The Pro-Action group consists of two representatives of SAA and three representatives of AOI: Tamlyn Francis from Arena and Abby Glassfield from Inkshed, the AOI Manager, Membership Co-ordinator Derek Brazell and Council member Andrew Coningsby.
Two independent legal advisors: Ruth Gladwin, media lawyer, and Robert Lands, Partner at Finers Stephens Innocent.
AOI Manager
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Derek Brazell
Derek is an established illustrator who also works for the AOI as Membership and Publications Co-ordinator. He has been closely involved with advising AOI members on contracts and licensing for many years, as well as covering these topics for AOI publications.
Derek was invited to join the Design and Artists’ Copyright Society (DACS) Creators’ Council in November 2006.
Andrew Coningsby
Andrew founded the illustration agency Début Art in 1985 and the illustration specialist Coningsby Gallery in 1994. Début Art is a corporate member of The Association of Illustrators and a member of The Society of Artists Agents. Andrew is dedicated to the advancement of illustration both as an art form and as a highly valuable commercial property.
Tamlyn Francis
Tamlyn has been an illlustrator's agent since 1992 and as director of Arena she represents some of the top artists in their field. Tamlyn feels passionate about promoting good business practice and defending illustrators rights.
Abby Glassfield
Abby has been an agent at Inkshed illustration agency since 2000. Established 21 years ago, Inkshed follows SAA guidelines and as such works to protect illustrators’ rights.
Ruth Gladwin
Ruth is a self employed solicitor who has been advising fine artists, illustrators, photographers and designers for almost 20 years. She has witnessed the enormous changes to the technical landscape and the advent of new media. She also acts for television producers so knows the other side of the commercial coin. Ruth is fully aware of the demands placed on creators in today’s market place and is at hand to advise on the legal implications.
Robert Lands, Finers Stephens Innocent
Robert is a partner in the Intellectual Property and Media department of leading law firm Finers Stephens Innocent. He advises all facets of the visual arts, acting on behalf of several well known artists, photographers and designers as well as trade bodies such as the Association of Illustrators.
He advises the Arts Council of England on intellectual property issues and writes and speaks regularly on visual arts and the law, including to students at both The Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools. He also sits on the Advisory Board of Braziers International Artists Workshop.
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