DACS - Design and Artists Copyright Society
@dacs.org.uk
Founded in 1984, DACS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing, protecting and managing the rights of artists, and maximising their royalties. How we can help 👉 https://www.dacs.org.uk/
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
As we head towards 2026, we’ve been asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
#ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #SupportArtists
#ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #SupportArtists
December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
As we head towards 2026, we’ve been asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
#ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #SupportArtists
#ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #SupportArtists
On the 2nd day of Christmas, we're continuing our series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On the 2nd day of Christmas, we're continuing our series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
As we head towards 2026, we’ve been asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
As we head towards 2026, we’ve been asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
On behalf of everyone at DACS, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! From tomorrow, our office will be closed until Monday 12th January 🎄✨
🖼️ Image: Northern Shore, 2023, @tomhammick1 © Tom Hammick. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images 2025.
🖼️ Image: Northern Shore, 2023, @tomhammick1 © Tom Hammick. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images 2025.
December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On behalf of everyone at DACS, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season! From tomorrow, our office will be closed until Monday 12th January 🎄✨
🖼️ Image: Northern Shore, 2023, @tomhammick1 © Tom Hammick. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images 2025.
🖼️ Image: Northern Shore, 2023, @tomhammick1 © Tom Hammick. All Rights Reserved, DACS Images 2025.
One year on, New Zealand’s resale royalty is already making a huge difference 💰
News like this is especially welcome as we head towards 2026, when the UK will mark 20 years of the Artist’s Resale Right 🥳
Read the whole story via the link in bio 🔗
News like this is especially welcome as we head towards 2026, when the UK will mark 20 years of the Artist’s Resale Right 🥳
Read the whole story via the link in bio 🔗
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
One year on, New Zealand’s resale royalty is already making a huge difference 💰
News like this is especially welcome as we head towards 2026, when the UK will mark 20 years of the Artist’s Resale Right 🥳
Read the whole story via the link in bio 🔗
News like this is especially welcome as we head towards 2026, when the UK will mark 20 years of the Artist’s Resale Right 🥳
Read the whole story via the link in bio 🔗
This Christmas, we were proud to facilitate the licensing of The Nativity (1961) by Gwen Raverat for a special edition of cards by Ashmolean 🕯️🎄
Image 🖼️: Ashmolean Nativity Christmas Cards © Estate of Gwen Raverat. All rights reserved, DACS. Image courtesy of Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Image 🖼️: Ashmolean Nativity Christmas Cards © Estate of Gwen Raverat. All rights reserved, DACS. Image courtesy of Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
December 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This Christmas, we were proud to facilitate the licensing of The Nativity (1961) by Gwen Raverat for a special edition of cards by Ashmolean 🕯️🎄
Image 🖼️: Ashmolean Nativity Christmas Cards © Estate of Gwen Raverat. All rights reserved, DACS. Image courtesy of Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Image 🖼️: Ashmolean Nativity Christmas Cards © Estate of Gwen Raverat. All rights reserved, DACS. Image courtesy of Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
What does the UK art market need to grow - and what’s holding it back? 🎨
#ArtMarket #SupportArtists #CreativeIndustry #ArtistRights
#ArtMarket #SupportArtists #CreativeIndustry #ArtistRights
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
What does the UK art market need to grow - and what’s holding it back? 🎨
#ArtMarket #SupportArtists #CreativeIndustry #ArtistRights
#ArtMarket #SupportArtists #CreativeIndustry #ArtistRights
The UK Government has shared an update on their progress surrounding copyright and AI following initial feedback from a consultation earlier this year - and the message from creators is clear 📢
December 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The UK Government has shared an update on their progress surrounding copyright and AI following initial feedback from a consultation earlier this year - and the message from creators is clear 📢
Have you heard the news? DACS Payback has launched early! 🚀💰
Send to someone who should claim 💌
Save so you don't forget the deadline 📌
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
Send to someone who should claim 💌
Save so you don't forget the deadline 📌
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Have you heard the news? DACS Payback has launched early! 🚀💰
Send to someone who should claim 💌
Save so you don't forget the deadline 📌
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
Send to someone who should claim 💌
Save so you don't forget the deadline 📌
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
DACS is looking for a well-organised, data-savvy and proactive communicator to join our team as an Artists' Services Executive! 💼
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
DACS is looking for a well-organised, data-savvy and proactive communicator to join our team as an Artists' Services Executive! 💼
At a House of Lords evidence session last week, DACS set out what creators urgently need: transparency around what’s being used to train AI, fair licensing frameworks and stronger protections to ensure artists aren’t left behind.
Video courtesy of UK Parliament 📽️
Video courtesy of UK Parliament 📽️
December 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
At a House of Lords evidence session last week, DACS set out what creators urgently need: transparency around what’s being used to train AI, fair licensing frameworks and stronger protections to ensure artists aren’t left behind.
Video courtesy of UK Parliament 📽️
Video courtesy of UK Parliament 📽️
We're shining a spotlight on a couple products from our Supporting Artists Christmas Gift Guide, taking a closer look at the towel from The Courtauld Shop. The homeware piece features 'Five Hot Dogs, 1963' by Wayne Thiebaud - a playful gift made possible through DACS-facilitated licensing.
December 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We're shining a spotlight on a couple products from our Supporting Artists Christmas Gift Guide, taking a closer look at the towel from The Courtauld Shop. The homeware piece features 'Five Hot Dogs, 1963' by Wayne Thiebaud - a playful gift made possible through DACS-facilitated licensing.
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Love this, some thoughtful Xmas gifts here ✨ - ethical licensing via @dacs.org.uk
A Christmas gifting guide that supports artists through responsible licensing - DACS
Our list of handpicked thoughtful gifts that support the artists behind the work through licensing.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Love this, some thoughtful Xmas gifts here ✨ - ethical licensing via @dacs.org.uk
Many congratulations to Action Space artist Nnena Kalu for her historic 2025 Turner Prize win!
Congratulations also to the shortlisted artists Rene Matić, Zadie Xa, and DACS ARR member Mohammed Sami, whose work is on display at Cartwright Hall Gallery until 22 February 2026.
Congratulations also to the shortlisted artists Rene Matić, Zadie Xa, and DACS ARR member Mohammed Sami, whose work is on display at Cartwright Hall Gallery until 22 February 2026.
Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize
Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize
Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’
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Nnena Kalu’s embodied, sensuous art makes her a worthy Turner prize winner
Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner prize for her colourful drawings and sculptures made from found fabric and VHS tape, becoming the first artist with a learning disability to take home the £25,000 prize.
Alex Farquharson, chair of the jury and director of Tate Britain, said the win by the British-Nigerian represented a watershed moment for the international art world. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Many congratulations to Action Space artist Nnena Kalu for her historic 2025 Turner Prize win!
Congratulations also to the shortlisted artists Rene Matić, Zadie Xa, and DACS ARR member Mohammed Sami, whose work is on display at Cartwright Hall Gallery until 22 February 2026.
Congratulations also to the shortlisted artists Rene Matić, Zadie Xa, and DACS ARR member Mohammed Sami, whose work is on display at Cartwright Hall Gallery until 22 February 2026.
Someone’s using your artwork online without permission - what do you do? 🚨
#Copyright #NoticeandTakedown #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
#Copyright #NoticeandTakedown #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Someone’s using your artwork online without permission - what do you do? 🚨
#Copyright #NoticeandTakedown #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
#Copyright #NoticeandTakedown #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
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. 📷
Photo: Image courtesy UK Parliament. 📷
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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. 📷
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.
December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
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. 👩🎨
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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 🔗
Find out more via the link in bio 🔗
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Could a tourist tax in English cities unlock support for the visual arts and culture? 🔓💰
Find out more via the link in bio 🔗
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.
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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.