Rites here! Right Now! at Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative

Posted on 25-01-2012

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative is hosting a photography exhibition by Kamilaroi woman, Barbara McGrady..

Broadband Arts Initiative

Posted on 24-01-2012

The Australia Council for the Arts has announced funding for arts projects that are enabled by the National Broadband Network..

In the news this week

Posted on 23-01-2012

To help you keep in touch with what’s been going on in the creative sector recently; Copyright Agency has found some interesting news articles..

2012 member update

Posted on 19-01-2012

Copyright Agency will be in Melbourne on 23 February to update members on our latest developments..

Time to get excited

Posted on 18-01-2012

Here at Copyright Agency, we‘re counting down to the 2012 annual seminar, ‘Digital Publishing Today’, to be held in Melbourne on 23 February..

National Indigenous Photo-Media Forum

Posted on 17-01-2012

The Centre for Contemporary Photography is running the National Indigenous Photo-Media Forum in Melbourne in February..

In the news this week

Posted on 16-01-2012

To help you keep in touch with what’s been going on in the creative sector recently; Copyright Agency has found some interesting news articles..

Reporting resales under $1,000 no longer required

Posted on 06-01-2012

The Minister for the Arts announced today some changes to the artists’ resale royalty scheme to simplify reporting of resales to Copyright Agency..

M&G NSW announces Artist and Curator In-Residence Program Recipients

Posted on 20-12-2011

Museums and Galleries NSW has announced the recipients of its 2012 Artist and Curator In-Residence program, supported by Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund..

For members...

Posted on 19-12-2011

Next year our member seminar will be held in Melbourne on Thursday 23 February, at the State Library of Victoria’s Village Roadshow Theatrette..

What's in a name?

Posted on 19-12-2011

After giving Calendar a new look and feel, we thought we might go one step further and give it a new name as well. But as this magazine is one of our core communications to members and other stakehold.

Resident wordsmith

Posted on 19-12-2011

Whether you’re a poet, novelist, non-fiction author or a combination of all three, where you’re most productive is often a matter of personal taste..

Creative Australia Artists Grants

Posted on 14-12-2011

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts is seeking applications for its Creative Australia Artists Grants program..

Copyright Agency announces the winner of the first round of Artlike competition

Posted on 09-12-2011

Copyright Agency, a leading Australian rights management organisation, today announced artist David Bradbury is the winner of the first round of Artlike, an art appreciation initiative using social me.

In the news this week

Posted on 07-12-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, Copyright Agency has found some interesting news articles..

Copyright Agency announces appointment of new Director at Annual General Meeting

Posted on 01-12-2011

Copyright Agency announced the appointment of David Barnett to its Board at its Annual General Meeting in Sydney on 30 November..

Proposed agreement means better rights management and increased payments for artists

Posted on 24-11-2011

A planned services agreement between Copyright Agency and Viscopy will see artists receive additional income and make it easier to license copyright material.

Copyright Agency AGM

Posted on 22-11-2011

Copyright Agency’s AGM will be held on Wednesday 30 November at our offices in Sydney. Our directors’ report and financial statements for 2010-11 are also available..

2010-11 annual review now available

Posted on 22-11-2011

Copyright Agency’s 2010-11 annual review is now available for you to view online..

In the news this week

Posted on 21-11-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, Copyright Agency has found some interesting news articles..

Magnificent gift for Obama

Posted on 17-11-2011

An artwork by Tiwi Island artist Jean Baptiste Apuatimi will be presented to US President Barack Obama to mark his visit to Darwin..

2011 Stanley Awards winners announced

Posted on 14-11-2011

The Australian Cartoonists Association announced the winners of the 2011 Stanley Awards in Sydney on 12 November..

Fleurieu Art Prize shortlist announced

Posted on 07-11-2011

Several Copyright Agency members have been shortlisted for the Fleurieu Art Prize, the world’s richest landscape painting prize..

In the news this week

Posted on 31-10-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, CAL has found some interesting news articles..

2011 Stanley Awards and Conference

Posted on 26-10-2011

The Australian Cartoonists Association’s 2011 Stanley Awards and Conference are to be held in Sydney in November..

Copyright Agency to connect with members in Adelaide

Posted on 24-10-2011

Copyright Agency is set to meet with members in Adelaide on 23 November. Come along to share your thoughts with our staff..

Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize 2011 winner announced

Posted on 21-10-2011

The Parliament of NSW announced the winner of its 2011 Aboriginal Art prize this week..

Synchronicity exhibition to show at Boomalli

Posted on 12-10-2011

‘Synchronicity’, an exhibition of photographic work by artist Wayne Quilliam is set to show at Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative..

A little bit of culture

Posted on 07-10-2011

CAL has officially launched a short film to showcase some of the remarkable projects that have benefited from Cultural Fund grants..

Calendar 3 2011 - CAL announces Artlike competition

Posted on 05-10-2011

Exposure is something up and coming artists cannot do without. And while the traditional means of getting people to see your art won’t be going anywhere fast, digital media is opening up more opportun.

In the news this week

Posted on 04-10-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, CAL has found some interesting news articles..

Calendar 3 2011 - Looking back at the year that was...

Posted on 30-09-2011

All CAL stakeholders are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney on Wednesday 30 November. We’ll send further details to members in late October in our AGM notification. .

Calendar 3 2011 - Telling the resale royalty story face-to-face

Posted on 30-09-2011

When spreading the word about the artists’ resale royalty scheme, there’s pretty much no substitute for delivering the message in person. In promoting awareness of the scheme, part of CAL’s communicat.

Calendar 3 2011 - Extend your licence participation

Posted on 30-09-2011

As a CAL member, you’re entitled to payment when your works are used under the statutory licences for education and government. CAL has been appointed by the Australian Government to manage these stat.

Calendar 3 2011 - Photography close-up

Posted on 30-09-2011

The age we live in is visual. We are bombarded by imagery everywhere we turn – most of which has been manufactured to elicit all sorts of responses. The work of a photojournalist rises above this visu.

Calendar 3 2011 - Ask the panel... Let's talk about the artists' resale royalty

Posted on 30-09-2011

If you mention the artists’ resale royalty scheme to an artist, gallery or a buyer, you could well get three different responses. Since the scheme was launched over a year ago, CAL has recognised that.

Calendar 3 2011 - Member profile Wattle Day Association

Posted on 30-09-2011

Since joining CAL, the Association has been collecting CAL payments, which it has invested back into its website, focusing on building it as a resource and a point of engagement. This investment enabl.

Calendar 3 2011 - An orchestral 'dream team'

Posted on 30-09-2011

Internationally acclaimed conductor Alexander Briger had a dream; to unite Australia’s best expatriate musicians at a concert series in Australia. In August, he realised this dream when the Australian.

Calendar 3 2011 - Twelve Big Tales

Posted on 30-09-2011

Featuring both well-known and emerging writers, Twelve Tales, The Big Issue’s 2011 fiction edition – launched on 26 August – includes 12 short stories covering a range of themes, from advertising cult.

Calendar 3 2011 - Claim your payments and more - online...

Posted on 30-09-2011

Like to manage your claims, CAL payments, notifications and share information online? From November this year, you’ll be able to do all that and more when CAL launches an upgrade to our online member .

Calendar 3 2011 - Licensee profile: Blackmores

Posted on 30-09-2011

In the Australian natural healthcare sector, Blackmores is undoubtedly a big fish. The iconic home-grown brand is a household name locally and has a considerable presence in Asia, marketing an extensi.

In the news this week

Posted on 26-09-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, CAL has found some interesting news articles.

Footprints of Leadership: Past, Present and Future

Posted on 23-09-2011

CAL’s Indigenous Communications Coordinator participated in a student-led Indigenous leadership forum at Macquarie University this week..

Artists in the Black

Posted on 21-09-2011

Arts Law’s new website, Artists in the Black (AITB) has recently gone live..

Protocols for producing Indigenous Australian cultural intellectual property

Posted on 20-09-2011

Guidelines produced by the Australia Council for the Arts will take you through the legal, ethical and moral considerations for the use of Indigenous cultural material..

CALconnect coming to Brisbane

Posted on 15-09-2011

Our next CALconnect event will be in Brisbane on 28 September. Come along to share your thoughts with our staff..

In the news this week

Posted on 12-09-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, CAL has found some interesting news articles..

CAL to attend Desert Mob 2011

Posted on 09-09-2011

Staff from CAL will be in Alice Springs this weekend for Desert Mob 2011..

CAL membership: now with added benefits

Posted on 06-09-2011

CAL has been working on a package of benefits available exclusively to members..

In the news this week

Posted on 05-09-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, CAL has found some interesting news articles.

In the news this week

Posted on 29-08-2011

To help you keep in touch with what’s going on in the creative sector this week, CAL has found some interesting news articles..

Gumbainggir Artists exhibition

Posted on 18-08-2011

Gumbainggir Artists from Nambucca Valley in Northern NSW will be exhibiting their work at Boomalli Aboriginal Artist’s Co-Operative in August and September..

National Cultural Policy discussion paper

Posted on 15-08-2011

All Australians are invited to make comment on a discussion paper for the new National Cultural Policy..

Online member facility upgrade scheduled for this weekend

Posted on 12-08-2011

In order to improve CAL’s service to members, the online member facility will be upgraded this weekend. Members may experience temporary delays in accessing information..

Resale royalty scheme still going strong

Posted on 04-08-2011

After just over a year of operation, the resale royalty scheme for visual artists has generated royalties for over 300 artists..

CALconnect coming to Darwin

Posted on 02-08-2011

Our next CALconnect event will be Darwin on 15 August. Come along to share your thoughts with our staff..

Entries open for the 2011 Stanley Awards

Posted on 29-07-2011

The Australian Cartoonists Association is now calling for entries to the 2011 Stanley Awards..

Editor's note - Calendar 2 2011

Posted on 20-07-2011

Moving house is never fun, but one of the advantages is that you get a bit of stocktake on the possessions you’ve acquired since the previous move. For me, the thing I notice most is the amount of new.

The beginning of inspiration...

Posted on 20-07-2011

This year, two Sydney journalists are dreaming big. The Sydney Story Factory, officially launched by NSW Governor Marie Bashir at the Sydney Writers Festival in May, is due to officially open their do.

Get smart... how apps can add value to your content

Posted on 20-07-2011

If you own a smart phone or a media tablet like the iPad – you’d probably be very familiar with ‘apps’. With the press of a button you can download literally hundreds of thousands applications that ca.

What the market wants – developing licences based on use

Posted on 20-07-2011

CAL works closely with all of its corporate licensees to ensure that licence agreements remain dynamic and tailored to the needs of businesses, associations and non-profit organisations. .

ASA Comics & Graphic Novels Masterclass

Posted on 14-07-2011

Want to know more about pursuing a career in comics and graphic novels? The ASA is running a weekend comics masterclass in November. .

CAL recruits 20,000th member

Posted on 08-07-2011

CAL’s membership has just reached a significant milestone – with journalist Alison Aprhys becoming CAL’s 20,000th member. .

CAL connecting with members in Canberra

Posted on 08-07-2011

CAL will be in Canberra on Wednesday 27 July to meet with members. Come along to share your thoughts with our staff..

Triennial Review into Collecting Societies’ Code of Conduct finalised

Posted on 06-07-2011

CAL and other copyright collecting societies adhere to the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies (the Code). The Code covers a range of matters, including obligations to members and licen.

I’ll bring cake! exhibition to launch on July 16

Posted on 06-07-2011

Artist and CAL member Kerry Thompson’s exhibition I’ll bring cake is showing from 16 July to 29 September at the Gordon Library..

Fabric of our Culture exhibition to open at Boomalli Aboriginal Arts Gallery

Posted on 30-06-2011

Fabric of our Culture – an exhibition of contemporary textiles by Bundjalung women from NSW’s Northern Rivers region – will be opened by Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of NSW.

Big Eye Aboriginal Animations tours Queensland

Posted on 30-06-2011

New media works by Australian and Canadian Aboriginal artists are touring Queensland as part of the Big Eye Animations exhibition. .

2011 member seminar now online

Posted on 24-06-2011

Videos, presentations and resources from CAL’s 2011 member seminar, ‘The future of creativity’ are now available online..

Resale Royalty case study

Posted on 24-06-2011

Contemporary Indigenous artist Sarrita King participated in a case study on resale royalty rights for Arts Law’s Solid Arts website..

Rate CAL’s conduct

Posted on 15-06-2011

Rightsholders and licensees are invited to comment on CAL’s conduct as part of an annual review under the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies..

CALconnect heading to Perth

Posted on 15-06-2011

CAL is pleased to announce the details of our next CALconnect meeting, in Perth on 24 June. Come along to share your thoughts with our staff..

Understanding the creative workforce

Posted on 14-06-2011

Researchers at Curtin University are conducting a study of artists and arts practice in Western Australia..

CAL announces Creative Industries Career Fund recipients

Posted on 08-06-2011

CAL is pleased announce the recipients of the most recent round of funding from the Creative Industries Career Fund..

Weavings of light and life – public art launch

Posted on 06-06-2011

Artist, illustrator and CAL Board member Bronwyn Bancroft is celebrating the launch of her commissioned work for Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre..

Review of Private Sector Support for the Arts 2011

Posted on 06-06-2011

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Office for the Arts is calling for submissions to a review of private sector support for the arts..

CAL members and staff connect in Melbourne

Posted on 03-06-2011

We are pleased to report on our first CALconnect event, held in Melbourne this week..

Sydney Story Factory seeking illustrators and photographers

Posted on 02-06-2011

The recently launched Sydney Story Factory is seeking volunteer illustrators and photographers for two projects they have coming up in June..

Australia Council releases research hub website

Posted on 31-05-2011

The Australia Council for the Arts has redeveloped its research hub website, with a number of new features available for those wishing to connect and share ideas about the arts in Australia..

Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for emerging artists

Posted on 31-05-2011

Applications for the Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for emerging artists are closing in a few days time..

CAL members nominated for 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Awards

Posted on 31-05-2011

CAL members Bob Graham and Christobel Mattingley are the Australian nominees for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Awards..

The future of creativity - last chance to register!

Posted on 17-05-2011

How has developing technology impacted upon you and your work? Discuss at CAL’s 2011 member seminar. Registrations close on Friday 20 May..

Google loses appeal against Copiepresse

Posted on 16-05-2011

A five year litigation battle between Google Inc. and Copiepresse has been settled in Brussels ruling in favour of the Belgian newspaper association..

I spy with my little eye

Posted on 13-05-2011

Artist and CAL member Kerry Thompson’s exhibition ‘I spy with my little eye’ is currently showing at Sydney Children’s Hospital..

Garma Festival 2011

Posted on 12-05-2011

The Yothu Yindi Foundation’s annual Garma Festival is coming up in August 2011..

Do artists get paid?

Posted on 05-05-2011

In late 2010, Australia Council for the Arts published an economic study of professional artists in Australia..

Training for the Indigenous visual arts industry

Posted on 03-05-2011

Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced projects that will help strengthen professional skills within the Indigenous visual arts industry..

Upcoming exhibition at Boomalli Aboriginal Artists’ Cooperative

Posted on 03-05-2011

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists’ Cooperative will be exhibiting works by Milton Budge, Anthony Flanders and Dorsey Smith in May and June..

CAL’s 2011 member seminar: The future of creativity

Posted on 02-05-2011

CAL's 2011 member seminar, ‘The future of creativity’, will be held in Sydney on 25 May..

Wanderers in the Desert of the Real 2011

Posted on 02-05-2011

Artist Mandy Martin will be exhibiting her work at the Australian Galleries’ Roylston Street gallery in Sydney from 17 May..

AMI and ATI accepting grant applications

Posted on 27-04-2011

Applications for funding from the Australia-Malaysia Institute and the Australia-Thailand Institute are open until 13 May..

Congratulations to CAL member Ben Quilty - 2011 Archibald Prize winner

Posted on 15-04-2011

CAL congratulates the winner of the 2011 Archibald Prize, CAL member Ben Quilty..

Resale royalties and wills

Posted on 12-04-2011

CAL’s Indigenous Communications Coordinator recently travelled to central Australia to discuss resale royalties and wills..

Shutterbug Photography Award 2011

Posted on 04-04-2011

Entries for the 2011 Shutterbug Photography Award close on 30 April..

More international accolades for Shaun Tan

Posted on 30-03-2011

Australian illustrator and CAL member Shaun Tan has been awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award..

CCP Documentary Photography Award

Posted on 28-03-2011

Registrations are open for the CCP Documentary Photography Award..

Mount Borradaile painting & printmaking workshop

Posted on 28-03-2011

Artist Mandy Martin and print maker Basil Hall are leading a painting and printmaking workshop in West Arnhem Land in May..

Draft minutes of CAL's 2010 AGM now available

Posted on 25-03-2011

The draft minutes of CAL's 2010 AGM are now available online..

Australian Education Review on the arts and education

Posted on 21-03-2011

Australian Council for Educational Research has released a review that calls for the Arts to be a part of all academic disciplines..

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards

Posted on 16-03-2011

The winners of the 2011 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards were announced in Melbourne on 11 March..

Copyright, Resale Royalties and Cultural Funding

Posted on 02-03-2011

Supanova Pop Culture Expo, Black Mermaid Productions and the CAL Cultural Fund will be presenting professional development seminars around the country for comic creators..

CAL announces most recent Cultural Fund recipients

Posted on 01-03-2011

CAL has announced the recipients of the most recent rounds of funding from the Cultural Fund and Creative Industries Career Fund..

Congratulations to Oscar-winner and CAL member, Shaun Tan

Posted on 28-02-2011

An animated short film by Melbourne-based animator, and CAL member, Shaun Tan has won the best animated short Academy Award..

2011 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards shortlist announced

Posted on 24-02-2011

Victorian Premier and Minister for the Arts, Ted Baillieu has announced the shortlist for the 2011 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards..

ACA members auction cartoons online to raise money for Queensland

Posted on 23-02-2011

Australian Cartoonists’ Association members are auctioning their works online to raise money for the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal..

CAL’s Resale Royalty Team

Posted on 22-02-2011

Since being appointed to manage the resale royalty scheme for visual artists, CAL has appointed specialist staff to assist artists and art market professionals..

Portrait Of A Stranger

Posted on 21-02-2011

ABC Open’s Portrait Of A Stranger project invites you get to know someone new..

Resale royalty scheme goes from strength to strength

Posted on 08-02-2011

After eight months of operation the resale royalty scheme for visual artists has generated $90,800 in royalties for 467 artworks eligible for a royalty..

CAL membership exceeds 18,000

Posted on 02-02-2011

CAL is celebrating this week as our membership exceeds 18,000..

Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant and the Eckersleys Art Materials Prize

Posted on 01-02-2011

Applications are open for the Janet Holmes à Court Artists’ Grant and the Eckersleys Art Materials Prize..

CAL members in Australia Day Honours List

Posted on 31-01-2011

Congratulations to the CAL members who received awards on Australia day this year..

Congratulations to CAL member, Shaun Tan, nominated for an Academy Award!

Posted on 27-01-2011

An animated short film by Melbourne-based animator, and CAL member, Shaun Tan has been nominated for the best animated short Academy Award..

Dream Shield: helping Indigenous Australians protect their intellectual property

Posted on 13-01-2011

In November 2010, IP Australia launched the Dream Shield project, to help Indigenous Australians protect their intellectual property..

Code of Conduct Triennial Review 2011

Posted on 06-01-2011

The Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies will be reviewed in 2011. The Code Reviewer is calling for submissions to the review from members, licensees and the general public..

Animation Station – an event for kids of all ages!

Posted on 05-01-2011

The State Library of Queensland is hosting free daily workshops and performances for children on cartooning, paper constructions and puppetry, until 23 January..

Code of Conduct Annual Review Report 2010

Posted on 23-12-2010

CAL adheres to the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies. The Code Reviewer’s report on CAL’s compliance with the Code in 2009–10, and that of other copyright collecting societies, is now.

Resale royalty scheme enjoys a positive first six months

Posted on 23-12-2010

After just six months of operation the resale royalty scheme for visual artists has generated more than $47,000 in royalties for 335 resales covered by the scheme. Some artists have earned multiple ro.

An artist’s life… how to make a living from your art

Posted on 23-12-2010

For many visual artists, their dream is to paint and live comfortably from sales of their art. While it’s obvious this is easier said than done, there are Australian artists doing exactly that. .

CAL announces increase in annual Cultural Fund allocation

Posted on 23-12-2010

At CAL’s annual general meeting on 25 November, members voted to increase the amount which may be allocated to CAL’s Cultural Fund from 1% to 1.5% of the company’s licensing income..

CAL Cultural Fund application deadlines approaching

Posted on 16-12-2010

Application deadlines for the next round of funding from CAL’s Cultural Fund and Creative Industries Career Fund are coming up in early 2011..

CAL pays tribute to the man behind Mr Squiggle

Posted on 07-12-2010

Australian illustrator and CAL member Norman Hetherington, the man behind Mr Squiggle has passed away, aged 89..

Exhibition at Boomalli Aboriginal Artists’ Cooperative

Posted on 03-12-2010

Boomalli Aboriginal Artists’ Cooperative presents ‘Show of Strength’, an exhibition of NSW Aboriginal artists 4 December 2010 – 31 January 2011..

CAL 2009-10 Annual Report now available for download

Posted on 29-10-2010

CAL Members and other interested parties can now download CAL’s 2009-10 Annual Report..

Resale royalty – getting on with business

Posted on 28-10-2010

Since the Australian Government’s resale royalty scheme for visual artists commenced in June, CAL has continued working with artists and art market professionals to support the industry as it starts w.

Presentations from CAL seminars now available

Posted on 21-06-2010

The presentation slides from CAL's recent seminar series are now available for download..

Government appoints CAL to manage artists’ resale royalty scheme

Posted on 02-06-2010

Government appoints CAL to manage artists’ resale royalty scheme.

CAL appointment to manage Resale Royalty

Posted on 23-04-2010

The minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts, the Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, announced today that Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) will manage the artists’ resale royalty scheme that comes into.