Understanding and Protecting Your Intellectual Property
July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4029 South Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 11 Austin, TX 78704 We are excited to present a class exploring the world of intellectual property law. The class will be taught by a practicing intellectual property attorney from Austin and will cover patent, copyright, and trademark, in depth, with a brief overview of web-related issues. Upon completion of this class, you will have explored the differences between trademark, copyright, and patent, discussed the legal protections each affords, and received instruction on how to complete a federal copyright and/or trademark registration online.
Cost: $30
Questions? (512) 974-7800
Click here to register!
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Exporting as a Creative Professional
July 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cultural Arts Division offices at 201 E. 2nd Street in Austin
Take your creative business global! More than 95% of the world's customers live outside the United States, but wading into the realm of trade regulations, financing, foreign cultures, and international market research can be overwhelming. This specialized seminar will arm you with the knowledge needed to successfully navigate through these obstacles and grow your business in international markets.
Featured Speakers: Nathan Felix, The House of Songs; Leslie August, ATA Carnet; Christine Alonge, REED Exhibitions; Jennifer Lewis, At Large Art Services. Topics will include finding performing and exhibition opportunities overseas, marketing and travel considerations, going on tour or filming abroad with high-value equipment, and international trade shows for the creative industries.
This special free session is presented by the Next Level Program and the International Trade Education Series.
Public Art Webinar and Discussion
Beyond Good Intentions: Public Art Practices for Achieving Civic Engagement & Social Change July 19 from 1 - 2:30 pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W. 2nd Street Come meet up with your fellow public artists and public art enthusiasts for a webinar about achieving social change through public art. Presenters: Carroll Parrott Blue, Barbara Schaffer Bacon, Peggy Kendellen, and more. AIPP will host a brief discussion afterwards, perhaps with a guest artist or two who will discuss civic engagement in their current work. RSVP Check our website for more details! * * * * * Public Art Webinar and Discussion Public Art Evaluation: Principles and Methodology for Measuring Social Impact
August 16 from 1 - 2:30 pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W. 2nd Street Come meet up with your fellow public artists and public art enthusiasts for a webinar, followed by a lively discussion regarding measuring social impact of public art. RSVP Make your mark on the Asian American Resource Center!
AIPP Artists Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter invite the citizens of Austin to submit stones for inclusion in a 12 foot diameter mosaic (pictured) for the new Asian American Resource Center.
The artists hope to receive a stone from each nation making up Asia, so the entirety of Asia will be represented within the artwork. For donation guidelines, click here!
Stones are due by September 1 so they may be incorporated into this sculpture, which is in fabrication.
Terra Goolsby, Exhibition Specialist
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She was commissioned by AIPP to create a community-based permanent installation in the education wing at the Mexican American Cultural Center.The public is invited to view some of the carvings that have been created by participants and meet the artisans from Oaxaca who are teaching their craft tradition of alebrije carving and painting. Margarita's talk begins in the auditorium at 6:30 pm.