On Wednesday, DACS caught up with the Earl of Clancarty to discuss ongoing work in the APPG for Visual Arts and Artists - from fair remuneration and sustainability to creating opportunities for emerging artists. 💬🧑‍🎨 Photo: Image courtesy UK Parliament. 📷

Looking ahead to next year, DACS CEO Christian Zimmermann will be speaking at the 'The future of intellectual property in the UK' conference as part of the Westminster Legal Policy Forum.

Happy December! ✨ We're kicking off the festive season with gifts that make a difference. Our Supporting Artists Gift Guide is packed with thoughtful, design-led treasures – from prints and homeware to books and apparel, all made possible through DACS-facilitated licensing. #GiftGuide

Last week, members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Visual Arts and Artists met with @unioftheartslondon.bsky.social Social Purpose Lab and Artquest to hear key findings from their 'Who gets to be an artist?' report. 👩‍🎨

Could a tourist tax in English cities unlock support for the visual arts and culture? 🔓💰 Find out more via the link in bio 🔗

This week, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Visual Arts & Artists met in Westminster for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) - celebrating a year of important work and welcoming Lord Bassam as a new Officer of the group.

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, it is more important than ever to find cross-sector solutions to fortify the UK’s creative economy, says @joplatt.bsky.social, Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Leigh and Atherton. 🎨💰

As part of Discover Creative Careers Month, funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, our Digital Content Officer Mia Harwood will be speaking with ERIC as part of their nationwide initiative helping young people explore real pathways into creative work 🎨✨

A major development for artists in Canada: last week, the government’s 2025 budget proposed amending the Copyright Act to introduce the Artist’s Resale Right. 💸

How much time will artists from all walks of life who want to be credited for their work, be spending on filing DMCA's etc in the future?... A reminder to follow up DACS UK image Licensing if you are eligible. (I have put off doing the forms for too long...) @dacs.org.uk #copyright

Art museums have become a focal point for society’s ethical debates as people raise questions around what a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive future might look like. 🏛️🖼️

Did you know that copyright lasts for 70 years after an artist or creator passes? It's not something we tend to think about - but it is important to consider who will look after your art when you’re no longer around. 💭

We’re proud to work with the Arts Council Collection to make over 600 modern and contemporary artworks available for licensing through DACS Images. from Moonstrips Empire News (no title), 1967 © The Paolozzi Foundation, Licensed by DACS Images. Image: © Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre 📷

The new CISAC Global Collections Report is out! 📊 📰 The UK led global Artist’s Resale Right collections with €14 million, while the global visual arts sector returned back to growth with a rise of 0.9%. #artistroyalties #visualarts #collectivelicensing

Over 5,000 miles away from where our tradition began, this image by Simon Roberts shows fireworks taken to the extreme. Image: Large Glitter Maroon Flash, Desert Blast, Nevada, 1999, Simon Roberts © Simon Roberts / Flowers Gallery. All rights reserved, DACS Images 📷

Bring your ideas, experiences and solidarity to a collective moment of visioning and movement-building.

British art travels far and wide, and it’s making a real impact. 🎨🌍 #ArtMarket #CreativeIndustry #VisualArts

Do we still need artists in a generative AI world? @margaretheffernan.bsky.social, @tiziana.bsky.social, @jsapsed.bsky.social, Ruth Towse @buresearch.bsky.social, Reema Selhi @dacs.org.uk 🔎 Festival of Economics 2025 🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⬇️

Trick-or-treat? Wendy McMurdo’s photograph seen here, captures childhood play and Halloween tradition in one perfect frame. 🍬👻🎃 Image: 'Ghost', 2013 by Wendy McMurdo © Wendy McMurdo. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images

At the beginning of the month, DACS was invited by CVAN London and UCL Co-Design Lab to join the workshop ORIGIN: A Certification Framework for Human Creativity in Generative AI at UCL East.

Thank you to The Art Newspaper for reporting on our recent joint statement calling for transparency, fairness and respect for creators' rights in the age of AI. 🗞️ Read the full statement by DACS, AOI, @assocphoto.bsky.social and @picsel-collective.bsky.social here: www.dacs.org.uk/news-events/...

We're well and truly back in action with all things advocacy and policy! From major political events and art fairs, to sector-wide collaborations on AI and copyright, DACS ensures that artists’ views are heard by those who can make change happen. #artistsrights #supportartists #creativeindustries

At DACS, our mission is simple. We envision and work towards a society which recognises, respects and values all artists.

We may live in a digital world - but licensing keeps print alive 📚

Last week, DACS CEO Christian Zimmermann concluded a busy week by speaking at the Art Market 2050, exploring the importance issue around AI and artists.

Whilst we recognise the potential of AI to support innovation across the creative sector - it's more important than ever that visual creators are supported through protected rights, recognition and fair pay. #AIandArt #ArtistsRights #Copyright #PayArtists

On Monday night, we celebrated the launch of DACS Images - a platform that makes it easier than ever for artists to license their work, built on trust, transparency and fair use. #auctionhouse #imagelicensing #visualarts #artistcopyright

Did you know that cultural participation can improve our mental health, boost how we feel day to day and even help us be more productive? 📈

Copyright can feel confusing and it doesn’t help that clear, accessible information is often hard to find. So where can you turn for guidance? 🔍 #ArtistAdvice #ArtistResources #CopyrightAdvice

Royalties matter – for creators, beneficiaries and the greater creative ecosystem. But what are they? 💰 #FairPayForArtists #ArtistRoyalties #ArtLicensing

Just got my DACS royalty payment through and I thank God for this organisation 🙏. If you're an artist who's had stuff published in books/magazines/TV/film and you haven't claimed DACS Payback Scheme before, do it for next year! It's free money, and you're owed it youtu.be/aSOdV01vlEk?...

Hurray for the annual @dacs.org.uk royalty payment!

It's that time of year again...annual DACS Payback royalties are on their way to members! 💸 In 2025, we're distributing more money to more members than ever before, with over 110,000 visual creators and their representatives receiving a share of nearly £6.2 million.

As AI reshapes how art is created, shared and valued, what protections do artists and the art market need? 🤔 #aiandcopyright #artistsrights #copyright

DACS is delighted to welcome Lira Mendonca, Tiphaine Des Déserts, Mike Muller and Jen Holdsworth to the Board of Directors 🎉

Yesterday our CEO Christian Zimmermann and Head of Licensing Victoria Hooper were at BAPLA Focus 2025 in London ✨

Last week, over 70 UK creators & organisations, including DACS - have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging greater protection for copyright. ✉️

What happens when art meets fashion? 🤝 As London Fashion Week takes over the UK capital, we’re excited to see how art continues to inspire the next generation of designers - a reminder of the enduring connection between these two creative worlds.

Artists’ rights know no borders! 🌍

For National Fox Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate this striking photograph by Roger Palmer, which perfectly captures their wild spirit . 🦊 🖼️ Following the Starry Plough 5:2, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, 2025 © Roger Palmer. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images

“Licensing is too complicated”... we’ve heard that one thrown around once or twice. 🤔

Today DACS is attending The Art Business Conference! 💬

AMP is a common term thrown around in the art world - but what does it actually mean? 🖼️💼

The UK isn’t just a hub for creativity - it’s a global powerhouse! With an 18% share of the global art market, we’re the 2nd largest art market in the world. 🏆✨ #ArtMarket #CreativeEconomy #SupportArtists

Fierce, powerful, and deeply symbolic - the wolf embodies both wild beauty and mystery. For National Wildlife Day, we’re spotlighting this dreamlike 1985 painting by Jennifer Binnie. 🐺 🖼️ Wolf, 1985 © Jennifer Binnie. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images

Have you ever thought about how licensing can actually work for you? 💡✨

We’ve seen a lot more conversations lately about changes to terms and privacy policies on platforms artists use every day. #ArtistRights #PrivacyPolicy #DigitalRights

Did you know you might be owed royalties you never even knew about? 💡 Everyday reuses - like a teacher photocopying a textbook image or a school recording a TV programme, are often hard to track and get paid directly for it. #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistsRights #ArtistRoyalties

Few companions have stood the test of time like the dog. On National Dog Day, we're taking this photograph by @peter.finnemore as a tender reminder of the simple, enduring bond between humans and their four-legged friends.  📷 Farm Dog Visit, 1986 © Peter Finnemore. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images

Next year marks 20 years of the Artist’s Resale Right 🎉 - a landmark right that ensures artists benefit when their work is resold. 📷 DACS campaign for the introduction of the Artist's Resale Right in Parliament © DACS 2005