Free course on copyright for artists
By CBT
With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting and accessing creative works–‐art, photography, video, writing, music–‐is easier than ever and this has major implications on how we choose to showcase our creative output. From understanding copyright and its applications for creators to fair dealing and fair use, lawyer and copyright expert Martha Rans will unravel the shifting and evolving legal issues that need to be a major part of your business as an artist. This workshop is recommended for all creators: visual artists, media artists, composers, writers, performing artists, and photographers and, approximately 2 hours in length.
Time & Date: 7 – 9 pm, September 17, 2015
Location: Selkirk College ‐ Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA) Campus, 606 Victoria St., Nelson BC
Cost: This workshop is free of charge, but pre‐registration is required & space is limited
To register: call Erin Potulicki at Kootenay Studio Arts at 250‐352‐2821
The Copyright for Visual and Media Artists workshop was developed by Artists’ Legal Outreach, artistslegaloutreach.ca, which is a group of volunteer lawyers and law students committed to working with artists and arts organizations. ALO offers resources, workshops and clinics across BC. This workshop is offered by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council (WKRAC) in partnership with Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College, with the generous support of Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of British Columbia. For further information about this workshop, please contact WKRAC at 250‐352‐2421, toll free: 1‐800‐850‐2787 or e‐mail: wkracassistant@telus.net .
