News and events: Advocacy

DACS speaks about the importance of safeguarding artists’ livelihoods in two-day conference

As part of CISAC’s two-day European Committee meeting in Athens, DACS CEO, Christian Zimmermann spoke about the importance of protecting artists’ rights in the current ever-evolving technological environment.

• 18 April 2024

Culture, Media and Sport Committee chair visits DACS artists at Arts Space, Portsmouth

CMS Committee Chair meets artists, as a pivotal new report on creator remuneration is published

• 12 April 2024

Culture, Media and Sport committee recommends implementation of Smart Fund to support UK creators

The Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee has published a report calling for better support and compensation for creators, through a statutory scheme to pay them for their copyright, and the establishment of new support mechanisms for freelancers.

• 10 April 2024

DACS highlights the importance of protecting visual artists’ rights in the age of AI

DACS CEO, Christian Zimmermann spoke about the importance of safeguarding artists’ livelihoods in the face of advancing AI technologies as part of an International Authors Forum panel discussion in New York.

• 8 April 2024

Towards a global resale right

DACS’ Legal Manager, Paul Kowalewski explores the growing international momentum behind the Artist's Resale Right and what it means for artists worldwide.

• 26 March 2024

UK and Australian Artists set to benefit from landmark Artist’s Resale Right development

DACS is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the global expansion of the Artist's Resale Right (ARR), benefiting both UK and Australian artists.

• 26 March 2024

AI [Regulation] Bill debated in House of Lords

The AI [Regulation] Bill has been tabled by Lord Holmes of Richmond, and covers IP obligations, transparency and labelling, as well as wider regulation of AI across society.

• 22 March 2024

DACS welcomes AI act adopted by European parliament

DACS welcomes the adoption of the AI Act by the European Parliament, which sets a precedent in safeguarding the moral and economic rights of artists, in light of the ongoing development of AI technologies.

• 18 March 2024

DACS welcomes Labour Party’s pledge to support the creative industries

DACS welcomes Labour Party’s Pledge to support the creative industries.

• 15 March 2024

Artists: Complete our Earnings Survey to support our campaigns for fair pay

We want to hear from you about your earnings, and how you generate income.

• 7 March 2024

It is time to set a global standard on protecting artists and their work

For DACS' 40th anniversary, Adelaide Damoah wrote an essay, published by the Arts Professional, calling on the government to safeguard artists’ rights.

• 20 February 2024

APPG for Visual Arts discusses challenges faced by freelance visual artists

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Visual Arts held its first meeting of 2024 on Wednesday 7th February, focused on the challenges faced by freelance visual artists

• 8 February 2024