News and events

Artist Kader Attia on why we must work together to protect artists’ rights

Kader Attia, artist and President of the CIAGP, recently opened the annual CIAGP conference, hosted by DACS in London and stressed the need for collective action to protect artists' livelihoods

• 18 December 2024

UK Government announces consultation on AI and Copyright

The UK Government has announced an open consultation seeking “views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.”

• 17 December 2024

Earning half the minimum wage: new report reveals pressures on artists to sustain creative life

Margaret Heffernan, DACS Chair, spoke to The Conversation on the recent artists' earnings report, highlighting the support artists need in the face of new emerging technologies to continue to create and thrive.

• 16 December 2024

Finding space in a changing city: Janet Tod on artist studios, and the future of creativity

Artist Janet Tod reflects on the evolution of artist studios and the challenges facing artists today in our latest 40th-anniversary blog post.

• 11 December 2024

Why we collaborate: A collective voice for artists

a-n, CVAN and DACS explain why we are working together to keep artists and the visual arts at the forefront of discussions in Westminster

• 4 December 2024

Global push for art market equality grows as New Zealand introduces Artist’s Resale Right

New Zealand artists will, for the first time, receive ARR royalties from the resale of their works in the UK. Similarly, UK artists will benefit from ARR royalties on resales of their works in New Zealand.

• 2 December 2024

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

How we’ve been advocating for artists' rights and royalties this Autumn

Over the past few months, we have been campaigning for our 3 top policy priorities: the Smart Fund, a Freelancer Commissioner, and AI regulation that safeguards artists’ rights and livelihoods.

• 12 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

DACS urges parliamentarians to maintain a strong and fair IP framework

At the British IP Day parliamentary reception in Westminster, DACS Chair Margaret Heffernan in her speech urged policy-makers and parliamentarians to maintain the UK’s strong and fair IP framework in the face of challenges from the tech sector

• 1 November 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