The Torch facilitates licensing of artworks on behalf of artists in The Torch’s program, with 100% of the usage fee going directly to the artist.
Purchasing an artwork does not entitle the buyer rights to reproduce images of the artwork. The copyright for an artwork remains with the artist even when an artwork (painting, print, boomerang, ceramic etc.) is sold.
Licensing fees
Admin fee
The Torch charges an administration fee (a % of the usage fee) to help cover some of the costs of administering the licensing service (producing an Agreement to License, professional photography costs etc.).
Usage fee: varies according to use
The Usage fee is paid to the artist for the use of artwork.
The Application for License form will help staff to establish an appropriate Usage fee based on:
the nature of the use (commercial/not for profit),
type of use (online/print/merchandise),
quantity (specify quantities of each printed publication etc)
location of the image (front page/ body of publication)
size of the image (whole page/quarter page)
For a quote on licensing artwork through The Torch please fill in our Licensing Application and email it to artcoordinator@thetorch.org.au. Please ensure you specify the print run of each printed publication to help us provide you with a timely quote.
For enquires about the licensing process please contact our Art Coordinator: artcoordinator@thetorch.org.au or Tel: (03) 9042 1236.
Other Projects
We are always looking at expanding opportunities for artists and are currently developing additional fee-for-service offerings. Some examples include: painting and weaving workshops, live painting demonstrations and speaking engagements. If you have an idea for a project, we would love to hear from you via our other projects enquiry form.
‘Fractured Lands #2’ by Morgs, licensed for use across the Acknowledgment of Country posters for the Victorian Electoral Commission.
We are pleased to report our team have been able to support more participants, and sell more artworks, than ever before…
‘Rain Coming Down #2’ by Melissa Bell, artwork image licensed by Victorian Public Tenants Association.
Billboard for Barkly Square Bees, featuring artwork by Thelma Beeton and Stacey.
‘My Journey/My Life Journey’ by Emily Toulson, artwork image licensed for use across ermha365’s 2022-2023 Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
‘Circle of Life’ by Sash N, artwork image licensed for use across Hickory’s 2022-2023 Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
‘Patterns of Life’ by Aaron Duggan used in NAIDOC Week posters by Wilson Parking
Chris H’s The Warrior featured on vaccination wristbands for Aboriginal Melbourne
‘Bunjil the Creator’ by Stacey specially commissioned and licensed by the Burnet Institute for their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
Animals of the Murray River artwork by Kelvin Rogers on Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine’s bag and conference handbook
Laptop sleeve for Indigenous Business Australia featuring Stephen N’s artwork Pathway — Journey
‘Our Country’ by Alfred Carter specially commissioned by TRACT landscape architects for use in their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
‘The Ups and Downs of Life’ by Melissa Bell specially commissioned by Respect Victoria for their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan..
L. Bell’s artwork images licensed for use on a Franna crane by Marda Dandhi.
Inspirational quote cards for Tarrengower Prison featuring ‘Life Lines’ by Felicity Chafer-Smith
‘Twilight Black Cockatoos’ by Stacey, artwork image licensed for use across WEstjustice’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
Kim Kennedy’s 4 Rivers artwork featured on VACCHOs football jerseys and waterbottles
Kim Kennedy’s 4 Rivers artwork on Fitzroy Stars football jerseys, 2017
Keith’s Shifty Crane featured on the cover of LiverWELL’s Healthy Living Guide for the Aboriginal Community
‘Father Python’ by Felix the Cat, licensed for vinyl decal by Esta 000.
Stacey’s ‘Bunjil Dreaming’ licensed for use in Acknowledgment of Country for MSO’s Encore publication.
Trevor’s Waterways Dreaming on the AES RAP 2019
Aaron Duggan’s Passing on the Knowledge to our Younger Generations on Correction’s Victoria poster
Dreamtime Animals by Phennel featured on the set of the ABC series Mustangs
Russell Hood’s Dreaming of the Pelican and Musk Duck artwork on Savi cups.
Robby Wirramanda’s Colors of Tyrrell #1 on Justice Connect’s website
Barry Atkinson’s Up Stream Down Stream featured on The Australian College of Optometry’s Evaluation 2016
Leroy McLaughlin’s Bunjil on NSW Users & AIDS Association magazine, 2017
Garry Scott’s Gathering Strength to make change, on the Victorian Ombudsman’s RAP 2017
Veronica Hudson’s Walkabout Cave artwork on the G4S Reconciliation Action Plan, 2017