The Washington Printmakers Gallery will open its doors to the Georgetown and D.C. art communities on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, experienced art lawyer Richard Louis will speak to young and beginning artists about creating a small business, copyright law, and other issues that can arise when selling your artwork in Washington, D.C. 

This free talk will set the foundation necessary for building a business out of your passion. Louis is licensed to practice in both DC and New York and has worked with both Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. He is experienced in writing and reviewing contracts, estate planning, and other small business concerns. 

He has also worked to support emerging artists through career development and professional empowerment as a speaker in the Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program at the Kennedy Center. At the Washington Printmakers Gallery this September, he continues the mission. 

This talk is completely free but participation is limited. Visit the Washington Printmakers Gallery website to learn more about the talk and register for one of fifteen available spots. https://www.washingtonprintmakers.com/classes-and-workshops