Summary of Good Practice Recommendations

Art, craft and design fairs (art fairs) have the responsibility to:

• promote the art fair to target audiences 

• oversee installation and de-installation 

• uphold the principles of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, see First Nations and the Indigenous Art Code

• implement cultural safety protocols, see Racial Equity and Representation

• meet legal obligations in the areas of Intellectual Property, see Intellectual Property

• arrange in advance for Acknowledgement and Welcome to Country in physical spaces and online

• ensure spaces and processes are accessible, see Access Rights for d/Deaf and Disabled People

• ensure application and selection processes are equitable and inclusive, see Equitable Application Processes

• meet venue health and safety requirements, see Workplace Health and Safety

• implement security and crowd control strategies

• implement sustainable strategies in event production, see Climate Adaptation and Environmental Action

Stallholders have the responsibility to:

• arrange timely payment of fees

• negotiate agreements with exhibited artists, see Commercial Galleries and Representation

• provide staff and resources to attend the stall during art fair hours

• handle the sale of artworks (in most cases)

• provide accessible information on artworks

• install and de-install within set timeframes 

• insure works during the art fair period (as required)

• participate in promotional activities 

Agreements should provide:

• a stall rental agreement

• an outline of responsibilities of both parties

• clear fee structure and payment timeframes

• terms and conditions