Who should attend?

As creators in 2020, understanding how to use and protect copyright in the digital world is imperative.

This training, developed and led by leading UK copyright expert, Naomi Korn, has been specially designed for Artists and other creators. It will provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the basic principles of copyright within the context of creating new works, using works produced by others and protecting rights.

Focussing on the use of technology, this session will provide Artists with the essential knowledge they need to make the most of their work within the digital world. This session will allow participants to:

• Understand the basic principles of copyright and identify what types of work are protected
• Consider what you need to do to protect your rights and what you should do next
• Know who owns the rights in commissioned works
• Understand how long copyright lasts
• Consider the exceptions to copyright and how they might help you
• Discuss social media and how you can make the most of it whilst protecting your rights
• Discuss how to find and use Creative Commons licensed content you can safely use for free
• Be guided to other content you can use for free
• Ask the trainer questions around key related topics

Naomi Korn, Managing Director, Naomi Korn Associates

Naomi is one of the UK’s leading UK experts in copyright, data protection and licensing, with more than 20 years experience, including the facilitation of training courses.

Whilst Chair of the Libraries and Archives Copyright Alliance (LACA), she led the reform of the UK’s copyright laws on behalf of the cultural heritage sector, which resulted in new UK exceptions to copyright in 2014. Naomi regularly represents the interests of the sector to UK government departments.

Naomi is co-author of “Information Law: Compliance for librarians, information professionals and knowledge managers” together with Charles Oppenheim and Adrienne Muir, both Senior Consultants at Naomi Korn Associates.

Naomi Korn Associates is one of the UK’s most experienced and trusted providers of information law related training and consultancy services specialising in copyright, data protection, privacy, and licensing. Naomi Korn Associates has extensive experience of working with artists, professionals and volunteers from organisations of all sizes across the arts and cultural sector. Recent publications include the National Lottery Heritage Fund Online Security and Privacy Guide.

Ceri Hand, Founder, Artist Mentor

Ceri established Artist Mentor in 2014 to enable artists and creatives navigate their creative journey. Artist Mentor now supports hundreds of international artists and creative professionals worldwide, empowering creatives to make significant change and have greater impact.

Ceri draws on 30 years of industry experience, with previous key positions including: Director of Programmes at Somerset House, London; Associate Director: Institutions and Public Relations, Simon Lee Gallery, London; Associate Consultant, Contemporary Art Society, London; Director, Ceri Hand Gallery, London/Liverpool; Director, Metal, Liverpool; Director of Exhibitions, FACT, Liverpool; Deputy Director, Grizedale Arts, Cumbria and Director of Make, London.

Artist Mentor provides quality coaching and support services for artists and creative professionals.

Bespoke services are available for both individuals and groups, including creative career guidance, marketing and sales, CV and portfolio reviews.