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| | | | | E-BUZZ DEADLINE: MONDAY AT 12pm
Please post all your events for E-Buzz, WPKN broadcast, Hamlet Hub, and Social Media consideration for the week covering: Wed. Oct 19 - Tues. Oct. 25. |
| | | | | PLEASE ALL JOIN US TO HEAR RANDY COHEN WED. OCT. 19, 10am Coffee from 9:30am |
| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is partnering with Americans for the Arts for Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. (See Fairfield County results from the 2015 AEP5 study here).
To kick off our participation, Randy Cohen, Vice President for Research at Americans for the Arts, will be visiting our region and will be speaking to all our cultural nonprofit members on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 10am at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk. Why is this important? How can you participate? |
| | | | | | CT CULTURAL FUND DEADLINE FRI. NOV. 4 |
| CT Humanities will be distributing $8.5 million in CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant awards, ranging in size from $5,000 to $250,000. Grants are for museums and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, municipal, Connecticut state, or Connecticut-based federally or state recognized tribal organizations that provide public cultural-, humanities-, and arts-based projects and activities. These included museums, historic houses, historical societies, arts organizations, cultural centers, and other organizations that offer activities such as exhibitions, performances, art classes, public programs, or walking tours to the public). |
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| | | | The State of Connecticut is embarking on an ambitious endeavor: a transformative state branding campaign to serve as the identity for Connecticut for years to come.
In the last 10 years, the tapestry of what Connecticut looks like has greatly evolved: the addition of new businesses; thriving key industries; strong cultural, arts, and tourism assets; and a more diverse, younger population. The State's brand is central to how Connecticut is perceived by residents, businesses, and visitors; those considering a move; entrepreneurs and companies looking to relocate, expand, or grow; and workforce talent seeking new opportunities.
To create a meaningful identity requires delving into the Live/Work/Play attributes that uniquely reflect what it is to be in Connecticut. The launch of this effort includes a discovery and research process that requires the input of key stakeholders. Your participation in this survey is integral to inform this crucial work.
Please click the button below to take the survey. It should take approximately 5-8 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please reach out to decd.branding@ct.gov. Thank you in advance for your time and input!
Please complete the survey by October 27th
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| | | | | | | | | ANNOUNCING LEGAL WORKSHOP SERIES WITH VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS |
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What is copyright? What does it do? Do I “own” copyright? Why does this matter? Copyright is a fundamental legal protection that gives creators the power to control access to their work. In this educational presentation, art lawyers will explain basic principles of copyright: what it is, what it protects, what protection entails, and how you can be proactive in securing copyright protection for your own creative work.
Meet The Faculty:
Luke Blackadar, Esq. | Deputy Director, Arts & Bus. Council of Greater Boston Luke manages A&BC’s Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts and Connecticut. As an attorney, he advises independent artists and art nonprofits of all disciplines on creative business issues like copyright, trademark, contract, legal entities, and nonprofit corporate governance. In addition to his role at A&BC, Luke teaches Contract Drafting at Roger Williams University School of Law, and Legal Issues in Administration at Boston University Metropolitan College. Luke’s a graduate of Clark University and Northeastern University School of Law.
Yen Nguyen, Esq. | Art Law Fellow, Arts & Bus. Council of Greater Boston. Yen focuses on supporting and assisting with the expansion of legal services and the delivery of all legal programming provided by the Arts & Business Council, specifically its Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts programs. Yen teaches Contract Drafting at New England Law Boston.
Bruce Jacoby, Esq. | Associate Clinical Professor, Northeastern University School of Law. Professor Jacoby directs Northeastern University School of Law’s Intellectual Property Law Clinic. He previously served as an assistant clinical professor for the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic at University of Connecticut School of Law, where he earned his JD in 2003. In the years between undergrad and law school, Prof. Jacoby worked as both a freelance cameraman and filmmaker, and then as a writer and creative director. His experience on both the creative and legal sides of intellectual property issues gives him a unique perspective on the challenges involved and makes him particularly well-suited to lead the Intellectual Property Law Clinic, which serves as a laboratory for “new normal” law practice innovation, including integrated teams and collaborative models of practice. Prof. Jacoby is a past CT Artist Fellowship recipient. |
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What does a VLA do? - They provide a valuable role in addressing legal and business issues that affect artists and the creative sector.
- A VLA will serve as a matchmaker between lawyers and the arts community and provide pro bono and reduced fees for legal services to qualifying artists, creative entrepreneurs, performing groups, and nonprofit organizations.
- VLA's are continually seeking attorneys who are committed to the arts and who specialize in matters that are relevant to arts professionals.
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