AS A MEMBER OF THE ART CRITIC PROFESSION:
I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;
THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MY RESEARCH SUBJECT will be my first consideration;
I WILL RESPECT the autonomy and dignity of my research subject;
I WILL MAINTAIN the utmost respect for human life;
I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my research subject;
I WILL RESPECT the secrets that are confided in me, even after the my research subject has died;
I WILL PRACTICE my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good critical practice;
I WILL FOSTER the honour and noble traditions of the critical profession;
I WILL GIVE to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect and gratitude that is their due;
I WILL SHARE my critical knowledge for the benefit of the research subject and the advancement of critic;
I WILL ATTEND TO my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard;
I WILL NOT USE my critical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;
I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely and upon my honour.