A Two-part Seminar on Artists in the Entertainment Industry

Saturday, February 5 – Ways to Work in the Entertainment Industry
Saturday, April 9 – How to Promote Yourself, Secure a Manager or an Agent

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. both Saturdays
$10 each class with paid RSVP/$15 at the door for each class
RSVP to (661) 253-7875

Workshop Location (follow the signs once on campus):
California Institute of the Arts - Faculty Center
24700 McBean Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Are you an artist who currently works, or who would like to work in the entertainment industry? Come to this seminar, led by lawyers Sarah Conley and Frank Lunn to learn about how artists work in the entertainment industry, and how to work with managers and agents to develop a career in the entertainment world. In addition to Sarah and Frank, who will talk about their experiences in the entertainment industry, you will also hear from one or more managers/agents who will appear as special guests at this two-part series. These seminars will cover a range of issues from contracts and intellectual property rights in an employment or independent contracting situation, to networking tips and interviewing strategies, as well as a discussion covering how you can find the right representation for you. Learn how to read and understand contracts… and how to enforce them once the work is done. Learn what simple steps you can take yourself to reduce the likelihood of disputes.

Workshop Leader Biographies

Sarah Conley is an attorney who works with artists, art-related businesses and art organizations to identify and solve legal issues regarding the creation, protection, use and display of creative works. She works with clients to negotiate contracts, form businesses, create strategic alliances, and engage in a wide range of internal and external business transactions, including developing, acquiring and protecting intellectual property. Sarah frequently lectures on intellectual property and business topics around the country.

Frank Lunn is an experienced entertainment attorney with an extensive background in film and television, including theatrical features, episodic series, network specials, alternative/reality programming and movies-for-television. His clients include various production companies, producers, directors, writers and actors. Frank is a featured speaker for the Disney Writer Fellowship Program, the Disney Director Fellowship Program and The Scriptwriters Network.

Kenny Scharf - Artist/Pop Surrealist
"My ambition as a professional artist is to maintain the course that I set nearly 20 years ago by establishing my work in the fields of painting, sculpture, and performance. Every project I undertake is building on my past experiences. My original approach is unchanged; it is a personal challenge to produce the best work possible every time.

"One very important and guiding principle to my work is to reach out beyond the elitist boundaries of fine art and connect to popular culture through my art. My personal ambition has always been to live the example. I believe the artist has a social responsibility to engage others in a thought process that ultimately brings the creative process into everyday life thereby enhancing the quality of our experience."

Bill Odenkirk - Comedy Writer
After finishing his doctorate in inorganic chemistry at the University of Chicago, Bill decided that he would prefer to be a comedy writer in Hollywood. After writing for the HBO sketch comedy show "Mr. Show," Bill wrote for "Futurama" and is now an executive producer on the "Simpsons."

Marc Manus - Manager
Former photojournalist for NBC and ABC affiliates; Attended USC film school; Begin career in representation working with Quentin Tarantino's manager, Cathryn Jaymes; Worked for talent agent Susan Smith; Worked for management/production company Incognito Entertainment ("Three To Tango"); and, Partnered with a talent manager before striking out on my own to form Manus Entertainment.

Minimum of 10 registrants is necessary for the class to take place.

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This Business of Art Workshop is sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office and the CalArts Alumni Association in collaboration with Side Street Projects.