Copyright for Artists

We’ve all been there….

You’re walking along and you see something that looks just like something you created on your own.  Well, the one you made is blue and the one you saw was pink, but still- they really look alike!

Or you’re drawing away, creating a scene using your favorite movie characters.  It’s good.  Really good.  Like- you want to sell them and you think people would buy them- good.  Can you?  

Well, we’re not copyright experts- we’re Artists, just like you!

Some really darling people have put together these handy guides to help you with your copyright questions.  The Copyright Office even put together a wonderful program to share copyright enlightenment – all on video!

We hope you find these resources helpful! We offer a great big THANK YOU to each of the entities that created these!

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Artist’s Rights 101

Navigating your Rights

Artists Rights Society NY

Artists Rights Society is a unique and inclusive alliance of forward-thinking visual artists who seek to actively participate in the broader economic and cultural vitality of their time.

Copyright for Visual Artists

Learning Engine Series

U.S. Copyright Office

 In this Learning Engine installment, we discuss what visual works copyright protects, what it means to be a copyright holder, and how you can register your visual works with the U.S. Copyright Office.

How to use reference images for drawing (and Smart Copyright Tips for Artists)

Dark Yellow Dot – Supporting Emerging Artists

Dark Yellow Dot is an award winning platform that provides opportunities for emerging artists by partnering with organizations that care about bringing real artists into real spaces, making art accessible to real people.

What I Wish They Taught Me about Copyright in Art School

by Holland Gormley

Library of Congress Blogs

Copyright Creativity at Work

A Beginner’s Guide To Copyright Law For Artists

by Brian Gabriel

Cartoon Brew

Every day since 2004, Cartoon Brew has delivered the latest news, trends and ideas in animation to over 25,000 different artists, entertainment execs and cartoon aficionados.