Archive of Henry Lydiate‘s Artlaw column, published in Art Monthly since 1976. Have a legal question about your career? Check our Directory or send us a legal query.
Do you any up to date information regarding VAT treatment on commission owed to individual non-VAT registered artists from galleries that may or may not be VAT registered themselves?
The legal and business situation discussed in the 1979 article posted…
What should I be aware of when working with public or private commissioners?
When working with either public or private commissioners, it is important to have a good working relationship and a sound contract or letter of agreement clearly stating…
Can the body commissioning an artwork subsequently terminate the agreement?
Invariably when undertaking a public commission you should have a written agreement with the commissioning body before you undertake any work. Unless the agreement specifically addresses the possibility of the…
What should I do if a commission is rejected after it has been completed?
Artists sometimes find that a commissioned work – either public or private – is rejected after the commission has taken place. Ideally, a commission contract should…