@picsel-collective.bsky.social
Supporting visual artists with royalties, rights advocacy & collective licensing. Revolutionising image licensing w/PICSEL-id. Est. by BAPLA in 2016. www.picsel.org.uk
This joint statement calls for action - from policymakers, AI firms, and the public. To support, please like and share this post and write to your MP.
The full statement is here:
picsel.org.uk/picsel-ai-ne...
Check out our instagram post too: @picselcollective
We, together with AOI, @assocphoto.bsky.social & @dacs.org.uk represent over 100,000 artists and image makers. Together we’re demanding fair compensation, transparency and proper licensing for the use of visual works in AI training.
16.10.2025 16:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Whilst we recognise the potential of AI to support innovation across the creative sector, it's more important than ever that visual creators are supported through protected rights, recognition and fair pay.
#AI
#copyright
#creatorsrights
#paycreators
#fairpay
PICSEL is heading to Singapore for the IFRRO World Congress and General Assembly; Oct 27-30th. Head over to our Instagram to see details
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#IFRRO
On our Instagram account, we welcome image library #TopFoto to our Member Monday series, where their “Reality Checked” campaign & the world of AI and the authentic image are discussed.
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@topfoto.bsky.social
#PICSELcollectingsociety
#AI
#RealityCheked
RightShare® TV royalties are on their way!
We pay our members multiple times a year to ensure prompt & accurate remuneration. Member & independent Photographer-Director Denise Swanson agrees -
“Blimey! I wish everybody paid that quickly.”
@picselcollective
#fairpay
PICSEL proudly introduces PICSEL-id - our visual search & indexing tool that makes it easier for your clients to find, license & relicense your images.
For a limited time, index your images free of charge.
help@picsel-id.com
#picselcollectingsociety
#picsel-id
#rightsholders
In Oct 1950, Alan Turing asked the Q; Can machines think? In his seminal paper, he laid the groundwork of AI. Today, A.I. is ubiquitous and dominates conversations across sectors, including our own. Head to our Instagram to read more.
@piscelcollective
#protectcopyright
#AlanTuring
CEO Paul Seheult was honoured with the Remarkable Career & Contribution award at BAPLA Focus 2025!
The 50th anniversary event explored issues faced by our sector, inc copyright, AI & the future of creators.
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#BAPLA
#MakeItFair
#CollectingSociety
The PICSEL AGM is just around the corner!
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Doors open at 1 pm, presentations from 1.15 pm
Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA
Email info@picsel.org.uk by 3rd Oct to register.
We look forward to seeing you there.
www.picsel.org.uk
We’re proud to once again sponsor the AOP Annual Showcase 2025. Come and help PISCEL celebrate 40 years of excellence in photography.
Winners announced live + finalists’ exhibition
Details here: www.aopawards.com/aop-photogra...
We’re excited to welcome Ritch Sibthorpe to the #PICSELAGM for an AI presentation + interactive Q&A.
With 20+ yrs experience at orgs inc Meta & Disney& now founder of consultancy #Muwzo, Ritch is a leading voice in AI licensing & partnerships.
Members: send 3 AI Q's, for Ritch.
PICSEL will be at BAPLA Focus again this year!
PICSEL’s CEO, Paul Seheult, will join a panel to discuss his role in the bold collective action Make It Fair campaign with his collaborators. Join us there.
#MakeItFair
#BAPLAFOCUS2025
We set ourselves the goal of distributing £1 million to our members each year by our 10th year. With our 10th birthday to come in 2026, we’re proud to have reached that target early. Join us today and be part of a growing community of creators.
#CollectingSociety
We’re delighted to invite all members to the PICSEL AGM:
Wednesday 15th October ‘25
1pm
Royal Society of Chemistry, London, W1J 0BA
info@picsel.org.uk by 3rd Oct to register.
Visit www.picsel.org.uk for more.
We look forward to seeing you there.
#AGM #PICSEL
Today, over 70 UK creators and creative organisations, including PICSEL from CRAIC, have issued an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging the UK Government to protect copyright and uphold international human rights standards. Support creators.
Visit picsel.org.uk/craic-press-...
#CRAIC
PI©SEL
@picsel_org
Head over to our Instagram account for the first in our new series, “Member Monday” which features content curated by a PICSEL member. This month, @akgimages.bsky.social
discusses what it means for works to enter the #PublicDomain.
#PICSELcollectingsociety
@picselcollective
What is copyright exploitation?
It’s when creative work gets reused & monetised without paying the creator. Familiar?
Secondary licensing matters. It protects creators & ensures they get paid.
PICSEL stands with creators & champions the RightShare® for your creativity.
Join us.
Did you know...?
Your work can keep generating income long after its first use.
That's the power of licensing for secondary uses.
Understanding and safeguarding these rights ensures your work is valued and protected.
picsel.org.uk/home/about_u...
Why Become a Member of PICSEL?
It’s simple - unlock benefits, protect your rights, grow your revenue.
How?
Complete a membership form.
Submit your mandate.
Build your claim (like a savings account — it grows every year!)
Visit www.picsel.org.uk
Email info@picsel.org.uk
FROM RIGHTS TO REVENUE: PICSEL makes sure your creativity is valued.
Here’s how:
🤝 We negotiate on your behalf
💸 We return royalties to the creators
That’s what we call RightShare® — protecting creativity and paying artists fairly.
Learn more at www.picsel.org.uk
#PICSELCollectingsociety
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at PICSEL?
From decoding complex licensing laws to fighting for fairer IP policies, everything we do is designed to help creators thrive.
Creativity deserves protection.
Any questions or want to collaborate? Drop us a DM.
Welcome!
We're here to help you navigate secondary licensing.
If you're sharing, remixing or publishing, we help to help simplify copyright, making licensing fair, and ensure that artists get the royalties owed.
Let’s build a creative community together. #collectingsociety
