News and events

Shooting Performance: Edward Woodman and British Art of the 1980s and 1990s

Explore two decades of documentary photography by Edward Woodman in a special exhibition presented by Art360 in association with DRAF (David Roberts Art Foundation).

• 21 September - 7 October 2017, 12-6pm
• DRAF Symes Mews London NW1 7JE

Venice Agendas 2017: The Contract

Venice Agendas 2017 included the exhibition The Contract, that brought together artworks that explored the idea of the contract from different perspectives: the contract between artist and audience, artist and institution, nation-states, and the individual and society at large.

• 3 - 26 May 2017, 6pm-2am
• DACS 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA

How to Create Magic: An Artist’s View

DACS and our artists teamed up with D&AD for 2017 D&AD Festival in London.

• 26 April 2017, 6pm
• DACS 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA

Art Talks: Dr Loretta Würtenberger and Melanie Gerlis

Join Dr Loretta Würtenberger and Melanie Gerlis for a reading and discussion about The Artist’s Estate: A Handbook for Artists, Executors, and Heirs. Programmed by DACS Foundation.

• 16 March 2017, 12am
• Gimpel Fils 30 Davies Street London W1K 4NB

Protection, support, safety: Beth Nicholas on getting help with licensing and copyright infringement

We interviewed Beth Nicholas about her experiences licensing her work, as well as how DACS has helped out when she's seen her art appear on products without her permission.

• 10 December 2016

Going digital: Understanding the impact of digital Innovation within the arts

Stream media from DACS and Carroll / Fletcher’s special panel debate exploring new technologies such as blockchain and their impact on the way we create, view, sell and purchase art.

• 7 October 2016, 11am

Venice Agendas x DACS

The first in a series of free public debates and performances programmed by Venice Agendas across the UK this November. The event featured the panel discussion 'Crossing Boundaries: The Right to Speak', followed by a reading from artist Katrina Palmer.

• 11 November 2015, 6-8pm
• DACS 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA

Art Talks: Dazeley

As part of our series of DACS Foundation artist talks, photographer Peter Dazeley will present his latest book, Unseen London, in a free illustrated talk at DACS, on Thursday 22 October 2015.

• 22 October 2015, 6-8pm
• DACS 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA

Art or Design? – A legal matter

Did you know that the law treats art and design differently? Learn about the legal implications of classifying your work as art or design.

• 25 September 2015, 5:30pm
• University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY

The art of self-promotion in the digital age

A panel discussion exploring how artists use the digital space to promote and sell their work.

• 19 September 2015, 2:30-3:30pm
• DACS 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA

Art Talks: Melanie Manchot

Melanie Manchot presented her latest project, Twelve - a major multi channel video installation exploring the intimate stories and rituals of lives spent in addiction and recovery

• 2 July 2015, 6pm
• DACS Foundation 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA

The New Economy of Art: Debate 3

The global art market is a multi-billion pound industry and yet it is one the biggest unregulated markets in the world. This panel discussed the advantages and disadvantages of regulation and what this means for artists.

• 15 April 2015, 6-8pm
• DACS 33 Old Bethnal Green Road London E2 6AA