The copyright owner of an artistic work has the exclusive right to reproduce, publish and communicate the work to the public; for example, printing it in a book, reproducing it on merchandise or publishing it on a website.

If you want to reproduce someone else’s artwork you need to have permission from the copyright owner unless the copyright has expired or an exception applies.

If the copyright owner is a Copyright Agency member you can apply directly to us for permission (via  a licence) which will allow you to use the work in a certain way, under certain terms and conditions. 

Copyright enables creators to receive recognition and reward for their creative work. Copyright also gives an artist a voice in how and where their creative work is used.