Insurance for Individual Artists
Flying Arts Accredited Membership is one of Australia’s most affordable and comprehensive insurance memberships for working artists.
We know how difficult and costly it can be to navigate insurance as an artist. Accredited Membership provides public liability, personal accident and professional indemnity insurance to Australian artists. The coverage is available to visual artists, performing artists, musicians, installers, creative writers, and curators. Need urgent coverage? We approve policies within 48 business hours.
Accredited Membership Insurance
Who is covered?
All individuals and small businesses engaged in arts practice. This includes visual artists, performing artists, musicians, installers, creative writers, curators and more. See the full list of eligible activities and disciplines below.
Activities
- Circus performance
- Community arts projects and artist residencies
- Managing your venue, studio or gallery
- Outings to visit arts events
- Retailing at temporary venues
- Small festivals and events (up to 1,000 people) — performing arts, community parades, exhibitions, lectures, writing/reading, film, dinner dances
- Temporary exhibitions and installations
- Theatre productions, recitals, concerts, film nights and workshops
Disciplines
- Animation / motion graphics
- Art restoration / conservation
- Art therapy
- Arts education / workshops
- Arts-based event planning
- Copywriting / content creation
- Costume / fashion design consulting
- Creative direction / consulting
- Curators / exhibition consultants
- Graphic design
- Illustration / Art commissioning
- Lighting / sound design
- Music composition / scoring
- Performance coaching / artist mentoring
- Photography
- Set / stage design for theatre or film
- Web design / digital art
Don’t see yourself in this list? We may be able to cover you. Please [email protected].
Why Flying Arts?
- Most affordable visual arts insurance in Australia
- Policy approved within 48 business hours
- Cover for sole traders and proprietary limited businesses
- Accredited members receive the benefits of Standard Membership
- With over 55 years of experience working with artists, we have a deep understanding of the arts insurance landscape. We know how difficult and costly it can be to navigate insurance as an artist. We aim to provide you with the coverage you need.
Which insurances are provided?
Public liability, personal accident and professional indemnity.
This will help protect your legal liability to third parties, including clients, customers and the public for injury or damage to their property, caused by you.
Do you only cover Queenslanders?
No. The insurance package provides coverage for individuals across Australia.
Pricing
Length of coverage
The package is offered on a pro rata annual basis from 1 October to 1 October each year.
The cost of the insurance package is reduced according to when your coverage starts.
Note: The new policy year is about to start. If you need insurance between now and 4pm 1 October 2026, it will cost $130. The payment form will be updated with the 2026/2027 pricing shortly.
| Policy start date | Cost $AUD | Coverage time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | $315 | 12 months |
| 1 November 2026 | $305 | 11 months |
| 1 December 2026 | $295 | 10 months |
| 1 January 2027 | $285 | 9 months |
| 1 February 2027 | $275 | 8 months |
| 1 March 2027 | $250 | 7 months |
| 1 April 2027 | $235 | 6 months |
| 1 May 2027 | $215 | 5 months |
| 1 June 2027 | $195 | 4 months |
| 1 July 2027 | $170 | 3 months |
| 1 August 2027 | $150 | 2 months |
| 1 September 2027 | $135 | 1 month |
Want More Info?
Read through the policy information below — we recommend familiarising yourself with these before applying. If you have any questions, email [email protected].
How To Apply
Applying for coverage
The following documentation is required for your application.
You will need to supply all of this when you fill out our online application form, so you may find it helpful to first gather everything you need.
This must outline:
- The products you produce and/or media you work in
- Themes/creative vision driving your practice
- Markets you produce for (commissions, exhibitions, retail etc.)
- Relevant activities you are undertaking (teaching in your area of practice, etc.) and the frequency of these activities
- What environment you work in (a studio, from home, etc.)
- Any specific, proposed projects you are involved in
For tips on writing an artist’s statement, click here.
The CV should provide an up-to-date overview of your practice and include information such as professional development (education and training), exhibitions, and commissions.
For tips on writing your CV click here.
- Supply a minimum of five small JPEG images
- With each image, include the title of the artwork, medium and date produced
Supply a maximum of three relevant catalogues, articles, reviews or promotional material that demonstrates your professional experience. Screenshots of your website content are acceptable, but website addresses are not considered documentation.
Prepare all of the above documents and apply online via our form.
Applications will be assessed by Flying Arts. We will reach out to you if there are any issues.
Once approved, you will receive a payment link (please also select your start date).
Once paid, you will receive your insurance documentation. If you have selected a future start date, your cover and documentation will start from the selected date.