Resources

What’s Vendor Liability Insurance All About, Anyway?

March 16, 2023

Your need to create and the freedom of being your own boss could be what drew you to the profession, but more often than not you do need to interact with the public in order to make a living. Here’s how to keep yourself–and your clients–safe while you’re out of office.

Fair Market and Insurance Value for Works of Art

February 8, 2023

It's a challenge finding the right insurance coverage–too little and you’re left high and dry in the event of a loss. But if you’re paying more to insure a piece than you would to replace it, that doesn’t make much sense either. Here’s what you need to know.

Protection in the Face of Protest

December 22, 2022

Recent actions from protesters have targeted famous works of art. It seems likely that they are on the uptick, and any time a sensational news story draws attention, the risk of copycats rises too. We aren’t here to lay blame, cast judgment, or offer our two cents on the issues being protested, but instead to talk to folks who might be affected by this seeming trend.

What Are a Photographer's Rights When It Comes to Street Work?

December 7, 2022

Photographers of all stripes are always looking for a great subject. That could be indoor surroundings, local architecture, natural scenes, or daily life in their neighborhood, town, or city. But it’s sort of inevitable that candid shots of everyday life will have people in them. In this day and age of (admittedly ironic) privacy paranoia, what’s a photographer to do?

Insurance For Artists: The Coverage Basics

August 29, 2022

You artists and crafts folk out there, you know it can be a risky deal to get established in your trade, so there’s all the more reason to protect your life’s work. Insurance isn’t a thrilling topic to dig into, to be sure, but we’d argue that when disaster hits home, you’ll sure be glad you did. Let’s get into what coverage you’ll need and how it will help you to do business confidently.