Last Updated September 26th, 2022

Principles, Ethics and Rights

Overview
Illustration by Claudia Chinyere Akole © 2022
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Arts and culture are very often leaders for progressive social change. By challenging injustice and championing inclusion, representation and artists’ and arts worker rights in both work and practice, the arts lead by example and use their platform to inspire change in all corners of society. 

This introductory chapter aims to provide an ethical framework for working in the visual arts, craft and design sector.