The Business of Art

Sign the Petition, Continue the Fight

FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS’ PARTNERSHIP

A Million People Against the Orphan Works Bill
http://www.petitiononline.com/Stop2913/petition.html <http://www.petitiononline.com/Stop2913/petition.html>

We support this petition. We urge you to sign it. Please forward the link and urge others to sign.
You can help increase the power of the petition by signing your real name and listing your artistic specialties.
If you are not a US citizen, we suggest that you note your country, and state if it is a member of the Berne Convention.

This petition is sponsored by A Million People Against the Orphan Works Bill, a new grassroots group founded by multimedia journalist Steve Lehman on Facebook and Flickr. All people are welcome to participate; it is not exclusive to these websites.

In 1987, Lehman broke the story of Tibetan unrest, later profiled in his award winning book "The Tibetans Struggle to Survive." As a visual artist intimately acquainted with the power of free speech, the protection afforded by the right to privacy, and the critical need for independent voices, Lehman, like the rest of us, is deeply troubled by any national policy that affects artists' control over their works. 

Please forward this message to every artist you know.

For additional information about Orphan Works developments, go to the IPA Orphan Works Resource Page for Artists at:   http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/01_topics/article.php?searchterm=00185 <http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/01_topics/article.php?searchterm=00185> 

Continue the Campaign, Write Again!

FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS’ PARTNERSHIP

JUNE 2, 2008  An Orphan Works Update
Backers of the House version of the Orphan Works bill are now asking artists and photographers to oppose the Senate bill unless it’s amended to contain at least the “minimum provisions” that appear in the House version. 

Although they don’t say so, opposing the Senate bill in this manner is a vote FOR the House bill.

We’ve been asked to explain why:
The Senate bill is similar to the bill we opposed in 2006. The House bill (H.R. 5889) is the result of a year and a half of closed door negotiations between Congress and representatives and lobbyists for special interest groups. These groups have agreed to either endorse the House bill or remain neutral to insure its passage. 

The House bill endorses the concept of coerced “voluntary” registration with commercial databases and seeks to make these databases infringer-friendly.

– It would require infringers to file a simple “notice of use” before they infringe.

– It calls for an archive of the notices to be maintained by the Copyright Office or an approved third party.

Why do backers of the House bill want these databases to be infringer-friendly?
Because to thrive, commercial databases (registries) will have to do a robust business in rights-clearing and orphan certification. That means encouraging infringers to infringe.

How will these registries work? No details have been given, but experience with image banks suggests the following:

For unregistered work: infringers will use the registries to identify pictures that aren’t registered. Infringers will probably pay the registry a search fee, then use or market the “orphans” like royalty-free art. 

For registered work: the registries will act as a kind of stock house: Users will go to them for one-stop shopping to clear rights to your pictures. The registry will probably charge you a commission when they do. 

In other words, urging Congress to pass the House bill makes very little sense to us unless your business or organization expects to become a commercial registry. We believe the only way to oppose these bills is to oppose them both.

If you agree, now’s the time to write Congress or write again.

You can urge Congress to oppose these bills by linking here to a special letter.  
Tell Your Senators and Representatives to Oppose the Orphan Works Act at:  <http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11442621>
http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11442621 <http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11442621>

Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Work

Please forward this message to every artist you know. 

ICON5- Still time to register

ICON5 will be held in New York City at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan. This year's theme, The Big Picture, is more than a slogan, it is the perspective through which we see our future – a future of limitless possibilities for illustrators as thinkers, story tellers and providers of creative content. The conference promises to examine and discuss the current creative and economic forces that our industry faces today.

ICON continues to gather the industry's best and brightest talent to present and talk about their work, their business, their lives, and their passion for illustration. Our conferences have also grown to include inspiring, informative and topical pre-conference tours and workshops. ICON5 is going a step further with ambitious attendance goals, increased global involvement and more pre-conference events to make the ICON5 experience a must-do for 2008.

For more information go to:  www.theillustrationconference.org

Call to Action-Write Again, it only takes a minute!

FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS’ PARTNERSHIP

Call to Action
Last Thursday the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed their Orphan Works Act. 
It is now headed for the full Senate.

If you’ve written before, now’s the time to write again.
Urge your senator to oppose this bill. 

Because it has been negotiated behind closed doors, introduced on short notice and fast-tracked for imminent passage without open hearings, ask that this bill not be passed until it can be exposed to an open, informed and transparent public debate.

We’ve drafted a special letter for this purpose.
You can deep link to it here:
Contact your Senator in opposition to S.2913 NOW <http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11389061>

The House Judiciary Committee is considering H.R. 5889, the companion bill now. Please write them again:
Contact your Congressman in opposition to H.R. 5889 NOW <http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11389081>

2 minutes is all it takes to write your senator and representatives and fight for your copyrights. Over 68,000 e-mail messages have been sent so far.

Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Work

Please forward this message to every artist you know.

If you wish to be added to our mailing list, email us at: ipa@twcny.rr.com <mailto:illustratorspartnership@cnymail.com>  

Please Take Action

FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIP

Take Action: Don't Let Congress Orphan Our Work 

We’ve set up an online site for visual artists to e-mail their Senators and Representatives with one click. 

This site is open to professional artists, photographers and any member of the image-making public.  
We’ve provided sample letters from individuals representing different sectors of the visual arts. 
If you’re opposed to the Orphan Works act, this site is yours to use.
 
For international artists and our colleagues overseas, we’ve provided a special link, with a sample letter and instructions as to whom to write.
 
2 minutes is all it takes to write Congress and protect your copyright:
http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home/

Please forward this message to every artist you know.

If you received our mail as a forwarded message, and wish to be added to our mailing list, email us at: illustratorspartnership@cnymail.com   
Place "Add Name" in the subject line, and provide your name and the email address you want used in the message area. 

Concert Lab Event at MICA

There will be a FREE Concert Lab at MICA on Tuesday, May 6th at 7:30 PM in Falvey Hall, the Brown Building, 1301 Mt. Royal Blvd, Baltimore 21217.
Music: Berio, Bartok, Dunn, Henze, Kamper, Saariaho, Takemitsu. Musicians:Kamper (flute) and Sheppard (Keyboard).
Real Time Animators and Artists Sheridan Meeneely, and Collage Students of Warren Linn.

Opportunity for illustrators in Maryland

Opportunity for illustrators

The Chester River Press is looking for an experienced artist to
illustrate a fine letterpress limited edition publication of Homer's
Iliad and Odyssey. Illustrations, fullpage in theme of black figure
Greek vase paintings, should be accurate quality reproductions of the
various Homeric forms. Approx. 50 full page illustrations are
anticipated. Qualifications: quality artist,strong working knowledge of
Iliad, Odyssey, Greek Homeric period painting and drawing. Familiarity
with Greek language a definite plus. Project dates: June to Sept. 2008.
Not an 'in-residence'position. All welcome. If poss. include resume,
work sample, and compensation requirements.

Contact:

Gerard Cataldo
Chester River Pres
Chestertown Old Book Co.
113 South Cross St.
Chestertown MD 21620

Art Director's Club Scholarships

The Art Directors Club will award six $2500 scholarships:

Veer Scholarship in Advertising
Walter Lurzer Scholarship in Design
Bernie Owett Scholarship in Graphic Design
Art Directors Club Members Scholarship in Illustration
Henry Wolf Scholarship in Photography (2)

In addition to the award, scholarship recipients and their work will be
featured in the Art Directors Annual, ADC newsletter, related press
releases and on the ADC website.

Full details and application are available at www.adcglobal.org.
ELIGIBILITY

Enrolled applicants must have successfully completed the first year of an
accredited
undergraduate or portfolio program.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students must submit the following:

5 images of recent work on a CD
300-word essay describing their career goals
Official college transcript
Resume
Letter of recommendation
ADC Scholarship Application (download from www.adcglobal.org)

SELECTION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Applications will be evaluated by a committee of creative professionals.
Scholarships
will be determined on the basis of the level of the submitted work, written
statement,
academic records and letter of recommendation. All applicants and their
school will be
notified by email by the end of May 2008.

DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008

Questions?
Contact Isabel Johnson at isabel@adcglobal.org

The most direct link to the info is:
http://www.adcglobal.org/education/scholarships/

ArtWalk 2008

ArtWalk at MICA
Thursday, May 15, 2008
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Entry fee: $25
• ArtWalk is a special preview event designed by the MICA Advancement Department to showcase the artwork of the more than 400 artists exhibiting in the Commencement 2008 Exhibition.
• When you walk through the exhibition spaces in the five buildings you will have covered 1.9 miles (a 3k walk)!
• Registered walkers will check in at the Celebration Tent on Cohen Plaza to pick up their ArtWalk guide.
• Guests will be able to purchase (but not take) works that evening – either directly from the student or through the MICA Store if the student has chosen to sell through the Store. MICA Store cashiers will be in the tent that evening to handle those sales and red dots will be placed by sold works.
• ArtWalk invitations will be sent to:
- MICA donors, friends, trustees, alumni, parents
- Bolton Hill residents
- Over 300 galleries, museums and art advocate groups in metropolitan Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and New York City
- Career internship providers
- A host committee of 44 people (trustees, alumni, parents, friends, collectors, gallery and museum directors) will be inviting guests to join them for ArtWalk.
• To see the invitation, go to www.mica.edu/artwalk2008
• Students are encouraged to be with their artwork in their exhibition space during the preview party from 5 – 9 pm.
If registered and present, a goody bag will be delivered to them.
Students should let Advancement know if they will participate and be in their exhibition space for ArtWalk.

To register to participate contact Christi Barth by Monday, May 12
email: cbarth01@mica.edu or by phone 410-225-2262.

Creative Quarterly 12 by 3 x 3 Magazine

Creative Quarterly Student Competition No. 12
Time to get your entries ready for our judges. All entries must be uploaded or postmarked no later than May 12, 2008.
And for the first time you can enter online, if paying by credit card.

ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in graphic design, photography, illustration or fine art. The competition is open to students in the U.S. and Canada. Recent graduates are eligible up to one year out of school.

OUR CATEGORIES: 
Design — editorial, ID, packaging, posters, book covers and advertising
Photography — both fine art and commercial
Illustration – print and animation
Fine Art — painting, printmaking, pottery, sculpture
Winners will be exhibited in the next issue of Creative Quarterly.Category winners will receive special awards and all winning entries will receive a free one-year subscription to Creative Quarterly.
Visit our website for more details on entering online, entry forms and fees http://cqjournal.com/contests_entries.html
Questions? Contact us at shows@cqjournal.com or at the studio, 718 435 4047.

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MAY 12, 2008
CREATIVE QUARTERLY
The Journal of Arts & Design
244 Fifth Avenue, Suite F269 New York NY 10001
Published by 3x3 Magazine