What is a commissioning agreement?

A commissioning agreement is a legal contract between a person or organization that wishes to commission an artwork from an artist, and the artist who has agreed to create the work. In North Carolina, the agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the commission including the scope of the project, the budget and payment schedule, the artist’s rights to the artwork, and the timeline for completion of the work. The agreement also details any additional provisions the parties may have agreed upon such as copyright ownership or permission to exhibit the work. The commissioning agreement should be put in writing and signed by both parties. It should include a clear description of the work the artist has been commissioned to create, the amount the commissioning party will pay the artist for the work, the time frame for creating the work, and any other conditions relating to the artwork, such as permission to display it publicly or reproduce it in any way. It’s important to have a commissioning agreement in place before any artwork is created, as it protects the legal rights of both parties and clarifies expectations for the project.

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