Rights And Licenses And Public Domain. Oh My!

Looking for a wealth of information regarding copyright for visual artists, designers, illustrators and photographers? You should be. 

Pop quiz: how many of these terms do you know and understand the definitions for and differences of?

• Copyright
• Duration of copyright
• Copyright infringement
• Berne Convention
• Trademark
• Patent
• Public domain
• Fair use
• License
• Work for hire

How many of these did you get right? And more importantly, which ones affect you directly? 

If you haven't already clicked one of the links head over to www.visualartcopyright.com and brush up on your copyright knowledge and etiquette.

Homage? Pastiche? or Cryptomnesia?

...or just the same photographer making similar pictures.

Provo Studio Has Arrived

Provo Studio has arrived. We have finished our gallery space and we are on the scene. We have now participated in our first First Friday Art Stroll! And yes, I did say "first" twice. It's an art stroll around Provo, held the first Friday of every month, and this month was the first time we participated in it. We're very excited to be part of the local art scene and aim to soon be a hub of that scene. Don't forget we also open our doors every Thursday evening from 6-9pm to show off our latest and greatest works.

Devoted fans enjoyed work from seven of our talented artists. 

Patrons of the arts of all ages enjoyed the varied display of work.

Damian Pacheco Presents To 1 Million Cups Provo

Damian Pacheco is a fourth generation leather worker, drawn to this work by child hood memories of visiting his grandfather's leather shop. On Wednesday he spoke to 1 Million Cups Provo at The Startup Building - taking the floor right after the Mayor of Provo spoke briefly to the group. Damian talked about starting a small leather working business out of his bedroom, where he had to move his work off his bed to sleep at night, to his recent Kickstarter campaign, which funded the purchase of a new heavy duty sewing machine.

He showed off his current line of products consisting of climber's chalk bags that are inspired and fashioned after several mythical creatures. Several of the attendees suggested he market these through local climbing gear outlets and gyms - he already has. Others suggested he raise his prices to be more of a deluxe product - his chalk bags already are the most deluxe he knows of. Of course most importantly he talked about how wonderful it is to be part of Provo Studio and how it has helped him to grow his business. Go Damian! And go to www.damianpacheco.com to check out "The Jackalope" or "The Sasquatch"!

Shipping out orders for the Kickstarter campaign.

Working with the new machine at Provo Studio.