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2012 Events
Strategic Plan Implementation Workshop |
March 22, 2012
Many strategic planning efforts fail at the implementation phase. The day-to-day activities of running a nonprofit organization often stand in the way of developing and implementing a comprehensive set of actions that will bring your strategic plan to life. Using the Balanced Scorecard process, this half-day Strategic Plan Implementation workshop is designed to give you the knowledge, tools and techniques to create and begin to implement your strategic plan action items. Read More | Register Now
NEFA's Public Art Discussion: Negotiations, Copyright, and Contracts |
March 29, 2012
Not confident in your negotiating skills? Unfamiliar with copyright laws? Unsure of how to protect yourself? Intimidated by the contract process? This workshop will leave you feeling empowered to produce and protect your work. Formatted to benefit both public art first-timers and seasoned professionals. Read More | Register Now
Day of Legal Training for Artists |
April 10, 2012
Presented in partnership with NEFA, this workshop will give artists a broad understanding of how the law applies to your arts practice and developing businesses. Read More | Register Now
Marketing Plans for Creative People: a 3-part series |
March 13, April 10, April 24
Do you have a written marketing plan guiding your art career or small business? This three-part series will walk artists of all genres through a creative and comprehenisve process for drafting powerful and actionable marketing plans. Sessions 2 and 3 will give artists ample opportunity to received detailed feedback on their plans in progess. Read More | Register Now
How To: Self Promotional Video for Artists |
March 20, 2012
Online video is the hottest new medium for showing the world what you and your brand are all about. Did you know that today's home video cameras and smart phones are capable of shooting broadcast-quality video? This hands-on, two-hour workshop will teach the nuts and bolts of promoting your art using online video via your website, YouTube and Facebook. Bring your phones anc cameras! Read More | Register Now
Webinar: The Business & Law of Songwriting |
March 21, 2012
Attention songwriters: This webinar introduces the basics of copyright law as it applies to songwriters and other creatives in the music industry. It then explores the various revenue sources available to songwriters, and highlights the typical music publishing agreements entered into when "signing" to a publisher. Read More | Register Now
Attracting Audiences | March 5, 2012
Designed for musicians and performers, this workshop will help artists speak to and connect with audiences, polish press kits, describe what you do, and tackle web and social marketing like a pro. Part of the Musician's Professional Toolbox series. Presented by Michelle Conceison of Market Monkeys. Read More | Register Now
Copyright in the Digital Age | March 12, 2012
Designed for musicians of any genre, this two-hour evening workshop will teach you how to protect your work, licensing basics, what not to do (avoiding lawsuits), and royalties- who collects/who pays. Taught by attorneys James Grace and Valerie Lovely. Read More | Register Now
Grantwriting: for Musicians |
February 27, 2012
Polish your language and get that grant with Angela Beeching, author of Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music. Bring your works-in-progress to the workshop. Read More | Register Now
2011 Events
Making the Most of Google Apps | December 7, 2011
Help your non-profit’s bottom line while thinking strategically about your technology plan. Explore (free) Google Apps and understand the benefits of moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud. Taught by A&BC’s favorite nonprofit technology consultant, Marc Baizman.
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What's in a Name? Understanding trademark and its role in your personal brand (Webinar) | December 8, 2011
While branding is one of the newest ways artists can jumpstart or prolong their career, most artists don't understand how choosing a name or a logo/design may be utilized to effectively take their career to the next level. This webinar is for those artists who would like to understand more about choosing a name, understanding what a trademark is and how it is different from a trade name, the role a trademark may play in an artists' overall brand, and ways an artist may be able to protect his/her mark. Read More | Register Now
Ten Percent of Priceless: Sales Tax for Artists (Webinar) | December 13, 2011
Sales tax! The very thought of it makes you cringe, right? It’s an extra cost, a pain to track, and while one friend says not to sweat it another colleague was just audited. In this interactive presentation, local “accountant for artists” Rich Streitfeld will help you navigate this difficult subject. Topics to be addressed include: interstate sales, Internet sales, exempt sales, invoicing options and bookkeeping/reporting. Read More | Register Now
Building Your Audience Online: Cultivating fans and followers through blogs, newsletters, and social media | December 15, 2011
Taught by fine art photographer and communications expert Caleb Cole, this two-hour workshop will emphasize the importance of differentiation and self revelation as a means to building and maintaining a robust following. Sharing examples of blogs and other successful online communications, including his own, Caleb will help artists working in any media better understand and approach available tools. Bring your goals, your questions, and your friends . Read More | Register Now
Not-for-Profit Incorporation Seminar |
December 6, 2011
This two-hour seminar is designed to provide non profits with the information they need to proceed with the legal process of incorporation. Topics covered include the benefits of being a non profit (versus a for-profit business), incorporating and structuring the nonprofit, state and federal reporting and regulation, fiscal agency, and completing the Form 1023 for federal tax-exemption. Time is set aside for general questions. Read More | Register Now
Video Marketing: Create, Shoot, Score |
November 9, 2011
The world is buzzing with online video, and organizations everywhere want a piece of the excitement. Video is now affordable, but who has the time and resources to study and learn all the technology and processes of video making? What if you could learn to make professional, entertaining videos easily and affordably in one day? Register now for this fun, interactive, powerhouse workshop and learn how best to script, shoot, edit, and post videos that will bring growth and efficiency to your organization. Enter a dummy, leave a pro. Taught by Kevin Daum and Matt Scott, authors of the forthcoming Video Marketing for Dummies.
The Visual Artist Rights Act (Webinar) |
December 6, 2011
What are the moral rights of attribution and integrity, and how does V.A.R.A. protect those rights? This lecture will provide a basic overview of U.S. moral rights law, which gives artists a certain degree of control over their work even after it is no longer in their possession, and even if they have assigned their copyright in the work. Presented by Beth Wolfson. Artwork at left by Kathy Soles. Read More | Register Now
Corporations, LLCs and L3Cs, Oh My! Choosing the Right Entity for Your Creative Company (Webinar) | November 15, 2011
So you're ready to take your creative venture to the next level and form an official company. Great! But wait - corporations, C-Corp verses S-Corp, LLCs, and what the heck is an L3C?? In this webinar, we'll take a look at different kinds of companies and structuring options, including pros and cons of each, set up and maintenance, and basic tax consequences. Read More | Register Now
Health Care Reform and the Small Business (webinar) | November 14th, 2011
Log on for a high-level overview of the real changes affecting health care plans and strategies for finding appropriate and cost-effective programs. Presented by Jeff Tyrakowski, a 20-year veteran in the employee benefits business.
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Portfolio Development: Photograph Your Artwork Like a Pro! | October 14, 2011
Tips, techniques, and hands-on application. Take high-quality digital shots of your work, and learn best practices for editing and printing. Taught by Camilo Ramirez. Register early- classes fill quickly. Read More | Register Now
Business on Board November Program |
November 9, 2011
Business professionals like you serve on the board of Boston-area non-profit organizations, and many more boards are in need of your services. Business skills, enthusiam and the desire to make a positive difference can have a huge impact on any non-profit organization. Read More | Register Now
The Business of Comedy (not so funny) |
November 12, 2011
If you’re a comedian presenting original material, we invite you to attend this FREE, casual, and important seminar on copyright and legacy planning, presented by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in conjunction with the Boston Comedy Festival. Read More | RSVP
Google Analytics Demystified (webinar) |
October 3, 2011
Google Analytics is a great (and free!) tool that lends rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness. This one-hour webinar will walk you through the set up and administration of Google Analytics, with a focus on helping you use this tool to improve the effectiveness of your website and online marketing. This webinar is great for anyone looking to make sense of and improve upon their online presence. Read More | Register Now
Verbal Branding Boot Camp | September 27, 2011
Do you know how to differentiate yourself or your organization in 5 seconds? In this highly interactive bootcamp, you'll develop clear differentiation, a better way to sell, and understand the value of applying ‘simplicity’ for competitive advantage. Leave this intensive workshop with a better, bolder mission statement or value proposition that you can sell to your colleagues and the rest of the world. Space is limited! Read More | Register Now
Not-for-Profit Incorporation Seminar |
November 3, 2011
This two-hour seminar is designed to provide non profits with the information they need to proceed with the legal process of incorporation. Topics covered include the benefits of being a non profit (versus a for-profit business), incorporating and structuring the nonprofit, state and federal reporting and regulation, fiscal agency, and completing the Form 1023 for federal tax-exemption. Time is set aside for general questions. Read More | Register Now
Copyright Termination (Webinar) |
November 7, 2011
Have you ever granted someone a license to use or distribute your creative work? What would you do for a second chance to negotiate a better deal for that work, years after the fact? Under the Copyright Act, you may have the right to terminate that license, no matter what the contract says. Attend this webinar to learn more! Read More | Register Now
Social Media Clinic: Facebook | September 22, 2011
Our favorite social media guru Robyn Linden will lead you through the Facebook essentials and take your questions. How do you set up a new page? How can you separate your personal and professional personae? Learn to create meaningful wall posts, garner new fans, post images, and find out what all those little buttons actually do. Read More | Register Now
Social Media Clinic: Twitter | October 19, 2011
Our favorite social media guru Robyn Linden will lead you through the Twitter essentials and take your questions. Learn how and why Twitter is relevant to you, better ways to interface, and what the heck a hashtag is. Bring your laptop and set up an account on the spot to begin a new Twitterful life! Read More | Register Now
Consigning Fine Art in Massachusetts (webinar) | September 20, 2011
Who's responsible when artwork is damaged? What do you do when a gallery goes belly up? Rights and obligations related to the consignment of fine art that every artist needs to know. Read More | Register Now
Personal Finance Series for Artists |
Oct 24, Nov 15, Dec 6, 2011
This series of financial workshops will help individuals from the creative sector set goals, assess their personal financial status, create new habits, try new budgeting methods, plan for the long term, think strategically about investments, and prepare their taxes wisely. This series is in collaboration with StageSource. Read More
Not-for-Profit Incorporation Seminar | September 15, 2011
This two-hour seminar is designed to provide non profits with the information they need to proceed with the legal process of incorporation. Topics covered include the benefits of being a non profit (versus a for-profit business), incorporating and structuring the nonprofit, state and federal reporting and regulation, fiscal agency, and completing the Form 1023 for federal tax-exemption. Time is set aside for general questions. Read More | Register Now
Not-for-Profit Incorporation Seminar | June 14, 2011
This two-hour seminar is designed to provide non profits with the information they need to proceed with the legal process of incorporation. Topics covered include the benefits of being a non profit (versus a for-profit business), incorporating and structuring the nonprofit, state and federal reporting and regulation, fiscal agency, and completing the Form 1023 for federal tax-exemption. Time is set aside for general questions. Read More | Register Now
Pricing Theory and Best Practices | May 24, 2011
This workshop will present an overview of pricing theory and best practices via case studies and interactive discussion. The workshop will give an overview of which revenue management approaches work best across arts organizations of all sizes, resources, and genres. Presented by Steven Roth, President of The Pricing Institute and ArtsBoston Board Chair. Brought to you in collaboration with ArtsBoston.
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Business on Board June Program | June 22, 2011
Business professionals like you serve on the board of Boston-area non-profit organizations, and many more boards are in need of your services. Business skills, enthusiam and the desire to make a positive difference can have a huge impact on any non-profit organization. Read More | Register Now
Fans, Friends & Followers: Building Your Audience in the Digital Age | April 6, 2011
Want to reach new audiences using new media? Join author, Boston Globe columnist, and CinemaTech editor Scott Kirsner for a special evening workshop on how filmmakers, musicians, visual artists, performers, and arts groups can cultivate big audiences and earn a solid return from their work. Read More
Fundamentals of Strategic Planning Workshop:
July 21st, 2011
Funders want strategic plans! This one-day Fundamentals of Strategic Planning workshop is designed to give you knowledge, tools and techniques to start a strategic planning process. Presented by Liam Abramson, founder and CEO of HighgateGlobal. Read More | Register Now
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Teen Art Law / Holiday Card Contest
Teen Art Law Workshops
The Arts & Business Council’s Teen Art Law program, sponsored by the Brown Rudnick Center for the Public Interest, provides inner-city high school students with an understanding of copyright, trademark and patent law. Students are made aware of the intellectual property law and concepts that govern the digital age in which they live through fun and lively presentations by VLA faculty. While the arts classes and after school programs of the Boston Public Schools have served as the target population for the Teen Art Law program, we are happy to discuss bringing this program to new audiences.
The VLA works with teachers at participating schools to design presentations appropriate for each student group level and tailored to the intellectual property issues affecting their particular form of artistic expression.
Music sessions, for example, focus on the intellectual property issues most commonly associated with music and the music industry. We introduce students to music vocabulary and intellectual property rights through the use of a hypothetical scenario and recordings of several actual songs that demonstrate the difference between an original composition, cover, sampling, parody and mash-up.
Visual art sessions focus introduce students to visual art related legal issues. We explore the complex world of original art, derivative works, and fair use laws through the Shepard Fairey case. This example provides an opportunity to understand the multiple perspectives involved, including the artist, the media, the photographer, and the museums.
For more information or to request a session at your school, contact Kimneeta Dhillon: kim@artsandbusinesscouncil.org
Holiday Card Contest
Brown Rudnick and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts (VLA) strongly believe that the arts play an integral part in every student’s secondary education. Brown Rudnick and the VLA developed its Holiday Card Contest to provide students with an opportunity to develop and showcase their creativity. This contest is made possible through a generous grant from the Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation Corp. and with support from the Brown Rudnick Center for the Public Interest.
View the 2011 Holiday Card Contest Winners! Flickr >>
Contest rules and entry materials are posted to this site every September.
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