Welcome

The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization established to meet the legal needs of the state's artistic community. Since its inception, the VLA has expanded its services to include legal services for artists and arts organizations as well as educational opportunities for artists, arts organizations and attorneys. VLA also assists local art and cultural institutions in finding attorneys to sit on their respective boards of directors who embrace the mission of the individual organization.

News

The Artist's Professional Toolbox is now in session!

Get the Tools You Need to Build Your Career!

The Artist's Professional Toolbox is an exciting career development program that empowers practicing visual artists with the skills and confidence they need to master the business challenges of being an artist.

“Thank you for developing the Toolbox program and more – letting me be a part of such an opportunity. . . It has been spectacular and has given me connections and tools that I have been searching for by means of trial and error.”

—Toolbox participant

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In the Press

The Boston Business Journal recognizes The VLA in partnership with The Brown Rudnick Center for the Public Interest as Arts Partner of the Year in the Small/Midsize Company division.

Read the article here.