Art Law Workshop: Art Contracts Explained

Art lawyer Adam Jomeen leads an interactive workshop introducing and unpacking the key commercial terms in commonly encountered artist agreements. The workshop will provide artists with an overview of key concepts and aim to help them feel informed and confident when entering legal agreements.

Drawing on his extensive experience advising artists on contracts and disputes, Jomeen will highlight the essential “ingredients” of a legally binding contract under English law before introducing a variety of contracts encountered by artists in practice, including consignment and representation agreements. He will share insights from the frontline when negotiating key commercial terms and common pitfalls. 

If time allows, Jomeen will also discuss some of the many real-world disputes between artists and dealers that have arisen from ambiguous, poorly drafted or non-existent written contracts. 

The workshop will not constitute legal advice and will be held under the 'Chatham House Rule' to encourage open discussion creating a safe space for participants to engage and learn from one another.

About Adam Jomeen

An English solicitor since 2007, Adam founded the specialist art law firm Art Law Studio Ltd in 2020 and regularly advises artists, advisers, collectors and dealers on contracts, copyright, commissions, disputes and the sale, purchase and loan of artworks in the UK and overseas. Adam holds an LLM in Art, Business & Law from Queen Mary University, writes regularly on legal developments affecting the contemporary art market and is a visiting expert at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art, the Institute of Art & Law and the BBC’s Fake of Fortune.

Access

This event is seated. If you have any questions or need assistance with your visit, please feel welcome to contact us at +44 (0) 20 7622 1294 or info@studiovoltaire.org. Read Studio Voltaire's full access information here.