Artists Rights Society is a unique and inclusive alliance of forward-thinking visual artists who seek to actively participate in the broader economic and cultural vitality of their time. Founded in 1987, we harness our 35+ years of experience with the power and prestige of our 122,000-strong collective in order to create exciting new projects and collaborations. ARS plays a vital role in protecting the intellectual property of artists, at a time when the ability to control the rights of their work is often challenged.