Authors Registry, Inc. provides non-exclusive licensing of author-controlled rights, particularly electronic and photocopy rights and also collects and distributes royalties to authors, for electronic and other uses of magazine articles.

Opened in 2000, EMP is the only museum of its kind: a museum of popular music that encourages visitors of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power and joy of music in its many forms. Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame also is a one-of-a-kind experience. Opened in June 2004, SFM immerses visitors into science fiction’s “alternative worlds” and inspires new generations to reach beyond the present, imagine the future, and explore the infinite possibilities of the universe.

In addition to sharing the landmark Frank O. Gehry-designed building located at the Seattle Center, EMP and SFM also share several other attributes: a world-class collection of artifacts, exciting technology-driven interactive exhibits, and a single leadership team and staff.

Sean McChesney is a Seattle attorney who provides counseling to artists and small business owners. Areas of practice include: contracts, licensing, business formation, trademark and copyright.

Artquest is a London based organization whose website contains over 300 pages of information, advice, articles on creating new work, exhibiting and selling work, managing your career, working internationally, training, funding, legal issues, opportunities, an artlaw archive, online free legal advice and links to helpful organizations.

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) offers NYFA Source, an online interactive directory for artists.

Fractured Atlas is a nonprofit arts service organization that supplies tools for independent artists and arts organizations so they can focus on their creative responsibilities.

CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education Advice and Referral), developed by the Northwest Justice Project, provides a client intake system that allows low income individuals to be referred to legal assistance in their community by calling a toll-free number.

The Northwest Women’s Law Center operates a Legal Information and Referral Line.  Anyone in Washington State may call this line to talk to our legally-trained volunteers about any legal matter.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) defends the principles of the Bill of Rights for all people in America. Washington state residents can request legal assistance from the ACLU of Washington when their rights have been violated. They also provide organizations with free speakers on freedom of speech and censorship.  

Jazz Foundation of America provides assistance, resources and referrals to jazz and blues musicians including financial, legal, substance abuse and medical assistance on a case by case basis.