VLA Calendar > August
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Monday, August 1, 2011
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Monday, August 1, 2011, 6 - 7pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.Add this event to my calendar!
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
When: Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 1 - 4 pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. Federal issues include the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and corresponding regulations, application for employer identification number, IRS disclosure rules, unrelated business taxable income, charitable contributions, and restrictions on lobbying. This workshop will also touch on the legal and ethical duties for board members; donor requirements; the new Form 990; intellectual property issues specific to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations; insurance; and employment issues.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Forming Your For-Profit Arts Business
When: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 4 - 6pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022This workshop provides valuable information about starting an arts-related business. Covered issues also include: For vs. Non-Profit incorporation, fiscal sponsorship, selecting and protecting business names; the legal and tax characteristics of LLCs an publication requirements, partnerships, and type C and S corporations; choice of jurisdiction; financing your business; employees and independent contracts; and insurance.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 1 - 2pm
Where: VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022To volunteer at our clinics or take a case from our case list, VLA requires that attorneys attend a short orientation. At the orientation, important information about VLA's programs, requirements for volunteers and our administrative procedures will be covered.
This session is conducted by Dena Bouchard, Esq., VLA's legal fellow
You MUST RSVP prior to attending an orientation session.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Art & Law Residency Symposium
When: Wednesday August 24, 2011, 6 - 9pm
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Where: Shearman & Sterling LLP, 599 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
RSVP required to: lndickens@vlany.orgWriters:
Mazie M. Harris
Lian Amaris Sifuentes
Tracy ZwickRespondent:
Ruben Verdu
ArtistMore info here
Monday, August 29 to Monday, September 5, 2011
VLA offices will be closed.
We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.