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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Utah Lawyers for the Arts Art and the Law series begins March 24, 2012 - May 26, 1-4 p.m.





Contact: Danica Farley| danica.farley@utahmoca.org | 801.328.4201 x 115
www.utahmoca.org | 20 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Announces:
Utah Lawyers for the Arts Art and the Law series begins March 24, 2012

For Immediate Release:
March 2, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY, UT  The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and Utah Lawyers for the Arts present the second Art and the Law series at UMOCA, starting March 24 with Music and the Law, followed by Publishing on April 14 and Documentaries on May 26. 

“We are very happy to welcome Utah Lawyer for the Arts back to our building,” says Adam Price, executive director, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. “They are providing an invaluable service by helping artists understand what their rights are, how to avoid the most common legal pitfalls and the best ways to advance their careers in a knowledgeable manner.”

Music and the Law
March 24, 1-4 p.m.
Presented by Thomas Leavens, Esq. of Leavens, Strand, Glover & Adler, LLC
Learn what you need to know to succeed in the business of music by protecting your rights and understanding industry practices and terms, including how publishing works, how to negotiate recording, agency, performance, distribution, licensing and management agreements and how to make the most of new technologies and business models.

Publishing
April 14, 1-4 p.m.
Presented by Nicholas Wells, Esq. of Wells IP Law
Brush up on the fundamentals of publishing, including common steps in the publication process, the application of copyright law to printed and online materials, entering into publishing contracts, electronic rights issues, avoiding liability and promoting your work. 

Documentaries
May 26, 1-4 p.m.
Presented by William Evans, Esq. of Parsons Behle & Latimer
Get the inside scoop on legal issues you may encounter in producing documentary films, including relevant considerations in organizing a production entity, fundamental models of financing for independent films, copyrights and clearances, fair use, basic personnel contracts and concepts of privacy, publicity and defamation.

About Utah Lawyers for the Arts
Formed in 1983, Utah Lawyers for the Arts is a not-for-profit organization that refers qualifying artists and arts organizations to volunteer lawyers licensed in the State of Utah who provide free legal services on art-related matters. Utah Lawyers for the Arts encourages lawyers to become involved in the arts and supports education for lawyers on art-related matters and for artists and arts organizations on law- and business-related matters. www.utahlawyersforthearts.com.

About UMOCA
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (formerly Salt Lake Art Center) was recognized as Best Museum in the State of Utah for 2011. Founded in 1931 and now located in the heart of Salt Lake City, UMOCA exhibits groundbreaking work by leading local and international artists. UMOCA is currently exhibiting 2012 Sundance Film Festival New Frontier, FAX and Onomatopoeia by Constant Dullaart. Coming up in June is Play Me I’m Yours, inviting people to show off their piano skills on street corners around downtown. UMOCA also offers a lively mix of award-winning educational programs, film screenings, panel discussions and events celebrating Salt Lake’s vibrant local art scene.

UMOCA is located at 20 S. West Temple and is open Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. For more information call (801) 328-4201 or visit www.utahmoca.org.

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Danica Farley | Director of Communications | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 20 S. West Temple | Salt Lake City, UT 84101 | 801.328.4201 ext. 115


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