March 28, 2011

Artists Beware of these Red Flags in Contracts

I think this is important enough to post to my blog.

5 comments:

  1. Bonnie HeatherMarch 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I signed a contract on one piece of art for an online auction that gave them exclusive rights for that one piece for a year. Although it wasn't too long, it did prevent me from showing it anywhere else during that time even though the physical piece was sitting in a closet.

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  2. Carol BlackburnMarch 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Great information Bonnie. I bet at the time you didn't think one year was very long.

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  3. Karen MasbaumMarch 28, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks Bonnie, something to think about! Especially now as I attempt to get some of my first gallery representation.

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  4. Autumn LeavesMarch 29, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I seriously doubt this will ever be an issue for me but just in case, it sure is. Thanks Bonnie.

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  5. Trudy R. GomezMarch 29, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    So true, I entered a contest online. I understood they would only sell prints if I won and I would receive commission on sales. This was the contract I signed (or so I thought). Turns out, I only receive commission if I win; otherwise, they sell prints and retain all monies. To fight these things takes lawyer fees and diligence. Thank you for this article Bonnie.

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