I went to this Tacoma Arts Symposium last year looking for information on the law and the rights of artists. I found some of the law workshops to be very helpful toward crafting contracts and copyrights. I also found a lot of artists who were making a fine enough living on their art.
Anyhow, here's the info for this years symposium. Maybe it will help you if you are just starting out.
"Arts Symposium
November 14 & 15
University of Puget Sound, Wyatt Hall
Overview
Join us for the fourth annual Arts Symposium, an event dedicated to providing local artists and arts organizations with nuts and bolts information in order to become and remain successful in the arts. Choose between a range of informational sessions presented by professionals and educators who are concerned with your success.
New this year – check out our Artist Spotlight featuring Robert Horner who is creating environmentally sensitive and responsive public art for the Center for Urban Waters in Tacoma . Also, we are running two arts clinics this year: Washington Lawyers for the Arts is offering low-cost one-on-one confidential consultations on Saturday and Sunday and Artist Trust and Shunpike are pairing up on Saturday afternoon for a free drop-in clinic; stop by and see how these organizations can assist local artists and arts organizations.
For a complete listing of sessions, dates and times, check out the attached Arts Symposium schedule. Or check out information at http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/AWsymposium.asp.
Registration
The Arts Symposium is a free event but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, please call Naomi at 253-591-5191 or email nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org with the specific sessions you would like to attend. There are two sessions happening at the same time so you will have to choose which ones you are interested in attending.
Session Schedule
Saturday, November 14 Free Sessions:
What Artists and Authors Need to Know About Copyright 9 - 11:30 am
Get Your Name in the News 9:30 - 11:30 am
Artists on the Internet 101 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Fundraising: Know your Supporters & Build your Voice 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
How to Initiate and Maintain a Gallery Relationship 2 - 3:30 pm
Drop-in Business Clinic 2 - 3:30 pm
Financial Management & Budgeting Basics 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Getting a STart in Public Art 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Saturday, November 14 Low Cost Session:
Arts Legal Clinic 10 am - 12:30 pm
This Arts Legal Clinic presented by Washington Lawyers for the Arts offers low-cost, private legal consultations to artists and arts organizations in the state of Washington . Clinic appointments may be made for 30 minute, confidential consultations with an attorney who specializes in arts and entertainment law. Topics of concern include copyright, trademark, licensing, fair use and contract issues.
Cost: a $20 dollar donation to Washington Lawyers for the Arts for your 30 minute appointment to be paid during the clinic. The donation is not tax deductible. Appointments are required. To schedule your appointment or for more information please contact the WLA at 206.328.7053 or visit www.theWLA.org.
Sunday, November 15 Free Sessions:
Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times 11 am - 1 pm
Artist Spotlight: Robert Horner. Instrumentality and Place: Tidal Resonance Chamber 11:30 am - 1 pm
Beyond the Elevator Speech: Writing and Talking About Your Work 1:15 - 3:15 pm
Creating Effective Work Samples 1:15 - 3:15 pm
Sunday, November 15 Low Cost Session:
Arts Legal Clinic 10 am - 12:30 pm
This Arts Legal Clinic presented by Washington Lawyers for the Arts offers low-cost, private legal consultations to artists and arts organizations in the state of Washington . Clinic appointments may be made for 30 minute, confidential consultations with an attorney who specializes in arts and entertainment law. Topics of concern include copyright, trademark, licensing, fair use and contract issues.
Cost: a $20 dollar donation to Washington Lawyers for the Arts for your 30 minute appointment to be paid during the clinic. The donation is not tax deductible. Appointments are required. To schedule your appointment or for more information please contact the WLA at 206.328.7053 or visit www.theWLA.org."
Email Strom-Avila, N. October 8, 2009.
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