Insurance for Individual Artists
We know how difficult and costly it can be to navigate insurance as an artist. Our 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. Worried about cost? We offer the cheapest visual arts insurance in Australia. 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, and curators.
Don’t see yourself in this list? We may be able to cover you. Please contact us.
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.
Please ensure you read the policy documentation which outlines the scope of cover, exclusions of cover and the full set of terms and conditions:
- Public liability insurance (see Policy Schedule and Policy Wording)
- Professional indemnity insurance (see Policy Schedule and Policy Wording)
- Personal accident cover (see Policy Schedule and Policy Wording)
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.
| Policy start date | Cost $AUD | Coverage time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2025 | $300 | 12 months |
| 1 November 2025 | $290 | 11 months |
| 1 December 2025 | $280 | 10 months |
| 1 January 2026 | $270 | 9 months |
| 1 February 2026 | $260 | 8 months |
| 1 March 2026 | $240 | 7 months |
| 1 April 2026 | $225 | 6 months |
| 1 May 2026 | $205 | 5 months |
| 1 June 2026 | $185 | 4 months |
| 1 July 2026 | $160 | 3 months |
| 1 August 2026 | $145 | 2 months |
| 1 September 2026 | $130 | 1 month |
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.