Responsibility to the artists, the art and the community.

A member of AIATA must:

• Conduct its affairs in an exemplary manner and with regard to the Indigenous arts industry and the Indigenous artists it represents;

• Respect the role of Indigenous community arts organizations while recognising an individual artist’s right to make their own career choices and informed financial decisions;

• Work toward offering high quality uniform documentation;

• Treat all artists fairly and ensure equitable and timely returns to artists;

• Exhibit honesty and integrity in its dealings with the public, artists, other dealers and other industry organisations;

• Refuse to deal with anyone who violates Indigenous copyright or improperly appropriates Indigenous imagery;

• Be responsible for the proper disclosure of information relating to the authorship and provenance of any work exhibited