Learn how to turn the reuse of your creative work into income with DACS Payback.
This online session offers a practical introduction to DACS Payback – a service that distributes money to artists, creators and their beneficiaries annually for certain reuses of their work. This could be in printed or digital publications, on TV, through photocopying, scanning, recording and by re-transmission.
Aimed at artists, illustrators, photographers, and other image-makers, the talk will explain who is eligible, how to register, and what you can claim for.
It will also cover common mistakes, deadlines, and how royalties are calculated. You will gain a clear understanding of how Payback works, and leave with the tools to make a successful claim in time for the next deadline.
In 2024, 109,000 artists, creators, beneficiaries and their representatives claimed a share of over £5.3 million in Payback royalties.
The session will conclude with a Q&A, where you’ll have the chance to ask Chris your questions directly. Scroll to read our FAQs.
About DACS
Founded in 1984, DACS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing, protecting, and managing the rights of artists and maximising their royalties. It envisions and works towards a society which recognises, respects, and values all artists.
DACS is a collective management organisation (CMO) collecting and distributing royalties to artists, creators and their beneficiaries. In 2024, DACS distributed £16.1 million in royalties to over 100,000 members through its services. DACS also campaigns and advocates for the rights of artists and creators, working with partners across the sector and with government to make sure artists receive fair pay for their work.
DACS members include Sonia Boyce, Sir Frank Bowling, Dame Tracey Emin, Sir Peter Blake, Damien Hirst, Yinka Shonibare CBE, the Estate of Francis Bacon, the Andy Warhol Foundation and many more.
About ACAVA Talks
This event is part of ACAVA Talks our professional development events programme for creative practitioners. Whether you’re looking to refresh your practice, take risks, make a change, or simply reconnect with purpose — this programme is for you.
Through knowledge sharing and skills development it aims to support, and foster connections between creative professionals navigating a shifting and complex cultural landscape
We’re proud to be sponsored by Smartist. Showcase your artwork, without all the hard work. Smartist are offering a 30-day free trial and a discounted annual subscription for ACAVA Talks attendees.
Designed by artists, for artists, Smartist makes it effortless to create stunning, realistic mock-ups in seconds. It’s the most downloaded art visualisation app, trusted by over 1 million creatives in 175 countries. With powerful customisation options, artists can fine-tune everything, from interiors and frames to layouts and perspectives. Do you have a collector who wants to see your work in their own home? Upload their room photo, and Smartist will seamlessly and professionally place your artwork inside.
ACAVA Talks
Getting paid for your published work with DACS Payback
With Chris Haynes, Collective Licensing Manager from DACS
Thursday 11 September, 11am-12.30pm
Online talk and discussion
Book your place
Ticket pricing:
Standard: £5
Concession: £1*
Free for ACAVA studio holders
*Concession tickets are available for those on low incomes or unwaged. For those able to pay the full fee, we are a registered charity and income from tickets directly supports the ACAVA Talks programme and reaching more artists.
Recordings of online events will be available to all ticket holders after the event.
Access
This event will be hosted on Zoom Webinar. Select ‘online ticket’ on the booking page and you’ll be sent a link to join the live stream on the day of the event.
This event will be closed captioned using Zoom’s automated captioning service. To enable these, please select the green closed captions button at the bottom of your Zoom screen.
This session will be recorded and accessible to ticket holders.
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FAQs
ACAVA Talks are open to all artists, no matter your career stage. Whether you're just starting, mid-career, or well-established, the sessions are designed to support you in developing your practice, refreshing your approach, or gaining new perspectives. You don’t need to be an ACAVA studio holder, everyone is welcome, including those working from home studios, bedrooms, sheds, or hotdesks
Smartist is a leading art visualisation app, designed by artists for artists, that helps you showcase your artwork in realistic, professional mock-ups with ease. Over 1 million creatives in 175+ countries use it to present their work beautifully.
ACAVA Talks attendees can enjoy a 30-day free trial and a discounted annual subscription from Smartist.
Want to show a collector what your work would look like in their home? Just upload a photo of their room and Smartist will do the rest.
For online talks, Zoom links are emailed the day before. Talks are automatically captioned; just click the green “Closed Captions” button in Zoom. We’ll also explain this at the beginning of the session.
A BSL Interpreter can be provided with one month’s notice. To request this or share any access needs, email Georgia at profdev@acava.org.
For in-person talks at Barham Park, we offer:
- Accessible toilet
- Drinking water
- Seating
- Quieter area
- Step-free routes (with a temporary ramp)
We don’t have a dedicated prayer room, but please get in touch ahead of time, we’ll do our best to find a suitable private space.
Yes, online talks will be recorded and made available within a month after the event. Recordings will be emailed to the address provided during booking. Please note that in-person talks will not be recorded due to the interactive nature of those sessions.
Studio holders will receive a booking code via email to claim a free ticket. Didn’t get yours or need help? Email profdev@acava.org for assistance.
Each talk lasts 90 minutes:
- 60 minutes for the speaker’s presentation
- 30 minutes for a live Q&A session
You’re welcome to use the chat function to interact or ask questions during the session.
Event partner
ACAVA Talks is sponsored by
