Join Maryland Lawyers for the at the American Visionary Art Museum from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, April 10 for a “Conference on Creativity & Law,” a look at the legal protections and hurdles artists of all kinds must navigate in their pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.  Noted intellectual property attorney Scott Johnson of Ober|Kaler will map the current contours of copyright law, Creative Commons expert Fred Benenson will lay out that organization’s DIY approach to copyright,  and filmmaker  Kembrew McLeod will screen and discuss “Copyright Criminals,” a history of hip-hop and sampling.  Free tickets at

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/101723.

   Sponsored by the Baltimore City Bar Foundation.  AVAM is located at 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230.