The Canadian Copyright Act has significance for many facets of Canadian life beyond music downloads and photocopying. I will examine five: the historical, cultural, economic, legal and political significance of the Act. My conclusion in brief: the Act, and intellectual property rights in general  (henceforth ‘IPRs’), is too important to be left to private industry and politicians. It defines who we are as a creative, democratic nation.

 

 

Need your website to showcase your artwork to galleries? Want to offer your artwork for sale on the Internet? Want your customers coming back again and again? Then this book is for YOU! Internet Entrepreneur and marketing guru Bob Nicholson shares the insider tips you need... previously available only through his workshops and consulting services. For the first time, everything you need to know about websites and Internet marketing is available in one book!



Bob Nicholson is a veteran technology industry executive who has served as VP of Engineering for Red Herring Communications, co-founder and VP of Marketing for Ratingz Inc, and VP of Technology for LunaGraphica Inc, an advertising agency specializing in the Arts & Entertainment markets. He is a certified Google Advertising Professional and Yahoo Search Marketing Ambassador, and a member of the International Webmaster's Association.



# Paperback: 100 pages
# WYGK Publishing; 1st edition (April 24, 2006)

This book seeks to contribute to theoretical advances, analytical approaches and applied studies in the broader inter-disciplinary field of contemporary landscape transformation research.

The purpose of the book is to tie together various perspectives, insights and constructions pertaining to contemporary landscapes and landscape representations from different theoretical and methodological positions as well as from diverse geographical and historical contexts in order to elucidate and illustrate processes of cultural transformation inscribed in space. The unifying theme, as well as the main goal and prospective contribution of this book, then, lies in the exploration of these developing forces and characteristics of the new cultural economy of space in the contemporary landscape(s). The primary objective of bringing together in this book geographical perspectives from various subdisciplinary fields is to examine and discuss ways in which the complexities of this newly-emerging cultural economy of space are applied on various sorts of landscapes, i.e. urban and rural landscapes, landscapes of everyday life, landscapes of tourism and recreation, postcolonial and hybrid landscapes, landscapes of economic production, landscapes of the street and of public life, "national landscapes" and so on. The overarching question, thus, is: how do these processes work in different geographical contexts and contribute to place and landscape creation?

Our intention is to create a space for the development of landscape discourse(s) that accommodate(s) both theory and empirical findings as well as methodological issues and practical applications pertaining to the contemporary landscape(s), by examining trends, structures, technologies and practices defining and articulating this new cultural economy of space. Another goal is to identify and facilitate innovative debate and engagement between geography and other sciences researching landscape(s). It is hoped that this endeavor will generate many more questions and areas of inquiry pointing to new directions currently developing in the study of landscape(s) than the questions on the basis of which this task was undertaken here in the first place.

Mission and vision statements are the most important documents of a nonprofit art organization. Yet, manynonprofits operate without understanding their principles and operational benefits. Jamie Grady definitively defines these statements and removes the mystery from them, allowing readers to fully understand their function and how mission and vision affect every decision that is made in an arts organization.



About the Author


JAMIE GRADY has held positions throughout the country in arts administration for more than fifteen years. He is currently coordinator of the theatre arts management degree program at Ithaca College, where he also teaches courses in theatre management and the business of the arts. In addition he is the cofounder of the Icarus Theatre Ensemble and the Independent Arts Consultancy group.


Paperback: 62 pages

Publisher: Heinemann (30 Mar 2006)

Learn about organizational policies and procedures, nondiscrimination/ affirmative action, recruitment, hiring, termination, compensation, supervision, employment conditions, administration, and volunteer policies--the framework for developing a comprehensive human resource management system for paid employees, volunteer workers, and outsourced work. This practical guide has handy features like a customizable CD-ROM full of sample policies, procedures, and forms that can be easily adapted to individual nonprofit organizations of any size, and it uses checklists extensively, enabling you to perform a step-by-step implementation of a complete, up-to-date human resource management system.

Art and Cultural Heritage is appropriately, not solely, about the law-national and international-respecting cultural heritage. It is a bubbling cauldron of law mixed with ethics, philosophy, politics and working principles about how cultural heritage law, policy and practice should be sculpted from the past as the present becomes the future. The authors explore these demanding concerns, untangle basic values, and look critically at the conflicts and contradictions in existing art and cultural heritage law and policy in its diverse sectors. The rich and provocative contributions collectively provide a reasoned discussion of the issues from a multiplicity of views to permit the reader to understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the cultural heritage debate.

Barbara Hoffman counsels and litigates in the area of art, publishing, entertainment and intellectual property law, representing visual artists, art collectors, museums, directors, writers, film producers, and new media companies. She has acted as legal adviser to various non-profit institutions in the art world, has taught courses on art and law and intellectual property law, and has published extensively in the field. Ms. Hoffman is recent past chair of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York's Committee on Art Law and current member of the Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts. She participated in CONFU as original chair of the visual image committee and is a co-chair of the International Bar Association's Art, Culture and Intellectual Property Law Committee.

This book provides non-economists with tools to challenge economic orthodoxy and provide students the opportunity to explore the troublesome yet frequently ignored issues at the intersection of culture, race, gender and identity in the marketplace.

Paperback: 371 pages

Publisher: Foundation Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2005)

Electronic imaging and digital applications have brought numerous benefits for museums, galleries, archives and other organizations in the arts, culture and heritage sectors. Bringing together leading international practitioners from different disciplines, the EVA (Electronic Imaging and the Visual Arts) conferences help those working in the field to gain the most from developments in multimedia technology. This accessible volume collects recent papers from EVA conferences, covering case studies from the world's greatest institutions, as well as from some of the smallest and most innovative. Topics covered include virtual reconstruction of destroyed buildings, digital image archiving, 2D and 3D digitization projects, website evaluation, virtual archaeology, handheld interactive visitor support, exploiting digital cultural heritage and electronic aids for non-speaking people, as well as summaries of international research and technology development. The volume presents in convenient form the wealth of experience of a great variety of international specialists, allowing readers to further enhance the visitor experience of their collections.

Hardcover: 305 pages

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing (October 30, 2005)

Long considered the gold standard in legal and tax guidance for visual art professionals and their attorneys, ART LAW is now even more valuable to anyone involved in this complex, interconnected industry.
Teeming with new information and analysis and many new sample documents, the three-volume Third Edition of ART LAW is the one resource you must consult to help ensure you formalize rock-solid agreements, maximize tax savings, and minimize legal liabilities.



About the Author
Ralph E. Lerner is an attorney at law and a partner in the law firm of Sidley & Austin in its New York City office. He earned a B.S. degree from Bucknell University, a J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law, and an LL.M. (Taxation) degree from NYU School of Law. Ralph specializes in art law and in individual tax, financial and estate planning.

Judith Bresler is an attorney at law in private practice in New York City and an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York Law School. She earned a B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. degree from New York Law School, where she was on the Law Review. Judith specializes in art and entertainment law and has served as a business developer for Swann Galleries, a legal consultant to Christie's auction house, and formerly as Vice President of Business Affairs with MGM/UA Corporation.

Hardcover: 2291 pages

Publisher: Practising Law Institute; 3rd edition (October 25, 2005)

A British artist who destroys all of his belongings, a Dutch artist's initiative that charts organization cultures, a Swiss artist who sells his right to participate in an exhibition via an online auction, an American artist who prints his own money and then succeeds in spending it . . . . This book examines the ways in which contemporary artists represent economic processes--no longer merely express their ideas about the market or subsidy systems through the media, but analyze and offer parodies of economic mechanisms in their work.

Paperback: 128 pages

Publisher: NAI Publishers (May 2005)

Introducing a historical perspective in the music, radio, television, and motion picture industries, this book contains interrelated chapters that clearly and concisely expose readers to various legal issues among the segments of the entertainment industry. It shows that an appreciation of the extremely creative individuals that comprise the industry will be helpful if you choose entertainment law as a career. After a short overview of the American legal system, this book covers agents and managers, entertainment contracts, constitutional issues, administrative regulation, antitrust regulation, intellectual property issues, live performance issues, music and music publishing issues, and legal issues in television and motion pictures. An excellent reference and informational book for anyone involved in sports and/or entertainment law, including paralegals, legal assistants, and talent managers.


Table of Content

Introduction to the American Legal System.
Agents and Managers.
Entertainment Contracts.
Constitutional Issues in Entertainment Law.
Administrative Regulation in Broadcast Entertainment.
Antitrust Regulation in Entertainment Law.
Intellectual Property Issues in Entertainment Law.
Legal Issues in Live Performances.
Legal Issues in Music and Music Publishing.
Legal Issues in Television.
Legal Issues in Motion Pictures



Hardcover 320 pages (May 23, 2005)

Publisher: Prentice Hall

You don't have to be a professional artist or world-class musician to facilitate the activities outlined in this book. You should be confident as you apply these concepts from the arts that you are creating business-training experiences that will help to develop new perspectives and insights into what makes a team effective. The book helps you to: inspire trainees to express themselves openly and creatively; create new perspectives for resolving business problems; understand how to use the arts to enhance training results; incorporate the content, form and structure of the arts to resolve business problems; and learn to unlock the hidden potential of employees.

Cities and the Creative Class gathers in one place for the first time the research leading up to Richard Floridas theory on how the growth of the creative economy shapes the development of cities and regions. In a new introduction, Florida updates this theory and responds to the critics of his 2002 bestseller, The Rise of the Creative Class. The essays that make up Cities then spell out in full empirical detail and analysis the key premises on which the argument of Rise are based. He argues that people are the key economic growth asset, and that cities and regions can therefore no longer compete simply by attracting companies or by developing big-ticket venues like sports stadiums and downtown development districts. To truly prosper, they must tap and harness the full creative potential of all people, basing their strategies on a comprehensive blend of the 3 Ts of economic development: Technology, Talent, and Tolerance. Long-run success requires a reinvention of regions into the kind of open and diverse places that can attract and retain talent from across the social spectrum - by allowing people to validate their varied identities and to pursue the lifestyles and jobs they choose.




Richard Florida is the Hirst Professor in George Mason University's School of Public Policy and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He lives in Washington DC.


Paperback: 208 pages

Routledge, November 2004

Performers' Rights is the definitive text on the protection of performers rights in their works. This timely new edition takes into account the implementation of the EC Copyright Directive into UK law, and fully considers its impact on performers' rights. It also includes major developments in case law, such as the SENA v NOS decision of the ECJ on equitable remuneration, the Experience Hendrix v PPX decision of the Court of Appeal on damages for breach of contract, and Court of Appeal decision in Beckingham v Hodgens on a performer's authorship of copyright. It covers the impact of the Internet (including Napster and the growth of file sharing) and looks in detail at areas of increased importance since the last edition, such as collecting societies and equitable remuneration. A new chapter on performers' contracts deals with the terms relating to consent to exploitation and the contrasting requirements of performers and exploiters. * New edition of the leading text on the protection of performers' rights * Thoroughly updated to cover new legislation, case law and the impact of the Internet * New chapter examines performer's contracts - an area of huge practical importance * Extensive international coverage reflecting the fact that practitioners are often called upon to advise on international rights issues.



Hardcover: 555 pages

Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell; 3 Edition (2004)

"This is not a book about charismatic visionary leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or visionary products or visionary market insights. Nor is it about just having a corporate vision. This is a book about something far more important, enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary companies." So write Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in this groundbreaking book that shatters myths, provides new insights, and gives practical guidance to those who would like to build landmark companies that stand the test of time.



Drawing upon a six-year research project at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Collins and Porras took eighteen truly exceptional and long-lasting companies -- they have an average age of nearly one hundred years and have outperformed the general stock market by a factor of fifteen since 1926 -- and studied each company in direct comparison to one of its top competitors. They examined the companies from their very beginnings to the present day -- as start-ups, as midsize companies, and as large corporations. Throughout, the authors asked: "What makes the truly exceptional companies different from other companies?"



What separates General Electric, 3M, Merck, Wal-Mart, Hewlett-Packard, Walt Disney, and Philip Morris from their rivals? How, for example, did Procter & Gamble, which began life substantially behind rival Colgate, eventually prevail as the premier institution in its industry? How was Motorola able to move from a humble battery repair business into integrated circuits and cellular communications, while Zenith never became dominant in anything other than TVs? How did Boeing unseat McDonnell Douglas as the world's best commercial aircraft company -- what did Boeing have that McDonnell Douglas lacked?




By answering such questions, Collins and Porras go beyond the incessant barrage of management buzzwords and fads of the day to discover timeless qualities that have consistently distinguished out-standing companies. They also provide inspiration to all executives and entrepreneurs by destroying the false but widely accepted idea that only charismatic visionary leaders can build visionary companies.



Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations that will prosper long into the twenty-first century and beyond.


Hardcover - 368 pages (October 21, 2004)
HarperCollins Canada / Business

By providing insights into the challenges of management Young combines organization theory and case studies with knowledge to drawn specifically from the world of music. This key text covers how we think about organizational management, how organizations work, how management challenges can be addressed, and how organizational behaviour can be better understood in alternative contexts. Four specific management challenges are analyzed: coordination, work force motivation, market positioning, and managing change and innovation. These distinct management challenges are combined into an overall consideration of achieving organizational excellence. This work is a must for academics, practicing managers, students and teachers.


Young helped establish the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western and was its director from 1988 to 1996. He is also president and founding CEO of the National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise based in Arlington, Virginia. From 1972 to 1987, he was a Professor at the W. Averell Harriman School for Management and Policy.


A former President of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), Dr. Young recently received this organization's Award for Distinguished Achievement and Leadership in Nonprofit and Voluntary Action Research. Dr. Young is editing two forthcoming volumes, Financing Nonprofits: Bridging Theory and Practice and Wise Decision Making in Uncertain Times: Using Nonprofit Resources Effectively.


Young is the recipient of numerous grants concentrating on nonprofit interests, and is a widely respected authority in the nonprofit field. He has written many articles and several books, including co-authoring Corporate Philanthropy at the Crossroads, and Economics for Nonprofit Managers. He is founding editor of the journal Nonprofit Management & Leadership, which he edited from 1990 through 2000. He was recently named to the NonProfit Times "Power and Influence Top 50" list.



Hardcover: 173 pages

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing (September 15, 2004)

For courses in Meeting, Event, Exposition and Convention Planning and Management for hospitality or business students.

Event Management is packed full of true to life examples of events across the nationillustrating all the skills needed to become a successful event manager. From this book students will learn how to design, plan, market, and stage an event. In addition, readers will learn how to manage staff and staffing problems and to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Topics will also discuss what is needed for legal compliance, risk management, financial control and successful event evaluation.


Paperback, 296 pages

Published in December 24, 2004

Publisher: Pearson Canada

Des Conway has been involved in the organisation, planning and management of events for over 20 years. For 15 of those years he has played a growing part in the police coverage of small, medium and large events. During that time he has seen how many events have not been as successful as they could have been because the organiser failed to plan and overlooked or underestimated important things. That's why he wrote this book - to help you make sure your event is a success.


Paperback 324 pages (June 25, 2004)


Publisher: How To Books

The entertainment industry is one of the largest sectors of the United States economy and fast becoming one of the most prominent globally as well. In this newly revised book, Harold L. Vogel examines the business economics of the major entertainment enterprises: movies, television and cable programming, music, broadcasting, casino wagering and gambling, sports, publishing, performing arts, theme parks, and toys. This edition incorporates a full chapter on the Internet, covering the web's operational features, revenue sources, and the net's role as an agent of change. Other expanded features include sections on industrial structure, asset valuation methods, and comparative price trends. The result is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference guide on the economics, financing, production, and marketing of entertainment in the US and overseas. Investors, business executives, accountants, lawyers, arts administrators, and general readers will find that the book offers an invaluable guide to how entertainment industries operate.


Hardcover: 634 pages

Cambridge University Press; 6 edition, June 2004

Management and the Arts, Second Edition provides the prospective arts manager with theory and practical applications from all management perspectives (planning, marketing, finance, economics, organizational design, staffing, and group dynamics) as they apply to an arts organization, regardless of whether it is a theatre, museum, dance or opera company. Readers will learn how arts organizations and arts management evolved, the theories and processes behind strategic planning and decision-making, and how to integrate various management theories with practical applications to this type of organization.


Revised to reflect the latest thinking and trends in managing organizations and people, Management and the Arts, Second Edition provides the reader with the practical tools necessary to manage an arts organization. The class-tested questions in each chapter help the reader to integrate the material and develop ideas as to how the situations and problems could have been handled. New case studies focus on the challenges facing managers and organizations every day, and new "In The News" quotes give the reader real-world examples of principles and theories. Fifty all-new illustrations give clear diagrams of management concepts and solutions. Entirely new budget and financial worksheets bring this edition completely up-to-date.


Paperback: 519 pages

Publisher: Five Senses; 2nd edition (May 2004)