Episode #429
429: Artist Copyright Rules
Protecting your art can become part of your business with more clarity and confidence. You've put real time, energy, and care into creating your work, and understanding your copyright gives you another way to support what you're building. You already own the copyright to your art when you create it, but registration can give you additional options if someone uses your work without permission. I'm breaking down what changed with the new GR2D registration option, how published and unpublished artwork are treated differently, and why the timing of your registration can matter. My goal is to help you understand the basics so you can make thoughtful decisions about protecting your artwork without feeling overwhelmed by the legal language. You'll Learn Discover the difference between automatically owning your copyright and formally registering your artwork. Understand what the Copyright Office considers published versus unpublished artwork. Explore why registering within three months of publication can affect the legal options available to you. Tune in for a practical, grounded look at copyright so you can feel more informed about protecting your art and your creative business. ️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity , published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses. Resources Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/429 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart
