Today, artists have access to the most diverse range of tools, skills and audiences in history. As our relationship to the Internet continues to evolve, it is essential for artists to understand of how they may safely draw inspiration form works online as well as to know how to safeguard their own work from misuse by others. Led by Catherine Bigley Mc Govern and Peter J. McGovern, the seminar "Copyright Concerns for Today's Artists" will touch upon these and other themes; the presenters will also introduce ways to approach contracts and artist commissions.

Participants may register for this seminar by calling the AVA office at (603) 448-3117.

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Catherine Bigley McGovern is a law professor specializing in entertainment law, including intellectual property, theater law, and music law. She was professor at the New Hampshire School of Law; visiting professor at Barry University School of Law; creator of the Intellectual Property Certificate Programme at Notre Dame University, Sydney, Australia; and adjunct Professor at DePaul University College of Law.

Peter J. McGovern served as Dean of John Marshall School of Law, Valparaiso University School of Law, and St. Thomas University School of Law. He is a longtime professor of law specializing in entertainment and art.

Upper Valley Zen Center will host its second annual art exhibition May 1 and 2, in Eden Abram's SIT GALLERY located beneath the Main StreetMuseum, 58 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT.

The event coincides with "First Night" in White River Junction, showcasing local artists as well as supporting the Zen Center. Income from work sold will be divided equally between the artist and the Zen Center, unless an artist chooses a larger contribution to the Zen Center. Last year's show featured 27 artists and generated almost $4000.  

To participate this year, please email a photograph or description along with dimensions of your work, price and artist statement by April 10.