Raw Law « Arts Access Victoria

Raw Law – Your art. Your rights.

Your art. Your rights. A guide to legal issues for artists.

What is Raw Law about?

It is important to know about your legal rights if you are a creative person.

How do you access Raw Law?

There are three ways you can access Raw Law – Booklet, DVD and Internet!

Order the Raw Law booklet & DVD

The Raw Law resource comprises a 50-page booklet/ DVD package.

What is copyright?

Copyright is one of the most powerful rights you can own as a creator.

What are moral rights?

Moral rights are about keeping the connection between you and your work.

What is a contract?

A contract is a like promise. Get it in writing.

Legal information for visual artists

What are your rights as a visual artist?

Legal information for musicians

What are your rights as a musician?

Legal information for writers

What are your rights as a writer?

Legal information for film and video makers

What are your rights as a film or video maker?

Legal information for performers

What are your rights as a performer?

How do you protect your work on the internet?

Protect your work from internet piracy.

Taking action: what are the legal steps?

There are 5 legal steps.

Key words A – Z

A glossary of legal terms from A to Z.

Legal help: who can you go to?

A list of useful legal- and arts- related contacts.

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