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WKRAC hosts Copyright for Artists workshop

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August 31st, 2018

The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council (WKRAC) in partnership with Selkirk College and The Province of British Columbia is hosting a Copyright for Artists workshop in September.

With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how does public 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 is approximately 1.5 hours in length, plus Q & A.

  • Time & Date: 7– 8:30 pm, September 13, 2018
  • 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.
  • Register online: www.wkartscouncil.com

The Copyright for Artists workshop was developed by Artists’ Legal Outreach, artistslegaloutreach.com, 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. 

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.

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