The Artists' Bill of Rights campaign promotes the adoption of a set of ethical standards for competitions and appeals in which creative works are submitted: photographs, music, film, illustrations, graphic design and literary works such as stories and poems. We focus on copyright issues and how they affect everyone who enjoys creative pursuits.
If you do not understand the copyright and have questions about the language you read in various terms and conditions, then this website is for you. We offer guidance and information for all.
We are grateful to all who have supported our principles for protecting artists’ rights. Our Rights On list has garnered many, many thousands of views, as has our Rights Off list. We promote fair competitions and spread informative news on social media related to artists’ rights issues.
In 2019 we look forward to being able to continue promoting our principles in any way we can. However, marshaling the resources to do this work, and to expand our reach and effectiveness, is challenging.
Would you please consider a donation to help us promote artists’ rights? Your contribution would be greatly appreciated.
We need you and hope you need us.
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Many organisations worldwide have proclaimed their support for the Artists' Bill of Rights principles. Some are listed below as well as on our Supporters page. If you wish your organisation to be promoted here, please contact us for further information.
The Society of Authors
Whatever your specialisation, you are eligible to join as soon as you have been offered a contract. The staff are ready to help members with any query, however trivial or obscure, relating to the business of writing. Services include the confidential, individual vetting of contracts, and help with professional disputes. In addition, the Society holds meetings and seminars, publishes a quarterly journal, The Author, and maintains a database of members’ specializations. Follow at |
Advertising & Illustrative Photographers Association
Of primary concern is the issue of copyright. AIPA has determined to become a strong advocate for law change in this area, as well as supporting photographers in their individual decisions to contract out of the current copyright law. AIPA has drawn up standard terms and conditions and a licence form for use by all photographers in order to facilitate this. Remaining true to its ideals, the association aims to encourage continuous development and excellence in professional photography in New Zealand both by photographers and the users of photography. Emphasis is placed in particular on the ongoing evolution of the association website which informs members as well as showcasing their work and that of the AIPA. Follow at |
Renaissance Photography Prize
By entering, you get the chance to have your work judged by some of the top names in photography, be exhibited in the prestigious Mall Galleries in the heart of London and win over £8,000 ($12,000) worth of prizes. But you’ll also be donating to breast cancer as all of your entry fee is donated to the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care. Renaissance is run entirely by volunteers. Every penny goes to charity. Everyone gives their time and expertise for free which has allowed us to raise over £90,000 so far. Follow at |
Australian Institute of Professional Photography
The AIPP is the only professional photography organisation which provides a standard assurance through its ongoing accreditation program. With a history of more than 40 years in the photographic industry, the AIPP has become Australia's leading professional photography institute. Catering to photographic enthusiasts, students and industry veterans, membership with the AIPP is a symbol of one's professional ability and dedication to the photographic sector and community. Fully accredited members are tested for their expertise in the field and are required to have a minimum of two years working experience as a professional photographer. Follow at |
The Southern Oregon Artists Resource
We launched our blog, Art Matters!, in March 2010 to provide a venue where our members can publish press releases, syndicate their blogs, announce local class & workshop offerings and search for calls to artists. Here new residents (our area is the third on the list of places people move when relocating away from their current home state!) and seasonal visitors can find current information about gallery exhibits and other art events they can include in their activities when they come to visit family or to enjoy the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Ashland) or the Britt Music Festival (Jacksonville), both of which draw people to beautiful southern Oregon from around the world. Follow at |
The PGB Photo Award
The purpose of this event is to enhance journalistic photography and to strengthen the position for the professional photographer. It is also intended to inspire young and new photographers and get more people interested in photography. Both professional and amateur photographers are welcome to compete in The Photographers Giving Back Award. The third contest opens in november of 2011. Many photographers, if not all, have a wish to be part in changing the world to a better place. So do we! That’s why we have started the Photographers Giving Back program. This program will give donations to causes which reflect the spirit of the contest. Donations to The Giving Back program will be greatly appreciated and will be given out. |
International Photo Contest and Salon - Ozone Zone
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World Photography Organisation
These programmes involve the amateur and professional photographer in commercial, cultural and educational activities within the photographic industry. Proudly sponsored by Sony, the World Photography Awards is widely recognised as the leading photographic awards programme in the World. Follow at   |
Bruce Smith Photographer
Courses in shooting fashion, nudes, portraiture, boudoir and model portfolios held in London, Paris, Milan, Vienna, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Dallas, Majorca, Turkey and Ibiza, plus many other cities around the globe. These hands-on photography courses will give you the tools required to create a winning portfolio of amazing fashion images, and ultimately to succeed in the world of fashion photography. |
Simon Larbalestier Photography
Much of the pair’s collaborative work is featured in Vaughan Oliver: Visceral Pleasures. His work includes magazine covers for New Scientist and book covers for Random House and Secker & Warburg, featuring his distinctive collage style that he first developed at college. Larbalestier has had many solo and group exhibitions in Britain, Europe, Scandinavia and USA. During the 1990s and 2000s he produced several landscape series in Italy, USA and Australia and several recent documentary series in Thailand, Cambodia and other areas of South East Asia. A recent documentary series shot in Angkor Wat and Siem Reap deals strongly with the human condition through portraits and atmospheric images of vacant rooms and landscapes, with details of possessions revealing how people live. In 2009 Larbalestier and Oliver collaborated again on a limited edition box set re-issue of Pixies recordings, Minotaur, that included a 72 page book of new photography and graphics. In April 2010, Snap Galleries, Piccadilly, London housed a major retrospective of Larbalestier’s Pixies archive dating from 1986-2009. Follow at |
Lucy Bell Fine Art Photography Gallery & Agency
The gallery’s ethos is to promote fine art photography in the region whilst maintaining international and national connections. Working with with both industry professionals, amateurs and universities the gallery will exhibit not only those who have established their careers but new and groundbreaking talent. |
Lens Culture International Exposure Awards
In addition to the cash and other prizes, the winning photographs will be exhibited in Paris, New York and San Francisco in 2011. Follow at |
The Royal Photographic Society
The Society continues with its original objectives and supporting those wanting to improve their photography through a programme of workshops and courses, exhibitions and through its distinctions programme which is widely respected internationally. It publishes the RPS Journal and Imaging Science Journal. The Society has fourteen special interest groups which range from contemporary and digital photography to historical, 3D and holography to documentary visual journalism each of which runs their own events and produce their own publications. The Society also acts for photography and photographers representing their interests to government and to other organisations. Visit The Royal Photographic Society online at www.rps.org Follow at |
Stop43.org.uk
The groundbreaking campaign, run with no external funding, effectively used a multiplicity of online and networked media to organise UK photographers to campaign vociferously against Clause 43. With the support of the 16,000 members of the ten organisations listed on our website, and thousands of photographers who took direct lobbying action, the campaign succeeded in having Clause 43 removed from the Digital Economy Bill before passage as the Digital Economy Act 2010. Stop43 has subsequently published its own radical vision for an equitable replacement for Clause 43 and remains active in the area of policy development for copyright and intellectual property. Stop43 submitted its proposals to the Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, and the European Commission. Follow at |
PlanetNikon
PlanetNikon is the home of author Darrell Young's Nikon® informational website, blog, and technical forums. There you will find lots of articles, reviews, and a cool blog for dedicated Nikon users. In addition to the comprehensive information concerning all things Nikon® the website also has an online store through which equipment can be purchased and a thriving forum open to all. |
Wolf Photography
Wolf Photography is owned by Villayat Sunkmanitu, a freelance photographer, writer, poet and a veteran of the British armed forces. Follow at |
Jamptopia feature live concert videos, concert DVD's, Concert tickets, live music streams, concert photos, and more, Including the Jamtopia Concert Photo Contest open to all photographers from around the world. |
Velofest of Macedonia
It is a platform for bicycle promotion as a way of living: transport, recreation, inspiration for works of art or just an adventure and fun. Follow at |
Union Internationale de Spéléologie
The UIS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which promotes the development of interaction between academic and technical speleologists of a wide range of nationalities to develop and coordinate international speleology in all of its scientific, technical, cultural and economic aspects. |
Professional Women Photographers
Our members range from photojournalists to fine art photographers, from seasoned professionals to newly emerging artists. Professional Women Photographers welcomes any woman photographer interested in connecting to other photographers to share information, ideas and experiences in an informal and professional atmosphere. |
G-Technology
This includes heavy users of multimedia content, digital audio/video specialists and other pre- and post-production professionals. G-Technology is an on-going supporter of digital content creators; understanding and delivering solutions to the challenges they face in the capture, manipulation, render and storage of their creativity. Follow at |
Stockbox Photo® Gallery Software provides an affordable solution for photographers and artists to display and sell their work online. Create your own stock photo library or online proofing system and stop paying commissions to third party providers. A full featured online gallery maker and digital asset manager, that gives you the ability to auto generate thumbnails, watermark images, utilize a dynamic user registration system, view images in a slideshow, user lightboxes, integrated Rights Managed pricing calculator, batch upload of media, advanced search features, display a variety of media formats (images, video, audio), XMP format IPTC support, and offer a variety of products (including instant downloads) with a fully integrated shopping cart and secure online payment processing. Now Stockbox Photo® also supports Credit, Duration and Package subscriptions. Stockbox Photo® can be used out of the box as a stand alone website, or it can be easily added to an existing site. The powerful web based admin control panel, gives you all that you will need to create a dynamic and exciting e-commerce enabled photo gallery website. Follow at |
Creative Tourist
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Leicestershire County Council
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Epson International Photographic Pano Awards
The EPSON International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. Founded in 2009, the awards are a collaboration between professional photographers, industry professionals and sponsors. Their aim is to give the genre of panoramic photography its day in the sun. The EPSON International Pano Awards have been a steadfast supporter of the Artists BIll of Rights principles since our founding. Follow at |
Association of Illustrators
Today, the AOI is working to inspire and educate future generations, campaigns for illustrators' rights and liaises with national and international organisations, agents and illustrators over industry issues. Publications from AOI include Varoom – illustration, culture, society magazine and the Illustrators Guide to Law and Business Practice. AOIPortfolios site offers promotional space for illustrators. AOI was a founding member of Pro-Action – Visual Artists in Business, which was set up to campaign against unfair contracts and terms of trade. Follow at |
The Equality Trust
Our aim is to build a mass movement for social change. We do this by generating and supporting grassroots activity led by local groups throughout the UK, by promoting robust and evidence based arguments on equality in the media, and by engaging with decision makers and opinion formers. A change in mindset is desperately needed to address the social ills in our society. If the country as a whole is more equal then we all do better across most social indicators - from improving mental health to reducing teenage pregnancy and from enhancing educational attainment to cutting crime rates. It is vital that we take action. The ramifications of inequality are substantial and new thinking is required to make our lives the best they can be. Follow at |
American Photographic Artists (APA)
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Travel Photographer of the Year Ltd
TPOTY is run from an office in the Suffolk countryside, which is renowned for its good weather and big skies. From our windows the TPOTY team has a view which rivals some of those shown in the images we receive. Although the competition has grown, we have tried to keep a friendly, personal touch to everything. The pleasure we get in receiving some amazing images from photographers around the world is as great as ever. Follow at |
British Cave Research Association
BCRA's object is to promote the study of caves and associated phenomena. It attains this object by supporting cave & karst research; by encouraging original exploration (both in the UK and on expeditions overseas); by collecting and publishing speleological information; BCRA organises an annual caving conference, known as Hidden Earth, (http://hidden-earth.org.uk) at which it runs its Photo Salon, Art Salon and Video Media Salon competitions, in addition to providing a programme of lectures on British caving, including expeditions, new discoveries, technical updates and audio-visual shows. |
International Garden Photographer of the Year
The competition is open to everyone anywhere in the world. Images do not have to be taken in a specified year, so Southern hemisphere entrants can use archived photographs for the seasonal competitions. There is no distinction drawn between professional and amateur photographers. Follow at |
Apogee Photo Magazine
We offer high quality photographic articles and columns around an array of subjects--how-to's & techniques, business, nature & wildlife, travel, digital imaging, fashion photography and more. The offering of online photography classes through the Apogee Photo Online Campus makes access to learning this art form easy, interactive and fun. Apogee Photo Magazine is conversational and friendly--photo networking in progress. |
EPUK
EPUK is an email group for professional editorial photographers who want to talk business. They don't do techie stuff or in-crowd gossip. We don't talk cameras or computers. What we talk about are the nuts and bolts of being in business - like copyright, licensing, fees and insurance. Follow at |
British Institute of Professional Photography
The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) is the official qualifying body for professional photographers in the UK; training, qualifying and supporting people in professional photography. An internationally recognised qualifying organisation, with over 100 years of experience in supporting photographers, we have over 3,500 members worldwide, covering every discipline of photography - fashion, marine, forensic, wedding, architectural, advertising, etc. The core aims of BIPP are to train, qualify and support professional photographers. In order to do this, we offer a challenging qualifications structure, a full programme of training courses and events plus a number of preferential deals on useful products and services. Events, awards and knowledge all provide a community to support you, as a photographer. Follow at |
The British Photographic Council
The Council represents these view to the Government, the European Commission and other relevant bodies either directly or through or with the co-operation of other bodies with similar aims. It also exists to improve and encourage best practice nationally and internationally on matters relating to the use of photography, and the employment and commissioning of representing photographic image makers and the distribution of their work. |
Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year
The Awards seek to single out not only technical skill, but originality of treatment and a real sense of connection with the subject matter whatever it may be. Whether simply an apple on a plate, a cake of spun sugar, a baker covered in flour at four in the morning, or a pot simmering on an open fire in the African bush. We are looking for professional and amateur alike, in our search for the very best depictions of this marvellously varied subject of food, which unites us all. Follow at |
DuPho.
DuPho dedicates itself to improving the position of professional photographers in the commercial, social and cultural sphere. It actively focuses attention on their work and the profession nationally and internationally. Activities, lectures, workshops and social events are organized together with the national bureau. Members determine the agenda and form the most important source of information and inspiration. DuPho's strength is in the collective: you support the collective and the collective supports you.
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International Taste and Quality Institute
iTQi-Events was created in a bid to go beyond the Institute’s traditional activities. The Institute already worked towards promoting the creations of producers of food and drink and the additional goal was to do the same for photography enthusiasts. Through the creation of iTQi-Events and its Superior Photo Award, the objective was to supply photographers with a good and trustworthy platform to develop and expose their passion. To stay up to date with all the photo-related news from iTQi-Events visit our Facebook page. Follow at |
Icelandic Association of Professional Photographers
In recent decades, members of the Icelandic Photographers' Association have been involved in very diverse challenges. Subjects and approaches have changed from being mainly landscape and portrait work to the community: documenting and working with people and the human factors in the environment thus making today's photography an important part of our culture. |
The National Press Photographers Association
Membership in the NPPA is open to all individuals who are working or aspiring towards working in the field of visual journalism. This includes those who work or freelance in photography, multimedia, audio, video, design, editing, producing, teaching, writing, reporting, or visual journalism on the Web. Follow at |
The Society of Artists Agents
Our broad aim is to promote the use of illustration and to unify and improve the working practices between illustrators, agents and clients. Follow at |
Colour Confidence
Today Color Confidence stands at the forefront of the European colour management market, providing expert consultancy, education and a market leading product range to a diverse cross section of customers. These include, graphic designers, artists, publishers, repro companies, printers, digital photographers and labs, multi national enterprises and government agencies. Follow at |
Amantani UK
We help the indigenous children of Ccorca to successfully negotiate with Peru’s modern and westernized society. Our boarding houses offer a sustainable solution. We provide an inter-cultural and relevant education, helping young people to acquire local skills and values as well as the skills, attitudes and knowledge that they need in order to take advantage of the modernisation of their district rather than fall victim to it. |
National Speleological Society
The traveling annual weeklong convention of the NSS, hosted by a grotto or other group, includes 10 'salons' or competitions, which include digital photographs and photographic prints of caves, as well as video, multimedia, art, music, cartography. periodical covers, t-shirts, and symbolic emblems. |
Photographers Direct
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Photo Attorney®
The Law Office of Carolyn E. Wright, LLC, d/b/a Photo Attorney®, provides legal services aimed squarely at the needs of photographers. Headed by a lawyer/photographer, Carolyn and her colleagues understand the special issues that confront both professional and amateur photographers alike. The firm practices in the areas of intellectual property, including copyright and trademark law, copyright and trademark registration and licensing; contract drafting and review; and tort litigation, including personal injury and violations of right of privacy/right of publicity/misappropriation of name or likeness. In sum, Photo Attorney® protects the rights of photographers and other creatives. Photo Attorney® also provides free information on the law for photographers, including notices of harmful terms and conditions for photo contests and other rights grabs at www.photoattorney.com and @PhotoAttorney on Twitter. |
Scottish Nature Photography Awards
The Scottish Nature Photography Awards main Photographic Competition consists of nature, landscape and wildlife categories and is for images taken in Scotland by professional, semi-professional or amateur photographers. We are proud to be the first Scottish supporters of the Bill of Rights for Photography Competitions. Follow at |
The Art of Photography Show
The judge for the 2013 exhibit is Julia Dolan, the Curator of Photography at the Portland Art Museum. Final entry deadline is May 18th at 11:59 pm PDT (California Time). Early Bird discount available until February 24! Follow at |
DJ:Fotograferne
"Photographers" was originally founded 1969 as an association and over the years since then has merged with various other groups. The most recent merger was with the Danish Union of Journalists in 2000. You can visit their Facebook page for more: https://www.facebook.com/DJFotograferne/ |
Falkland Islands Tourist Board
Visitors to the Islands are spoilt for choice with more than 227 species of identified birds (including several of the world’s largest endangered breeding colonies), plus whales, dolphins, elephant seals, sea lions, delicate flora, tasty local produce and rugged geographical formations. Follow at |
Artquest provides information, advice and services on the critical, professional, financial and legal aspects of a visual artists career. Their 2,000 page website includes the Artlaw archive of articles, written by arts legal specialist Henry Lydiate, covering all aspects of art and the law including contracts, copyright, intellectual property, resale rights, working with galleries and setting up organisations. Updated monthly, the archive is free to access. |
Wild Places Publishing
Descent remains an influential magazine within its field; it is British-based but is read internationally. Its production values gained the Tratman Award for 2008, granted to the best caving literature of the year, 'in recognition of the magazine's contribution to speleology'. Wild Places respects artists' intellectual property rights within its publications and only promotes and praises best practice photographic and other competitions within its pages. Poorly thought-out rules and rights-grabs related to the caving world may be highlighted in print. Wild Places Publishing and Descent magazine are proud to support the Artists Bill of Rights, as is the associated Wild Places Photography featuring images by Chris Howes. |
Association of Photographers
They campaign for all photographers and their awards promote the best in photography. AoP also provide information services, education programmes, exhibitions and publications to support these activities. As image-makers respond to globalisation, the AOP is building an effective network of communications with photographers from around the world. Follow at |
Pixel Perfect Prolab
Pixel Perfect Prolab is a one-stop-shop for all your digital printing needs in Australia. We offer a wide range of services including professional photo printing, canvas & art paper printing, mounting & laminating, image retouching services and much more. We are the most advanced professional photo printing lab and use the latest printers & techniques. We are the only lab anywhere to offer our now legendary 110% guaranteed accuracy & consistency that will save you far more time and money than seemingly cheaper competitors, so you enjoy greater profits! Our internationally-acclaimed colour-control strategies are your assurance of perfect results, first time & every time! |
The Photographic Society of South Africa
PSSA is the officially recognised, autonomous Body representing photography in South Africa and is affiliated to equivalent bodies such as the Photographic Society of America and others, thus affording its members contact with international affairs of photography. PSSA organises National and International Photographic Salons and bestows Honours and Awards to its membership. A quarterly magazine, IMAGE, is publish for the benefit of the members. The Board of Directors are elected by the members. Through Congresses held annually the PSSA provides a platform to meet fellow photographers and hear speakers who are recognised as leading authorities in their particular fields. The Society monitor and censors images deemed unfit for public viewing within their sphere of influence. Additionally the PSSA endeavours to protect members and affiliated clubs from competitions that champion unfair and unprincipled terms and conditions that would divest them of the rights to their photographs. PSSA website is: www.pssa.co.za and can be followed on FaceBook. |
Pro-Imaging Organisation
In 2007, Pro-Imaging developed the Artists' Bill of Rights, the campaign that created a set of standards which respect the intellectual property rights of creative people. These standards can be freely used by all organisations when setting terms and conditions for competitions involving the submission of creative content. Follow at |
Who We Are
Each organisation listed here has committed to supporting the aims of Bill of Rights for Artists, a set of ethical principles for the treatment of your rights. The Bill of Rights principles apply particularly to competitions seeking creative content, however, it can and is applied generally to other activities requiring the submission of creative content, such as appeals. Further information about the Bill of Rights for Artists' campaign aims can be read in the Introduction to the Bill of Rights for Artists. Listed below in alphabetical order is a complete listing of all the organisations who support the Bill of Rights for Artists. Why not add your organisation's name to this list and benefit from free and positive promotion for your organisation? Feel free to contact us about becoming a supporter and benefit from free promotion on this campaign website. |
Code 3 Records
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Grand Prix de la Découverte International Fine Art Photography Program
Sponsored by the de Groot Foundation, the annual competition reaches out to emerging and mid-career photographers around the world and invites a jury of the highest quality to review the submitted work. The awards provide support for fine art photographers, with more than $35,000 in cash awards and a Paris exhibition of finalists' work seen by thousands of photographers, collectors, and gallery directors. All finalists' work is also accepted into the collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, an honor for the artists and a significant contribution to the BnFs contemporary collection. The program is dedicated to the rights of photographers and the support of deserving artists on their creative path. Vive la photographie! Follow at |
Pro-Imaging is a worldwide support group for professional photographers
who are pro-active in defending photographers rights.
The Royal Photographic Society is an educational charity found in 1853 to promote the art and science of photography. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in photography and The Society has nearly 11,000 members in the United Kingdom and throughout the world.
Professional Women Photographers
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We are Bill of Rights Supporters, organisations from around the world united by a belief that artists' intellectual property rights are to be respected. We believe everyone is an artist, each with the capacity to create an expressive work, a painting, photograph, poem, video, music, story and many other forms of expression. They all have value which is why the law grants each and everyone of us with exclusive rights to control how our works may be used.
