Legal Hour: Working with Galleries

Legal Hour: Working with Galleries Tuesday 21st July, from 13:00 BST (UK time) | Online Gallery relationships can be one of the most rewarding parts of an artist’s career and one of the most complicated. This Legal Hour session focuses on the practical legal questions that arise when working with galleries: from consignment agreements and commission structures to what happens when a gallery closes, a work goes missing, or a payment doesn’t arrive. Pierre Valentin brings his extensive experience advising both artists and galleries to help you understand your rights, know what to look for in an agreement, and feel more confident navigating these relationships. Artists are invited to ask about topics such as: What a consignment agreement should and shouldn’t include How commission splits work and what is considered standard What to do if a gallery hasn’t paid you or is holding your work Who is responsible if a work is damaged or lost while in a gallery’s care How to exit a gallery relationship professionally and legally What to check before signing an exclusivity clause Whether you are approaching your first gallery relationship or navigating a long-standing one, this session will give you the knowledge to protect yourself and your work. Guest Speaker Pierre Valentin – Art Lawyer Pierre is one of the most respected art lawyers practising today and a leading figure in art and cultural property law.