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Workshops & Seminars for Creative People

Emma — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:27:51 +0000

Arts Lab offers professional development workshops and seminars to creative people.

All Arts Lab seminars & workshops take place at Kerr St Artspace, Devonport

To find out more about Arts Lab workshops or to register your attendance please contact Lynn Lawton:
lynn.lawton@depotartspace.co.nz
PH: 09 963 2328

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2011 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS:

Arts Lab New Media and Legal Seminar – 16 November
One day seminar $30
Kerr St Artspace

A practical presentation on new media, print media and a discussion on legal issues for creative workers.

The new media segment is a presentation from media expert Lewis Bostock on how to use social networking sites to expand your potential client base, accompanied by real examples and facts and figures about how the world of media is shifting rapidly. Also how to use social networking sites to promote your work, exhibitions, live performances and films.

David MacLaughlin, a lawyer who specialises in the field of intellectual property advises and fields questions on issues of copyright and privacy.

Federico Monsalve has worked for a national and overseas media company and provides guidelines on how to write media releases likely to be noticed and published.

Arts Lab Creative Practitioners Two Day Workshop – 23 & 24 November
Two day workshop – ($80)
Kerr St Artspace

If you are serious about making a sustainable living in your chosen creative field, this two day intensive, interactive workshop provides you with the tools and skills to realise your vision. Tools include exercises for setting realistic and achievable goals, identifying constraints to your goal achievements, time management and speaking confidently and articulately about your arts practice.

The workshop includes practitioners who share their experiences and offer solid advice on how to sustain yourself financially whilst maintaining your artistic practice.

Arts Lab Business of Arts Three Day Workshop – 28-30 November
Three day workshop – ($150)
Kerr St Artspace

The Business of Arts workshop is an intensive three day programme where artists learn how to set themselves up as a business. GST, tax, costing & pricing structures, cash books, competition, PAYE, depreciation are all explored in detail.

The programme is facilitated by experienced company director Frances Denz who demonstrates how to manage cash flow, predict income and expenses and looks at maximising earning potential whilst keeping overheads to a minimum.

At the conclusion of this workshop all participants receive a workbook plus Excel spread sheet templates for managing finances.

Arts Lab Job Search and Interview Skills Workshop – 7 December
One day workshop – ($30)
Kerr St Artspace

An indepth workshop on preparing your CV, portfolios and cover letters for maximum effect. Also get insight from the employer’s point of view, how the interview and selection process works with a focus on empowering you and developing your confidence in the job application process.

We look at questions asked in an interview and provide models for reply, how to write cover letters that communicate your suitability for the position, interview preparation, advice on show-reels and portfolios, responding to unsuccessful job applications and more. A valuable workshop to assist you in securing that wanted job.

Arts Lab Workshops & Seminars
The Depot
28 Clarence St
Devonport, AUCKLAND
Ph: 09 9632328

Producer Agreements

David McLaughlin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:09:37 +0000

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In the film and TV industries producers play a critical role balancing the creative and practical business requirements of a production. Because of this there are many different aspects to a producer’s role that need to be appropriately clarified and defined in any agreement with a producer. To help shed some light on some of the issues that need to be addressed in producer agreements the specific questions we address in this Fact Sheet are:

•    What does a Producer do?
•    What is the difference between an “Executive Producer” and a “Line Producer”?
•    Is the Producer responsible for signing all the legal documents?
•    Does the Producer contract as an individual?
•    How long does a Producer Agreement last for?
•    Can the Producer work on other projects as well?
•    Does the Producer own the copyright in the film?
•    Does the Producer have the final say in hiring the cast?
•    How does the Producer get paid?
•    Does the Producer receive a credit in the film?
•    Is the Producer in charge of publicity for the film?
•    What other things is the Producer expected to agree to?

Business Structures

David McLaughlin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:04:22 +0000

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When operating in the creative industries there are many different ways that you can legally structure your business or activities to most efficiently provide for your particular tax or general legal situation. Being well informed of the different options so that you can make the best choice going forward is vital. To assist with this, in this Fact Sheet the specific questions we address are:

•    What is a business structure?
•    Why do I need to worry about business structures?
•    What are the different ways I can structure my business?
•    What is a sole trader?
•    If I’m a sole trader do I have to use my own name for the business?
•    If I’m working for someone else am I still a sole trader?
•    Why is it important to establish whether I’m an employee or a sole trader?
•    What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a sole trader?
•    How much administration is required in being a sole trader?
•    What is a partnership?
•    Do we have to agree to form a partnership?
•    How does the Partnership Act affect us?
•    Do we need a written Partnership Agreement?
•    What are the advantages and disadvantages of a partnership structure?
•    How much administration is required in a partnership structure?
•    What is a limited liability company?
•    How is a company different to other structures?
•    How do we agree how our company is to be run?
•    What is a Shareholders Agreement?
•    If we are a band is there anything we should specifically include in our Shareholders Agreement?
•    How much administration is required in a company structure?
•    What are the advantages and disadvantages of a company structure?
•    What is a “non-profit” organisation?
•    Why adopt a non-profit legal structure?
•    Are there different types of non-profit organisations?
•    What is a Charitable Trust?
•    What makes a trust a “Charitable Trust”?
•    What is the benefit of having “Charitable” status?
•    Can only trusts have charitable status?
•    How do I go about arranging for charitable status?
•    How relevant is a non-profit type structure to my business?

Commission Agreements

David McLaughlin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:14:39 +0000

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In the art world commissions can be a valuable source of income for artists. However there are many issues and potential pitfalls that you need to be aware of when entering into a Commission Agreement so as you can ensure your rights are appropriately protected. The specific issues we address in this Fact Sheet are:

•    What is a Commission Agreement?
•    Will I still own copyright in the artwork?
•    Can the Commission Agreement be used to change who owns the copyright?
•    Are there any other rights I should retain?
•    What information do I need from the commissioner?
•    Should I charge for any initial design work?
•    Should I specify the overall cost for the project?
•    When will I get paid?
•    Who is responsible if the artwork gets damaged?

Legal Issues Seminar for Photographers

Website Administrator — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:01:38 +0000

In keeping with this month’s Auckland Photography Festival, the Creative People’s Centre is hosting a free afternoon seminar on legal issues for photographers. The seminar takes place at 1pm on June 16th at the Depot Artspace, Devonport, with arts lawyer David McLaughlin covering issues specific to the photography in regard to copyright, contracts, moral rights and commissions.

David McLaughlin is an arts lawyer with a legal expertise across a wide spectrum of art forms. David has his own practice McLaughlin Law www.mclaughlinlaw.co.nz and has acted as an advisor for the Depot for many years. David also works with the Creative People’s Centre (CPC) to bring resources to the creative sector.

Following the highly successful music law seminars for NZ Music Month in May, this time CPC aims to provide practical information for photographers, and encourage them to become savvy in the legalities of being a practising artist. The two hour seminar will equip the participants with facts on how to take full control of their work and to protect their rights. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with any questions, as there will be time for open discussion.

The seminar is free to attend, though it is recommended to RSVP.

For more information or to RSVP call 9632331, or alternatively email
linda@depotartspace.co.nz

For more information on the Creative People’s Centre, visit the website at:
www.cpc.org.nz

Licensing and Recording Agreements

David McLaughlin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:37 +0000

Recording and Licensing Agreements are two of the most common agreements that are used in the music industry. However there are many specific aspects to these agreements that need to be carefully reviewed and considered in any case to ensure you are getting a fair deal. As no two agreements will ever be the same it is even more important that you have a good understanding of the key terms and mechanics of these agreements so as you can effectively evaluate any agreement that may be presented to you. In this Fact Sheet we consider some of these key terms and the related issues you need to be aware of.