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Seeking advice before signing an agreement

Indigenous Art Code
Artist Savannah Travia-Dann reading an artist agreement. © Indigenous Art Code, 2023. Photo by Cole Baxter.
We encourage artists to resist any pressure towards making a quick decision or signing an agreement without first having it independently reviewed.
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Artist Savannah Travia-Dann reading an artist agreement. © Indigenous Art Code, 2023. Photo by Cole Baxter.
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Dealers

A brief history of The Code and IartC

Indigenous Art Code

The need for a national Indigenous art code was a recommendation of the 2007 Senate Inquiry into Indigenous Art.

Artists

Seeking advice before signing an agreement

Indigenous Art Code

We encourage artists to resist any pressure towards making a quick decision or signing an agreement without first having it independently reviewed.

Campaigns

Fake Art Harms Culture Campaign

Indigenous Art Code

In response to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists asking ‘what are we going to do about fake art and souvenirs?’ the Indigenous Art Code, alongside Arts Law Centre of Australia and the Copy

Campaigns

Our Art is Our Lifeline

Indigenous Art Code

With the support of the Macquarie Group and the Australia Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, in 2020 the IartC launched a national campaign to support the Indigenous art ind

Consumers

Seven Stories About You - Claire G. Coleman

Claire G. Coleman

Many Australians, and visitors, want to buy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, it is beautiful and much can be gained by learning more of the cultures that belong on this continent. The cultur

Artists

Are you being treated fairly? Advice for getting a fair go

Indigenous Art Code

As well as understanding the terms of the deal, you have the right to access transparent information from dealers you are working with about who gets what percentage in the deal.

Artists

The Artist-Dealer Relationship: Shared values, fair and transparent dealings

Indigenous Art Code

Whilst certain areas of the artist-dealer contract are covered by legislation, including copyright, moral rights, taxation and equal opportunity laws, there is much more to a successful relationship t

Dealers

Fair and ethical trade

Indigenous Art Code

Artists and their culture should be respected, and all dealings should be transparent and provide meaningful benefit.

Dealers

Jilamara Arts x Aboriginal and Pacific Arts

Indigenous Art Code

Jilamara Arts, the art centre located at Milikapiti, Tiwi Islands has worked with Gabriella Roy, Director of Aboriginal & Pacific Art in Sydney for close to 30 years. Both are Dealer Members of the In

Artists

Mick Harding: ‘We are closing the gap ourselves.’

Indigenous Art Code

His company, Ngarga Warendj Dancing Wombat, is known for its high-quality products that are produced by the artist or through ethical licensing agreements with third parties.
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Acknowledgement of Country

Indigenous Art Code acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and skies, often expressed through art. We pay our respects to artists, Elders and community members past, present and future.

Acknowledgement of Country

Indigenous Art Code acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and skies, often expressed through art. We pay our respects to artists, Elders and community members past, present and future.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people viewing this site should be aware that it may contain images, voices, artworks and names of people who have passed away.