There has been considerable mainstream news coverage about how the federal government’s proposed changes to Canadian copyright laws may restrict consumers’ music, video and software downloading and sharing. Yet little has been said on the possible effects it might have on the arts community, especially those using found material, sampling and collage techniques with copyrighted materials. Should artists be worried?
Laura J. Murray, co-author of 'Canadian Copyright: A Citizen’s Guide', and Associate Professor and Undergraduate Chair of the Department of English at Queen’s University, guides us through the murky history of Canadian copyright laws, and provides some insight into what artists can and should have access to.
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Artel
Street: 205 Sydenham Street
City/Town: Kingston, ON
Check out Murray's website for more information on her work: www.faircopyright.ca.
Copies of 'Canadian Copyright: A Citizen’s Guide' will be available for purchase at the event.