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  • Debi Gliori talks to DACS about Dutch PLR

    Children’s author and illustrator Debi Gliori talks to DACS about Dutch Public Lending Right (Dutch PLR) royalties, why they are important and why artists should claim them.

    27 November 2014

  • DACS and Artquest present The New Economy of Art at the House of Commons

    The New Economy Art, DACS and Artquest’s new book exploring value, patronage and emerging business models in contemporary visual art, was presented to MPs, policy-makers, arts leaders and funders in a launch event at the House of Commons, yesterday, Monday 24 November 2014.

    25 November 2014

  • An Vrombaut talks to DACS about Dutch PLR

    We speak to An Vrombaut, illustrator, author and creator of animated children’s TV programme 64 Zoo Lane, about Dutch PLR - our scheme through which visual artists can claim royalties for the lending of books featuring their work by libraries in the Netherlands.

    21 November 2014

  • Book for 'The Artist, The Artwork, The Guardian and The Legacy'

    DACS is hosting a panel discussion, 2pm, Saturday 6 December 2014, in partnership with the ICA, London, to explore the conceptual, ethical and practical issues that determine an artist’s legacy. Tickets are from £7. 

    17 November 2014

  • DACS extends application deadline for Dutch PLR royalties

    Artists and estates have until Monday 2 February 2015 to apply for their share of Dutch Public Lending Right (Dutch PLR) royalties, for the lending of books featuring their work by libraries in the Netherlands.

    7 November 2014

  • Changes to UK copyright law allow licensing of ‘orphan’ artworks

    The UK Government has introduced a new scheme to enable the licensing of ‘orphan’ works – creative works which are still in copyright, but where the copyright owner is unknown or cannot be located. DACS continues to consult with the Government to ensure artists and estates are protected.

    3 November 2014