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Digital flyer for an event hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Illinois Financial Wellness Hub, Golden Egg, the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, and Chicago Public Library. The left side has a blue background with white text that reads: “Financial Wellness for Musicians with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, Golden Egg & Lawyers for the Creative Arts October 14 6–7 PM CT In-Person & Online Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” Logos of the presenting organizations appear at the top left. The right side shows a photo of scattered U.S. dollar bills, a spiral notebook, and a black pen on a desk.

Financial Wellness for Musicians

Tuesday
October 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Subtitle reads, “with Cris Beilstein of Elevation Collaborative LLC.” Event details: October 15, 12 PM CT, online. Registration link: “Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” The left half of the image has a bright blue background with white text. On the right, there is a close-up photo of a small plant with bright pink flowers growing out of a crack in gray pavement, symbolizing resilience and growth under pressure.

Thriving Under Pressure: Shifting from Survival to Success

Wednesday
October 15, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Promotional flyer for Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ Associate Board event titled Third Thursday Mixer. The background shows a group of young professionals gathered at a bar, laughing and holding drinks around a high table. The text reads: Third Thursday Mixer Thursday, October 16th 6:00–8:00 PM O’Callaghan’s, 29 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 21+ Reserve free tickets at: law-arts.org Tickets close on 10/15

Associate Board: Third Thursdays

Thursday
October 16, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Promotional graphic for an online webinar titled “ICE Actions at Arts Venues: Best practices in preserving your rights and safety,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The text lists the speaker as Fred Tsao from ICIRR. The event is scheduled for October 21 at 1 PM CT and will be held online. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The background includes a close-up image of a U.S. visa page from a passport.

Ice Actions at Arts Venues

Tuesday
October 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Promotional graphic for “Copyright Registration Workshop” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson. The left side of the image has a blue background with white and orange text. The top left features the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo in white. Large orange banner text reads: “COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION WORKSHOP.” Below, white text reads: “with Irwin IP LLP, now a part of Miller Johnson.” Event details are listed: “November 13, 10AM – 3PM CT, In-Person, Downtown Chicago.” An orange banner at the bottom reads: “Apply for Free at law-arts.org, Applications due on Nov 7th!” On the right side of the image is a photograph of a group of adults seated at a long conference table, using laptops and reviewing papers. A man in a suit stands in the background in front of a large screen displaying the words “Copyright Registration Clinic.” The room has a modern design with large windows and a high ceiling.

Legal Clinic: Copyright Registration Workshop

Apply by Nov 7th
Thursday
November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Flyer for an online program hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in collaboration with Don’t Delete Art and the National Coalition Against Censorship. The left side of the image features the text: "Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online" with Don’t Delete Art & National Coalition Against Censorship Date: November 20 Time: 12–1:30 PM CT Location: Online "Register for FREE at law-arts.org" appears along the bottom. The right side of the image shows a wooden artist mannequin holding one end of a yellow ethernet cable with an oversized connector. The background is a bright blue, and a cut cable is visible in the lower left corner, suggesting disruption or censorship of connectivity.

Tactics to Avoid Art Censorship Online

Thursday
November 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Square promotional graphic with a bright blue background and white text. At the top is the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo. The event title reads: “Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training” with Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein, LLC Details below include: Dec 5 1–4 PM CT on Zoom Register for FREE at law-arts.org At the bottom of the graphic, a large orange banner with a white exclamation point icon highlights the message: “Fulfill your annual legal requirement in the City of Chicago!”

Sexual Harassment Prevention & Bystander Intervention Training

Friday
December 5, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Promotional graphic for Lawyers for the Creative Arts' 2025 Benefit Luncheon, themed "Fashion As You've Never Seen It," taking place December 11, 2025, at the Palmer House in Chicago.

2025 Annual Benefit Luncheon

Fashion as you've never seen it
Thursday
December 11, 2025
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Past Seminars

Promotional graphic for a virtual workshop titled “Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business — Day 1: Planning for the Future,” presented by Arts Alliance Illinois. The event takes place on September 10 from 10–11:30 AM. The background features a soft gradient from teal to off-white. The Arts Alliance Illinois logo is in the lower left corner, and a small circular illustration of a person holding a pencil with the letters “AI” above them appears in the lower right corner.

Sustaining and Adapting Your Creative Business

Planning for the Future
Tuesday
September 10, 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Promotional graphic for an online event titled “Affordable Housing for Artists in Chicago,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund). The left side has a bright blue background with white and purple text: “Affordable Housing for Artists in Chicago with the Entertainment Community Fund. Aug 28, 2 PM CT, Online. Register for FREE at law-arts.org.” At the top are the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and the Entertainment Community Fund logo. The right side features a diagonal cutout photo of Chicago’s lakefront skyline with tall residential buildings and a clear blue sky.

Affordable Housing for Artists in Chicago

Wednesday
August 28, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the online workshop “Basics of Fiscal Sponsorship” hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Chapman and Cutler LLP. Presented by Paul D. Carman and Rebecca Wallenfelsz of Chapman and Cutler LLP. Scheduled for August 19 at 2 PM CT. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image features colorful overlapping cards with large black question marks.

Basics of Fiscal Sponsorship

Monday
August 19, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the event “Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities,” hosted by Copyright Alliance. The event is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. The moderator is Rachel Kim, VP of Legal Policy & Copyright Counsel at Copyright Alliance. Panelists include Thomas Maddrey, Chief Legal Officer at the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP); Alicia Calzada, Deputy General Counsel at the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA); and David Trust, Chief Executive Officer at the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The left side of the image features vertical photo strips with images of photographers and camera lenses.

Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities

Thursday
August 8, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the “Nonprofit Compliance Series,” a monthly educational program and networking space focused on navigating compliance requirements for arts nonprofits, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Takes place the first Tuesday of every month from March to September, 9:30–11 AM CT. Offered in a hybrid format—in Chicago and on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image shows a close-up of stacked, colorful file folders with papers, next to a pink and gold pen.

Nonprofit Compliance Series

Nonprofit Governance - Boards & Staff
Tuesday
August 6, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional graphic for the “Nonprofit Compliance Series,” a monthly educational program and networking space focused on navigating compliance requirements for arts nonprofits, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Takes place the first Tuesday of every month from March to September, 9:30–11 AM CT. Offered in a hybrid format—in Chicago and on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image shows a close-up of stacked, colorful file folders with papers, next to a pink and gold pen.

Nonprofit Compliance Series

Fundraising Options and Donation Acknowledgement
Tuesday
July 2, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Promotional graphic for “LCA After Dark,” presented by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Background shows a dramatic cabaret stage with deep red curtains, spotlights, and a dark wood floor. Large pink-and-white text in the center reads: “LCA After Dark” with a red “21+” badge overlapping the word “Dark.” Quotes in playful fonts appear around the text: Top left: “A diversity of voices, perspectives, and attitudes” Top right: “Wilder than Oscar Wilde” Bottom left: “Fun-loving, eccentrically talented” Bottom right: “A whimsical multi-media journey” Below the title: “An evening of cabaret in a swanky Near North location.” Event details: Thursday, June 6, 2024 Doors @ 6:30 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM // Untitled Supper Club 111 W Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654 Small text at bottom: “Tickets and sponsorships – Contact Daryl Ritchie, 312-837-3519, dritchie@law-arts.org for further information.”

LCA After Dark!

Shindy 2024
Thursday
June 6, 2024
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Split graphic promoting a free in-person legal clinic on bylaws. Left side has a blue background with white and orange text and logos. At the top are the Lawyers for the Creative Arts logo and the Katten law firm logo. Large white and orange text reads: "LEGAL CLINIC: BYLAWS with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP June 5, 11 AM–3 PM CT In-Person, Downtown Chicago." An orange banner at the bottom reads: "APPLY by May 24 for the FREE clinic at law-arts.org." Right side shows a photo of a bright, modern conference room with large windows and multiple small groups of people in discussion at tables. Participants appear engaged, with laptops, papers, and coffee cups on the tables.

Legal Clinic: Bylaws

Wednesday
June 5, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Promotional graphic for the “Nonprofit Compliance Series,” a monthly educational program and networking space focused on navigating compliance requirements for arts nonprofits, hosted by Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Takes place the first Tuesday of every month from March to September, 9:30–11 AM CT. Offered in a hybrid format—in Chicago and on Zoom. Registration is free at law-arts.org. The right side of the image shows a close-up of stacked, colorful file folders with papers, next to a pink and gold pen.

Nonprofit Compliance Series

Earned Revenue & Unrelated Business Income for Arts Nonprofits
Tuesday
June 4, 2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Blue rectangular promotional graphic for an online event. Top left displays the white logo for Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Large white text reads: "Navigating Sales Tax as an Artist with Mary Kay McCalla Martire, McDermott Will & Emery" Below, smaller white text states: "May 30, 12–1:30 PM CT on Zoom" and "Register for FREE at law-arts.org." On the right, a triangular cutout photo features a colorful display of decorative ceramic plates stacked vertically, including bright reds, blues, yellows, and intricate patterns.

Navigating Sales Tax as an Artist

Thursday
May 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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