VLA Calendar > December
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Forming Your For-Profit Arts Business
When: Thursday, December 1, 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.
More info here or download registration form
Monday, December 5, 2011
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Monday, December 5, 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.
More info here or download registration form
Thursday, December 8, 2011
VLA Winter Party 2011
Honoring
SculptureCenterThursday, December 8, 2011
5:30 - 8:30p.m.
Add this event to my calendar!SculptureCenter
4419 Purves Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
2 Subway stops from Manhattan
E or M to Court Square
Map it!This event features the opening reception of the Art & Law Residency Exhibition, Notice of Public Hearing.
More info here or become a member today to attend! Already a member? RSVP today!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop
When: Tuesday, December 13, 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.
More info here or download registration form
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
New Volunteer Attorney Orientation
When: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 1 - 2pm
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.
More info here or download registration form