The Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC) is pleased to invite visual artists from across Canada to attend our annual conference in Ottawa at the Lord Elgin Hotel.
Schedule for Artists
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Friday, June 8th:
6pm – 8pm, Keeping Time / Time Running Out: Preserving Video Art and Technology in and out of the Archive
Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street
Presented by SAW Video Media Art Centre*
* Please note that this event is not an official part of CARFAC’s conference, and as such simultaneous translation will not be provided.
Panelists: Bryan Dewalt (Curator of Communications, Canada Science and Technology Museum), Michele L. Wozny (Independent Research Consultant on Audiovisual Preservation and Collection Practices), + a representative from Vtape specializing in restoration and collections, details TBA. Moderated by Ainsley Walton (Assistant Conservator of Contemporary Art, National Gallery of Canada)
This panel discussion will investigate the growing urgency to preserve the legacy of video practice and production in Canada. This discussion will touch on ideas ranging from the relationship between artists and archivists and conservators, the impact of new digital technologies, the mobilization and use of archival materials, and the role that archives and museums play in documenting fringe and alternative media.
A tour of SAW Video’s related exhibition, Tape Heads: Video Art and Technology in the 80s, will take place at City Hall Art Gallery at 5pm.
8pm – 10pm, Welcome Reception and Visual Arts Advocacy Award Presentation
Ottawa Art Gallery, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue
The Visual Arts Advocacy Award honours a professional artist from Ontario who has made a significant contribution as an advocate for the Canadian visual arts community. Past winners include Kim Ondaatje, Tony Urquhart, Marlene Creates, Todd Janes, and Sarah Petite. This year, a special award presentation will also be made to Ottawa lawyer, David Yazbeck, for his contribution to legal arts advocacy.
Saturday, June 9th:
9:30 – 10:00 am, Registration
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
10:15 – 10:30 am, Welcome and Opening remarks
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Art + Labour
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
Despite the many rights enjoyed by workers in other sectors, access to justice when it comes to labour issues is still out of reach for most artists. This panel will explore the challenges faced by artists when they attempt to bargain both individually and collectively, the work being done to establish best practice standards at the provincial level and the challenges faced by artists from equity seeking groups.
Panelists: Lise Létourneau (Visual Artist and President of Le Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec), Charles Smith (Lecturer, Cultural Pluralism in the Arts/University of Toronto Scarborough), Pierre Tessier (Visual Artist and Co-Chair of the CARFAC-RAAV Bargaining Committee), David Yazbeck (Partner at Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP). Moderated by Melissa Gruber (National Advocacy and Communications Director, CARFAC)
12:30 – 1:30 pm, Lunch provided at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Pearson Room
1:30 – 3:30 pm, Copyright: The fair, the unfair and the artists left behind
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
With the imminent passing of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act, lawyers and creators alike have questions about the grey areas that may now exist as a result of new legislated changes. A panel of experts will provide their different perspectives on the impact that the amendments could have for artists, including the expansion of educational use and fair dealing, the introduction of parody, and how copyright can be shared while also protected through social media and web use.
Panelists: Casey Chisick (Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP), Ysolde Gendreau (Professor of Law at the University of Montreal), Roanie Levy (General Counsel and Director, Policy and External Affairs, Access Copyright), Steve Seiferling (IP lawyer and legal counsel for Mosaic Potash), Aidan O’Neill (IP Lawyer & Partner at Fasken-Martineau LLP). Moderated by Alain Pineau (Executive Director of the Canadian Conference of the Arts).
3:30 – 7:00 pm, Gallery Hop
Group visits to the City Hall Gallery, Galerie SAW Gallery,Karsh-Masson Gallery, La Petite Mort Gallery, the Ottawa Art Gallery, the Ottawa School of Art Gallery, and Terence Robert Gallery will be organized, with directions provided.
8:00 – 11:00, Reception with Spins and Needles
Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street
Join us for a fun and creative night out with Spins & Needles, Ottawa’s mobile art party that mixes underground beats spun by DJs, with hands-on art projects. Tonight’s projects will fit the theme of Art+ Law.
Sunday, June 10th:
10:00 – 12:00 am, Artist’s Resale Right panel
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
ARR – you ready?! Artists, art market professionals, and lawyers step in the ring with this panel on the Artist’s Resale Right. The ARR is a copyright amendment that CARFAC is actively lobbying for, which would give visual artists 5% from the commercial resale of their work. Speakers will discuss the future place of the ARR in Canada, based on CARFAC’s proposal and the experience of other countries.
Panelists: April Britski (National Executive Director, CARFAC), Louis E. Greenwald (Partner at Choi & Greenwald), Henry Lydiate (Partner at The Henry Lydiate Partnership LLP, Creative Arts Business Consultancy), Stephen Ranger (Vice President, Business Development, Waddingtons.ca). Moderated by Don Monet (Visual Artist and Owner/Gallerist at Cube Gallery).
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Lunch provided at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Pearson Room
1:00 – 2:30 pm, CARFAC National Annual General Meeting
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
All current members of CARFAC are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you’re not a member yet, take this opportunity to join and find out more about what we have been up to in the last year.
3:00 – 4:30 pm, Visual Arts Open Forum
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
If you are a visual artist, participate in an open exchange of ideas and information. If you know about a project or idea that you think other artists will be excited about, take this opportunity to tell us all about it! But keep it short and sweet – in order to keep the dialogue lively, presenters will only have 5 minutes to spread the word. Visit our registration desk for details.
4:30 – 5:00 pm, Closing remarks
Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Room
Note: conference details may be subject to change.
Registration Rates – Artists’ Stream
Members: $95
Non-members: $115
Students: $70
Please note: Participants will be responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodations and food. Some options are listed below.
Also note: Registration in the Artists’ Stream does not include the events for lawyers on Friday June 8th or Sunday June 10th. Switch to the Lawyers’ Stream.
Send us a registration form and a cheque or register via Paypal:
Accommodations
The Lord Elgin is offering a discounted room rate for conference participants of $159. To book a room call 1-800-267-4298 and quote “CARFAC” or the “National Conference for Visual Artists”.
If you are looking for a budget option, the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel offers shared and private rooms at very reasonable rates and is a fifteen minute walk from the conference.
Transportation
Porter
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a 20% discount on all available base fares for travel to and from the National Conference for Visual Artists. The discounted fares are available for booking from February 10 to June 13, 2012 and available for travel:
From: Anywhere in Canada, To: Ottawa
From: June 5, 2012, To: June 10, 2012
From: Ottawa, To: Anywhere in Canada
From: June 8, 2012, To: June 13, 2012
Please book online at www.flyporter.com or through your travel agent using promo code VISUAL.
Porter offers complimentary in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine), GatePorter service for carry-on and access to the Porter Lounge in Toronto and Ottawa, where free Wi-Fi and comfortable, leather seating is available.
The promo code is intended for use by conference attendees and organizers and is not meant for distribution outside of authorized channels. Porter’s fare rules and conditions apply. For any questions regarding Porter’s services or any pre-travel concerns, contact us at 1-888-619-8622.
VIA Rail
VIA Rail is also offering a 10% discount to conference participants:
Online booking tips: You have to log in to your profile, or create one prior to booking. On the Passenger information screen, select “Convention fare” from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, and enter the discount code 12330 in the “Discount code” field. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.
Conditions: Valid June 7 to June 11, 2012, from all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return. Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only. 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Business, Sleeper, or Sleeper Touring class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.” Discount does not apply in Economy – special fare or Business – supersaver fare. Participants must reference the event’s VIA confirmation number: 12330.
Contact us for more information.
Current conference partners include:
Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island; Jordan Nahmias, Media Lawyer; City Hall Art Gallery; Galerie SAW Gallery; Karsh-Masson Gallery; La Petite Mort Gallery; the Ottawa School of Art and Terence Robert Gallery.