We know it is not the most 'sexy' part of being an artist but neither is being poor or sued. Don't fall into the trap of being the last one to know if something goes wrong: brush up on administrative and legal issues here.
Phase(s)
Pre-Production
Subject
Legal and administrative matters
Target groups
Artists, Creative and Cultural Professions
Sectors
for all sectors, photography, visual and graphic arts, music, webdesign, dance, media, performing arts
Level of experience
for all levels, Beginners, Intermediary, Experienced
Prerequisites
None
Description
As an entrepreneur, you always have certain responsibilities, rights and duties. One should be well aware of the risks and pitfalls involved here, yet avoid being scared to handle them. The aim of this training is to give a realistic view of an entrepreneur's responsibilities and legal duties; and to give an idea of where one can get help regarding legal questions and issues.
Content
- Financial / fiscal laws;
- Starting ones' own business;
- Insurances;
- Contracts;
- Copyright, Authorship and Privacy;
- Protection of Minors / Duties of Supervision of Minors
Method
Presentation by a trainer. Materials provided by trainer.
Objectives
To introduce and discuss the most relevant administrative and legal issues concerning creative entrepreneurship.
Results
Participants are aware of the basic administrative and legal requirements that they need to deal with as an artistic entrepreneur, and know how to either handle them or what to expect from an external service provider in this field.
Resources
you might need a projector or whiteboard and an extra room if you do one-on-one sessions.
Evaluations
Questionnaire to be filled out by the participants (given and collected at the end of the session)
Support material
To implement this module properly, involvement of experts (like freelance coaches who are very well informed about the national/regional legal framework, or lawyers specialised on artists) is highly recommended. When no dedicated experts are available, a very thorough preparation of this module is necessary.
Other related recommended resources
Will be provided during course.
Duration
3 h
Participants
up to 0
Course language(s)
Nederlandse, English
Past track experience
since 2010
Trainer
Thomas Visser
Organisation
Stichting ROOTS & ROUTES NetherlandsContact
Jade SchiffTested
under the project
Routes to EmploymentDownload
📎 Module PDF (0.11 MB)Personal curriculum