Comments on: Three Reasons Artists Would Need to use A Contract http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html Live the life of your dreams Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:53:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Basic Negotiating Tips Anyone Can Use | art licensing - Maria Brophy http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-32350 Basic Negotiating Tips Anyone Can Use | art licensing - Maria Brophy Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:42:15 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-32350 [...] up in Writing:  Always follow up a discussion with the points agreed to in writing.  Email this to the client and make sure that you both have clarity on what was [...] [...] up in Writing:  Always follow up a discussion with the points agreed to in writing.  Email this to the client and make sure that you both have clarity on what was [...]

]]> By: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-9521 Wendy Edsall-Kerwin Tue, 24 May 2011 01:11:02 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-9521 The Society of North American Goldsmiths has some great resources in their Professional Guideline sections. There is a consignment contract (which I use), a model release if you use models in your photos, and an exhibition contract. There are a ton of other great resources that work for metalsmiths and all other kinds of artists! And it's free! http://snagmetalsmith.org/Publications/Professional_Guidelines_Live/ The Society of North American Goldsmiths has some great resources in their Professional Guideline sections. There is a consignment contract (which I use), a model release if you use models in your photos, and an exhibition contract. There are a ton of other great resources that work for metalsmiths and all other kinds of artists! And it’s free!
http://snagmetalsmith.org/Publications/Professional_Guidelines_Live/

]]> By: 10 Principles for an Artists Success | 10 Success Principles for Artists - Maria Brophy http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-7779 10 Principles for an Artists Success | 10 Success Principles for Artists - Maria Brophy Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:41:19 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-7779 [...] Control Your Copyrights and Use Legal Agreements:  Be protective of your style and your name.  Use common sense when going into legal [...] [...] Control Your Copyrights and Use Legal Agreements:  Be protective of your style and your name.  Use common sense when going into legal [...]

]]> By: How to Avoid Entering into a Bad Business Deal | Entrepreur - Maria Brophy http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-3495 How to Avoid Entering into a Bad Business Deal | Entrepreur - Maria Brophy Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:29:02 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-3495 [...] have to be an attorney (or hire one) to put something in writing.  I’ve written about the Three Reasons to Use a Contract to help people understand that you should put every agreement in writing, even those with friends [...] [...] have to be an attorney (or hire one) to put something in writing.  I’ve written about the Three Reasons to Use a Contract to help people understand that you should put every agreement in writing, even those with friends [...]

]]> By: Should you be a Sucker or A-Hole – You Decide | Philosophy - Maria Brophy http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-466 Should you be a Sucker or A-Hole – You Decide | Philosophy - Maria Brophy Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:02:31 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-466 [...] Last year we did a deal to have Drew paint rental vans.  We quoted $1,200 each.  They said, hey, if you drop your price we’ll guarantee you volume.  After going back and forth, we agreed to drop our price to a ridiculously low $800 in exchange for their promise of having Drew paint their first 50 vans over the course of a year.  We put it in writing, because I’m a freak about written art agreements. [...] [...] Last year we did a deal to have Drew paint rental vans.  We quoted $1,200 each.  They said, hey, if you drop your price we’ll guarantee you volume.  After going back and forth, we agreed to drop our price to a ridiculously low $800 in exchange for their promise of having Drew paint their first 50 vans over the course of a year.  We put it in writing, because I’m a freak about written art agreements. [...]

]]> By: Denise http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-75 Denise Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:25:24 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-75 Thank you for your inspiration and support of the Arts and Artists everywhere. I so appreciate you sharing the things that you have learned along the way. You and Drew are an example of the Law of Attraction in action and your partnership that has made it possible to Live The Dream!!! Thank you both for being a good stewards of your gifts and talents and sharing with others. I so appreciate you both! Denise Thank you for your inspiration and support of the Arts and Artists everywhere. I so appreciate you sharing the things that you have learned along the way. You and Drew are an example of the Law of Attraction in action and your partnership that has made it possible to Live The Dream!!! Thank you both for being a good stewards of your gifts and talents and sharing with others.
I so appreciate you both!
Denise

]]> By: JD http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-74 JD Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:25:15 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-74 Great post. I also recommend "The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines" as it is a great resource. Keep up the great articles! http://www.paininc.biz Great post.

I also recommend “The Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines” as it is a great resource.

Keep up the great articles!

http://www.paininc.biz

]]> By: Maria http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-72 Maria Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:01:49 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-72 Ginny, thanks for your comment. Yes, I will post some general outlines on the contracts that I use. I think it will be useful to many people. I'll be sure to make that a new blog post sometime this next month. I'm glad my posts are helpful to you. Thanks for the encouragement! Ginny, thanks for your comment. Yes, I will post some general outlines on the contracts that I use. I think it will be useful to many people. I’ll be sure to make that a new blog post sometime this next month.

I’m glad my posts are helpful to you. Thanks for the encouragement!

]]> By: Joe http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-70 Joe Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:44:25 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-70 Great post Maria, very important points to remember and put into action. Great post Maria, very important points to remember and put into action.

]]> By: Ginny http://mariabrophy.com/business-of-art/three-reasons-artists-would-need-to-use-a-contract.html/comment-page-1#comment-69 Ginny Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:06:32 +0000 http://mariabrophy.com/?p=281#comment-69 Hi Maria, Firstly, thank you for your generous and candid insight into the art business! I look forward to your posts and have found them immensely helpful and encouraging - can't wait for your book! Thnaks for the above re using contrcats also - I wonder if you would share the contracts you use? Obviously just the general outlines and not specifics - but it woudl be really helpful to have a template that a successful artist / business is using. Thanks again, Best regards, Ginny Hi Maria,

Firstly, thank you for your generous and candid insight into the art business! I look forward to your posts and have found them immensely helpful and encouraging – can’t wait for your book!

Thnaks for the above re using contrcats also – I wonder if you would share the contracts you use? Obviously just the general outlines and not specifics – but it woudl be really helpful to have a template that a successful artist / business is using.

Thanks again,

Best regards,
Ginny

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