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.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
Officers:
Will Hughes - President
Tracy Voracek - Treasurer
Board Members At Large:
Bill Faust
Kim Martindale
Mark Rhodes
Jeff and Tracy Voracek
Anna Bono / Ted Trotta
Mark Johnson
Danica Farnand
Julie Kokin-Miller
Jamie Compton
Peter Merrill
Executive Director:
David Ezziddine
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.
