In this session, we’ll share contracts best practices for creative workers. Contracts are an essential tool for any business, big or small, creative or not. Rather than discuss different types of contracts, we’ll introduce contract terms that are common to many written agreements. We’ll also share tips for reading and evaluating contracts, identifying trustworthy sample agreements, and working with a lawyer. We’ll also share resources to help attendees get started. This topic is suitable for creative workers of all disciplines and media.

About the Speaker

Luke Blackadar
Deputy Director, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, Inc.
Luke Blackadar is a Boston-based attorney and the manager for the Arts & Business Council’s Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts program. Luke counsels creative professionals and small businesses, and arts and culture nonprofits on business-related legal issues, including contracts, copyright, legal entity formation and governance, and trademarks. In addition to his work at the Arts & Business Council, Luke teaches at Roger Williams University School of Law and Boston University Metropolitan College, and he has lectured at Northeastern University School of Law. He also serves on the board of directors of the Community Music School of Boston. Luke is a graduate of Clark University and Northeastern University School of Law.

Creative Economy Series 2024

This workshop is being offered as part of the Creative Economy Workshop Series at MassArt. This series of free, non-credit lectures and webinars is focused on professional development for practicing and aspiring creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and freelancers. To see upcoming workshops visit the Eventbrite Profile for Massachusetts College of Art.

This program is supported through a partnership with the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.