VLA

As mentioned in previous posts, Cleveland and the surrounding NE Ohio area are in no short supply of resources and service organizations that help creative professionals and arts entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Yet another group helping out those in the arts and culture community is the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, a division of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Founded in the mid-1970s, the VLA’s mission is to “facilitate access to legal services, including pro bono representation, for northeast Ohio artists and arts organizations; to develop educational resources for and build a living network of the region’s lawyers, artists and arts organizations; and to advocate for a strong and vibrant arts community.”

Through a combination of getting out in the community and providing educational programming, presentations and networking events, to collaborating with local arts service organizations, members of the VLA are interested in putting a face to the organization and helping to minimize barriers to quality legal services for the creative community.

Interested in meeting some of the VLA members in a fun, social setting? On Tuesday, November 30th from 6 to 8 pm they will join us for our COSE Arts Network Holiday Social at Zygote Press. The VLA’s Steven W. Day will give a brief presentation on common issues faced by independent contractors/service providers, and after that we will tour Zygote’s print shops, hear from their Executive Director Liz Maugans, and enjoy food and drink. For more information and to register, please visit HERE