News and events

Save the date: Payback 2021 launches 18 January

Good news, Payback is returning for 2021! Make sure you claim your fair share of royalties for your work next year.

• 2 December 2020

Book launch of 'Stuart Brisley: Performance and its Afterlives'

DACS and Book Works presented an event in celebration of the publication of Stuart Brisley interviews: Performance and its Afterlives.

• 17 December 2020, 5pm

DACS Presents: a talk by Liliane Lijn

DACS launched its digital public programme, 'DACS Presents' with Silvana Bismarck Speaks - a talk by Liliane Lijn.

• 25 November 2020, 6pm

DACS co-launches Vide Atelier: Online art shop supporting artists during lockdown

DACS is proud to support Vide Atelier - an online shop of limited-edition prints by UK artists.

• 18 June 2020

Arts organisations call on Government to protect artists

Leading arts organisations, including DACS, have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP asking him to protect the livelihoods of visual artists affected by COVID-19.

• 22 April 2020

TRANSMISSIONS project gives voice to isolated artists

DACS is proud to support TRANSMISSIONS - a new six part online series bringing together artists to share their work during isolation.

• 17 April 2020

Covid 19 - resources for artists and freelancers

Many artists will be experiencing uncertainty about their livelihoods due to the current Covid-19 pandemic - particularly those who are self-employed. We have been heartened to see the swift response from arts organisations keen to provide support. We have collated resources from a range of organisations, to give you a one-stop-shop for support, advice and reassurance during this challenging period.

• 26 March 2020

Join thousands of visual artists and claim your share of millions of pounds in Payback royalties

Payback 2020 is now open. This year we’ve launched with a brand-new website, making it easier than ever for artists and beneficiaries to claim their share of royalties.

• 22 January 2020

Fair Share for Artists: New Government, renewed campaign

With a new UK Government in place and Brexit on the way, we’re calling on you to join our campaign for greater recognition of artists’ rights and livelihoods. Here's how you can get involved.

• 18 December 2019

Spotlight on DACS' top client collaborations 2019

DACS supports artists by facilitating the licensed use of their work. Check out our most exciting projects this year - featuring collaborations with clients in a range of industries from fashion to film, interior design to publishing.

• 18 December 2019

Bronzechain: DACS and Verisart call on bronze art foundries to sign up

DACS and Verisart are proud to launch Bronzechain, our innovative new scheme combining the traditional hallmark with cutting-edge blockchain technology to guarantee the quality and provenance of fine art bronze sculpture.

• 10 December 2019

Gordon Cheung on why Artist's Resale Right matter

Artist Gordon Cheung talks to DACS about the importance of ARR and how it helps to support his practice.

• 2 December 2019