Workshop: Intellectual Property and Artists’ Legal Rights

Hosted with ‘The Gift Shop’ (curated by Imani Dominique), this workshop will explore ways in which the artists can protect their legal rights and work from a place of informed self-advocacy.  Participants will be walked through various legal terms and concepts, bill of sale agreements, exhibition agreements, and private commission contracts.

Wednesday, October 18 · 7 – 9pm EDT

In person at Stackt Market (Unit 5-101), 28 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5V 0C6

Facilitated by: Max Rothschild (Stohn Hay Cafazzo Dembroski Heim Finlay LLP)

Daniel Pink is an experienced lawyer specializing in the areas of copyright, technology and communications law for Rogers Communications Inc. Daniel provides strategic legal advice to both the media and cable lines of business, and has extensive experience with Canadian telecommunication regulatory matters and copyright board proceedings. When not at work, he is an active volunteer on the boards of a number of local arts organizations, including Artists’ Legal Advice Services. He originally hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia and received his law degree from Dalhousie University.

About the Gift Shop (located at Stackt Market):

Curated by Imani Dominique and inspired by the aesthetics of local record stores, “The Gift Shop” is an interactive and immersive art gallery. Located at Stackt Market during Nuit Blanche and Art Month (September 23- October 22), this pop-up shop will sell prints from over 30 local QTBIPOC artists and create an environment that is conducive to art exploration and discovery.

Through engaging professional development workshops and creative activations hosted in the space, this program also provides emerging and mid-career artists with an opportunity to incubate their businesses and develop their entrepreneurial skills.

Learn More at imanidominique.com