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Pastel Portrait by Gillian Lee Smith

Written Contracts & Agreements (Curious Monday)

Doing business on a handshake seems to be the easiest and best way to do things – until we realize it was a really, really, really bad idea.

Putting terms and conditions on paper will save your butt.

And … I know that artists don’t always go to the trouble to get things in writing.

So, here’s what I want to know.

What situations/projects/venues do you have contracts for?

When do you do without contracts?

Have you ever been in a situation in which you would have been better served with a contract? (You kicked yourself by not having a signed agreement.)

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Felicity O'Connor, Treble and Bass

How Do You Know When to Trust?

Deep Thought Thursday: When looking to do business with someone – be it a venue, consultant, or collector – how do you know to trust? What is your criteria for trust? What has to happen in order for you to trust someone? What kinds of questions do they have to respond to?

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When you’re not getting paid after the sale of your art

If you’re not being paid by a gallery you know is making sales, your reaction should depend on the answers you give for the five questions in this article. While consignment contracts are vital, they won’t help you if the gallery doesn’t have the money to pay you. Think about the relationship you have with the gallery right now and what you want that to look like in the future.

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