Association for Rights in the Arts (ARITA)

«Monthly legal advice»

Lawyers advise artists of all disciplines in the offices of Gessnerallee.

  • Wed 03/09 19:00 – 21:00

  • Wed 01/10 19:00 – 21:00

  • Wed 05/11 19:00 – 21:00

  • Wed 03/12 19:00 – 21:00

ARITA offers legal advice and organises workshops on art law and other topics. Copyright: ARITA

ARITA aims to provide legal support to artists and creators from all disciplines. It offers legal advice and organizes workshops on art law and other topics. On the first Wednesday of every month ARITA, in cooperation with Gessnerallee, will offer a consultation between 7 pm and 9 pm. Two lawyers will be available for each consultation to discuss questions (privately and confidentially) with artists and creators (30 minutes per consultation). A Membership of ARITA, with an annual fee of 20 Swiss francs, is required. You can find more information on becoming a member at the following link: https://rightsinthearts.org/membership.

Dates in 2025: 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December
Dates in 2026: 1 January, 4 February, 4 March, 1 April, 6 May, 10 June, 8 July

Location: Theatre Gessnerallee, Gessnerallee 8, 8001 Zurich, office; also available online on request. The offices are located in the passageway to the Reithalle restaurant, behind the frosted glass door, on the second floor. 

Individual counselling appointments can be booked directly via ARITA here. 

Language(s)

Languages: EN, DE, IT, FR 
(IT and FR only possible on prior request)

Accessibility information 

The Gessnerallee offices are located on the first floor and are not accessible without steps. On request, consultations are also possible online at info@rightsinthearts.org

Association for Rights in the Arts (ARITA)

Association for Rights in the Arts (ARITA) is a non-profit organisation based in Zurich that aims to promote artistic development by providing artists and creators with the legal advice they need for their careers and activities.

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