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    CONNECTING TEXAS CREATIVES WITH THE PRO BONO LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES THEY NEED SINCE 1979.

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  • Arts Legal Line 2025

    February 4, June 3, October 7
    5:30 - 7:30 PM

    Get your arts-related legal questions answered.
    Call from anywhere in Texas for a free consultation with an attorney!

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  • Art of Taxes

    Wednesday, February 26, 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Structured with artists in mind, this seminar is designed to walk you through your tax return, addressing common artist concerns and important IRS regulations pertaining to creative practices.

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  • Member Story

    Hear the story of Zoe, a former TALA member, and Laura, her volunteer attorney.
    We’re raising money so that we can help more artists like Zoe.
    Please consider an end of year gift to TALA.
    A donation of any size goes a long way to help Texas creatives take care of business.

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Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts believes that all creatives — regardless of income or background — deserve access to the business knowledge and advice necessary to grow a career in the arts.

Our programs are designed to help participants apply sound business practices to protect intellectual property, advance careers, and develop income.

 
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WHO DO WE HELP?

TALA’s signature pro bono services are offered to financially qualified artists, arts nonprofits, and inventors in all creative disciplines.

TALA’s educational programming is free and open to the public.

Pro bono legal and accounting assistance for artists and arts nonprofits.

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Pro bono patent assistance for inventors and creatives.

Attorney Gwen Seale presenting to a room of artists at an Austin Copyright Clinic in 2023.

Free educational programming for the artistic and business communities.

Did you miss Brush Up For The New Year: Regulatory Compliance Made Easy For Artists? Not to worry! You can catch the replay on our YouTube channel. Watch the full webinar and learn how to: - Categorize Tax-Deductible Business Expenses - Prepare for
Next week on Tuesday, February 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM you have the opportunity to call in for a free consultation with an attorney. Call 512-472-8303 or 866-303-8303 to join the Arts Legal Line! 🤳
Save the date! ✨ We’ve got an exciting lineup of FREE events that begins next week! 💙 More information and registration links available at the link in our bio.
Mark your calendars! ✏️ The dates of this year’s Arts Legal Line have been released. Join us on February 4, June 3, and October 7 between 5:30 and 7:30 PM for a FREE consultation with an attorney. The Arts Legal Line is free and open to all -
You know that little voice in the back of your head that says you should really get a lawyer? Or an accountant? We can help with that. By purchasing a TALA membership, you get access to one year of unlimited legal and accounting assistance. Here are
In September TALA had the opportunity to attend the @uspto’s Patent Pro Bono Administrators Conference - it was such a joy to connect with fellow administrators from throughout the US and representatives from the USPTO to discuss our common goa
Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday season! ✨
At TALA we believe that all creatives — regardless of income or background — deserve access to the business knowledge and advice necessary to grow a career in the arts. To expand our services in 2025, we need your support. Currently, we&
In all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be difficult to slow down. It was so nice to enjoy some quality time with our Austin-based attorneys last week! ❤️ Thank you to @susannaleesings for the amazing music. Special thanks to our co-h