IartC acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and skies, often expressed through art.

A fair go for artists.

Saretta Fielding at work in her studio 2020. © Saretta Fielding/Copyright Agency, 2022. Photo: Raymond Kelly.

A fair go for artists.

*Fair: without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage

Indigenous Art Code Ltd (IartC) wants to see Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists treated and paid fairly, your art properly valued and your Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights respected.

We exist to advocate for a fair, ethical and respectful art market and to assist artists to be in control and make informed decisions.

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What the Code means for Artists

What the Code means for Artists

Artist Members of Indigenous Art Code are practising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists who want to add their voice to the call for fair and ethical treatment of artists within the Indigenous visual arts industry.

IartC Chair, Stephanie Parkin, shares more about Artist Membership in this video.

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Indigenous Art Code Chair, Stephanie Parkin, discusses Artist membership. Film by ZakPage. © Indigenous Art Code.

Are you being treated fairly?

Savannah Travia-Dann with the Indigenous Art Code 'Are you Getting a Fair Go?' poster. Photo by Cole Baxter

Savannah Travia-Dann, IartC Artist Engagement and Administration Officer & Artist Member, with the ‘Are You Being Treated Fairly?’ poster. ©Indigenous Art Code. Photo: Cole Baxter.

Are you being treated fairly?

To know what is fair you need to fully understand what’s on offer (the terms of the deal). 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 (the sale of your artwork).

Other important things to remember are:

  • You have a right to negotiate
  • You have a right to ask for the deal in writing.
  • You have a right to access independent legal advice.

Please contact us at IartC if you are an artist having problems with people or businesses who buy, sell or license your artwork. We can also connect you with other organisations that will help. 

Call us on 0497 467 794 or email contact@indigenousartcode.org


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Frequently asked questions by artists

What are Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights?
Does being an Artist Member provide proof that my artwork is authentic?
How do I know what prices to set for my work?
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Seeking advice before taking on new opportunities

Seeking advice before taking on new opportunities

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Elizabeth Kandabuma’s Mud Ripples in ‘Wild Red Apple’ [ottoman] and Susan Marawarr’s Wak Wak in ‘Young Leaves’ [floor], from the Bábbarra Collection, with weaving from Maningrida, Northern Territory. Photo: Martina Gemmola. Artwork ©Elizabeth Kandabuma and Susan Marawarr/Copyright Agency, 2022 Photo: Willie Weston.

Artists entering into new partnerships, or negotiating the sale or licensing of their artwork can often feel unsure of their rights and not know if the agreement is fair.

By seeking independent legal advice, artists can ensure that they fully understand the terms and conditions by which their artwork is sold, used, or reproduced and be given clear and unbiased information from which to make their decisions.

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Elizabeth Kandabuma’s Mud Ripples in ‘Wild Red Apple’ [ottoman] and Susan Marawarr’s Wak Wak in ‘Young Leaves’ [floor], from the Bábbarra Collection, with weaving from Maningrida, Northern Territory. Photo: Martina Gemmola. Artwork ©Elizabeth Kandabuma and Susan Marawarr/Copyright Agency, 2022 Photo: Willie Weston.

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What Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists have to say

Saretta Fielding, Artist Director of the Indigenous Art Code

"The IartC connects me to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, as one voice, in support of fair and equitable business outcomes for our communities."

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Kathleen Buzzacott, Artist Member

"As an independent artist the IartC means a lot to me, I don’t have anyone except the IartC to bring my concerns to."

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Maria Watson-Trudgett, Artist Member

"It is reassuring having the IartC there to support my rights to negotiate fair terms. Also being part of a bigger collective of other Indigenous artists makes me feel connected."

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What being an Artist Member means and why you should join

  • Practising Indigenous artists Artist Members are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practising visual artists who are selling artwork only of your own creation.
  • Adding your voice to the call for a fair go Being an Artist Member is about adding your voice to the call for fair and ethical treatment of artists within the Indigenous visual arts industry.
  • The IartC administers the Code The Indigenous Art Code administers a voluntary industry Code of Conduct. The Code is a set of rules and guidelines that Dealers Members commit to follow to ensure ethical practices and fair treatment of artists.
  • Artist Members are not signatories to the Code Artist Members are not signatories to the Code, meaning their membership is not based on compliance to these rules and guidelines.
  • Members can be involved in the Company Members can be involved in the Company (the Indigenous Art Code Ltd or IartC) including by voting at general meetings.
  • Profile on IartC website If you are an artist who does not currently have your own website, your artist membership profile can be a useful way to share and promote yourself as an artist and for people to reach you online.
  • Stay updated As an Artist Member we will keep you up to date with our news and activities and share resources and opportunities with you.
  • Artist membership is free There is no cost involved in becoming an Artist Member of IartC. Join today!

How to become an Artist Member?

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Do you have more questions?

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Do you need further advice and support?

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Resources for artists

Licensing and the Resale Royalty Scheme:
INFORMATION on superannuation for artists and art professionals - NAVA
A GUIDE on unconscionable conduct in the Indigenous art and craft sector – Australian Consumer and Competition Commission
Good art, good deal VIDEO, Australian Consumer and Competition Commission
National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) – Membership INFORMATION
PPSA INFORMATION SHEET – Arts Law Centre of Australia
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Copyright and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP):
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights FACTSHEET – Arts Law Centre of Australia
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights ANIMATION – Arts Law Centre of Australia
Protocols for First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the arts – Australia Council for the Arts
Copyright INFORMATION SHEET – Arts Law Centre of Australia
Copyright ANIMATION – Arts Law Centre of Australia
Other useful resources:
Licensing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art FACTSHEET – Information for Artists
Licensing INFORMATION SHEET – Arts Law Centre of Australia
Resale Royalty Scheme –INFORMATION SHEET– Copyright Agency
Register as an artist for the Resale Royalty Scheme
Resale Royalty ANIMATION – Arts Law Centre of Australia
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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.