This article discusses:

• How artists can take advantage of exposure on the Internet and still protect their images from piracy.
• Efforts of the Recording Association of America and the Motion Picture Association of America to prevent the proliferation of copyright infringement in the performing arts.
• How artists approach the problem of copyright infringement.
• The use of encryption technology at various museums and auction houses in the which use their Web sites to promote exhibitions.

The subject of art, copyright protection and the Internet are explored in this article.