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Visual Arts Information Sheets

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Licensing

July 21, 2016

This information sheet breaks down the basics of giving permission to another group or person...

Art Forms Fashion, Photography, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Certificates of Authenticity

July 21, 2016

The authenticity of an Aboriginal artwork is important for ethical, legal and value reasons. So,...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Certificates of Authenticity
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Copyright Licensing for Art Centres

July 21, 2016

The Copyright Licence Toolkit – Art Centres (the Toolkit) contains model best practice copyright licences...

Art Forms Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Artwork Made Using Animal and Plant Material – New South Wales

July 12, 2016

Plant and animal materials are a central part of many artists' work, raising unique legal...

Art Forms Community Arts & Festivals, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Designs & patents, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Artwork Made Using Animal and Plant Material – New South Wales
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Artwork Made Using Animal and Plant Material – Australia

July 12, 2016

This information sheet looks at how the Commonwealth legislation affects the use of native species...

Art Forms Community Arts & Festivals, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Designs & patents, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Artwork Made Using Animal and Plant Material – Australia
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Will for Visual Artists

February 5, 2015

​Artists who make a will can decide how their assets, including their art and their...

Art Forms Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Wills & estates

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Copyright Collecting Societies

July 28, 2011

Collecting societies collect royalties on behalf of their members. Members are artists, authors, musicians and...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Music, Photography, Visual Arts, Writing

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Copyright Collecting Societies
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Unauthorised use of your image

November 23, 2010

This information sheet addresses unauthorised uses of your image, outlining that there is no specific...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Photography, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Privacy & image rights, Trade marks, business names & reputation

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Resale royalty right for visual artists

November 19, 2010

This information sheet provides an overview of the Resale Royalty Rights scheme for visual artists....

Art Forms Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights, Wills & estates

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Resale royalty right for visual artists
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The Arts Law Centre of Australia acknowledges all Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continuing connection to land, place, waters and community.

We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders both past and present.