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What does fair mean to you? Interview with artist Sandra Saunders

by Jack Wilkie-Jans
Sandra Saunders in her studio at Wangary, South Australia, in front of her artwork 'They Came Like a Tsunami', oil and mixed media on canvas 2017. Photo by Marie Falcinella.
“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”.
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Sandra Saunders in her studio at Wangary, South Australia, in front of her artwork 'They Came Like a Tsunami', oil and mixed media on canvas 2017. Photo by Marie Falcinella.
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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

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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”.

Dealers

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).

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

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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-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

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Indigenous Art Code

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Artists

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

Indigenous Art Code

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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.

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