News and events

The Smart Fund raised in House of Lords debate as potential additional income stream for creators

The Smart Fund proposal was highlighted today in a short debate in the House of Lords on the Impact of the Budget on arts, heritage and cultural organisations.

• 14 November 2024

International art leaders gather in London to discuss artists' rights at the CIAGP conference

DACS hosts the CIAGP annual conference, convening DACS’ sister societies from around the world, exploring global developments at the intersection of AI and IP

• 8 November 2024

Government responds to Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee report on ‘Creator Remuneration’

The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has published the UK Government’s response to the recommendations made in the Creator Remuneration report earlier this year.

• 4 November 2024

DACS celebrates the power of human creativity on British IP Day at parliamentary reception

On 30 October, DACS celebrated British IP Day by emphasising the strength of human creativity, and its positive impact on economic growth at a parliamentary reception.

• 31 October 2024

CISAC publishes Global Collections Report for 2023

CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, publishes its annual Global Collections report for 2023.

• 24 October 2024

Call to support statement advocating for fair AI training

A new statement addressing the impact of unlicensed Artificial Intelligence (AI) training on creators has been released, signed by over 10,000 artists, writers, and organisations and published by The Guardian.

• 23 October 2024

How technology is transforming the art world

At The Art Market 2050 conference, artist and DACS member Adelaide Damoah discussed with Lanre Bakare, arts and culture correspondent for The Guardian, the importance of regulations to ensure transparency and compensation for artists in the context of AI training.

• 11 October 2024

Announcing the APPG for Visual Arts and Artists

APPG for Visual Arts and Artists elects new Chair and Officers

• 8 October 2024

109,000 visual creators receive a share in £5.3 million of Payback royalties

This month, DACS has begun distributing £5.3 million in royalties to 109,000 visual creators and their representatives through its annual Payback scheme.

• 30 September 2024

Over 4,000 artists and arts professionals sign our letter to DCMS, calling for policy changes to support the visual arts

Over 4000 artists and arts professionals co-sign letter to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, backing policy recommendations to support the visual arts sector, that have been developed by 24 visual arts organisations

• 8 September 2024

DACS to discuss income for creatives at Labour Party Conference

We’re taking part in the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion to explore new revenue streams for artists and creatives.

• 21 August 2024

DACS Annual Review 2023: £17.6 million paid to 90,000 artists and estates

In 2023, DACS continued its mission to support visual artists and their estates, distributing over £17.6 million in royalties to 90,000 recipients.

• 20 August 2024