What can we do when our art is stolen?
An unfortunate reality is that our work as artists is often taken, sold, and misused. The insult doubles when we feel powerless to fight back. After a recent misappropriation we took it up a notch and decided to provide a resource for artists. What can we do?
Read this great article by Mary Pember of Indian Country Today
Some steps you can take:
If you have a success story please share with others!
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