Common questions

  1. Am I eligible for advice from Arts Law?
  2. How do I request advice from Arts Law?
  3. How long does it normally take to receive advice?
  4. Is my information confidential?
  5. Why is it sometimes difficult to reach Arts Law via telephone?
  6. Will Arts Law represent me or draft documents for me?
  7. What are the benefits of subscription?
  8. How do I subscribe to Arts Law?
  9. How is Arts Law funded?
  10. How can I support Arts Law?


1. Am I eligible for advice from Arts Law?

You are eligible for advice from Arts Law if you are an artist or an arts organisation and your query relates to your arts practice. All advice is subject to Arts Law’s Legal advice guidelines .

2. How can I request advice from Arts Law?

You can request legal advice in two ways:

OR

  • Contact us by telephone and leave a message requesting advice. An Arts Law staff member will call you back to discuss your legal query.

Arts Law does not accept requests for legal advice by post or direct email.

Find out more about what types of legal advice we can provide, and the legal advice process here.

3. How long does it normally take to receive advice?

Arts Law will endeavour to return any telephone message or email within 3 working days, although in periods of high demand it may take up to 10 days. You will speak to an Arts Law administrative officer or volunteer who will record the relevant information in relation to your query.

If you are requesting legal advice which does not involve a document, your request will be placed in a queue. You should receive telephone legal advice from an Arts Law lawyer within 5-10 working days. If your legal query requires a document to be reviewed this will usually be organised within 2-3 weeks of your request.

4. Is my information confidential?

Yes, Arts Law respects your rights to privacy and confidentiality. All information you provide to Arts Law will be kept confidential unless you give us permission to disclose information about you to a third party or we have a legal obligation to do so.

5. Why is it sometimes difficult to reach Arts Law via telephone?

Arts Law experiences a huge demand for its services. If you call and reach the answering service please leave a message and we will endeavour to return your call within 3 working days.

6. Will Arts Law represent me or draft documents for me?

Arts Law does not provide representation or drafting services.

We do, however, operate a document review service for subscribers: a solicitor reviews and provides you advice on an existing document. If you require preliminary advice prior to drafting a document we may be able to assist you via our telephone legal advice service.

We also have a range of sample agreements available for purchase online. Arts Law's sample agreements are produced with explanatory notes and sample wording for each clause. They have been created to assist low income creators and organisations in drafting contracts suitable for their needs.

7. What are the benefits of subscription to Arts Law?

A 12 month subscription to Arts Law entitles you to:

  • receive Arts Law's quarterly e-newsletter ART+law, keeping you up to date on legal issues relating to the arts;
  • discounts on Arts Law seminars and publications including sample agreements and books;
  • access, where appropriate to telephone legal advice, the document review service as well as mediation and referral services.

8. How can I subscribe?

The quickest and easiest way to subscribe is online via the Shopping Cart.

You can download, print, fill out and return our order form if you prefer to subscribe by post.

9. How is Arts Law funded?

Arts Law is a not-for-profit organisation. It receives funding for its services from a range of sources, including grants from government and non-government organisations, donations and earned income.

10. How can I support Arts Law?

Arts Law would not be able to provide the range of services it offers possible without the support of many individuals. You can support us in many ways:

  • Become a Guardian Angel by making a monetary tax-deductible donation;
  • Volunteer your skills and time as a volunteer lawyer on our Document Review Service Panel, as a volunteer note-taker at a document review consultation or as a daytime volunteer administration/research assistant.