Art Contracts

Knowing when to use an art contract and which type to use is very important. I put this page together to serve as a starting point for artists looking for information about the different types and uses of art contracts.    I hope it's helpful, but please remember that these resources are for informational purposes only - and any information or sample contracts should be used at your own risk!

Ok.  Let's get started.  Here are a number of art and legal resources to help point you in the right direction...

1. Cegur.com's Free Artist Contracts: Includes nondisclosure agreement, artist's reserved right transfer, commission agreement, model release forms and more.

2. Enchanted Creek's Contracts: Includes gallery consignment agreement, commissioned artwork agreement, cerificate of authenticity, card contract and several others.

3. Fine Art Registry's Legal Articles: A number of helpful articles covering art brokers, art consignment and contracts for the purchase of original art.

4. Book:  The Business of Art: Contracts and the Commissioning Process by Michelle O'Malley 

5. Book: The Artist-Gallery Partnership: A Practical Guide to Consigning Art by Tad Crawford

Please be sure to check back soon as I am in the process of updating the page.  I'd also be interested in any feedback or suggestions you have, so please feel free to contact me via e-mail at: