Contract to Commission an Artwork

Artists, do you accept commissions for custom work? Write up your client contracts with this template Contract to Commission an Artwork.

• The commissioned work will be based on preliminary designs by the artist which have been approved by the client.
• The client agrees to pay the artist's reasonable expenses in connection with the creation of the work, and will pay for any shipping costs.
• The artist is responsible for insuring the work until delivery.
• The artist agrees to assist in installing the work if required.
• Payment will be made in installments, the first upon signing the agreement, the second upon approval of the preliminary design and the balance upon completion of the work.
• The client can terminate the contract if a preliminary design cannot be agreed upon, or if the artist fails to complete the work as or when agreed.
• The artist can terminate the contract if the client does not make a payment as agreed.
• The artist reserves the copyright and the right to a commission on any resale of the work.

This Contract to Commission an Artwork template is a generic legal agreement which can be used almost anywhere.