The first of a series of monthly lectures organized by the Art League of Long Island takes place in its Dix Hills art center on Jan. 18 at 2 p.m..
In this lecture titled “What Every Artist Should Know: Art Licensing Business & Copyright Protection in the Digital Age,” Art League board member and creative director of ArtyZen Studios Anahi DeCanio will share her knowledge based on her years of professional experience with art licensing and branding.
Art League Advisory Council member and attorney Lisa Renee Pomerantz will conclude the lecture with advice based on her extensive expertise in intellectual property rights. Admission is $15, with a $5 discount for Art League Members. Thinking of your art as a business is an important aspect of being a professional artist. This lecture covers the business of art licensing and how artists can prepare a portfolio geared towards finding the right venues for success in the licensing world. Issues to be covered during the talk include the factors involved when deciding whether to represent yourself or find an agent, where to find clients, how to build a collection, and identifying available resources.
Then learn how visual artists can protect and profit from their intellectual property in the digital age (including social media). The focus will be on the importance of copyright protecting your photographs, paintings, drawings, sculpture, pottery and more. Other information will include model releases, patents and trademarks.
DeCanio is the creative director of ArtyZen Studios (artyzenstudios.wordpress.com), which specializes in art licensing, art publishing and product design. She has acquired licenses for private label, wall art, home décor, personal accessories, paper goods, stationery, greeting cards as well as décor for several TV shows and major motion pictures.
DeCanio is an award-winning artist in mixed media and photography with exhibitions in Florida, New York and beyond. Recently, she was named Artist of the Month by the Long Island Arts Alliance, culminating in an exhibit at Bloomingdale’s.
Lisa Renee Pomerantz (lisapom.com) is an attorney with extensive expertise in intellectual property rights. Since 2003, she has had her own practice in Bohemia. Pomerantz is a Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University with a law degree from Boston University. In 2010, she received Long Island Business News’ Top Fifty Around 50 Award. A popular presenter at business, association and educational events, she publishes a monthly online newsletter entitled “Making the Connection”.
The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. To register for this lecture visit www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400 x222.
