Paint it Black 3: Copyright, Contracts, and Creatives
Angela Kniery, attorney at law & photographer
Tena Crites, Woodlands Community Lenders
June 23rd, Tygart Hotel, Elkins, WV
Copyright, Contracts, and Creatives
Unlocking Your Artistic Voice Online with Strategy & Intention
Learn how to be your biggest advocate and a great project partner for other businesses, organizations, and artists. Learn how to protect your creative rights through smart contract writing and a deeper understanding of copyright law as it relates to creative output and use. Learn how to competently converse with others about the scary but critical parts of succeeding as an artist.
Attendees will have the opportunity to have a one-on-one session with Angela in the afternoon to discuss their own legal and copyright questions.
Tena Crites will be discuss documents and information needed to apply for a small business loan.
Mountain Arts District will lead a roundtable discussion as attendees pop out to their one-on-one sessions with Angelica.
Presenter Bio:
Angela Kniery is an attorney, disability advocate, and active Kentucky Arts for All Board member. Angela has taught undergraduate business law classes and hosted Think College webinars about college programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities. She is a photographer, avid reader, and patron of the arts.

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