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Artist-Agent Agreement

This template is for an agreement between an artist and an agent, outlining the terms of their professional relationship, commission, and responsibilities. It is suitable for individual artists seeking representation.

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Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Artist-Agent Agreement

This Artist-Agent Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of {{date_of_agreement}}

BETWEEN:

{{artist_name}} (the "Artist"), residing at {{artist_address}},

AND

{{agency_name}} (the "Agent"), an agency with a principal place of business at {{agent_address}}.

WHEREAS, the Artist is a professional in the field of {{artistic_field}} and desires to secure the services of the Agent to represent their professional interests;

WHEREAS, the Agent is prepared to provide such services on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

1. Appointment of Agent

The Artist hereby appoints the Agent as their exclusive representative for a term of {{duration_of_agreement}} commencing on {{start_date}} and ending on {{end_date}} (the "Term"), for the purpose of securing engagements, employment, and opportunities in the field of {{artistic_field}} within the territory of {{territory}}.

2. Agent's Duties

The Agent shall use their best efforts to advise, counsel, guide, and procure opportunities for the Artist. These duties include, but are not limited to:

a. Seeking and negotiating engagements, commissions, and contracts for the Artist.

b. Promoting the Artist's work and reputation.

c. Handling administrative tasks related to engagements, such as invoicing and payment collection.

3. Artist's Duties

The Artist agrees to:

a. Cooperate fully with the Agent in all matters relating to the Agent's performance of this Agreement.

b. Promptly inform the Agent of any direct inquiries or offers for engagements.

c. Maintain the high professional standards expected in the industry.

d. Provide the Agent with all necessary promotional materials, such as portfolios, biographies, and images.

4. Commission

In consideration for the services rendered by the Agent, the Artist agrees to pay the Agent a commission of {{commission_percentage}}% of all gross monies or other considerations received by the Artist, directly or indirectly, as a result of any engagement, contract, or opportunity secured by the Agent or arising during the Term of this Agreement. This includes proceeds from {{types_of_income_subject_to_commission}}.

Commission shall be payable within {{days_for_payment}} days of the Artist's receipt of payment for any such engagement. The Agent shall provide an itemized statement along with any request for payment.

5. Expenses

The Agent shall bear all their own ordinary business expenses. Any extraordinary expenses incurred by the Agent on behalf of the Artist (e.g., travel for specific engagements, specialized marketing campaigns) must be pre-approved in writing by the Artist. The Artist agrees to reimburse the Agent for such pre-approved expenses within {{days_for_reimbursement}} days of receiving an itemized invoice.

6. Termination

This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon {{notice_period}} days' written notice to the other party, in the event of a material breach of any term or condition of this Agreement. In the event of termination, the Agent shall still be entitled to commission on engagements secured prior to the termination but completed after the termination date.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}} in {{city}}, {{country}}.

Signature Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

_____________________________

Artist: {{artist_name}}

Date: {{artist_signature_date}}

_____________________________

Agent: {{agent_name}}

For: {{agency_name}}

Date: {{agent_signature_date}}

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