This week: Read insight from an arts lawyer who helps clear up the confusing aspect of copyright law for artists, and get inspired by a non-partisan theatre project run out of the back of a pickup truck. Plus, meet our new Membership Manager and find your next dream job on Job Bank!

ARTSblog

The Art of Social Change by Patricia Nugent
One can only wonder what Marshall McLuhan, who coined the phrase “The medium is the message,” would have thought about the Rest Stop Theatre Project, a novel outdoor mobile experience that takes place in the back of a beat-up pickup truck. Rest Stop Theatre featured a cast of four actors running through compelling non-partisan scenes designed to increase local voting participation in the 2016 presidential election.

Copyright and You! by Luke Blackadar
As an arts lawyer, I often advise on a variety of copyright issues. Many artists realize copyright law is crucial to protecting the value of their work, but beyond that, the details of how exactly to use copyright gets lost in the shuffle. I’m hopeful this post will clear up some common areas of confusion!

News Room

Three Elected Officials Honored for Exceptional Commitment and Contributions to the Arts at the United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting
Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington, was awarded the National Award for State Arts Leadership; Becky Ames, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, received the National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population of 100,000 or more; and Jill Techel, Mayor of Napa, California, was awarded the National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population fewer than 100,000. The honores have each demonstrated ongoing dedication to the development and support of arts and arts education programming.

ArtsU

Data Visualization and Storytelling
This webinar will help you understand the data storytelling pipeline so you can create effective visual stories, with a discussion about what tools are available and what skills you will need to discover and visualize the stories in your data.

January 2020 Member Briefing: Membership in the Year Ahead
Our first Member Briefing of the year is your chance to meet our new Membership Manager, Michael Hornbuckle, and hear about benefits and updates to the membership program.

Job Bank

Administrative Services Officer 3-Arts Program & Evaluation Coordinator
Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts & Culture
Nashville, TN

Director of Marketing and Communications
Arts Council of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Director of Marketing and Communications
Mark Morris Dance Group
Brooklyn, NY

Director of Marketing & Communications
Harris Center for the Arts, Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA