Frequently Asked Questions - NWT Arts Database
Q: What is the Purpose of nwtarts.com?
A: NWTarts.com is a GNWT-run website and public profile internet
presence that provides NWT artists an opportunity to advertise their work or be
listed as an artist or craftsperson. The website is intended as a one stop shop
for “who is who” in the NWT Arts Industry, and showing what each artist
produces, for those artists who wish to provide visual/audio material for the
website.
Q: What is the NWT Arts Database?
A: The NWT Arts Database is a directory of artists, suppliers, funding
agencies, and related industry information. The database provides the
information that nwtarts.com uses when enquiries are made via nwtarts.com.
Q: Why is there a database?
A: The need for a database was identified in a report by the Arts Strategy
Advisory Panel, ITI developed the database because of this recommendation and
in recognition of the need to better define the NWT arts sector in terms of
number of producers and what they are producing. This is critical information
to assist with marketing efforts.
Q: How will having a profile on nwtarts.com benefit me or my organization?
A: Potential customers will know who you are, what you do, what you
create or what services you provide.
Q:What type of information can I put in my profile?
A:Your artist’s profile can include: an artist biography, Images or
sound or video clips of your work, an image of yourself, contact information
and direct links to your website.
Q: How do I become part of the database?
A: Registration packages are available online at
www.nwtarts.com/Database.aspx or at your Regional ITI Office.
Inclusion in the database is a free service.
Q:How confidential is the information that will be collected on this database?
A: Confidentiality is based on how the individual Artist wishes his or her
information to be profiled. There are two ways to be profiled:
a) Public – As a public member you agree to have the information you provide
shared on the website www.nwtarts.com and to have a profile of yourself, and
any images / bio and contact info that you provide our office, on the internet.
b) Private -
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Your information will not be publicly profiled on the Internet or other GNWT
publications without prior consent.
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It is entered into the database system (with or without images) for data
gathering purposes for GNWT staff.
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Being a part of the system even as a Private member still allows GNWT staff the
ability to adequately assess the needs of the arts sector, and contact artists
who may be interested in participating in specific promotional opportunities or
events.
c) Why is this important? It provides valuable
information on statistics for and about NWT artists and the type of products
produced in the NWT. When advocating for programs and funding this statistical
information is critical to back up industry support requests.
Q: Why is it necessary to sign the NWT Arts Authorization / Release Form?
A: Because you own the copyright in your artwork and images, the GNWT
needs your permission to put this information on our public websites or ITI
publications, as detailed in the release form.
Q: If I sign the Authorization/Release Form, does it affect the copyright of my original work?
A: No, you retain the copyright to your artwork and images, whether
your work appears on the website or not. Your permission is required for your
work to be represented on the website because you own the copyright and will
continue to do so. Any other use of your artwork, by ITI or any others,
requires your approval.
Q: What is the GNWT doing to protect the images I provide for the database?
A:
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The above Qs and As were produced to better explain the uses of the database,
website, and related copyright issues.
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Current registration packages will provide a section to ask permission to place
the wording "Copyright Notice" as a watermark across images received by
Artists;
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A Copyright Ownership Disclaimer will be put on the front page of the site to
ensure that all users of the site are aware that the works on the site are the
copyright of each artist and require approval of the artist for any other use.
Q: If I have concerns or further questions about the Program, who do I contact what should I do?
A: You may contact the Registrar of the Program at:
Arts and Fine Crafts Sector
GNWT Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
PO Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Toll Free Line - Phone: 1-877-445-ARTS (2787)
Fax: (867) 873-0101
Email: NWTArts@gov.nt.ca
