Bespoke Signature Art

If you want art that is ethical, governed, and production‑ready, DACC is the partner that makes it effortless. As an Aboriginal‑led consultancy, we combine cultural integrity with creative excellence and procurement-ready delivery so your commissioned artworks, murals, collections, and recognition pieces are safe to champion publicly and simple to steward internally.

Why engage DACC for in‑house and outsourced bespoke art

• Cultural integrity without the guesswork: ICIP approvals, attribution, and usage boundaries are embedded from day one protecting artists, communities, your brand and your reputation.
• Governance you can show your board: We provide approvals logs, license terms, and credit placement guides, creating a clean audit trail from brief to launch.
• Creative that performs: From canvas commissions to workplace collections, decals, animation/AV, textiles and plaques/awards, we deliver outcomes that look world‑class and stand up to scrutiny.
• Procurement‑ready: Supply Nation/Kinaway credentials and documented processes make purchasing straightforward and compliant.
• Flexible engagement:
  • In‑house (embedded partner): We sit alongside your team to co‑design, uplift capability, and set governance guardrails you can reuse.
  • Outsourced (turnkey): We handle everything end‑to‑end in-house design, artist brokerage, concept development, licensing, production, installation, and launch assets.

Mini case: CSL VIC HQ curated First Nations art leasing for a governed workplace collection

The brief: Create a cohesive, policy‑safe workplace collection that activates HQ spaces and reflects brand and place.
What DACC delivered: A curated selection pack with artist bios and stories; leasing governance (care & stewardship guide, approved credit lines/labels); and a display plan that facilities could implement with confidence.
Outcome: A coherent, culturally governed collection that makes Country visible at work, easy to maintain, correctly attributed, and safe to showcase to staff and stakeholders.

Art Leasing: National Program, single site or multi‑site

If you want workplace art that is curated, governed, and effortless to maintain, Dreamtime is the partner that makes it simple at scale. As an Aboriginal‑led consultancy, we deliver First Nations collections tailored precisely to your spaces, areas, wall sizes, traffic zones, colour palettes, brand tones, and thematic narratives. With a 400+ artwork collection and a white glove service, we match pieces to your offices for visual impact, cultural integrity, and policy‑safe display.

Why engage DACC for national art leasing

• Curated to your spaces and brand: Floor‑by‑floor selections aligned to your palettes, narratives and staff flows so every piece looks right and feels right where it’s installed.
• Scalable operations, Australia‑wide: National install coordination, insured transport, and optional seasonal refresh/changeovers across multiple locations.
• Care and storytelling made easy: Stewardship guides for facilities teams, approved credit/label sets, and optional QR story signage that brings Country into everyday work life.

Mini case: Johnson & Johnson — curated art program for corporate spaces

The brief: Johnson & Johnson sought to integrate authentic First Nations art into their corporate offices as part of their reconciliation and social procurement commitments.
What DACC delivered: A curated selection of artworks aligned to J&J’s brand palette and spatial design, complete with artist bios, cultural narratives, and governance artefacts. We managed national delivery, installation, curation, and attribution signage, ensuring compliance and cultural integrity.
Outcome: A nationally coordinated art program that elevated J&J’s workspaces, reflected their ESG and RAP commitments, and provided a visible, authentic connection to Country.

Strategy, Governance & RAP Projects: Reflect through Elevate

If you want reconciliation and First Nations strategy that is credible, governed, and measurable, DACC is the partner that makes it stick. As an Aboriginal‑led consultancy, we turn intent into audited outcomes, designing your RAP, embedding ICIP governance, uplifting capability, and delivering artefacts your board and Reconciliation Australia can stand behind. From executive alignment and policy language to workshops, artist integration and reporting, we make your program both publicly defensible and practically adoptable.

Why engage DACC for Strategy, Governance & RAP Projects

• Governance‑first, from day one: ICIP approvals, attribution and usage boundaries, decision rights, and an approvals cadence so engagement is safe and repeatable across teams.
• RAP design that performs: Reflect/Innovate/Stretch/Elevate roadmaps with milestones, budgets, accountability and adoption metrics not just a document, but an operating rhythm.
• Policy language you can use tomorrow: Ready‑to‑deploy clauses for ICIP, attribution, cultural safety and procurement; playbooks for leaders, managers and communications.
• Capability that endures: Starter/Core/Deep‑Dive workshops; leadership clinics; committee coaching; working‑group charters and agendas.
• Measurement & assurance built in: Quarterly ESG/RAP pack, approvals and attribution logs, evidence bundles for audits and board reporting.
• Procurement‑ready delivery: Supply Nation/Kinaway credentials, clear SOWs, and documented processes that make purchasing straightforward and compliant.

Flexible engagement:

• In‑house (embedded partner): We sit alongside your leaders and working group to co‑design the RAP, chair/coach ceremonies of decision, and build guardrails your team can reuse.
• Outsourced (turnkey): We handle it end‑to‑end RAP design and narrative, policy and governance frameworks, workshops, artist commissioning for signature assets, approvals, launch assets and reporting.

Mini case: Gilead, wrap‑around RAP delivery with governance, strategy and signature art

The brief: Gilead needed a full wrap‑around service to progress its RAP align leadership, design the plan, build capability, integrate a signature First Nations artwork, and stand up governance that would withstand internal and external scrutiny.

What DACC delivered:

• RAP design & governance: Milestone plan, roles and budget view; working‑group cadence; policy language for ICIP, attribution and cultural safety; adoption metrics and evidence packs.
• Workshops & capability: Cultural competency sessions across leaders and teams; toolkits for managers and the RAP Working Group.
• Signature art commissioning & design: Commissioned artwork with credit lines, design and layout for RAP statement and launch assets; approvals and usage boundaries documented.
• Committee participation: Our Director sits on Gilead’s RAP Working Group, ensuring decisions were culturally safe, timely, and aligned to the RAP’s objectives.

Outcome: A governed, audit‑ready RAP program with executive buy‑in, a clear delivery rhythm, measurable adoption, and a culturally governed signature artwork that made Gilead’s commitment visible internally and publicly without compromising ICIP or reputational safety.

Workshops & Training: Starter through Deep‑Dive

If you want First Nations training that’s credible, governed, and measurable, DACC turns intent into capability with ICIP frameworks, practical playbooks, and workshop pathways your board and community can stand behind.

Why engage DACC for Workshops & Training

• Governance‑first learning: Every session is designed with ICIP and governance guardrails so learning and application remain culturally safe and repeatable.
• RAP‑aligned pathways: We offer Starter / Core / Deep‑Dive formats (virtual, onsite, hybrid) mapped to reconciliation outcomes and adoption metrics, not just one‑off awareness.
• Policy language you can use tomorrow: Options include clause packs for ICIP, attribution and usage, plus decision trees and checklists that leaders and managers can deploy immediately.
• Capability that endures: Toolkits, executive readouts, and working‑group coaching embed behaviors across projects, comms and procurement, so cultural safety becomes “how we work.”
• Measurement & assurance built in: Roadmaps with milestones/owners, Approvals Decision Tree, and Cultural Risk Register enable evidence bundles for audits and leadership reporting.
• Procurement‑ready workflows: ICIP‑safe contracts, licensing pathways and integration kits make purchasing and implementation straightforward and compliant.

Flexible engagement

• In‑house (embedded partner): We sit alongside your leaders and working group to co‑design capability plans, chair/coach key moments of decision, and build guardrails your teams can reuse.
• Outsourced (turnkey): We handle end‑to‑end training design and delivery session design, policy and governance frameworks, artist/identity integration support where relevant, and reporting.

Mini case: South East Water (SEW) capability workshops & identity foundations

The brief: SEW sought cultural capability workshops and planning support to procure and usage rights of Aboriginal art that would create an organisation‑wide visual identity and culturally safe engagement resources.

What DACC delivered:

• Workshop design & facilitation: Delivered Session 1 facilitator notes (online and onsite variants) with debrief guidance, acknowledgment protocols, copyright notice, and housekeeping to carry learning into subsequent sessions.
• Identity and governance foundations: Framed the purpose of an Aboriginal visual identity at SEW, its immediate/medium/long‑term outcomes, and outlined attribution/usage considerations to keep future commissioning culturally governed.
• RAP‑aligned context: Positioned workshops against SEW’s Innovate RAP, ensuring capability efforts tracked to reconciliation outcomes and internal reporting expectations.
• Wellbeing & delivery scaffolding: Integrated EAP pathways and onsite logistics (breakout room, training room, AV) to support participant safety and effective delivery.

Outcome:
A governed, audit‑ready workshop program with executive‑friendly artifacts (facilitator packs, session outcomes, debrief notes) and clear next‑step pathways toward identity commissioning all scaffolded by ICIP governance and participant wellbeing supports.

Sustainable Awards: Reclaimed & Circular by Design

If you want recognition pieces that honour Country and people without costing the earth, DACC designs governed, circular awards, recycled and repurposed and so your celebrations are ethically made and unique.

Why engage DACC for Sustainable Awards

• Governance‑first from day one: ICIP approvals, attribution standards and usage boundaries are embedded across every award design and inscription so recognition stays culturally safe and repeatable.
• Circular materials & low‑impact finishes: We specify reclaimed hardwoods (e.g., locally salvaged timbers),  high‑recycled‑content metals, and low‑VOC finishes prioritising short supply chains, and end‑of‑life disassembly.
• Repurposed & modular: Plates, sleeves and components are designed to be replaced or re‑engraved, extending life and reducing waste; we repurpose offcuts into small keepsakes or plaque backers.
• Policy language you can use tomorrow: Ready‑to‑deploy clauses for ICIP and attribution, circular procurement and take‑back, plus care/repair guides and public‑facing “Circularity Statements” that comms teams can publish.
• Procurement‑ready delivery: Clear SOWs, Kinaway/Supply Nation credentials, documented processes and chain‑of‑custody records making purchasing straightforward and compliant.

What our sustainable awards are made of (examples)

• Reclaimed timber (award base): Locally salvaged hardwoods, prepared with low‑VOC oils; grain and markings are preserved for uniqueness and origin storytelling.
• Glass (feature tile): Kiln‑formed glass with a high recycled fraction; subtly textured for light play and durability.
• Stainless steel or aluminium (sleeves/plates): Laser‑etched, high recycled content; easy to detach for re‑engraving, from reclaimed off-cut materials.
• Circular design details: Tool‑free disassembly, modular plates, repair kits, and QR‑coded Digital Provenance (artist attribution, material sources, care and take‑back instructions).

Mini case: Yarra Valley Water (YVW), Circular awards aligned to RAP & sustainability

The brief:
Design a recognition series that celebrates partnerships and service milestones while aligning to RAP commitments and sustainability targets, recycled, repurposed, and governed by ICIP.

What DACC would deliver:

• Award architecture: Using reclaimed timber bases, recycled‑glass feature tiles, and modular stainless sleeves.
• Governance & attribution: Artist licensing and approved crops, with clear attribution on plates and a QR‑linked provenance card (Country/Language Group, story summary, licensing terms, and royalty distributions).
• Circularity & assurance: Bill of Materials (recycled content 100%), local‑supplier mix, care/repair guide, and a take‑back policy for refurbishment.
• Communications‑ready artefacts: A public Circularity Statement and short narrative explaining how the awards honour Country, respect ICIP, and reduce environmental impact.

Outcome (designed intent):
A visibly First Nations‑governed, low‑impact awards program that procurement can approve, and communities can respect, recognition that looks good, tells the right story, and stands up to scrutiny.

Acknowledgement Plaques: ICIP‑safe & durable

If you want Acknowledgement of Country plaques that are culturally governed, beautifully made, and easy to defend publicly, DACC designs and delivers ICIP‑safe plaques with clear attribution, permissions, and provenance ready for foyers, campuses, depots and worksites.

Why engage DACC for Acknowledgement Plaques

• Governance‑first, from day one: We embed Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property (ICIP) approvals, correct community naming conventions, language guidance, and usage boundaries for every plaque so your acknowledgements remain respectful and repeatable across sites.
• Attribution that’s correct and consistent: We standardise short/long attribution lines (Artist, Country/Language Group, title/year) and include pronunciation notes or approved local phrasing for hosts and reception teams.
• Provenance you can show: Each plaque ships with a Provenance Card (and optional QR code) linking to digital credits, licensing notes, care guidance and story context so staff and visitors understand what they’re seeing and how to speak to it.
• Built for real workplaces: Materials and finishes are selected for durability, legibility and safety (anti‑glare, anti‑graffiti, high‑contrast type, rounded edges, compliant fixings), with site‑specific options for wet areas, outdoor exposure, and high‑traffic environments.
• Cohesive systems for multi‑site rollout: Templates and specs scale across formats (A5–A2, 600×400 mm, 900×600 mm, wall/freestanding/totem), maintaining consistency while accommodating local Traditional Owner guidance.
• Artist Fees & Royalty Distributions: Agreements struck with artists for fee structures and payments for artwork usage.
• Procurement‑ready delivery: Clear SOWs, installation guides, risk assessments, and documentation packs make purchasing straightforward, with Indigenous‑owned supply chain options where available.

Mini case: Blackwoods, Industrial‑ready plaques for depots and workshops

The brief:
Design rugged plaques for high‑traffic, high‑visibility environments (loading bays, training rooms, front‑of‑house counters) that stand up to dust, humidity and contact, while keeping attribution legible and respectful.

What DACC would deliver (design intent):

• Industrial spec: Powder‑coated aluminium or stainless steel plates with rounded edges, anti‑graffiti and salt‑air‑resistant coatings; high‑contrast type for distance legibility.
• Mounting & safety: Impact‑resistant substrates, concealed fixings, and compliant mounting heights; options for freestanding totems in reception and low‑clearance areas.
• Governance & guidance: Approved acknowledgement phrasing for the footprint, correct Traditional Owner references across locations, and QR‑linked provenance/host notes for toolbox talks.
• Service kit: Maintenance schedule, replacement plate workflow (for re‑engraves or relocations), and audit‑ready documentation (materials, photos, locations).

Brand & Design

If you want a brand identity that honours Country, respects ICIP, and stands up to public and internal scrutiny, DACC creates culturally governed design systems that integrate First Nations narratives without tokenism delivering assets your board, customers, and communities can trust.

Why engage DACC for Design & Brand Identity

• Governance‑first creative: Every visual element, patterns, color palettes, typography, and iconography is developed under ICIP protocols with clear attribution, usage boundaries, and licensing terms.
• Authenticity without risk: We co‑design with Traditional Owners and artists, ensuring cultural motifs are contextually correct and approved for the intended use (digital, print, merchandise, environments).
• Scalable systems: From logo lockups and color hierarchies to pattern libraries and motion guidelines, we build modular systems that work across campaigns, signage, uniforms, and digital platforms.
• Policy language you can use tomorrow: Ready‑to‑deploy clauses for ICIP attribution, cultural safety, and procurement; brand governance playbooks for marketing, HR, and external agencies.
• Measurement & assurance: Provenance logs, licensing registers, and evidence packs for ESG/RAP reporting so your identity program is audit‑ready and defensible.

What’s included in a DACC Brand Identity Suite

• Core identity: Logo system, color palette, typography, and usage rules.
• Cultural pattern library: Artist‑created motifs with approved contexts and attribution lines.
• Templates & toolkits: PowerPoint, Word, social media, and campaign templates with embedded ICIP guidance.
• Motion & digital assets: Animated logo stings, icon sets, and accessibility‑compliant UI elements.
• Governance pack: Attribution standards, licensing terms, and a “Do/Don’t” guide for internal teams and vendors.

Mini case: Netball Australia: cultural identity integrated across broadcast, courts and campaigns

The brief:
Netball Australia needed more than a token Indigenous/First Nations Round; they wanted an identity system that was culturally governed from day one and could scale ethically across on‑court graphics, broadcast packages, social content and merchandise  with clear attribution and usage boundaries.

What DACC delivered:

• Governance & licensing: Embedded ICIP approvals, artist attribution and usage boundaries; negotiated licensing suitable for TV and digital contexts to avoid downstream risk.
• Place‑based visual system: Commissioned the right artist(s) and designed a cohesive pattern language that performed across courtside, broadcast overlays and social without diluting story or breaching permissions.
• Campaign & template kit: Built templated assets (motion, social tiles, event graphics) with embedded attribution notes so communications teams and external vendors could deploy at pace and still meet governance standards.
• Merchandise guidance: Prepared application rules for apparel and retail items, ensuring correct credit lines and permitted crops/elements for production.

Outcome:
A culturally governed identity that turned stadiums into classrooms making Country and story visible at national scale while remaining publicly defensible and easy for broadcast, digital and retail partners to adopt.

Licensing: ICIP‑safe, clear, and scalable

If you want to use First Nations artwork across products, campaigns, spaces and screens without risk, DACC designs fit‑for‑purpose licences with ICIP governance, clear attribution, and evidence trails so your creative performs at scale and stands up to scrutiny.

Why engage DACC for Licensing

• Governance‑first from day one: We embed Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property (ICIP) approvals, moral rights protection, proper attribution, and usage boundaries into every licence, not bolted on after the fact.
• Fit‑for‑purpose scope: We tailor term, territory, media, derivatives, exclusivity and co‑branding rules to what you actually need (broadcast, digital, print, merchandise, environments, internal communications).
• Risk controls that work: Misuse clauses, takedown/rectification pathways, approved crops/elements, and a clear process for additional uses so teams know what’s allowed and what isn’t.
• Transparent fee models: Ready‑to‑license catalogues or bespoke commissions with structured fees for base rights, options and extensions, artist fees negotiation with distributions, and no surprises.
• Evidence & audit trail: Licensing register, attribution standards, approvals log, supplier declarations and usage ledger board‑ and audit‑ready.
• Procurement‑ready: SOWs, licence schedules, annexures and vendor briefs that make purchasing straightforward.

Mini case: EACH: RAP artwork licence audit & remediation

The brief:
Regularise the use of a RAP artwork that had been reproduced across invites, photography and print without a consolidated licence trail, clarify rights, correct attribution, and create a governance path so future uses are compliant and easy to approve.

What DACC delivered:

• Evidence & usage audit: Compiled a single usage ledger from invoices, vendor records and past outputs; mapped each use to rights held vs. rights required, identifying gaps and low‑risk remediation options.
• Licence regularisation & attribution: Drafted a fit‑for‑purpose licence scope (term/territory/media) with “no‑alter” and approved‑crop rules; standardised short/long artist attribution lines and story notes for print and digital.
• Remediation workflow: Rectified out‑of‑scope instances (e.g., re‑prints, online assets) via retrospective permissions or asset swaps; introduced a simple extension request pathway for any new channel or campaign.
• Remediation payment structures: Conducted an audit of previous usages to determine ethical artist fees reparastion.
• Governance pack: Delivered an approvals cadence, licensing register template, vendor briefing sheets (print/photography/digital), and a QR‑linked provenance card to keep credits and usage boundaries visible at the point of use.

Outcome:
A clean, audit‑ready licensing position with accurate attribution across channels, faster approvals for new requests, and a repeatable process that prevents drift, protecting artist rights, organisational reputation, and RAP commitments.