levine, President, and includes experienced legal practitioners and representatives from a number of Arts Law’s key stakeholders.
Arts Law receives funding from various sources, the primary source being the Australia Council for the Arts. In addition, recurrent funding is received from the NSW Ministry for the Arts, the Australian Film Commission, Arts WA, and Arts SA.
Vision
To foster a society which promotes justice for artists and values their creative contribution.
Mission
To provide practical, specialist legal services and resources (including advocacy, publications and education) to artists and the cultural sector.
