VLAA Arizona

Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists

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Tabling at the Startup Summit at ASU this morning! So many creative minds in one room!

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So much going on at First Friday tonight! We hope to be sending out a newsletter soon, spotlighting local artists and discussing legal issues. We gathered lots of business cards to start building up our email list!

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Artist with Legal Issue?

If you are an artist and need legal assistance, contact us at [email protected].  We have a FREE consultation date coming up on August 29, 2015. #freelegalaid

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Pro Bono Counseling Sessions Today at ASU Law

We’re counseling creatives today at ASU College of Law. Arizona artists seeking legal support, apply for pro bono counseling services or sign up to be notified about our “Know Your Rights” and other community events. 

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AZ Roller Derby was a blast. Thanks to Tracy Greer for inviting us. We dubbed ourselves "Judge Whop Her" and "Caveat Temptor."

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VLAA Stomp Out to Arizona Roller Derby

VLAA is stomping out to Arizona Roller Derby's January Bout this Saturday, January 31. Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1399116090385397/

We will meet up at 5:30 in the parking lot of SpoFit (5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034).  Send Annie an email if you need a ride or are willing to drive.

You will need to buy your own ticket to attend the bout.  Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door day of. Click to buy presale tickets.

http://azrollerderby.com/

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Brown Bag Planning Workshop

VLAA Student Members,

Thursday, January 15 at 12:15 pm in room 110. Please come, bring your lunch, and gather with a committee to brainstorm and delegate tasks for our Spring outreach initiatives. Stomp Out Committee: 2 GOALS: 1) Research upcoming community art events that we can attend and make connections with to share our services. 2) Organize our Social Stomp to the AZ Roller Derby. Current committee chairs: Devan Orr, Annie McManus-Spitzer Know Your Rights Committee: GOAL: By the end of this workshop I'd like us to have emails drafted to several local organizations offering a Know Your Rights Talk Current committee chair: Aileen Kim Outreach Committee: 2 GOALS: 1) Come up with a flyer distribution plan and assignments. 2) Help the Know Your Rights Committee generate a list of local arts organizations to approach for events. Current committee chairs: Jill Murray, Kevin Hanlon, Mike Ortiz, Kevin Crestin, and Kate Myers

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Open Mic Night at The Original ChopShop Co., Tempe

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Open Mic Night at Original ChopShop Co., Tempe - November 12

VLAA is heading out to Open Mic Night at Original ChopShop Co. in Tempe to meet local artists and let them know about our pro-bono legal services.

When: Wednesday, November. 12, 7–9pm Where: Original ChopShop Co., Tempe, 222 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281

RSVP here

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Tremendously successful Stomp Out last night. Thanks Jill, Kate, Cara, Devan, Courtney, Annie, Mike, David, and Aileen!

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Pro bono counseling session today at ASU College of Law

We're counseling creatives today at ASU College of Law. Arizona artists seeking legal support, apply for pro bono counseling services or sign up to be notified about our "Know Your Rights" and other community events.

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Stomp Out with VLAA on November 7

VLAA is Stomping Out at First Friday in Downtown Phoenix on Nov, 7.  We will be distributing information about VLAA's pro bono services and talking about artists' legal rights on Roosevelt Street. The plan is to meet at 6 pm at JoBot, near Roosevelt St. and 5th St. Parking is available on the streets surrounding Roosevelt or at the Phoenix Art Museum (Central Ave. and McDowell); there is a free shuttle to Roosevelt Street from the museum.   RSVP to Anne by Nov. 5 if you are coming. Also, let us know if you will be driving and willing to carpool, or if you need a ride. Be sure to purchase your VLAA Stomp Out T-shirt. The cost is $15. Email Cara to buy one.   Email [email protected] if you have questions.

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Pre-order your VLAA Stomp Out Tee. 50/50 blend standard fit Gildan t-shirt. Pre-order for only $15. Email [email protected] with your name, quantity, and size. 

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VLAA Student Members – Choose your VLAA committee

Please choose your committee, please help us evenly distribute.

Because folks were pretty open, we set up a Doodle to let student members choose their committee. First-come, first-served; please help us evenly distribute. The committees are: Outreach Committee | Is responsible for growing our list of artists from the community who wish to attend Know Your Rights events and apply for legal assistance from our clinics. Hand out flyers, social media, share with your networks, full-blown grassroots efforts–all ideas are welcome to get the word out. Stomp Out Committee | Will organize (location, participants, and resources) Stomp Outs to various local arts events. Participants will hand out flyers to artists and, with the aid of our Volunteer Handbook, answer simple questions as they come up. Wearing our snazzy t-shirts of course! Know Your Rights Committee | Will coordinate attorney speakers and artist attendees at informal legal rights presentations. Know Your Rights events can be topic focused or general discussions about major legal issues facing artists. This is a great opportunity to network with local attorneys, but don't forget, we need artists to attend so we can make a great impression on the legal community.

Go to the Doodle to make your selection. Once this doodle is complete, we will delegate tasks to each committee to get the ball rolling on outreach and events.

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Fall General Student Meeting @ ASU Law

ASU Law Students interested in participating in VLAA are invited to our Fall General Meeting, Thursday, September 11, in Room 114. Pizza yay!

RSVP Now

If you've shared you email with us, look for our invite. If you want to receive VLAA invites please share your email here. Announcements will also be made on Daily Disclosure.

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Off and running at the pro bono fair.

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July 31 Last Thursday Legal presentation at the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center