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Legal Support for Artists and Art Professionals with Axis Membership

As an artist, navigating the creative industry can have its challenges. From contracts and tax regulations to health and safety requirements, there’s a lot to manage in running your practice.  With Axis, you don’t have to face it alone. Our 24/7 legal advice helpline, included with the Associate and Professional memberships, provides access to expert advice to support you every step of the way.

Key Benefits of the Legal Advice Helpline

Axis’s legal advice helpline is designed to help artists and art professionals handle the essential aspects of a professional practice with confidence.

Expert Guidance for Artists

Tax Advice: 

Get guidance on tax issues specific to your practice, from expenses to self-assessment tips.

Contracts & Agreements: 

Clarify the details of contracts and agreements, so you feel confident with each project and partnership.

Employment & Workplace:

 Receive guidance on your rights and responsibilities, including employment laws, workplace discrimination, and freelance contracts.

Health & Safety Compliance: 

Ensure your activities meet  health and safety requirements, protecting you and those around you.

European Law: 

The helpline can help clarify the legal aspects of working abroad.

How This Service Supports Your Practice

Imagine facing a contract that’s full of legal jargon or encountering a health and safety requirement for an upcoming installation. The helpline provides support, helping you better understand and address these challenges efficiently. It’s peace of mind, knowing that expert guidance is a call away whenever you need it.

What the Helpline Can’t Do

While the helpline offers valuable advice, it’s important to note that it cannot prepare formal correspondence, provide representation, or undertake negotiations. The service is designed to guide and equip you with essential information to handle these matters independently.

Why Join Axis?

Becoming a member of Axis means joining a supportive community dedicated to your growth. The legal helpline is just one of many benefits that make a real difference. 

Axis offers:

  • Community and Networking: Connect with other artists, makers, and art workers.
  • Opportunities for Exposure: Gain visibility through curated content and special features.
  • Tailored Support: Access to bursaries, fellowships, mentoring, and more to foster your development.

Ready to Join?

By joining Axis, you gain more than just access to resources; you join a network that truly understands and supports the unique challenges of the creative industry. 

Start your membership today, and let’s support your practice together.

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