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Advocacy

DACS campaigns for the protection of artists’ rights and royalties on behalf of artists in the UK and internationally. We advocate for strong intellectual property laws that enable artists to be fairly paid for their work.

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Supporting artists and their beneficiaries as AI develops to ensure their rights and royalties are protected.
a photograph of an installation artwork. The piece depicts a map of the world in clear glass, suspended in space by steel wires.

Campaigning for the global adoption of the Artist's Resale Right.
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Campaigning for artists to be paid fairly when their work is accessed, shared and stored on digital devices.
A colour photograph showing magenta paint being poured from a paint can onto an orange canvas.

Advocating for greater understanding and support for freelance artists.
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Advocating on behalf of UK visual artists in parliament.

Find out more about news, events and insights

Read about our latest advocacy news, events and insights from artists, industry experts and more.

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The first in a new series of monthly Public Affairs and Policy updates, highlighting DACS's work for our members and the wider community of visual artists.

  • 7 August 2024
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The first in a new series of monthly Public Affairs and Policy updates, highlighting DACS's work for our members and the wider community of visual artists.

  • 7 August 2024
A photograph of an artwork installation. The work spells our the word LABOUR, using scaffolding poles.

Artist and Researcher Charlotte Warne Thomas explores the challenges of measuring and evaluating creative work, to enable visibility to policymakers.

  • 25 July 2024
Inside the UK House of Lords

House of Lords debate raised the opportunities and challenges presented by Artificial Intelligence, and its potential impacts on the economy and on society – including the Creative Industries.

  • 24 July 2024
A white man looking a the camera

The Visual Arts Manifesto, developed by DACS and 23 other visual arts organisations has been raised in the House of Lords in a debate on education and creating opportunities.

  • 19 July 2024
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