Creative Rights for Creative People  

Curious about copyright? One of the challenges we creative people face is that common knowledge of copyright is sometimes at variance with the actual law, leading to misunderstandings, infringements and confusion. 

Let's talk about knowing and protecting our rights, why they exist and the cultural and financial value of our work and rights.  We'll also discuss user privileges, and understand how to determine infringement. In this engaging session, funded by Manatū Taonga Ministry of Culture and Heritage, and presented by Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ), Karen Workman will be giving us an overview of our rights as creators, building our basic understanding of Copyright and guiding stronger business practices. Let's demystify the Copyright Act, and learn how to "do the right thing" as we sharpen our business acumen and build a stronger creative platform. 

About Karen

Born in Taupō, Karen has been around the world and back again, with a hand in the creative arts at every turn. She gained her B.C.A. in Marketing and Management and her B Mus (Hons) in Piano from Victoria University of Wellington, Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, Ohio, USA, and her certificate from the life of hard knocks by working with industry professionals and parents of child actors in Hollywood for 8 years. Karen has played with orchestras, and accompanied soloists around the world, and speaks regularly at various talent showcases in the USA. She has spearheaded the development of curriculum for film programmes for high school students, and training for film apprenticeships, and self-published a limited edition book to guide parents of aspiring young actors. Karen is passionate about sharing information and supporting creative people in their endeavors and career development, and with the majority of her family working in the arts, creative rights is a frequent dinner table subject. When not researching, reading, learning and teaching (who are we kidding – that's all the time!) Karen enjoys travel, chasing events at theatres, films, street art, concerts, galleries, and bookstores, meeting new friends and having interesting conversations over a chai latte.  

This event is free to PASC and SMSG members, and a koha at the door for non-members.  

What: Creative Rights for Creative People

When: Saturday 22 July, 3pm-4pm with networking after