AMA News: May 2023 Newsletter
01. NYFWA Update - AMA Amendments Accepted!
We are thrilled to report that after a year of work educating the New York State Legislature on the role and services provided by artist management companies on behalf of artists, the Legislature has removed “creative management companies” from the mandates in the New York State Fashion Workers Act (S.2477-A/A.5631-A). The bill is now solely focused on protections for models - a goal we applaud.
We are grateful to the bill’s primary sponsors, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Karines Reyes, for carefully considering the Artist Management Association’s concerns and amending the bill in recognition that many of the original provisions were inapplicable, incompatible, or unreasonably damaging to artists and artist management companies. We also appreciate the many Senators and Assemblymembers with whom we met and spoke to over the past months who conveyed our concerns to the bill sponsors and legislative leadership. And, of course, we are grateful to the many members of the AMA and our allies and industry partners who urged the Legislature to address our concerns – it truly made a difference.
We will continue to monitor the legislation and update the AMA membership regarding the bill's status as New York’s legislative session draws to a close on June 8th. If you have any questions, please email us at the link below
02. Paper Chase Press
Happy Hour & Panel Discussion
Thursday May 18 | 5-7PM | Los Angeles
The AMA invites you and your colleagues to join us tomorrow for Print & Provisions, a happy hour and panel talk hosted by our partners at Paper Chase Press, as we discuss the state of portfolios, promos and other printed materials today.
Our guest speakers include art producer Mara Serdans, photographer Katrina Dickson, and Paper Chase Press Director Nicole Katz. Come share a glass and tasty treats with your fellow AMA members, other artist reps, art producers, and clients and view Paper Chase’s beautiful work for clients like A24, The Whitney Museum and Stephen Shore... it’s sure to inspire!
Paper Chase Press is located at the Gilroy Campus on Worthen Ave. Guests will be able to park in any of the spaces within the lot after 4PM (disregard the reserved parking signs). If the lot is full, you can find street parking on Ripple Street and its cross streets.
3014 Worthen Ave. | Building E | Los Angeles, CA 90039
03. AMA x Artsy Benefit Auction
Benefit Auction | May 16-30
Attention photography collectors! The AMA's largest fundraising event of the year has just begun.
Now through May 30th you can bid on prints by artists including Tina Barney, Pamela Hanson, Mark Seliger, Raymond Meier, Erik Madigan Heck, Ben Hassett and many more!
The Artist Management Association, founded in 2020, is a not-for-profit dedicated to providing advocacy, education, programming, and resources for its membership and furthering standards of excellence in the commercial photography and fine art industries. Acting on behalf of companies representing photographers, artists, directors, creative directors, stylists, and other creative talents, the AMA is a leading voice for thousands of working creatives.
Auction sales will support the AMA's growth and ability to continue advocating for its membership and the community.
We hope you will consider supporting the AMA by purchasing some art today!
04. Happy Hour - NYC
Please join AMA members for happy hour in New York!
Members and those wanting to become members are invited to meet up. Our next gathering will be June 7 | 6PM. This monthly meet-up typically takes place on the last Wednesday of each month with rotating locations but we pushed this one to align with those of you coming in for LeBook.
PUBLIC Hotel | Roof
215 Chrystie Street
Attendees need to take the escalator up to the elevator area on Lobby Level. There you will find a dedicated elevator with attendant to take guests to the roof.
We hope to see you there!
05. Happy Hour - LA
Please join AMA members for our first happy hour in LA!
Members and those wanting to become members are invited to meet up. Our LA meet-up will be June 15 | 6PM. This monthly meet-up will take place at rotating locations. We hope you can join us to kick off our LA Happy Hours!
All Season Brewing Company
800 S La Brea Ave
