June 2012 Newsletter

June 2012 Newsletter

From Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

covering the following topics:

Copyright and Creative Commons with Erin Rodgers 6/20/12

Contracts for Musicians with Erin Rodgers and Al Staehely 6/27/12

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Copyright and Creative Commons with Erin Rodgers Wednesday, June 20, 2012

TALA Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers will lead an informative and comprehensive session covering copyrighting basics as well as the role of Creative Commons and its impact on artists and their work. There will be time for questions during the presentation. The seminar is free and open to the public. Please send your RSVP to [email protected].

Copyright and Creative Commons with Erin Rodgers
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
TALA
1540 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006

Contracts for Musicians with Erin Rodgers and Al Staehely Wednesday, June 27, 2012

TALA Board Member Al Staehely and TALA Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers will present a talk designed to help musicians understand contracts used within the Music Industry. Please contact [email protected] to RSVP.

Contacts for Musicians with Erin Rodgers and Al Staehely
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
TALA
1540 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006

SAVE THE DATE: Houston Arts Resource Fair Saturday, July 28 2012

FREE! All Disciplines Welcome!
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Houston Arts Resource Fair, an intensive day of professional development for individual artists and organizations.
Featured speakers include Thomas Cott (Director of Marketing, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater), Emily Gray (Program Director of Insurance, Fractured Atlas), as well as other special guests and speakers to be announced.
Attend sessions focusing on fundraising, marketing, and health care. Meet other industry professionals and foster collaboration within the arts community. Connect with vendors and organizations that serve the arts in the City of Houston.
The Houston Arts Resource Fair is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, as well as a partnership with Dance Source Houston, DiverseWorks, Fresh Arts, Houston Theatre Alliance, SWAMP, and TALA.

Houston Arts Resource Fair
Saturday July 28, 2012
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The University of Saint Thomas
3910 Yoakum
Houston, Texas 77006

REMINDER: TALA Offers Mediation Services to Members

Offered free of charge to TALA members and $25 to non-members, TALA’s meditation services provide the opportunity for both individuals and arts nonprofits to work towards resolving complex legal situations and avoid costly and time-consuming litigation. For more information, please email Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers at [email protected].

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Online Membership Payment Now Available

Please consider becoming a member, or renewing your membership today. We accept payment via PayPal through our website www.talarts.org

A portion of TALA’s programs and services are generously supported by The Brown Foundation, The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, The Houston Arts Alliance, The Houston Endowment, and The Texas Commission on the Arts.

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