10/26/10

Copyright Basics Workshop ~ October 27 @ 7PM @ Finnegan

Interested in learning about copyrights?

Do you have a creative work that you want to copyright?

Come learn about the basics of copyright at this presentation and Q & A session.

October 27 - 7 pm
Copyright Basics Workshop at Finnegan

It's not too late to sign up: Click here.

10/4/10

WALA Workshops @ Artisphere + Check out Artisphere's Calendar for Oct. & Nov.

Click here for the Artisphere brochure (w/WALA Workshops listed).

Click here for just WALA workshops.

10/3/10

Music, Music, Music !

10/10/10 at the Artisphere

IBIS will take part in the grand opening festivities for Arlington's newest
(and coolest) arts venue: The Artisphere.

We will be performing for their open house on Sunday, October 10, around 7 pm.

Sunday, October 17 at 2 pm

IBIS at the BELMONT MANSION

We couldn't be more excited about this! This spectacularly beautiful room will host
a concert of music by Still, Gershwin, Mozart and Francaix.
Champagne reception to follow.

National Headquarters of the Order of the Eastern Star
1618 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington DC

Tickets $25

Available from the Belmont Mansion: (202)667-4737
or email susan@ibischambermusic.org

The proceeds will benefit the MusicLink Foundation, an organization that
promotes music education for underserved children.

Future of Music Coalition POLICY SUMMIT in DC through October 5th

Future of Music Policy Summit 2010

from http://futureofmusic.org/events/future-music-policy-summit-2010

In ten years of fighting for musicians, Future of Music Coalition has witnessed tremendous changes in the music ecosystem — from disruptions in traditional business models to alternative revenue streams for creators. Throughout our history, FMC has been guided by the conviction that musicians need access to audiences and adequate compensation to truly thrive.
The 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit puts the focus where it belongs: on the artists who are the very reason for our existence. It is the talent and creativity of musicians, songwriters and composers that bring clarity and focus to the pressing issues facing the entire music community.

The 10th Anniversary Future of Music Policy Summit brings together an incredible array of musicians, arts advocates, policymakers, technologists, media representatives and industry figures to discuss issues at the intersection of music, technology, policy and law. Over three days, connections will be made, challenges will be identified, and solutions will be considered. Your participation in these conversations is crucial to the future of music.

9/30/10

ScriptDC - WALA members enjoy a discounted admission!

ScriptDC is the premiere conference for Mid-Atlantic filmmakers to achieve their creative dreams by connecting them with accomplished teachers, consultants and industry professionals.

Confirmed presenters include:
Lisa Cortes (Precious), Megan Holley (Sunshine Cleaning), Claudia Myers (Kettle of Fish), Dawn Porter (Serious Moonlight), Stephen Harris (A&E), Maureen Ryan (Man on Wire), Ed Burns (The Wire), Kelley Baker (Angry Filmmaker), Aviva Kempner (Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg), Walter Gottlieb (Final Cut Productions), Jenny Halper (Mandalay Entertainment), Erin Keating (IFC TV), Cid Collins Walker (Black Opal Prods), Heather Waters (Creative World Awards), Judy Levenson (National Geographic), Libby Richman (Half Yard Productions).

The weekend-long event, includes:
* Opening Night Screening and Q&A;
* Pitching your idea to industry professionals;
* Screenplay readings & critiques;
* Workshops for all skill levels;
* DC Shorts Screenplay Competition.
October 16 schedule here.
October 17 schedule here.

ScriptDC is the largest event of its kind in the region. But registration is limited.

Prefer paper? Download registration form and fax to the WIFV Office, 202-429-9440

9/24/10

What happened at the hearing on the Bill to Protect Artists?

Subject: What happened at the hearing on the Bill to Protect Artists?

Rob Bettmann DC Advocates for the Arts

On Wednesday September 22nd, Ward 4 Council-member Muriel Bowser convened a hearing of the Public Services and Community Affairs committee to consider Bill B18-451, the Bill to Protect Artists. Many of you signed our petition (back in march, april, may and june) which resulted in the scheduling of this hearing.

The hearing went very well. Positive support for the bill was provided by Council-member Bowser in her statement at the hearing, and in testimony from:

The DC Bar Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Section; The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia; The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts;
Marvin Bowser;
Janet Fries;
Lavinia Wohlfarth;
George Koch;
and myself on behalf of our membership.
Following the hearing Council-member Michael Brown put out a statement on the bill, which we will post on the website. As available, we will also post the testimony and statements of hearing participants.

The bill addresses a loophole in existing DC law pertaining to consignment, which is a constant and necessary part of the visual arts economy. This bill will ensure that after artists and collectors have invested in work, that work is protected from inappropriate seizure.

Council-member Bowser's committee must now report out from the hearing, including any recommendations for amendment, following which the bill may be scheduled for consideration by the council of the whole.

This isn't a particularly sexy issue. It's a lot like having fire insurance. Nobody other than our organization is worried if visual artists don't have this protection. We need your continued support and attention as we work to get this out of committee, and into law. We'll be in touch about ways you can support passage of this legislation, and you can see more on our website -- http://www.facebook.com/l/c9373EUbOkSsX3lH2oeThPg_QyA;www.dcadvocatesforthearts.org. Thanks!

9/21/10

(e)merge 2 ~ Panel Discussion & Party, Saturday, October 2, 4-8pm

(e)merge

(e)merge 2 panel discussion + party
Saturday, October 2nd, 4 - 8 pm at Hamiltonian Gallery, 1353 U Street, NW, WDC

Conner Contemporary Art and Hamiltonian Artists will host an event specifically for area emerging artists beginning with a panel discussion focusing on gallery representation and the dynamics of artist-gallery relationships.

Panelists:

Seth Adelsberger - visual artist, represented by Civilian Art Projects, and co-founder of Nudashank Gallery
Craig Appelbaum - founder of Industry Gallery
Leigh Conner - co-founder Conner Contemporary Art
Kathryn Cornelius - performance artist, represented by Curator's Office
Maggie Michael - visual artist, represented by G Fine Art
Moderated by Jacqueline Ionita, Director of Hamiltonian Gallery

The (e)merge 2 panel discussion begins promptly at 4pm; directly followed by (e)merge 2 party - hang out with your community, enjoy DJ, food and drink.

(e)merge 2 is generously sponsored by Marvin Restaurant and the Pink Line Project.

Hamiltonian Artists is a 501c (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional development opportunities for creative artists in their early careers. We offer a competitive two-year fellowship program for new innovative visual artists in all media, which are awarded through an annual competition.

Hamiltonian Artists is funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.