DACS - Design and Artists Copyright Society
@dacs.org.uk
Founded in 1984, DACS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing, protecting and managing the rights of artists, and maximising their royalties. How we can help 👉 https://www.dacs.org.uk/
Could a tourist tax in English cities unlock support for the visual arts and culture? 🔓💰
Find out more via the link in bio 🔗
Find out more via the link in bio 🔗
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Could a tourist tax in English cities unlock support for the visual arts and culture? 🔓💰
Find out more via the link in bio 🔗
Find out more via the link in bio 🔗
This week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Visual Arts & Artists met in Westminster for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) - celebrating a year of important work and welcoming Lord Bassam as a new Officer of the group.
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Visual Arts & Artists met in Westminster for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) - celebrating a year of important work and welcoming Lord Bassam as a new Officer of the group.
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, it is more important than ever to find cross-sector solutions to fortify the UK’s creative economy, says @joplatt.bsky.social, Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Leigh and Atherton. 🎨💰
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, it is more important than ever to find cross-sector solutions to fortify the UK’s creative economy, says @joplatt.bsky.social, Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Leigh and Atherton. 🎨💰
As part of Discover Creative Careers Month, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, our Digital Content Officer Mia Harwood will be speaking with ERIC as part of their nationwide initiative helping young people explore real pathways into creative work 🎨✨
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
As part of Discover Creative Careers Month, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, our Digital Content Officer Mia Harwood will be speaking with ERIC as part of their nationwide initiative helping young people explore real pathways into creative work 🎨✨
A major development for artists in Canada: last week, the government’s 2025 budget proposed amending the Copyright Act to introduce the Artist’s Resale Right. 💸
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A major development for artists in Canada: last week, the government’s 2025 budget proposed amending the Copyright Act to introduce the Artist’s Resale Right. 💸
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How much time will artists from all walks of life who want to be credited for their work, be spending on filing DMCA's etc in the future?... A reminder to follow up DACS UK image Licensing if you are eligible. (I have put off doing the forms for too long...) @dacs.org.uk #copyright
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
How much time will artists from all walks of life who want to be credited for their work, be spending on filing DMCA's etc in the future?... A reminder to follow up DACS UK image Licensing if you are eligible. (I have put off doing the forms for too long...) @dacs.org.uk #copyright
Art museums have become a focal point for society’s ethical debates as people raise questions around what a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive future might look like. 🏛️🖼️
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Art museums have become a focal point for society’s ethical debates as people raise questions around what a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive future might look like. 🏛️🖼️
Did you know that copyright lasts for 70 years after an artist or creator passes? It's not something we tend to think about - but it is important to consider who will look after your art when you’re no longer around. 💭
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Did you know that copyright lasts for 70 years after an artist or creator passes? It's not something we tend to think about - but it is important to consider who will look after your art when you’re no longer around. 💭
We’re proud to work with the Arts Council Collection to make over 600 modern and contemporary artworks available for licensing through DACS Images.
from Moonstrips Empire News (no title), 1967 © The Paolozzi Foundation, Licensed by DACS Images. Image: © Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre 📷
from Moonstrips Empire News (no title), 1967 © The Paolozzi Foundation, Licensed by DACS Images. Image: © Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre 📷
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’re proud to work with the Arts Council Collection to make over 600 modern and contemporary artworks available for licensing through DACS Images.
from Moonstrips Empire News (no title), 1967 © The Paolozzi Foundation, Licensed by DACS Images. Image: © Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre 📷
from Moonstrips Empire News (no title), 1967 © The Paolozzi Foundation, Licensed by DACS Images. Image: © Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre 📷
The new CISAC Global Collections Report is out! 📊 📰
The UK led global Artist’s Resale Right collections with €14 million, while the global visual arts sector returned back to growth with a rise of 0.9%.
#artistroyalties #visualarts #collectivelicensing
The UK led global Artist’s Resale Right collections with €14 million, while the global visual arts sector returned back to growth with a rise of 0.9%.
#artistroyalties #visualarts #collectivelicensing
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The new CISAC Global Collections Report is out! 📊 📰
The UK led global Artist’s Resale Right collections with €14 million, while the global visual arts sector returned back to growth with a rise of 0.9%.
#artistroyalties #visualarts #collectivelicensing
The UK led global Artist’s Resale Right collections with €14 million, while the global visual arts sector returned back to growth with a rise of 0.9%.
#artistroyalties #visualarts #collectivelicensing
Over 5,000 miles away from where our tradition began, this image by Simon Roberts shows fireworks taken to the extreme.
Image: Large Glitter Maroon Flash, Desert Blast, Nevada, 1999, Simon Roberts © Simon Roberts / Flowers Gallery. All rights reserved, DACS Images 📷
Image: Large Glitter Maroon Flash, Desert Blast, Nevada, 1999, Simon Roberts © Simon Roberts / Flowers Gallery. All rights reserved, DACS Images 📷
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Over 5,000 miles away from where our tradition began, this image by Simon Roberts shows fireworks taken to the extreme.
Image: Large Glitter Maroon Flash, Desert Blast, Nevada, 1999, Simon Roberts © Simon Roberts / Flowers Gallery. All rights reserved, DACS Images 📷
Image: Large Glitter Maroon Flash, Desert Blast, Nevada, 1999, Simon Roberts © Simon Roberts / Flowers Gallery. All rights reserved, DACS Images 📷
Bring your ideas, experiences and solidarity to a collective moment of visioning and movement-building.
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Bring your ideas, experiences and solidarity to a collective moment of visioning and movement-building.
British art travels far and wide, and it’s making a real impact. 🎨🌍
#ArtMarket #CreativeIndustry #VisualArts
#ArtMarket #CreativeIndustry #VisualArts
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
British art travels far and wide, and it’s making a real impact. 🎨🌍
#ArtMarket #CreativeIndustry #VisualArts
#ArtMarket #CreativeIndustry #VisualArts
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Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
@margaretheffernan.bsky.social, @tiziana.bsky.social, @jsapsed.bsky.social, Ruth Towse @buresearch.bsky.social, Reema Selhi @dacs.org.uk
🔎 Festival of Economics 2025
🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⬇️
@margaretheffernan.bsky.social, @tiziana.bsky.social, @jsapsed.bsky.social, Ruth Towse @buresearch.bsky.social, Reema Selhi @dacs.org.uk
🔎 Festival of Economics 2025
🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⬇️
Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
Part of the Festival of Economics 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
@margaretheffernan.bsky.social, @tiziana.bsky.social, @jsapsed.bsky.social, Ruth Towse @buresearch.bsky.social, Reema Selhi @dacs.org.uk
🔎 Festival of Economics 2025
🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⬇️
@margaretheffernan.bsky.social, @tiziana.bsky.social, @jsapsed.bsky.social, Ruth Towse @buresearch.bsky.social, Reema Selhi @dacs.org.uk
🔎 Festival of Economics 2025
🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⬇️
Trick-or-treat? Wendy McMurdo’s photograph seen here, captures childhood play and Halloween tradition in one perfect frame. 🍬👻🎃
Image: 'Ghost', 2013 by Wendy McMurdo © Wendy McMurdo. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images
Image: 'Ghost', 2013 by Wendy McMurdo © Wendy McMurdo. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Trick-or-treat? Wendy McMurdo’s photograph seen here, captures childhood play and Halloween tradition in one perfect frame. 🍬👻🎃
Image: 'Ghost', 2013 by Wendy McMurdo © Wendy McMurdo. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images
Image: 'Ghost', 2013 by Wendy McMurdo © Wendy McMurdo. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images
At the beginning of the month, DACS was invited by CVAN London and UCL Co-Design Lab to join the workshop ORIGIN: A Certification Framework for Human Creativity in Generative AI at UCL East.
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
At the beginning of the month, DACS was invited by CVAN London and UCL Co-Design Lab to join the workshop ORIGIN: A Certification Framework for Human Creativity in Generative AI at UCL East.
Thank you to The Art Newspaper for reporting on our recent joint statement calling for transparency, fairness and respect for creators' rights in the age of AI. 🗞️
Read the full statement by DACS, AOI, @assocphoto.bsky.social and @picsel-collective.bsky.social here: www.dacs.org.uk/news-events/...
Read the full statement by DACS, AOI, @assocphoto.bsky.social and @picsel-collective.bsky.social here: www.dacs.org.uk/news-events/...
October 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Thank you to The Art Newspaper for reporting on our recent joint statement calling for transparency, fairness and respect for creators' rights in the age of AI. 🗞️
Read the full statement by DACS, AOI, @assocphoto.bsky.social and @picsel-collective.bsky.social here: www.dacs.org.uk/news-events/...
Read the full statement by DACS, AOI, @assocphoto.bsky.social and @picsel-collective.bsky.social here: www.dacs.org.uk/news-events/...
We're well and truly back in action with all things advocacy and policy! From major political events and art fairs, to sector-wide collaborations on AI and copyright, DACS ensures that artists’ views are heard by those who can make change happen.
#artistsrights #supportartists #creativeindustries
#artistsrights #supportartists #creativeindustries
October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We're well and truly back in action with all things advocacy and policy! From major political events and art fairs, to sector-wide collaborations on AI and copyright, DACS ensures that artists’ views are heard by those who can make change happen.
#artistsrights #supportartists #creativeindustries
#artistsrights #supportartists #creativeindustries
At DACS, our mission is simple. We envision and work towards a society which recognises, respects and values all artists.
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
At DACS, our mission is simple. We envision and work towards a society which recognises, respects and values all artists.
We may live in a digital world - but licensing keeps print alive 📚
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We may live in a digital world - but licensing keeps print alive 📚
Last week, DACS CEO Christian Zimmermann concluded a busy week by speaking at the Art Market 2050, exploring the importance issue around AI and artists.
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Last week, DACS CEO Christian Zimmermann concluded a busy week by speaking at the Art Market 2050, exploring the importance issue around AI and artists.
Whilst we recognise the potential of AI to support innovation across the creative sector - it's more important than ever that visual creators are supported through protected rights, recognition and fair pay.
#AIandArt #ArtistsRights #Copyright #PayArtists
#AIandArt #ArtistsRights #Copyright #PayArtists
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Whilst we recognise the potential of AI to support innovation across the creative sector - it's more important than ever that visual creators are supported through protected rights, recognition and fair pay.
#AIandArt #ArtistsRights #Copyright #PayArtists
#AIandArt #ArtistsRights #Copyright #PayArtists
On Monday night, we celebrated the launch of DACS Images - a platform that makes it easier than ever for artists to license their work, built on trust, transparency and fair use.
#auctionhouse #imagelicensing #visualarts #artistcopyright
#auctionhouse #imagelicensing #visualarts #artistcopyright
October 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
On Monday night, we celebrated the launch of DACS Images - a platform that makes it easier than ever for artists to license their work, built on trust, transparency and fair use.
#auctionhouse #imagelicensing #visualarts #artistcopyright
#auctionhouse #imagelicensing #visualarts #artistcopyright
Did you know that cultural participation can improve our mental health, boost how we feel day to day and even help us be more productive? 📈
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Did you know that cultural participation can improve our mental health, boost how we feel day to day and even help us be more productive? 📈
Copyright can feel confusing and it doesn’t help that clear, accessible information is often hard to find. So where can you turn for guidance? 🔍
#ArtistAdvice #ArtistResources #CopyrightAdvice
#ArtistAdvice #ArtistResources #CopyrightAdvice
October 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Copyright can feel confusing and it doesn’t help that clear, accessible information is often hard to find. So where can you turn for guidance? 🔍
#ArtistAdvice #ArtistResources #CopyrightAdvice
#ArtistAdvice #ArtistResources #CopyrightAdvice