Apply for Indigenous Art Code Membership

Artist Membership

Artist Members are practising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists who wish to add their voice to the call for fair and ethical trade for themselves and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

  • Artist Members are not signatories to the Code but as Members, must abide by the rules set out in IartC’s constitution. 
  • Artist Membership is FREE.


The Indigenous Art Code Artist Membership process is currently under review. We are not currently accepting Artist Member applications.

Code Signatory Membership

(including art centres and galleries) 

Code Signatories (formerly Dealer Members) are businesses and organisations that are engaged in commercial trade with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, both trading in original artwork and licensing artwork. 

  • Code Signatories and must adhere to the Code’s requirements in conducting business. They must also respect the rules set out in the company constitution. 
  • Businesses may be Indigenous or non-Indigenous owned. 
  • Membership is renewed annually with an annual fee of $220 +gst.

The Indigenous Art Code Signatory Membership process is being updated. We are not currently accepting applications.

Code Supporter Membership

(Including peak bodies and organisations or individuals who are not dealers)

Code Supporters are people and organisations who support the objects of the Code and its principles but are not involved in commercial trade with Indigenous artists.

  • Code Supporter Members are not bound by the Code but must support and promote the ethical principles of the Code and abide by the rules set out in the IartC’s constitution.
  • Membership is renewed annually with an annual fee of $220 +gst.

The Indigenous Art Code Supporter Membership process is currently being updated. We are not currently accepting Code Supporter Member applications.

Read the Code

Read the Constitution

Read the Membership Policy

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.