AMA Resources and Tools Review (Members + Partners)
Tuesday | October 1 | 2PM ET / 11AM PT

Please join us on October 1st for our next discussion on new and updated AMA resources.

We'll be covering:

• Treatments Considerations

• Letter Templates for Hiring, Offers, and Terminations

• Bankruptcy FAQ

• Trade Credit Insurance

• Updated AI Language

• Usage Chart (In perpetuity)

This conversation is open to AMA Members and Partners only. Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

*You must be logged into your AMA account to register

Copyright: Valuing Your Work - A conversation about why copyright is important and how to retain rights to your work.

Wednesday, June 26th 2PM ET / 11AM PT 

Join us for our next webinar discussing all essential information around copyright and how to best protect your artists' work!

Panelists:

Joe Naylor, Founder & CEO - ImageRights

Juliette Wolf-Robin - National Executive Director of American Photographic Artists

Join us for an extraordinary webinar that delves into the importance of copyright and the best practices for protecting your work, retaining rights, and owning your own images.

This webinar will be particularly informative for photography representatives who want to both champion usage for their artists and unrepresented artists, as well as, artists, clients and producers.

Our Goal:

This discussion is just the start: we want this webinar to be one of many discussions around copyright, as we aim to continually update and inform the AMA community on best practices for protecting artist's work. We're sharing expertise and building a resource that includes the voice of every community member.

Topics We'll Discuss:

- Why do we charge for copyright?

- Valuing your work

- Talking to legislators about why copyright should be protected

- Retaining promotional rights

- Owning your copyright from set vs. registering your images with the copyright office

- Motion - WFH + 12 hr days, no markup

- Each industry is hand picking what aspects they value

- Review terms in contracts and what they mean

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our upcoming NYC Happy Hour hosted by Pier59 Studios!

Mark your calendars for a special Happy Hour on Tuesday, June 25th at 6PM. Pier59 Studios is graciously providing a selection of white and red wine, as well as a specialty cocktail for the first hour of the evening. A cash bar will also be available.

Pier 59 Studios

59 Chelsea Piers

We will need an accurate headcount for this happy hour, so please be sure to RSVP at the link below.

Join AMA members for our May Happy Hour in LA!

We're excited to expand our happy hours and encourage you to invite your clients and potential new members to join us. Mark your calendars for June 20th at 6PM, and let's connect in real life!

Street parking is available on surrounding streets and $10 Valet is available after 5PM. Rideshares should pickup/drop off on 8th Street.

All Seasons Brewing Company

800 S La Brea Ave

The AMA recognizes and shares our membership’s and community’s concern over recent and alarming trends in the AI space; specifically regarding the new and evolving regulations at Adobe and Meta.These developments have raised serious unease given the significant implications they pose for our community; particularly for our artists. We are hosting a town hall next week to come together as a community and discuss actionable next steps needed to address these concerns: 

Town Hall Details: 

Date: Tuesday, June 18th

Time: 4PM ET / 1PM PT

The AMA Board will be joined by attorneys Doug Roy of Cypress and Emilie Pitts of Esther Grace Law.

The AMA is committed to being a prominent voice in this conversation and are taking the following steps:

- Consulting our legal counsel for advice on how to best protect the rights of our artists

- Actively connecting with other organizations in our community to determine how to best combine our efforts and explore options to ensure our voices are heard 

- Researching lobbying opportunities with the goal of influencing National legislation to safeguard our community

For reference prior to the town hall, here are recent articles on the subject that can be helpful to understand the current situation:

Mashable Article regarding Adobe’s New Terms and Conditions

Adobe’s Response to Backlash

NYT Article Regarding Meta’s Plans to Scrape Images for AI



Additionally, we encourage you to talk to your own legal counsel and update your Terms and Conditions to prevent your artists’ imagery being used to train AI models. This is a crucial part of the process and should be discussed with your clients. The AMA website shares sample Terms and Conditions for you to reference. 

Please invite anyone in your network, including your artists, to this crucial discussion. Together, we can make a difference and advocate for the rights of our community.

Register at the link below and we'll see you there.

We're excited to partner with Collective! Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One. Collective’s AI technology and team of trusted advisors gives its members the freedom to focus on what matters by taking care of business formation, accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community – all in one platform.

To kick off our partnership, we'll be hosting an exclusive webinar for the AMA community on June 12, 2024 at 2PM ET / 11AM PT.

Learn the secret to tax savings for Artists: the S Corp. With years of experience working in the tax industry and an expert in self-employed tax and business structures, Collective’s Luke Robinson will cover the basics of self-employed taxes and how an S Corp could lower your tax bill.

He'll cover the most common business structures for artists, the LLC, how it compares to an S Corp, and share expert tips on selecting the best business structure for your business – plus we'll go into how Collective works and how it can benefit you even outside of tax savings. 

At a glance you can expect we cover the following topics:

- How self-employed taxes work (and why they are so expensive)

- The difference between an LLC and sole proprietorship

- What an S Corp is and how it could save you money on taxes

- How an LLC compares to an S Corp

- Tips for choosing the right structure for your business

- How to set up and operate an S Corp

- How Collective works and what services we provide 

- Plus a live Q&A at the end to answer your tax questions 

AMA Members are encouraged to invite their artists to attend.

Click the links below to register and learn more. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join AMA members for our May Happy Hour in NYC!

We're excited to grow our community and would love for you to bring clients and potential members to our upcoming gathering. Mark your calendars for May 29th at 6PM, and let's connect in real life!

PUBLIC Hotel | Roof
215 Chrystie Street 

The State of Editorial: Current Trends and Shifts

Willa Bennett, Editor-in-Chief, Highsnobiety
Sara Moonves, Editor-in-Chief, W Magazine
Samira Nasr, Editor-in-Chief, Harper’s Bazaar
Thakoon Panichgul, Editor-in-Chief, HommeGirls
Will Welch, Global Editorial Director of GQ and Editor in Chief of GQ US

Moderated by Andrew Bevan, Writer and Creative Strategist

NYC - Wednesday, May 8

Village East Cinema by Angelika 
181-189 2nd Avenue 
Theater 2

6PM Doors Open / Cocktails
6:30-7:30PM Panel
7:30-8PM Cocktails

As a proud partnership between AMA and North Six, this event is another opportunity for our creative community to come together, learn, and actively contribute to the growth of our profession.

Be sure to RSVP at the link provided below to secure your spot, as space is limited.

Join us for an evening of engaging discussions, and the chance to reunite with familiar faces. We look forward to seeing you there

Usage, AI and the State of the Industry
Wednesday, April 24 | 11AM PT / 2PM ET

Please join us April 24th for our next Members Only Roundtable: Usage, AI, and the State of the Industry.

We are pleased to welcome AMA Partner Joe Naylor of ImageRights as a guest for this discussion

This will be an opportunity to continue our conversations on usage rights, including work for hire, rights of adaptation, and what’s happening with AI in the industry. And, we will open the floor to AMA Members to discuss the state of the industry overall.

Please note - you will need to be logged into your AMA account to register as this event is for AMA members only.

Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

Join AMA members for our March Happy Hour!

We're excited to grow our community and would love for you to bring clients and potential members to our upcoming gathering. Mark your calendars for March 27th at 6PM, and let's connect in real life!

PUBLIC Hotel | Pisco Bar 
215 Chrystie Street 

Join AMA members for our first happy hour of 2024! 

We're excited to grow our community and would love for you to bring clients and potential members to our upcoming gathering. Mark your calendars for February 28th at 6PM, and let's connect in real life!

PUBLIC Hotel | Pisco Bar

215 Chrystie Street

Creating Best Practices: Treatments - An anonymous conversation with art producers on how to improve the treatment process

Friday, February 2, 11AM PT / 2PM ET 

Start 2024 with a Groundbreaking Exploration of Treatments in Commercial Photography!

Join us for an extraordinary webinar that delves deep into the world of treatments. We're bringing together esteemed art producers from leading agencies and brands, each offering a seasoned perspective on this crucial aspect of our industry. 

In a rare twist, all our panelists will remain anonymous. This unique format guarantees a level of candor and unfiltered honesty that's seldom heard in public forums. Expect raw insights and candid discussions that will shed light on both the triumphs and challenges in treatment processes.

*Our Goal*

This isn’t just a conversation; it's a mission to co-create a 'Best Practices for Treatments' guide. Your participation is crucial in this endeavor. We're not just sharing expertise; we're building a collective resource that values the voice of every community member.

*What to Expect*

- In-depth analysis of the latest trends and challenges in treatment processes.

- Exclusive stories directly from our incognito producers.

- An open forum addressing the toughest pain points and brainstorming collaborative solutions.

- A rare opportunity to ask those pressing questions you’ve always had but never could ask.

This webinar is more than a meeting of minds; it's a chance to actively shape the future of treatments in our industry. Register now and be part of this pivotal conversation. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable in creating a resource that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of our creative community.

We look forward to seeing you there and collectively forging a more democratic process in our industry, where creativity is nurtured and every artist's time is valued.

There is a fee for non-members to attend. Details below.

AMA Members + Partners: Free
Non-Members: $50 (2 log-in's)

If you would like to attend the webinar and are not a member, please email Jenn at info@artistmanagementassociation.org for more information.

Come join the discussion!

*Registration for the live event closes at 12PM ET on February 2

Tuesday | November 14 | 5PM ET / 2PM PT

Don't miss this essential webinar - Protect Your Work Now: US Copyright Office Registration in the Age of AI. This webinar targets ImageRights customers, those interested in ImageRights services, and the Artists Management Association community.

Moderating this webinar is ImageRights Founder & CEO Joe Naylor who will not only share how to actively pursue unauthorized image use but will also show examples on how to swiftly secure your work via USCO with our Adobe Lightroom Plug-in, revolutionizing how artists protect their work.

Industry veterans, including Dana Hursey, an accomplished photographer and educator, and John Tehranian, a top-ranked entertainment lawyer with a rich history in intellectual property litigation, will lend their expertise. Erica Chadwick of ETC Creative and Director at Large at the AMA will also share her insights, bringing a comprehensive understanding of creative execution and the business of photography to the discussion, ensuring participants leave with a wealth of practical knowledge and empowerment in safeguarding their creative rights.

AMA Members are encouraged to invite their artists to attend.

Register at the link below and we'll see you there.

Let's Talk Treatments: Forging a Fairer Path Forward for Artists and Agencies
Tuesday | October 24 | 2PM ET / 11AM PT

Please join us October 24th for our next Members Only Roundtable: Let's Talk Treatments: A Positive Path Forward for Artists and Agencies. We'll be covering:

- Share experiences and insights regarding the frequency, time, and financial investments involved for artists and agents when creating treatments for photo and motion bids

- Address concerns about treatment ideas being used without awarding the job and discussing the financial implications of such instances

- Discuss the quality and frequency of feedback received on treatments, both before presentation to the client and post-rejection

- Explore the current levels of transparency between agencies, artists, and clients during the treatment sharing and decision-making processes. 

- Delve into the utilization of Mutual NDAs during the treatment process and discuss other legal safeguards to protect the creative and intellectual property of artists and agencies. 

and more!

Below you will find a link to register and also a poll regarding treatments. Please respond to the poll by Thursday, October 19th. The polls are anonymous and will help to focus the roundtable on your most relevant concerns.

As a reminder, roundtables are open to AMA members only. 

Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

Sustainability and The Fashion Industry: Engaging in Change

Thursday, October 19th
6-8pm Panel Discussion and Cocktails
Location: Custom Collaborative 
253 West 35th Street, 2nd Floor

A proactive panel discussion with:

Francisco Costa, Dominique Drakeford, Ngozi Okaro and others.
Moderated by Shonagh Marshall

In collaboration with AMA Partner North Six, we are proud to present our new speaker series! Our first event will take place next Thursday.

There is no fee to attend and the event is open to anyone. Room is limited so RSVP at the link below today.

Get ready for engaging conversations, reuniting with familiar faces, and a whole lot of fun. We can't wait to see you there!

Wednesday | September 13 | 2PM ET / 11AM PT

AMA Resources and Tools (Members + Partners)

Welcome to the vibrant season of fall! The Artist Management Association is thrilled to invite all Members and Partners to an exclusive roundtable/webinar event where we will delve into a multitude of topics, including the latest updates to the AMA website, the unveiling of new resources, and invaluable insights on how to maximize your AMA benefits. We will be covering:

• New employment section on website

• Updates to the usage glossary

• Updates to the Universal Bid Form

• Terms + Conditions Updates

• Workers Compensation and General Liability

• The importance of committees

• Webinars vs. roundtables, directories, and coupon codes.

And much more! Join us as we cover all things AMA.

This webinar is open to members and partners

*This discussion was recorded and is available to all AMA members and partners. Please email Jenn for information on how to access. info@artistmanagementassociation.org

September 13 - 2PM ET to 3:15PM ET

Join us Tuesday, September 13th for our Annual Update Webinar where we will discuss all things AMA. Topics include:

• AMA progress as we approach our 4th year

• The growing resources available on the AMA website

• Legislation Updates

• Reviewing the 2024 Budget: What your money goes towards

• Upcoming Board Elections

• 2023 - 24 Programming

Please join us as we discuss all we've accomplished in 2023 and to help us set goals for the year ahead.

Wednesday | June 28 | 2PM ET / 11AM PT

Usage + New Media

Explore the intricacies of the new media landscape with us. We invite you to join our upcoming webinar featuring Iván Sikic, Executive Producer of Tiempo Studio, and Shana Hale, Global Executive Creative Director at the Trade Desk. Together, we aim to demystify and delve into key topics such as:

• An overview of new & emerging Online/Digital Advertising Channels

• Understanding Programmatic Advertising: A new way of Digital Media Buying available to clients and agencies

• Understanding the Open Internet & the power of its reach

• Micro-targeting: A deep-dive into precision audience engagement

• Breaking Down Jargon: Explanations for terms such as Connected TV, Digital Out of Home, and Pay Per Click

• Navigating Usage Rights: Guidelines on what to consider and lookout for while negotiating and managing content usage across digital media platforms

Join us as we discuss the dynamic and evolving media landscape together.

This webinar is open to everyone. Details below:

• AMA Members + Partners: Free

• Non-Members: $15

Please email Jenn at info@artistmanagementassociation.org or click the link below for more information.

Come learn and join the discussion!

*Registration for the live event closes at 12PM ET on June 28

This recording will be free to all AMA members and partners. Non-members and partners can purchase this webinar for $15.

Please email for more information - info@artistmanagementassociation.org

Join us for our next Members Only Roundtable: Stylists - Terms + Conditions, Sales Tax, and more. We'll discuss a broad spectrum of stylist-related issues such as:

• Legal safeguards

• Limiting liability

• Cancellations and postponements

• Copyright of designs

• Defining tangible property

• Stylist + Beauty tax

and much more!

As a reminder, roundtables are open to AMA members only. 

Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

Join us on May 31 for our next Members Only Roundtable General Liability, Workers’ Comp, and Payroll & Withholding for Crew

We will be covering compliance - what we need as agents to be compliant with current regulations and what we ask of our artists regarding compliance. AMA board members will discuss:

- Setting up a Corporation or LLC to protect your personal assets
- Why worker’s Comp and General Liability is needed
- Crew payroll Crew Sick Leave, Unemployment, and more

As a reminder, roundtables are open to AMA members only. 

Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

Join us on May 17 for our next Members Only Roundtable on Motion.

We will cover the evolution of motion projects becoming a larger part of our everyday shoots. Alongside AMA member Samantha Mau of Image Partnership, we will discuss:

- How motion add-on's impact timelines
- Budgets for Social Only Motion
- Motion crews
- Post production on motion
- Motion usage fees vs. work for hire
- Union vs. Non-Union productions
- CTV and other OTT and new usages for where motion work lives

And much more!

As a reminder, roundtables are open to AMA members only. 

Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

Please join us Wednesday, April 19 as we host a town hall with our attorney from Manatt, Phelps & Philips to update the community on the current status of the New York Fashion Worker's Act and what the next steps are to amend this legislation.

We want to thank the AMA community, the AMA board, our partners at APA, 4A’s and our artists for their support last year while we navigated learning about the New York Fashion Worker’s Act (NYFWA).

Your swift actions, engagement, and outreach stopped the bill from passing last year, allowing us the opportunity to meet with the bills sponsors, senators and assembly members over the past few months. We will continue these efforts on behalf of our community with the hope that this bill will be re-drafted.

Register at the link below and we'll see you there!

Wednesday | March 8 | 4PM ET / 1PM PT

MEMBERS ONLY ROUNDTABLE: RETOUCHING POST PRODUCTION STANDARDS

Join us as we discuss and define our role in the ever increasing world of post-production - its scope, how to manage it and how to estimate for it.

AMA board members will discuss:

        - Who is managing your post timeline? Agent? Creative? Client?

        - Common practices for billing

        - Post decisions; including camera selection, deliverables, timing, etc

Roundtables are open to AMA Members only. Registration below.

Come learn and join the discussion!

Wednesday | March 1 | 4PM ET / 1PM PT

AI: THE ROLE OF AI IN THE FUTURE OF CREATIVE INDUSTRY

We’ve all taken notice of how rapidly artificial intelligence has emerged as a major force in our industry. In the last few months, the tools for creating AI generated imagery have become more accessible to the mainstream, and it has us considering the role it will continue to play within our industry.

Join the AMA with a distinguished panel of guests to discuss:

• The current capabilities of AI technology

• Questions of copyright

• The future role it could play within generating creative campaigns

This webinar is open to everyone. Details below:

• AMA Members + Partners: Free

• Non-Members: $15

Please email Jenn at info@artistmanagementassociation.org or click the link below for more information.

Come learn and join the discussion!

*Registration for the live event closes at 2PM ET on March 1st.

This recording is free to all AMA members and partners. Non-members and partners can purchase this webinar for $15.

Please email Jenn for more information - info@artistmanagementassociation.org

Wednesday | Feb 8 | 1PM ET / 10AM PT

What exactly is an NFT? What’s the Meta verse? How do I navigate this landscape for my talent and clients?

Join B&A’s Sam Summerskill and Great Bowery’s Marc Duron as they answer FAQ’s and dispel myths in this exciting new marketplace. Moderated by Gregg Lhotsky of B&A.

Register at the link below. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday | January 25th | 6PM

The AMA will be starting off the new year with a monthly happy hour in New York!

Members and those wanting to become members are invited to meet-up. Our first happy hour will be January 25 at 6PM. This monthly gathering will take place the last Wednesday of each month at The Folly at 6PM.

The Folly

92 W Houston Street

We hope to see you there!

Members Only Roundtable
Wednesday | Jan 18 | 4PM ET / 1PM PT

Please join us Wednesday, January 18th for our next Members Only Roundtable:
Hiring. Topics discussed will include:

Sharing jobs on social media

Experiences with Headhunters

Paying for job postings

Successful job descriptions

Posting options

We will be sourcing answers to your questions from trusted hiring advisors ahead of the roundtable so please be sure to submit any questions to Jenn at info@artistmanagementassociation.org.

As a reminder, roundtables are open to AMA members only. We hope to see you there!