\;Tompkins Corners Cultural Center will present Tad Crawford\, who will speak about business/legal issues for artists and writers\, money myths and misconceptions\, and his novels\, A Floating Life and On Wine-Dark Seas. Praised for &ldquo\;his refreshing style which brings surprise and fun back into fiction&rdquo\; (New York Journal of Books)\, Tad will discuss the unusual diversity of his writing (practical advice\, mythology\, fiction)\, his inspirations\, and his creative process.
\nAt a time when many artists and writers are experiencing grave career uncertainty\, Tad&rsquo\;s Legal Guide for the Visual Artist\, now updated and in its sixth edition\, provides a comprehensive guide that addresses a myriad of new and complex issues. The &ldquo\;go-to&rdquo\; book for working artists and writers since 1977\, it grew out of Tad&rsquo\;s experience teaching at the School of Visual Arts and serving as General Counsel for the Graphic Artists Guild\, where he was active in advocating for artists&rsquo\; rights.\n\nTad&rsquo\;s publishing company\, Allworth Press\, is a leading publisher of books on business for creators\, personal finance\, and entrepreneurship. As an author\, lawyer (Columbia Law School)\, and publisher\, Tad brings a deep and broad understanding not only of the creative process that brings a work to life but also the practical knowledge required to carry a completed work through to publication and successful marketing.
\nThe talk will focus on Legal Guide for the Visual Artist\, The Secret Life of Money\, A Floating Life\, and On Wine-Dark Seas: A Novel of Odysseus and His Fatherless Son Telemachus. \;Prior to the event\, Tad&rsquo\;s books will be available at the Putnam Valley Library. They will also be offered at half price during the talk. Questions from the audience will be welcomed. LOCATION:Tompkins Corners Cultural Center 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd Putnam Valley\, NY 10579 UID:e.2688.57159 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260513T155026Z URL:https://business.hvgatewaychamber.com/events/details/art-money-fiction-a-conversation-57159 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR