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Beleif #4: Arts and entertainment lawyers are inherently a status seeking, money hungry bunch. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS I Visual Edge `96 Open to all artists from the Sea To Sky Region (Deep Cove to Pemberton, Sunshine Coast, Bowen Island), with workshops and more for participants. Deadline February 1 Art In Public Places Exhibitions in municipal halls, community centres, theatre lobbies, malls, for display or sales. Deadline ongoing Catalogues of artworks printed and distributed to renters and buyers. Deadline March15 cjsoreh'tliedh Vancouver Comnmuni Ads Council. For information on our pro gra,ns and how to participate please Contact US at ,,re.rentation House, 333 ChesteifIeld Avenue, North Vancouver, BC Phone 988-6844 Fax 988-2787 E-Mail dsimons@sfu.ca Wrong (or at least not necessarily true). It has been my experience that lawyers are representative of the general population: There are good people and "less good" people. There are good lawyers and "less good" lawyers. The reasons why a lasyer may be attracted to arts and entertainment law are as varied as the reasons artists are attracted to the arts. My interest is in negotiation and contracts. Other lawyers may practise in these areas because they are excellent litigators with an interest in the arts. Others may simply have a daughter who plays the electric fiddle for a local band and, after representing her in a record deal, discovered a knack for the area. If you are concerned, ask your lawyer why she or he practises in this area. Remember: you should be more concerned with whether or not she or he can competently represent you. For more information about arts and entertainment law, the Law Library at the Vancouver Courthouse (800 Smithe Street) and the UBC Law Library both have sections on arts and entertainment law. Some use ful publications include: Art, the Art Community, and the Lao': A Legal and Bu.ciness Guide for Artists, Collectors, Gallery Owners, and Curators, S.B. Smart, with M. Baxter eds. (Vancouver: Self-Counsel Press, 1994), Model Agreements for Visual A rusts: A Guide to Contracts in the Visual Arts (Toronto: Canadian Artists' Representation Ontario, 1982) and Counseling Clients in the Emmiertaimunent Industry, (New York: Practicing Law Institute)--this is an ongoing journal publication with two volumes annually.- 1 I Art Rental c" contest! Enter To Win Free Tickets To Carmen! A Vancouver Opera Performance Of The World's Favourite Opera "Carmen...the story of a beautiful, brash gypsy woman who seduces--with dire consequences--a staid army officer..." Answer the following questions: 1. Who composed Carmen (librettists not included)? Hint: look in the Calendar section of the magazine. 2. Is this the first time you've read Arts Alive? 3. Where did you get your copy? Fax (984-3563), email (aalive@wimsey.com), or mail (148 F. 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7L I C3) your correct responses with your name, address and telephone number to Arts Alive by Friday January26 at 5:00 pm and your name will be entered in a draw to win two tickets to Vancouver Operds February 15th performaiice of Gtrinen, One entry per person. Laura Spitz is a sole practitioner with an office at 206-I II Water St., Vancouver, tel: 682-6117. A ARTS I I V VANCOUVER L -