named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
ART IN BRIEF! Podcast
Podcast exploring art law cases and key legal questions, hosted by Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs, aimed at making art law accessible to enthusiasts and professionals.
Anti-Money Laundering Comparative Law Study
Research initiative examining AML regulations in the art market, highlighting compliance requirements and monitoring duties for stakeholders.
Art Law Blast - Monthly Newsletters
Monthly publication featuring upcoming events, recent legal developments, job openings, and headlines in art law.
Art Law Library
Hybrid repository of art law resources including books, journals, blogs, podcasts, and other publications, aimed at collecting and organizing global art law knowledge.
Case Law Database
Comprehensive database covering litigation topics including copyright infringement, trademark disputes, looted art, and the Visual Artists Rights Act, with cases from U.S. and international courts.
Immigration Law: Guide for Artists
Resource providing an overview of U.S. immigration pathways for artists, including visa options and legal considerations for international art professionals.
Nazi-Looted Art Restitution Project
Interactive database documenting cases of art looted by the Nazis between 1933–1945, serving as an educational and research tool to support restitution efforts.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Administers legal internships and capacity-building programs for law studentsProvides legal internships for law students pursuing careers in art law and engages them in developing online resources, preparing educational materials, and supporting organizational initiatives to build professional capacity in the field.
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Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 1 activity
- Maintains centralized art law resource platformsEstablishes and maintains a comprehensive hybrid art law library and centralized digital resources, including databases, blogs, journals, podcasts, and publications, to advance knowledge and development in art and cultural heritage law.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes educational events and conferences on art lawHosts virtual and in-person conferences, lectures, workshops, screenings, studio tours, and global educational events focused on art and cultural heritage law, often in collaboration with museums, law firms, universities, and cultural institutions.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces educational podcasts on art lawProduces and distributes a podcast series titled ART IN BRIEF that explores notable art law cases and broader legal issues such as cultural heritage protection in conflict zones, artist resale rights, authenticity technologies, and First Amendment concerns related to art.
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Artist Visa and Mobility Support 1 activity
- Provides immigration guidance for artists and cultural professionalsOffers a publicly available guide outlining U.S. immigration pathways and visa application support for artists and cultural professionals seeking to participate in exhibitions, residencies, and performances.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes monthly Art Law Blast newsletterProduces and distributes a monthly electronic newsletter, the "Art Law Blast," which aggregates updates on art law events, legal developments, job openings, publications, exhibitions, and resources for professionals and the public.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes original research on art law topicsProduces in-depth analyses, legal publications, amicus briefs, case reviews, book reviews, and original research on art law issues including artists’ rights, cultural repatriation, Nazi-looted art restitution, and anti-money laundering regulations. Maintains a searchable archive and case law database covering U.S. and international art law litigation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$220K
Contributions & grants$113K52%
Program service revenue$107K49%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$83K
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$156K
Cash$150K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$156K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRINA TARSIS | FOUNDER AND TREASURER | 45 | $35K |
board members · 7
- CAROL J STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- DIEGO FIGUEROA-RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- JUDGE BARBARA JAFFE — DIRECTOR
- LOUISE CARRON — SECRETARY
- MINERVA PINTO — DIRECTOR
- PETER J TOREN — DIRECTOR
- RAKHEL MILSTEIN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Antiquities Coalition Partner — Paris Sistilli has experience with the Antiquities Coalition related to cultural heritage protection.
- Art Market Studies Partner — Featured on Art Market Studies website under center-for-art-law tag
- Art Recognition Partner — Collaborated with Art Recognition on the development of guidelines for AI and art authentication, as evidenced by joint branding and endorsement in the framework document.
- Association for Research into Crimes Against Art (ARCA) Partner — Referenced on ARCA’s blog in connection with art law topics
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Partner — Collaboration through faculty service and educational programs involving multiple board members
- Brooklyn Arts Council Partner — Recipient of Brooklyn Arts Council grants in 2020 and 2022
- Brooklyn Law School Partner — Featured in Brooklyn Law School's research guide on art law organizations
- Case Law Database Network — Provides members-only access to case law updates through the Case Law Database.
- Center for Art Law Switzerland Partner — Collaborates on museum tours, film screenings, and panel discussions to engage the Swiss visual arts and law communities.
- Columbia University Network — Host Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs are graduates of a dual degree program with Columbia University.
- Cultural institutions and universities in Zurich Partner — Co-host the five-day Art x Law Intensive program and support educational and networking components.
- DePaul University Partner — Listed as a resource by DePaul University's Center for Art, Museum & Cultural Heritage Law
- European Shoah Legacy Institute Partner — Participation in Provenance Research Training Workshops led by Irina Tarsis
- Florida State University, College of Law Library Partner — Included in Florida State University College of Law Library’s research guide on art law
- Fordham Law School, IPLJ Partner — Participated in or referenced in Fordham Law School's IPLJ symposium on protection of Ukrainian cultural heritage
- Frick Art Reference Library Partner — Listed in Frick Art Reference Library’s discovery search resources
- Georgetown Law Library Partner — Featured in Georgetown Law Library’s guide on art law resources
- ICOM International Observatory on Illicit Traffic in Cultural Goods Partner — Recognized by ICOM’s Observatory on Illicit Traffic in Cultural Goods
- Indiana University, School of Law Library Partner — Included in Indiana University School of Law Library’s research guide on art law
- Jana Farmer Partner — Advisor to the Center for Art Law and practicing art law partner at Wilson Elser.
- Law firms in Zurich Partner — Host the five-day Art x Law Intensive program and contribute legal expertise through faculty participation.
- Loyola University, School of Law Library Partner — Listed in Loyola University School of Law Library’s guide on art and cultural property law
- Luiss University Partner — Featured in Luiss University library resources
- Museums in Zurich Partner — Host the five-day Art x Law Intensive program and provide venues for lectures and field excursions.
- New York County Lawyers Association Partner — Collaboration through board service, faculty membership, and panel moderation by Judge Barbara Jaffe
- New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Consulting relationship through Carol J. Steinberg
- New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Sport & Art Law Section (EASL) Partner — Referenced in content published by NYSBA’s EASL section
- Sciences Po Paris Network — Host Paris Sistilli and Andrea Konigs are graduates of a dual degree program with Sciences Po Paris.
- Teachers College/Columbia University Partner — Collaboration through faculty service by Irina Tarsis
- The 1995 UNIDROIT Convention Academic Project Partner — Recognized by the UNIDROIT Convention Academic Project
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Centralized Knowledge Dissemination to Expand Field Accessibilitymethodology: content-driven_knowledge_disseminationBy aggregating and freely disseminating high-quality, original content through digital channels such as blogs, newsletters, and podcasts, the organization grows the art law field because open access to reliable information lowers barriers to entry and enables global participation in legal discourse around art and cultural heritage.
- Education as Bridge-Building and Field Integrationmethodology: education-as-bridge-buildingBy providing interdisciplinary education and accessible platforms for dialogue, the organization connects fragmented stakeholders in the art world and legal community, fostering shared understanding and advancing the field of art law because education serves as a unifying mechanism across jurisdictions and disciplines.
- Human-AI Collaborative Framework for Art Authenticationmethodology: human-AI_collaboration_in_art_authenticationBy advocating for human-AI collaboration in art authentication, the organization improves the accuracy and ethical integrity of attributions because combining AI's analytical power with human expertise ensures technological tools support—rather than supplant—established art historical and legal standards.