We are an international association of tribal arts dealers, auction houses, museums and collectors dedicated to establishing and maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity and responsible collecting practices.
To this end, ATADA dealers guarantee authenticity, condition, and title given with every purchase. We encourage the public to educate themselves about the cultures these objects represent and the roles they played, and continue to play, within their cultures.
WE OFFER:
A complete directory of leading authorities in their respective areas of Tribal Art
An online marketplace of curated items for sale
The ATADA Member Seller's Guarantee - Collect with confidence
Comprehensive calendar of events and exhibitions
Collection or Inventory insurance for ATADA members
ATADA is an international organization honoring the artistic vision of indigenous people. ATADA represents professional dealers of historic and contemporary tribal art from around the world. We support the lawful circulation, trade, collection, preservation, appreciation, and study of art and artifacts from diverse cultures.
Our objectives are to promote ethical and professional conduct among art dealers, to encourage the responsible collecting, research, and study of tribal arts and culture, and to educate the public in the contribution of tribal cultures to the wealth of human experience.
We will develop informed opinions and practices through educational grants and legal activism. We will support those actions through newsletters, seminars, and the formation of action committees. We will monitor and publicize legislative efforts and government regulations concerning the art trade, and inform the public about how legislative changes will impact them and their communities. We will work together with other organizations and individuals with similar interests to attain our objectives.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Officers:
Will Hughes - President (California)
Tracy Voracek - Treasurer (California)
Board Members At Large:
John Molloy (New York)
Bill Faust (Arizona & New Mexico)
Kim Martindale (California)
Mark Rhodes (New Mexico)
Jeff Voracek (California)
Anna Bono / Ted Trotta (New Mexico)
Mark Johnson (California)
Danica Farnand (Ohio)
Blaine Fortner (Montana)
Toby Herbst (New Mexico)
Julie Kokin-Miller (New Mexico)
Jamie Compton (New Mexico)
Peter Merrill (New Mexico)
Executive Director:
David Ezziddine
(Oregon)
Contacting the Board of Directors
Please send all messages for the Board of Directors relating to ATADA business to the Executive Director. All messages will be directed to the appropriate individual(s) for review and response.
The ATADA Foundation
The ATADA Foundation is a separate, non-profit 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to expanding education on tribal art from around the world. The Foundation participates in projects that advance awareness of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic importance of antique tribal art, and gives grants to institutions ranging from small tribal and community museums to major U.S. museums that collect and exhibit tribal art.
