The Legal Canvas

Preserving What Artists Leave Behind with Joy Glidden

Caryn Keppler — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Host Caryn Keppler, a trusts and estates attorney with Offit Kurman, welcomes Joy Glidden, founding director of the Center for the Preservation of Artist Legacies (CPAL), for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to preserve an artist's life work. Joy shares the 35-year journey that led her to form CPAL as an official 501(c)(3) in 2022, and why the latter part of an artist's career has long been overlooked by funders and the broader arts community. From the real costs of legacy planning to the practical first steps every artist should take, Joy offers frank guidance on documentation, archiving, estate structures, and the hard truth that family members rarely step in to handle it. She also previews CPAL's upcoming three-day conference and describes the organization's new 10,000-square-foot space in New York's Financial District, which it is developing as a first-of-its-kind hub for cross-merging multiple artist legacies under one roof.

00:00 Preserving What Artists Leave Behind with Joy Glidden

00:07 Welcome and Guest Introduction

01:15 Joy’s Path to CPAL: A 35-Year Journey

03:30 What Does an Artist’s Legacy Actually Mean?

07:45 The Tracing Paper Transaction at Age Four

09:00 Key Challenges: Financial and Educational Barriers

11:30 CPAL’s Services: Consultations, Clinics, and Roundtables

13:00 Inside the Three-Day CPAL Conference

17:30 Top Priorities for Artists: Registration, Documentation, Archives

20:00 Trusts vs. Foundations: What Makes Financial Sense

22:00 Social Media, Digital Hygiene, and the Artist’s Footprint

24:00 Equity and Marginalized Artists in the Legacy Field

25:30 CPAL’s 10,000 Sq. Ft. Space and What’s Coming

30:00 Advice for Artists Without Financial Means

35:00 The Mary Beth Edelson Story: What Happens When You Don’t Plan

38:30 Rapid Fire: Pricing Mistakes, Art Market Realities, and Legacy Planning Pitfalls

43:00 Career Highlights: DUMBO, PBS, and Dinner with Mick Jagger

46:00 Closing Remarks

Learn more about CPAL and their upcoming conference:

https://www.cpal-info.com

Art, Auctions, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Bonnie Brennan

Caryn Keppler — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Host Caryn Keppler, a trust and estates attorney with Offit Kurman, welcomes Bonnie Brennan, Chief Executive Officer of Christie’s, for an in‑depth conversation exploring the intersection of art, law, collecting, and legacy.

As only the second woman — and the first American woman — to lead Christie’s, Bonnie shares her remarkable journey through the auction world, from early inspiration and career pivots to leading one of the most influential institutions in the global art market. Together, Caryn and Bonnie discuss how auctions are evolving, how younger generations are reshaping collecting, and why storytelling, access, and trust remain at the heart of Christie’s mission.

This wide‑ranging discussion also tackles timely issues facing artists, collectors, and estate planners alike, including the Great American Wealth Transfer, intergenerational stewardship of art collections, market misconceptions, and the role of auctions in building — and preserving — artistic and financial legacies.

Episode Timeline

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

01:33 Bonnie’s Career Journey

03:41 Joining Christie’s

04:37 CEO Priorities and Growth

06:14 Digital Access and New Buyers

07:46 Wealth Transfer Meets Art

10:16 Next Gen Collecting Trends

12:01 Old Masters Comeback

13:12 Demystifying Auctions

15:06 Living With Art

16:25 Advice for Artists

18:26 Visibility and Storytelling

22:01 Collector Myths and Pricing

23:41 Hammer Price Explained

24:50 Artists and Auction Fears

26:49 Rapid Fire and Accessibility

30:34 Unusual Categories at Christie’s

32:10 Affordable Ways to Buy

33:34 Memorable Sales and May Preview

35:28 May Highlights and Masterpieces

37:19 Favorites and Closing

Introducing The Legal Canvas: Estate Law for Creative Minds

Caryn Keppler — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:35:12 -0400

Welcome to The Legal Canvas, the podcast where law and creativity intersect.

Hosted by Caryn Keppler, an estates and trusts attorney with extensive experience working with artists, collectors, and foundations, The Legal Canvas explores the legal frameworks that shape creative legacies. Each month, Caryn is joined by guests from across the creative industries to discuss estate planning, legacy protection, stewardship, and the unique legal challenges—and opportunities—facing creatives and cultural institutions.

Whether you’re an artist, collector, advisor, or simply curious about how creative lives are preserved and protected, The Legal Canvas offers thoughtful conversations and practical insights designed to help you plan with intention and create with confidence.

New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts—and let’s create!