Our submission is not about the technical aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but about fairness—particularly fairness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Our submission is not about the technical aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but about fairness—particularly fairness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Consumers
Advice for purchasing art ethically
Indigenous Art Code Ltd
Artists should be empowered in their decision making regarding commercial agreements and be able to negotiate the market on their terms.
Membership
Who can become a member of Indigenous Art Code?
Indigenous Art Code Ltd
There are three categories of IartC membership: Artist, Dealer (Code Signatories) and Supporter.
Artists
What does fair mean to you? Interview with artist Savannah Travia-Dann
by Jack Wilkie-Jans
“Education in this space is the key”. She says that if she hadn’t been supported by the IartC, she might well have lost her confidence and stopped creating altogether.
Artists
What does fair mean to you? Interview with artist Tracey Murlardy
by Jack Wilkie-Jans
Mulardy remarks that funding for artists to travel and go ‘on Country’ is key.
Artists
What does fair mean to you? Interview with artist Sandra Saunders
by Jack Wilkie-Jans
“I associate the idea of ‘fair’ with the values of Equity, Impartiality and Equality—these words all convey the idea of treating everyone equally and without bias”.
Artists
What does fair mean to you? Interview with artist Melanie Hava
by Jack Wilkie-Jans
In spite of having a definitive and masterful aesthetic language, Melanie says she sometimes feels the pressure of being influenced adversely by the sector.
Artists
What does fair mean to you? Interview with artist Solomon Booth
by Jack Wilkie-Jans
“It’s all about education and being willing to listen, asking the right questions and knowing where to turn to for the right advice”.
Code Signatories
Managing overdue artwork consignments and invoices
Indigenous Art Code Ltd
Respectful and fair dealing includes paying artists on time. Clear communication and a proactive approach can help avoid issues down the track.
Campaigns
Read Indigenous Art Code's submission to the Australian Government inquiry
Indigenous Art Code
IartC strongly encourages cultural policy development and supports the Australian Government's promise to introduce standalone legislation to protect Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP).
Code Signatories
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
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-Code Signatory 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
Code Signatories
Fair and ethical trade
Indigenous Art Code
Artists and their culture should be respected, and all dealings should be transparent and provide meaningful benefit.
Code Signatories
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.
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.
If you have questions or need support, please get in touch with the IartC team and we will respond to you during our business hours. You can also search our FAQs.
