Originality, skill, time-on-the-job: these are all valuable assets to visual artists, musicians, writers and all other artists. However, Mark Braught explained how a copyright is the most valuable asset of all during the most recent program Two Hats for Every Artist, Creativity and Business.

He advocates that artists get all of the business issues out of the way before beginning a creative project. He address questions an artist should ask their clients so that one can be creative without worry or unpleasant surprises down the road.