ADA is a non-profit organisation whose objective is to provide education about business and legal issues that affect artistic and creative endeavours. ADA provides a platform for debate and discussion on the legal, public policy and ethical issues that concern artists, museums, collectors, auction houses, art dealers, galleries and others working in the visual arts field. Topics include the legal aspects of art transactions, issues of authentication within the art market, artists rights, the international movement of art in times of peace and war and the preservation and protection of art and cultural property.