ARTIST TOOLKIT Workshop Series
Join us each Tuesday evening for the Artist Toolkit workshop series designed to equip artists and creatives with arts business fundamentals, tips and tools.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your arts career to the next level!
About the Workshop
Join expert Professor John Swinson as he covers the importance of copyright and contracts for creatives and practical tips to protect yourself legally.
About the Facilitator
John is a professor at The University of Queensland in the Law School.
John is course coordinator for Privacy Law, Internet and AI Law, and Business in a Borderless World. He also teaches cybersecurity law and copyright law.
John Swinson has 30 years of law firm experience in US and Australia, with principle focus on technology law and intellectual property law. Currently, he is principal of boutique law firm Pie Legal.
Since 2000, John has been an arbitrator for the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO, which is a United Nations organisation based in Geneva) under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and au Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP).
John has decided over 690 domain name disputes and has represented artists and filmmakers in copyright litigations and dealings.
Other important information
- The workshop will be held at the HOTA Basement is located at HOTA Central next to the cafe.
- We ask that you please arrive at 5.45pm (15 minutes) prior to start time of 6pm.
- Don't forget to bring a notepad and pen or laptop/tablet.
- Bring a jumper as the room can get chilly!
- Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Questions?`
Email levelup@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
