The Indigenous Art Code of Conduct

The Indigenous Art Code of Conduct

The Indigenous Art Code of Conduct (the Code) is a voluntary industry code of conduct administered by the Indigenous Art Code Ltd (IartC).

Developed by the Indigenous visual arts industry and launched in 2009, the Code is a document that sets best practice standards for fair, transparent and ethical trade with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and their art.

Businesses who have commercial arrangements with artists become Code Signatory Members of Indigenous Art Code. They are Indigenous or non-Indigenous owned businesses that have provided information through the membership application process to demonstrate their compliance with the Code. Applicants are often required to make changes to their business practices to meet its standards.

Code Signatory Members are required to renew their commitment to the Code and their membership annually.

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History of the Code

The need for a national Indigenous art code of conduct was a recommendation of the 2007 Senate Inquiry into Indigenous Art.
The Indigenous Art Code Document

Who can become a member?

There are three categories of Indigenous Art Code membership: Artist, Code Signatory and Code Supporter.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.