About the Journal

Art Law and Accounting Reporter ISSN 0886-1013 is an active publication that provides art law, as well as accounting, to enhance their business decisions in the competitive global economy and lawyers. It was established in 1982 and is a bi-monthly publication by Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts. The subject areas included art, general law, economics, econometrics and finance, business, management and accounting, and social sciences & humanities.

Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA)
VLAA’s mission is to support the creative community by providing free legal and accounting assistance and rewarding volunteer opportunities, offering a wide variety of affordable educational programs, and advocating for the arts sector.

We help the creative community navigate the complicated world of finance and law.

Mission
VLAA’s mission is to support the creative community by providing free legal and accounting assistance and rewarding volunteer opportunities, offering a wide variety of affordable educational programs, and advocating for the arts sector.

Vision
We envision a thriving creative community that understands its legal rights and responsibilities and the importance of sound business practices and where success is not dependent on the ability to pay for quality legal and accounting services or related educational programs.

Our Inclusive Values
St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA) fosters a welcoming environment. Ensuring that no one feels excluded and that different voices and perspectives are embedded into our decision-making and service delivery is essential to our work. We believe this commitment enriches our organization and leads to better outcomes for our board, staff, volunteers, clients, educational program participants, partnerships, and our region’s creative community.