Artist Commission Agreement
This Artist Commission Agreement is made between [Client name] (the "Client") and [Artist name] (the "Artist") as of the date of the last signature below.
1. Artwork
The Artist will create: [describe the artwork, size and medium], to be finished by about [date].
2. Price and approvals
The price is [amount]: [50%] to begin and the balance on completion. The Artist will share a sketch for approval; [one] round of changes at that stage is included.
3. Rights
The Client owns the physical artwork. The Artist keeps the copyright and may show the work in a portfolio; the Client may not reproduce it for sale without the Artist’s written agreement.
4. General
This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.