Artists

Heyde Center Invites Artists from Five States to Explore the Theme of ‘Arrivals and Departures’ in Juried Art Show

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CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin – The Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls is set to host its inaugural juried art show, with the theme of “Arrivals and Departures.” This showcase, running from September 5 to October 16, 2024, aims to capture the constant cycle of arrivals and departures that shape our everyday lives. From significant life events like the birth of a child to mundane moments like eagerly awaiting the end of the workday, we are constantly reminded of the comings and goings in the world around us. Organized by Heyde Center committee member … Read more

Artists Ordered to Pay $9 Million in Damages in Bored Ape Yacht Club Copyright Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, California – Artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen have suffered a setback in their legal battle against Yuga Labs, the creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC). Recently, a court filing dismissed their counterclaims in the ongoing copyright lawsuit, leaving them with a hefty financial burden. The court’s decision mandates Ripps and Cahen to pay nearly $9 million in damages, including legal and expert witness fees, along with disgorgement. The controversy began in May 2022 when Ripps and Cahen launched an unauthorized collection called Ryder Ripps BAYC (RR/BAYC), intentionally capitalizing on the popularity … Read more

Emerging Artists Awarded and Supported by Unique Warehouse Company Celebration

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TOKYO, JAPAN – The TERRADA ART AWARD, a biennial contemporary art award created to support emerging artists, announced the five winners of its prestigious Jury Prizes. Mitsuo Kim, Yuma Tomiyasu, Yuki Harada, Satoshi Murakami, and yang02 were selected as the recipients in a ceremony held on January 10. The TERRADA ART AWARD stands out among other art competitions as it is uniquely founded by Warehouse TERRADA, a prominent warehouse company. Rather than ranking the artists or awarding a grand prize, the TERRADA ART AWARD presents a Jury Award to each finalist. The jury, which carefully … Read more

New Law Requires Small LLCs to File Beneficial Ownership Information Report: What Artists and Self-Employed Creatives Need to Know

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New York, United States – Starting from January 1, 2024, a law known as the Corporate Transparency Act will have implications for solo artists, performers, writers, and creatives who have Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or are considering forming one. The law aims to combat financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorism, by requiring businesses formed through their state’s Secretary of State to file a report called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI). The report will identify the “beneficial owners” of LLCs and other entities. The primary target of this law is small LLCs, often single-member … Read more