DACS - Design and Artists Copyright Society
@dacs.org.uk
Founded in 1984, DACS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing, protecting and managing the rights of artists, and maximising their royalties. How we can help 👉 https://www.dacs.org.uk/
Generative AI is already reshaping how creative work is made and paid for - and this is your chance to have a say 🎨🤖
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Generative AI is already reshaping how creative work is made and paid for - and this is your chance to have a say 🎨🤖
Next week, the DACS Licensing team will be at the Cultural Enterprises Conference, ready to talk all things licensing - from practical ethical guidance to ideas for creative collaborations. If you’re attending, drop by Stand 002 and say hello! 👋
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Next week, the DACS Licensing team will be at the Cultural Enterprises Conference, ready to talk all things licensing - from practical ethical guidance to ideas for creative collaborations. If you’re attending, drop by Stand 002 and say hello! 👋
Is it too late for a 2025 recap? 😅 We don’t think so - after all, reflection is just as important as planning ahead. Now that the final figures are in, we’re proud to share our very own DACS Wrapped, celebrating a year of impact and hard work.
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Is it too late for a 2025 recap? 😅 We don’t think so - after all, reflection is just as important as planning ahead. Now that the final figures are in, we’re proud to share our very own DACS Wrapped, celebrating a year of impact and hard work.
Don't say we didn't remind you...there's just 2 weeks until the DACS Part 1 Payback deadline! ⚠️⏳
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Don't say we didn't remind you...there's just 2 weeks until the DACS Part 1 Payback deadline! ⚠️⏳
DACS recognises the Government’s recent progress towards establishing a Freelancer Champion, reflecting a priority we and other organisations have raised in our advocacy work for artists and freelance creators.
January 28, 2026 at 11:03 AM
DACS recognises the Government’s recent progress towards establishing a Freelancer Champion, reflecting a priority we and other organisations have raised in our advocacy work for artists and freelance creators.
Listen up artists and creators! It's that time of year where we talk a lot about Payback, but do you know exactly what it is? 📣
January 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Listen up artists and creators! It's that time of year where we talk a lot about Payback, but do you know exactly what it is? 📣
Birmingham, we’re coming your way 🚄 👋
The DACS Licensing team will be at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in a few weeks - a great chance to connect, ask questions and explore how licensing can unlock ethical, inspiring projects. Fancy a chat? You'll find us a stand 002 📝
The DACS Licensing team will be at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in a few weeks - a great chance to connect, ask questions and explore how licensing can unlock ethical, inspiring projects. Fancy a chat? You'll find us a stand 002 📝
January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Birmingham, we’re coming your way 🚄 👋
The DACS Licensing team will be at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in a few weeks - a great chance to connect, ask questions and explore how licensing can unlock ethical, inspiring projects. Fancy a chat? You'll find us a stand 002 📝
The DACS Licensing team will be at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in a few weeks - a great chance to connect, ask questions and explore how licensing can unlock ethical, inspiring projects. Fancy a chat? You'll find us a stand 002 📝
Taking a flick through the DACS Licensing archives... 🔍📚
🖼️ Simon Rocha x Louise Bourgeois collaboration © The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY and DACS
🖼️ Simon Rocha x Louise Bourgeois collaboration © The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY and DACS
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Taking a flick through the DACS Licensing archives... 🔍📚
🖼️ Simon Rocha x Louise Bourgeois collaboration © The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY and DACS
🖼️ Simon Rocha x Louise Bourgeois collaboration © The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY and DACS
It's important to hold onto the positives when we get them, so this 'Blue Monday' we’re taking a moment to highlight a few signs of good news coming from the creative industry 💙
Here's what we're feeling upbeat about 👇
Here's what we're feeling upbeat about 👇
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It's important to hold onto the positives when we get them, so this 'Blue Monday' we’re taking a moment to highlight a few signs of good news coming from the creative industry 💙
Here's what we're feeling upbeat about 👇
Here's what we're feeling upbeat about 👇
There's just 1 month until the Payback Part 1 deadline! ⚠️⏳
#DACSPayback #ArtistRoyalties #SupportArtists
#DACSPayback #ArtistRoyalties #SupportArtists
January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
There's just 1 month until the Payback Part 1 deadline! ⚠️⏳
#DACSPayback #ArtistRoyalties #SupportArtists
#DACSPayback #ArtistRoyalties #SupportArtists
New year, ongoing questions...💭🙋
As 2026 begins, we’re revisiting insights from last year’s UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit on what’s shaping the future of the creative sector.
As 2026 begins, we’re revisiting insights from last year’s UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit on what’s shaping the future of the creative sector.
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New year, ongoing questions...💭🙋
As 2026 begins, we’re revisiting insights from last year’s UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit on what’s shaping the future of the creative sector.
As 2026 begins, we’re revisiting insights from last year’s UK Visual Arts Support Ecology Summit on what’s shaping the future of the creative sector.
Last week, DACS CEO Christian Zimmermann spoke at 'The Future for Intellectual Property in the UK', hosted by the Westminster Legal Policy Forum, alongside policymakers, legal experts and industry leaders.
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Last week, DACS CEO Christian Zimmermann spoke at 'The Future for Intellectual Property in the UK', hosted by the Westminster Legal Policy Forum, alongside policymakers, legal experts and industry leaders.
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We’re deeply frustrated that the government has missed its own deadline to appoint a Freelance Champion. Freelancers power the UK’s creative industries yet once again their voices risk being sidelined. We need action, not delay. Freelancers deserve proper representation now. bit.ly/49xAVVM
UK Unions Criticize Government Over Freelance Champion Delay
Bectu has criticized Lisa Nandy and the UK goverment for not appointing a Freelance Champion before Christmas in 2025.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
We’re deeply frustrated that the government has missed its own deadline to appoint a Freelance Champion. Freelancers power the UK’s creative industries yet once again their voices risk being sidelined. We need action, not delay. Freelancers deserve proper representation now. bit.ly/49xAVVM
Did you know that your copyright eventually expires in the UK? 💭
#Copyright #CopyrightExpiry #PublicDomian #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
#Copyright #CopyrightExpiry #PublicDomian #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Did you know that your copyright eventually expires in the UK? 💭
#Copyright #CopyrightExpiry #PublicDomian #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
#Copyright #CopyrightExpiry #PublicDomian #ArtistAdvice #ArtistRights
We’re not finished yet! As we start a new and exciting year - our CEO, Christian Zimmermann, has some words to leave us with, reflecting on what the creative industries can do for artists and what we must carry forward into 2026.
#SupportArtists #ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #NewYearsResolutions
#SupportArtists #ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #NewYearsResolutions
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We’re not finished yet! As we start a new and exciting year - our CEO, Christian Zimmermann, has some words to leave us with, reflecting on what the creative industries can do for artists and what we must carry forward into 2026.
#SupportArtists #ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #NewYearsResolutions
#SupportArtists #ArtistRights #CreativeIndustry #NewYearsResolutions
Has your work been used in a book, magazine or TV programme? 🤔
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Has your work been used in a book, magazine or TV programme? 🤔
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
#DACSPayback #CollectiveLicensing #ArtistRoyalties
As we settle into the routine of a new year, we're finishing with one last ask to our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
January 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
As we settle into the routine of a new year, we're finishing with one last ask to our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
We're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
January 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
January 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
On the 2nd day of the new year, we're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
January 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
On the 2nd day of the new year, we're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
Happy New Year! Ready to start those resolutions? 🎆
For us, we're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
For us, we're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Happy New Year! Ready to start those resolutions? 🎆
For us, we're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
For us, we're continuing to ask our community: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
This New Year's Eve, we're continuing our series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This New Year's Eve, we're continuing our series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟
December 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We're continuing our festive series and asking our community a simple but powerful question: “If the creative industries could make one New Year’s resolution for 2026, what should it be?” 🤞💭🌟